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Friday the 22nd of December 2023: “Three Days Before Christmas with the Swans”!!!

30 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 10 degrees, cold, overcast and drizzly. Three days before Christmas Day and two days before Christmas Eve in Brazil, everything is in order. I was up early and worked out downstairs in the living room. I got a tea and prepared myself to go out for a walk, then headed down to the canal to feed the […]

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Thursday the 21st of December 2023: “An End of Year Reflection”!!!

27 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 13 degrees, warmish and very windy. Today was a quiet day. I woke up early, followed by a hard workout in the living room. I had just two classes during the day, and the rest of the time was spent feeding the ducks and swans, taking a walk and doing little else. I have no more classes […]

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Wednesday the 20th of December 2023: “Revisiting Bewdley”!!!

26 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 8 degrees, cold, rainy and overcast. One more chapter of my visits, journeys, trips, etc, reminiscing on the past. Today I went with my mother to Bewdley, a beautiful rural village about 15 miles from where my mother lives. My mother lives in a very privileged part of England, 20 miles from Birmingham, the second largest city […]

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Tuesday the 19th of December 2023: “A Tale of Two Christmases”!!!

24 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 8 degrees, cold, rainy and with flashes of the sun trying to appear. There are five or six days until Christmas, depending on how you look at it. In Brazil, we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve at midnight. In England, we officially celebrate on the 25th with lunch. I have always felt that Christmas in Brazil is […]

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Monday the 18th of December 2023: “Contemplating Future Possibilities for the New Year”!!!

22 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 10 degrees, cold, grey and rainy. It is one week before Christmas, and I am beginning to wind down. The truth is that classes have been slower than usual since the beginning of December, but now they are even slower, and I am uncertain whether I like it or not. My lazy side likes it, but my […]

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Sunday the 17th of December 2023: “Reflections on a Cold Sunday”!!!

21 de May, 2025 No Comments

It is cold; the day feels like night due to the darkness, and it seems to be trying to rain. Although it is not raining yet, it is attempting to. I was going to walk along the cut- the canal until I reached a place where I used to work for a man when I was 10 or 11 years […]

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Saturday the 16th of December 2023: “From Canals to Carveries”!!!

19 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 9 degrees, a little cold, overcast and sunny at the same time. It is Saturday, and it is a little cold in England and very cold if it were for Rio. I woke up a little late today, and I’m feeling a little lazy again. I want to go and feed the ducks and swans along the […]

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Thursday the 14th of December 2023: “Acceptance and Abundance”!!!

14 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 3 degrees, very cold, overcast, and almost rainy. When I decided to come to England to spend time with my mother, I never saw it as a holiday. It was more of a necessity to resolve family problems and see if my mother was OK. My perspective on this visit has changed; it is now more of […]

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Wednesday the 13th of December 2023: “Reflections, Memories and Change”!!!

13 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 7 degrees, cold, overcast, and rainy. Today was another day of visiting places from the past, either from my childhood or adolescence. Even though it was bitterly cold, I decided to go out and walk, walk, and walk. I fed them, my friends, the swans and ducks along the canal. Then I found myself walking toward my […]

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Tuesday the 12th of December 2023: “Family Dynamics”!!!

9 de May, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 8 degrees, cold, overcast, and rainy. I have been in England for 19 days now, and I’m having a whale of a time. Not a good time as in partying and going out every night, but a whale of a time in respect to being able to do all the things I had come to England to […]

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ABOUT ME

Welcome to my blog, The Long Gringo!

I am Richard George James Jackson, a British expatriate who has made Brazil his home for over 30 years.
My experiences have taught me about resilience, transformation, and Brazil's enduring spirit.
I have ventured into various business endeavours, from founding a consultancy in the boat and yacht industry to establishing an English language school.
Along the way, I've discovered the vital importance of resilience and the profound impact of transformation.
I'm eager to share my stories and insights on this blog, hoping to inspire and support others on their own journeys.
Thank you for accompanying me on this virtual adventure!

Richard George James Jackson.

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    Monday the 18th of December 2023: “Contemplating Future Possibilities for the New Year”!!!

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    Monday the 6th of March 2023:“The Importance of Exercise and a Healthy Routine.”!!!

  • 25 de September, 2025

    Sunday, the 31st of March 2024: “Easter Sunday Lunch at The Green Man-Swindon”!!!

  • 14 de February, 2024

    Friday the 5th of May 2023:“Packing and Letting Go: My Last Night in Copacabana”!!!

  • 30 de June, 2025

    Thursday the 4th of January 2024: “Productivity/Productiveness in Brazil/England”!!!

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