I am a university professor of mathematics living in northern California. I have 2 sons in college studying engineering and physics. I grew up all over the world--my father worked with agriculture teams that specialized in growing rice. When I was 16, my family lived in Recife, Brazil. We were there for about a year, and I learned to speak Portuguese a little, and to love Brazil a lot! I would love to go back and visit
Brazil someday.


Eu sou professora universitária de matemática, morando em California. Tenho dois filhos na faculdade, estudando engenharia e física. Eu cresci em todo o mundo - o meu pai trabalhou com equipes de agricultura que se especializou no cultivo de arroz. Quando tinha 16 anos, a minha família morava em Recife. Ficamos lá um ano só (11 mêses na verdade). Aprendi falar português um pouco, mas aprendi amar *muito* o brasil! Espero que posso voltar um dia.

Ms. chicomathmon! is a very kind lady. Even though she doesn't study my mother toungue, she kindly added me as her friend and she read, commented and gave me advice. I really appreciate her help! Thank you very much! :D