Tag Archives: American politics

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 500

Posted on October 17, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Politico stuff Someone the other day asked me why I get involved and support the American politico stuff when I can’t vote. I said to them, that whilst I can’t raise a dolphin, I can do stuff to support it … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 497

Posted on October 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Political frenzy in Maryland! There’s a slight frenzy in the air at the moment in Howard County, Maryland, as people are gearing up for the elections…..4 November is the big day! As well as attending pretend-politics VEEP fundraisers, I have … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 438

Posted on June 25, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Snake in a tree! Yesterday I saw something in the USA that I DEFINITELY would not see in the UK…..a gurt big snake in a tree! It was a whopper and the cheeky bugger had climbed up about 12 feet … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 383

Posted on March 16, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Everyone’s a Paddy It’s St Patrick’ Day weekend and in American everyone has a connection to Ireland. Honestly, they do – it’s amazing. 😉 Celebrations hit Baltimore yesterday and folk who didn’t want to drink green beer got out of … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 377

Posted on March 9, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Global Living Magazine Hoorah! I got a piece about my USA expat life in Global Living Magazine, which is the ‘ultimate global lifestyle magazine and resource for expats worldwide’. Brillopads! I am, as we Brits say, dead chuffed. 🙂 You … Continue reading →