Time for Myself

I recently attended a meeting where men dedicated to promoting the general welfare were advising their president, whose head hung heavy, weighed down by various important issues. Although it was a special moment, one of these counselors caught my attention with his relaxed and free-spirited perspective on the various problems presented. Later, while many dedicated themselves to wine and gluttony, I continued to observe my hosts. — Will you not partake of the meat, my brother? — the counselor interjected. ...

December 11, 2017 Â· 7 min Â· 1303 words Â· Laudivan Almeida

I Have to Go to the Moon

Hello, everyone! How are you doing? I want to share a small experience with you, one of those not-so-rare moments of childhood wisdom. Today my 5-year-old son couldn’t go to school because he was feeling a bit under the weather. Nothing serious, he just woke up with a stuffy nose, so we decided to let him rest. We were saying our goodbyes as I was leaving for work. The news was on TV, I sat down and pulled him onto my lap for a cuddle and a few minutes of negotiation: ...

August 4, 2016 Â· 4 min Â· 669 words Â· Laudivan Almeida