Motvallskärring

Motvallskärring is a swedish word for a person who always is saying the contrary of what you are. If you say right he or she says left. This word comes from a story about a man, Mr Motvall, and his wife. They argued about if you cut your oats with scissors or with a knife. When Mr Motvalls wife didn't give up he became so mad that he pressed her head under water. But she didn't give up and the last sign of life was to move her fingers like when you cut something with scissors.

The word kärring or käring is mostly used as a disparaging term for a woman.

Posted on 9/12/2008 8:19:00 PM by Heidi

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Back to Rome

Last week my family and I went back to Rome to celebrate my husbands birthday. We had the most wonderful time there and wished we could stay longer.

I also went back to my favorite gelateria, I just love their ice cream and especially their pistachio. If you ever go to Rome and you want to eat the best ice cream in the world, go to Gelateria Valentino at Via del Lavatore 96. It is close to Fonana di Trevi.

 

Posted on 9/8/2008 9:15:00 PM by Heidi

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