Category Archives: American

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 562

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Take out boxes/bags USA vs UK I love the American take out boxes in restaurants. It means you don’t have to eat all your dinner in one go – save it for lunch = economical! Nothing is wasted! You can … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 560

Posted on January 27, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Back in the USA So, I’ve had 10 days in the UK. It was a strange experience being back. It’s almost like I’ve been having a love affair for nearly three years with a glamorous, crazy, amusing and confusing, challenging and … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 555

Posted on January 8, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

‘In the Club’ There’s a radio commercial I keep hearing at the moment for a wholesale store called Sam’s Club and it makes me chortle every time because the British meaning of the phrase that they keep repeating is interpreted … Continue reading →