Monthly Archives: November 2014

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 521

Posted on November 14, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Can Americans ‘do’ English beer? When I say ‘beer’ I mean ‘ale’. I really wished my British chum Matthew was with me last night in Columbia, MD, to sample a new beer that is being brewed in Baltimore. Matthew’s quite the … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 520

Posted on November 13, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Pub & Paint So the thing that I did last night really needs to happen in the UK. I’m sure it is in LondonTown but when I Googled my home town to see if this thing happens there, it does not. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, American states, British, Ellicott City, expat, expat life, hocoblogs@@@, painting, Portallis, Pub & Paint, UK Desperate Housewife USA, USA, wine | 9 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 519

Posted on November 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Blog giveaway! On Monday I’m talking on Fox 45 News about what ‘moms’ (yes, British folk, that’s ‘mums’ – and I am still one of those) might want for Christmas this year. And included in this list of items is … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 518

Posted on November 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Writing the date today! I realised that today I can write the date the British way in America-land and not get it wrong! (11/11/14) In fact, then I realised, being the Brains of Britain that I am, that I can … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 517

Posted on November 9, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Bit of British grub I honestly, truly don’t crave much British food here in the USA. I really don’t. Unless it’s put in front of me, that is, and then I can shove down a Flake, some sausages, toffee, some … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 516

Posted on November 7, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Expat life realities Let’s be honest – expat life can sometimes be hard. It’s not all a bed of roses over a cocktail in the afternoon. Sometimes you get lonely; sometimes it’s hard to meet people and make friends; sometimes … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 515

Posted on November 7, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

British flag in the USA I only found out a few weeks ago that if you’re a Brit in the USA and you fancy flying the Union Flag outside your house, like many do, you’ve kind of got to fly it … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 514

Posted on November 5, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Gutted After yesterday’s election results in Maryland I’m a bit gutted for some of my friends who were running for office. That said, they’re all super folk who will pick themselves up and get on with making things happen. There’s … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 513

Posted on November 4, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Election Day It’s Election Day in the USA! 🙂 Hooray! Which means the schools are closed. 😦 Boo! Nonetheless, folks are out voting here in Columbia, MD. This is what Harry’s school looks like today… The best bit about going … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 512

Posted on November 3, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

My Expat Blog Interview I haven’t done a little expat interview for a while, but this one was pretty darn fun to do. Some enticing extracts for you! ‘I had a nagging fascination with things like Glee, Miami Vice, Fame, … Continue reading →