Friday, April 30, 2010

Journeys, Art and the ER

I dislocated my shoulder while running on the trail this week so it hurts like the dickens to type and is very slow because I only use one hand. My right arm is in a sling for three weeks. So here's a quick miscellaneous update from our world and a bunch of photos.

*Ro is out right now on an overnight fishing outing with the guys from work. They fish all night in the dark. We'll see what the catch is in the morning. I bet he catches a hangover.

*Jackson chose College for Creative Studies in Detroit for school. When it came down to decision time, he decided he liked drawing cars. If cars are your passion, you belong at CCS. He's hoping to get into the new Taubman Center dorms. Graduation day here is May 29.

*Jackson had his senior art show at school. There are some photos here of his display. Hannah had some pictures showcased too. They both did a great job.

*Hannah sprained the ligaments around her ankle at the Big Four volleyball tournament. She has her foot in an air cast. I love that the doctors here in Sao Paulo send you a CD with your x-rays on it. That is Hannah's foot below.

*Jackson had a blast playing softball at Big Four. He was the MVP for his team and has a big medal to prove it. Graded boy's softball also took first place.

*Hannah and I are joining up with Taylor and Patrice tomorrow in Paris. Woo hoo! We are treating the girls to the trip (OK, us too!) as a 16th birthday present. Can't wait to chill. We are going to look like refugees getting off the plane. Hannah is going to be limping and I have a wounded wing. Bet we still have a great time!

*We depart Brazil on June 10. Hello Detroit! I am going to be sad I think. Sao Paulo has been a blast. Ro and Hannah will still be here for two more years so I have quite a few more trips to look forward to in my future...but this will be the end of the residency for Jackson and I.






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Friday, April 16, 2010

My Mohawk Man

I'm in the US at my desk and I just pulled up the Web site from the sports tournament where the kids are playing. Look who I found!! Looks like my son is sporting a mohawk. Time for me to get back home! I leave tonight.

Thursday, April 01, 2010

Meriva on the Move














In Brazil, they don't stop you for speeding. There are computerized cameras on the roads that just take your photo as you cruise through a specially marked zone at the wrong speed. You don't even know. They simply mail you a ticket. No hassling, no long stories...you just pay. Ro came home smiling last night with a special letter with a photo of my red Meriva.

I got a ticket for going 103 in an 80 while Hannah and I went to Poços de Caldas a few weeks back. It sounds faster than it is because that is kilometers per hour, not miles. (Conversion is about 65 in a 50 mph zone.) To me, that ticket is like a badge of honor. In Michigan, I had major trouble with speeding tickets and had to pay exorbitant insurance rates and actually go to traffic school to keep my license. To get one here just tells me I've settled in!