Winter does strange things to my brain. For years I associated the expression “brain freeze” with ice cream or a milkshake that was consumed too
Category: Culture Vulture
Hidden Treasures: Die Dicke Wirtin
Every city has a special watering hole where struggling artists, authors and actors converge to find sympathy and inspiration. Die Dicke Wirtin (The Fat Waitress)
The First Man In My Life
He was there when I emerged into the world for the very first time. He stood by my mother in tears and held her hand
Linguistic Nightmare: Halteverbot
If there is one language that will drive any non-native speaker nuts it is German. The nuances of this linguistic maze is a Black Hole,
Hidden Treasures: The Sculptures of Simon P. Schrieber
I have had the honour and pleasure of knowing Simon P. Schrieber as sculptor and family friend since 2002. So when I returned to Berlin
Post-Valentine Sour Grapes
I grew up celebrating Valentine’s Day in full force – both in Mexico and Manila. My parents were both avid believers of the holiday, even
FrogDiva Thoughts 