Hello, barbecue…?
In Spanish, the “b” is pronounced “bay”. So “bb” is shorthand for “babe” or “baby”. I jokingly sent a text…
USA! USA!
I had a great time in the US with my family. The visit was incredibly busy and productive, and it…
Tis the season to eat with abandon
Happy Holidays Here are some helpful, if at times odd, tips for all of you foodies. I am merely the…
The Wild Life
When I write about adventures, I try to portray my current country of residence accurately, for better or for worse.…
Ladies, I feel your pain
OK, so, you know how I mentioned that I now live in a matriarchal culture, where the women call the…
Adventures in an ER in CR (a medical and cultural awakening)
Gosh, where to begin? Let me preface by saying that, as you dear readers know, that I have learned and…
Baudelaire is not as good as a bowl of crickets.
Whereas you might think the title is a personal philosophy, it is, in fact, a direct translation from one of…
That’s Mr. Pumps to you.
Hola, Muchachos, I hope you’re all transitioning well into the fall season. Here it has been warmer and more humid…
The Man from Oops
After two and a half years, I figured out a way to get my mail without paying an arm and…
Weirder and Weirder
This week is a big vacation week in Costa Rica. I’m not sure why, since July 4th is a distinctly…