The Friday Five: Useful Words When in Rome
Friday, November 2nd, 2007For NaBloPoMo, I’ve decided to do a “Friday five” where every Friday I’ll come up with a list of five things in some category. Today I figured we could take a look at five of what I consider to be useful words for when in Rome. Of course, I look forward to your suggestions […]
Gone Fishin’
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007I figure, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Otherwise known as the old adage “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” And when in Rome in August, what the Romans do is go on vacation. Yes, pretty much all of them. It’s not so much a problem for tourists since the main […]
Italian Marketing Quirks
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007 As you may know, I graduated with a degree in Advertising (minor in Marketing), so no matter where I find myself, I’m always fascinated by what’s going on in the ad world around me. I think advertising reflects the current state of the consumer culture in an accurate, and sometimes slightly creepy, way.
For example, […]
Er Cocomeraro, The Watermelon Man
Monday, June 25th, 2007
Continuing with our tour of Rome’s summer delights, I give you “Er Cocomeraro.”
Those of you with a diploma in Roman dialect will know that in Rome, “er” is the way you say the article “il” — and here in Rome you’re more likely to hear the word “cocomero” used for watermelon instead of “anguria” […]
