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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 281

Posted on November 3, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Remember, remember the 5th of November What am I harping on about, American folk? Well, the Brit thing called Guy Fawkes Night/Bonfire Night/5 November. What’s that all about then? It’s about burning the effigy of a man on top of … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washingon, chapter 279

Posted on November 1, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Halloween – check! Well, another year down, another shed load of candy gorged upon and some very amazing costumes worn. Good work America! Even the dogs got a look in on the costume front. And the poor children who have … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 277

Posted on October 30, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Freakin’ freaky I love a bit of Halloween now. I’m a converted Brit, but…. THIS. IS. FREAKIN’. FREAKY. See….? Freaksville! Love it! Pumpkins USA vs Pumpkins UK This is USA. This is UK. If there was a Halloween showdown, the … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 52

Posted on November 1, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Halloween and Hooters You might want to grab a cup of tea for this one….! So, let’s start with Hooters. Hooters, dear friends, is a bar which prides itself on its employees, who it promotes as lovely, buxom, fit ladies … Continue reading →