Ana Beatriz Ribeiro

A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.

Anxiety: a loyal and treacherous companion

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I have known her well, as long as I've been conscious of my own existence.

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Short story: “The ins and outs of the ring”

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"She'd take it off and put it back on, flick it, spin it on the kitchen table. Thought of melting it in the oven, throwing it out the window, letting it slip through the open drain in the bathroom."

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Mauritius: heaven or “Sunday landscape?”

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Mark Twain once visited Mauritius and reflected on his interactions with the locals and the island's non-intimidating beauty, a quality that remains today. For those tentatively flirting with adventure, the small friendly island off the eastern coast of Africa may just be the perfect spot.

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My whirl at Twilight Zone fan fiction

Oh, if only I had a time machine. "The Soldier, the Maid and the Miss" - a short story written in loving tribute of my favorite series of all time, The Twilight Zone (1959-64).

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