My son lost a tooth yesterday. It had been wiggling for a while and yesterday it finally came loose. The new tooth was already coming out behind it. Now I don't know if you're aware of this, but the Puerto Rican tooth fairy is actually a mouse. "El Ratón" to be precise. The little "rajiero" … Continue reading Things That Inspire
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La Macacoa
"Te cayó la macacoa." My mother used to say that. Cool word if you ask me. It almost sounds like some sort of strange bird or something. Not quite. La Macacoa, in Puerto Rico at least, is a devlish little creature that lands on your shoulder and weighs you down. She makes people "under … Continue reading La Macacoa
