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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 381

Posted on March 13, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American optimism / British stiff upper lip….. Recently there was a chat by British expats and others via the Twitter hashtag #mindthechat (from BBC America) about American optimism and British negativity, for which we are renowned and quite aware (almost … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 380

Posted on March 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Tales of America The wonder and beauty of the Interweb is that I am able to connect with Brits and Americans all over the place. Obviously, since I live in America, it is most excellent that they are based in … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 379

Posted on March 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Deer Truck I saw something that I’d not seen before in the USA yesterday and it took me a bit by surprise. It was the dead deer pick up truck. Yes, it was the truck that goes along the … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 378

Posted on March 9, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American bacon vs British bacon! A lot of Brits in the USA say they miss British bacon. It’s true. I hear it a lot: ‘Oooh, this bacon just isn’t like the bacon we have back home.’ Well, a certain six-year-old … 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 →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 376

Posted on March 7, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Eyeglasses…. The American term ‘eyeglasses’, which is used over the word simply ‘glasses’, never fails to amuse me, because I pretty much think the word ‘eye’ before ‘glasses’ is redundant when using the word in context. For example, if I … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 375

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Cheeky buggers! Oooh, my American chums are being right cheeky buggers, messing with my head. I used a phrase today ‘get cracking’ (as in, ‘Yes, I will get cracking with that’ – to start doing something quickly) and I asked … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 374

Posted on March 4, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

British comedy I love me some British comedy. To the Manor Born, The Vicar of Dibley, The Office, Alan Partridge. I also love me some American comedy. Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, Modern Family, Friends. But, British comedy is what … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 373

Posted on March 3, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Titan Yeah, this is the new storm here on the East Coast of the USA messing with our daily lives. I think everyone’s pretty much had it with this weather malarkey. Mother Nature owes me a few $$$ is lost … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 372

Posted on March 2, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Mailbox / letterbox Study this picture: Harry’s homework was to draw a picture of the ‘Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe’. Being the creative type he is, he actually drew the ‘Old Woman Who Lived in a Tiger Foot’. … Continue reading →