Welcome to Regina’s Rants
Whatever tickles my fancy
About Me
I have lived in six countries and survived cancer. The two have sharpened my intolerance of drama queens and narcisists. My genes are confused about which way the helix turns: Franco-Germanic, Iberian, Native South-American, and possibly more that has not been identified yet. I adore miracles:
- B.A. from Norwich University and M.A. from the University of the Algarve
- Never been in a cruise, and do not intend to.
Recent Blog Posts
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Zombies Of Chocolates Past and Present
When Montezuma, Emperor of the Aztecs, threw a bash to impress conquistador Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century, he served not only a dazzling amount of food, but also their special cacahuatl (cacao) drink. Author Bernal Díaz del Castillo observed that “Montezuma ate frugally, but drank chocolate throughout the meal… which they [the Aztecs]…
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The Fate of Piggy!man
“Piggy!” he called an accredited White House journalist. He meant it as an insult, but calling someone “Piggy!” is proof of envy. From time immemorial, Piggy! has meant abundance, fertility, and prosperity. Piggy! also implies knowledge, intelligence, dedication. Piggy!man represents none of that. Piggy! deserves our kindness. Piggy!man doesn’t. It’s understandable for the media to…
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