Travel writer Joe Baur interviewed me on the latest episode of his fascinating podcast, “Without a Path.” We share not only a love of Costa
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Why learning another language keeps us young
Published in The Tico Times on June 5, 2017. When you’re tuckered out from a long day using Costa Rican slang at every conceivable opportunity,
The amazing true story of tuanis and brete – words to be thankful for
Hi there – just wanted to say thanks so much for your support and readership, and to share my first two columns in The Tico
On motherhood and hunger (como el león del Bolivar)
I’ve come to Costa Rica three times in my life. The first time, I was seven, and I remember absolutely nothing about the whole trip
Endings (murió la flor)
Part of becoming a parent is gaining the ability to wax poetic about some pretty mundane shit – including, well, shit. Enough bleary-eyed diaper changes
If this is insanity, then call me crazy (medio treinticinco)
Here’s to discovering coolness as late as you can and shaking it off as quickly as possible. Here’s to medio treinticinco, the code for losing it, the age of insanity.
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