April 27, 2009
Posted by Lauren
Ticos are fond of the double superlative. In Costa Rica you’ll see supermarkets like HiperMas (hyper more) and MegaSuper. On TV, they advertise prime time television like this: “Prime Time, Super Prime!” I think that probably qualifies as a triple superlative.
Posted by Lauren
Hi all you devoted blog-reading family and friends… i.e. Dave & Jayne, I heard you follow my ramblings, thank you!
I’m sorry for not writing anything as of late. Once Kirk arrived, time flew out the window. We were so busy filming, traveling and cramming everything in. I don’t think I once opened [...]
April 17, 2009
Posted by Lauren
Say you need to get around a car that’s stopped in the street. You would think it’s in one’s best interest to walk behind the car instead of around the front of it, right?
Not so when it’s a manual car on a hill.
April 15, 2009
Posted by Lauren
Lately I’ve been teaching Natalia some American sayings and idioms. I’ll absentmindedly use one in my speech and realize from her blank stare that I’ve got some explainin’ to do.
Here’s the list:
* Doesn’t make a hill of beans difference.
* running out of [books to read]
* Kill ‘em with kindness.
* … [...]
