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Laura Barboza's avatar

Hi Mona Lisa, my name is Laura Barboza and I loved your article on Brazilian habits, Alzira's apartment in Copacabana and the story of your (our) family.

I'm your cousin, too. My father was the son of Belzinha's oldest brother (Areno).

If you want to get in touch, my email address is towanda1005@gmail.com

Love

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Lisa Dunn's avatar

How exciting!!! Areno is my grandmother Dijanira's brother. Belzinha is my mother. Is your father Barboza? I'll send you an email.

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Mary Verdi's avatar

Keep it up! Love it.

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Lisa Dunn's avatar

I'm trying but I need your discipline.

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jane C McKellar's avatar

Love this installment! Great pics of the apartment. Your Auntie is so beautiful!

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Lisa Dunn's avatar

You're the BEST friend ever. Maybe this way we'll stay connected while you're away!

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Mary Verdi's avatar

No matter what is happening during a hectic day, I can pause and read yr short stories and be whisked away! Love them.

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Lisa Dunn's avatar

I'm so glad you are enjoying the newsletter. It's nice to know that someone I admire is following me and taking an interest in what I do. I hope you'll continue to enjoy the family stories, home tours, artist tales and my other little adventures. Thanks for the support!

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Anne Byrn's avatar

Love the family connections and behind the scenes! ❤️

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Lisa Dunn's avatar

Thanks, Anne, for being the driving force. I am thrilled to be writing again... oh yeah, baking, cooking and making cocktails.

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Karen Cochran's avatar

Love the family stories!

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Lisa Dunn's avatar

I hope that by writing these family stories I will both learn and remember for future generations. You know how much family means to me... just like you and your dad.

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