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I Watched as Pope Francis Turned His Final Blessing Into a Celebration of Life

Francis’ last message was one of hope and it moved me deeply

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Pope Francis is smiling.

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The Real-Life Hooded Women of Blue Island

Not long ago, women still cloaked themselves under a peculiar costume in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores

Apr 7

Two figures wearing blue robes stand together outside a building.

Apr 7

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Engage Is Where You Become the Story

We welcome you to our community. Engage helps you grow your Medium audience as we amplify your personal stories and relatable life lessons

Jan 7

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Jan 7

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Snapchat Star Uses ChatGPT to Become an AI Girlfriend

This is how a Snapchat influencer made $71,610 in a single month with AI

May 12, 2023

Snapchat Star Uses ChatGPT to Become an AI Girlfriend

May 12, 2023

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Career Paths

I Didn’t Just Burn Out — People Die from Overwork

Did you know the Japanese have a word for work-related sudden death?

May 16, 2024

Tired drained entrepreneur sleeping on desk in startup office

May 16, 2024

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The Academic

The Many Shades of Red

A brief analysis of the fascinating linguistics of color

Mar 30

The Many Shades of Red

Mar 30

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Engage

A Day of Terror Shattered My Illusion of Safety

What the Brussels attack on March 22, 2016, taught me about humanity’s delicate thread and the importance of embracing life’s fleeting gift

Mar 22

Brussels Grand Place on a cloudy day.

Mar 22

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Engage

My Life Changed When a Terror Attack Struck the Brussels Subway

I was commuting to Brussels city center minutes before the Maelbeek station bombing on March 22, 2016

Mar 18

A subway train sits idle in a station, surrounded by empty platforms and bright overhead lights.

Mar 18

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The Academic

The Linguistic Paradox Behind Designating English as the Official Language of the United States

How the linguistic and socio-cultural implications of the new presidential action undermine the heritage of multilingual America

Mar 3

A view of the Statue of Liberty proudly positioned on a hill, representing liberty and democracy in the distance.

Mar 3

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Babel

What to Write When Writing No Longer Excites You

How writing into the silence awakens the voice you’ve been longing to hear

Feb 28

A woman writing while standing next to a blue freight cargo container.

Feb 28

Rui Alves

Rui Alves

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Portugal native community-builder with an MA in Languages & Cultures. Linguist, published author, musician, international book awards judge and digital ronin.

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