Posts in the Brazil category.
Published on September 27, 2026
Welcome to part two of “My Great American Travel Adventure” If you have not seen part one here it is
https://beingkevin.com/2026/09/26/my-great-american-travel-adventure/
Day Two: Coffee, Chaos, and a Two-Year-Old
Day two started bright and early. Coffee, chatting with my daughter, petting the cats, and getting ready for my grandson’s second birthday party.
But before we get to that, we had to get coffee.
We stopped at Spaddy’s, a pretty cool outdoor coffee place that sells coffee out of a trailer in a parking lot with tables and chairs. It’s also one of those places that attracts the typical crowd of people in their mid-to-late 30s ordering coffee that is steamed, frothy, creamy, almond milk, cinnamon, or something else that I have apparently missed during my years on Earth.
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Published on September 1, 2026
Life in Retirement - Trading the Grind for the Good Life
I recently stumbled upon an article in my news feed—a psychological deep dive into retirement, featuring a fellow my age who was feeling a bit, well, lost. The article laid out ten surprises that “hit hard” in retirement. After reading it, I realized I relate to almost none of it! So, I thought I’d share my own perspective on adapting to and absolutely loving this new phase, keeping the spirit of slowing down but with a good dose of fun.
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Published on August 31, 2026
Standing Tall Over Rio: The History and Creation of Christ the Redeemer
I can see this statue from how apartment. It is several miles away and you can still make it out very clearly. It truly does look out over the city. I have been too it twice and it is always amazing to see.
It sit at the top of Corcovado Mountain, and then onto of a pedestal they built for the statue. Christ the Redeemer is one of the wonders of the word and it is known all over the world
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Published on August 30, 2026
Life in Brazil
After 62 years in the United States, I’ve made the leap to Brazil. Moving here has been a huge change, and I thought it would be fun to share some of my experiences in a multi‑part series. My goal isn’t just to say “the beaches are gorgeous” or “the food is incredible” (though both are absolutely true and deserve their own posts). Instead, I want to paint a picture of what daily life feels like, what you can expect, and how I found myself here.
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