Creative Writing for the Creator

“Passione per Gelato?” (what a title for a blog post!) I don’t blame you for thinking that. After all, this is a bilingual blog in English and Portuguese…  So why Italian now? Well, be patient with me. Keep reading, and you will soon find out where this is leading. I will start this true story from the beginning: Once the pandemic restrictions were eased, we decided that 2022 would be the year to travel to Brazil, my home country. After over five years, my husband and I would, at last, visit my family! A second honeymoon has been on our bucket list for years. And a second honeymoon in Brazil would be even more fabulous! We planned it all for the end of July, and off we flew! Our first night would be at the fancy, world-famous Copacabana Palace. Oh, and luxurious this five-star hotel was: from its intricate architecture to the spa, pool, three restaurants, exquisite food, and attentive staff... all in the details and welcoming little surprises at every corner. The ocea

I was 8 when my mother would play this album on our record player. (I found a song with my name ...) Song: Prá Laetitia By: Taiguara Album: Piano e Viola -1972 Translation into English: L. E. Skelton Oh, brother, Letícia cries And now I know why: She was swallowed up by the world And is afraid. Oh, brother, the time has come For Letícia to know The other side of this story And, away, go. The sailboat, white it will be And I’ll watch Letícia leave Reddening the flesh so pure Getting involved in the adventure. When I see Letícia loving Engulfed in her vapor It will be like the sun, burning Boiling me with love.