Cesar Abeid

Today is the 25th anniversary of my leaving Brazil. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. But when I look at these photos from around that time, it feels like a century ago. I am a completely different person today. Honestly I like myself better now. There was so much I didn’t know –…

Behind every great man, as it turns out, there are typically numerous great women.

The kids and I have been working on some band names tonight. The Screaming Puddles Pigeon Blubber Yes It’s Lemonade Chewable Monkeys Muscly Cactus Barefoot Peppers Fluffy Fan Girls Chocomonkables I See Bowls Sandal Storm Help us choose one.

Every year we try to take a picture on Easter Sunday.

This past Christmas my daughter (14) and I were asked to play a few songs during Mass. It was a bit weird because of the pandemic: the church was almost empty to comply with social distancing rules, everyone in masks, etc. I used to play guitar at church back in Brazil when I was in…

A lot of Americans will be disappointed in the next few days. Growing up in South America when democracy meant dictatorship, and watching every single election go the wrong way for decades, I’d like to remind everyone that we are more than our government.  Vote your conscience, yet form your conscience by reading and dialoguing,…

Minding your own business is a full-time job. Working on your own shortcomings is a full-time job. Focus on bettering yourself and being the person you want to be. There’s no time for anything else.

I have found that if you give all you do your best, you’ll have fewer regrets in life. Knowing that you did all you could have done removes the what-if-I-had-done-more brain worm.