More than a glimmer of hope

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More than a glimmer of hope

Dr. Michael Smith has begun this year with some optimistic news about a new drug that can delay and minimize the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. But, alas, Alzheimer’s can’t (yet?) be cured.

One of his suggestions: “getting plenty of exercise”, prompts me to remind readers of my recent “Walkie-Talkie” invitation. Although it has been very hot recently, I have already started walking with one friend on Wednesday mornings, and by the time you read this I hope the weather will have cooled down enough to encourage more of you to join us.

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Spotlight Humour #125

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Spotlight Humour #125

In past issues I wondered whatever happened to the Welsh in São  Paulo and the once active St. David Society.   Some years ago (and this is a true  but unbelievable fact created by the highly paid European Bureaucrats, and this is well before anyone had thought of Brexit) and I guess it also explains why there is no more St David’s in São Paulo.

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May I Pet Your Dog?

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May I Pet Your Dog?

With the new fashion of people wanting to adopt dogs, and the flourishing businesses of pet shops and veterinary clinics, it might help those who have never had a dog to take some advice from a book called “May I Pet Your Dog?” by Stephanie Calmenson.  The sub-title is The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs and Dogs Meeting Kids.  Everyone hopes that the first encounter will be a pleasant one, and lead to a long and happy relationship. 

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John Robert Mills (1938-2018)

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John Robert Mills (1938-2018)

John Robert Mills, 80, passed away on December 24, 2018 in São Paulo. Beloved husband of Monica, father of Lawrence, Robert and Charles, and grandfather of Georgia, Nicholas, Alissa, Daphne, Chelsea, Emily and Oliver. Born on May 13th, 1938 in Vigo, Spain, of English and Basque heritage, he studied in Lima, Peru, and at Downside, in Somerset, before settling in São Paulo in 1967.

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British Society - Annual General Meeting 2018

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British Society - Annual General Meeting 2018

On 6th December 2018 we held the British Society’s Annual General Meeting where British organisations such as St. Paul’s School, St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, the Royal British Legion, the Carajás Scouts, St. Andrew’s Society, São Paulo Yacht Club (SPYC) and SPAC Rugby presented their 2018 achievements along with their plans for 2019.

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Time for fitness, friends and fun

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Time for fitness, friends and fun

Nothing is more valuable than time. Money can be lost and made again, but time spent (or wasted) can never be reclaimed. Therefore, don’t give your time away too easily. Instead, focus on what is important and/or pleasurable, and ignore the rest. One technique (perhaps the only one I have mastered myself!) is to learn to delegate as much as possible. Instead of asking: “How can I do this task?” try asking: “How can this task get done?” and accept that good enough is good enough. Forget perfectionism!

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