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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 494

Posted on October 7, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Shocked of Maryland I read this story yesterday about three people who were shot at the weekend outside a swingers club here in Maryland. I tell you, this is how I reacted: ‘Oh that’s so sad…HANG ON A COTTON PICKIN’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged adult club, America, American, Britain, British, butter, butter dish, Catonsville, Columbia, Columbia Mall, drive up banking, drying washing, England, English, expats, Gobby Brit, hocoblogs@@@, letter box, letters, maryland, neighbours, Shootings, shots fired, swingers club, turning right on red, UK, USA, washing line | 4 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 390

Posted on March 24, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Wall at the Mall When the shooting happened at Columbia Mall in January the news went international. Friends and family in the UK were very aware of it through news coverage in the UK, as it happened and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Austin, Baltimore, Blog, Brianna Benlolo, Britain, British, Columbia, Columbia Mall, Columbia Mall shooting, Culture, Daisy Dukes, grief, gun crime, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, lifestyle, San Antonio, Shootings, Texas, The Wall at the Mall, Tyler Johnson, USA | 3 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 368

Posted on February 26, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Liberty Insurance Man This man was dressed as the Statue of Liberty today in the cold. He was promoting Liberty Insurance on the side of the road. Just made me laugh. I don’t think we’d get this kind of thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, American, Americans, bagels, Baltimore, Blog, Britain, British, California, Centennial Park, coffee, Columbia, Columbia Mall, Culture, Daisy Dukes, driving, Ellicott City, expat, food, Girl Scout cookies, guns, Howard County, Liberty Insurance, Macy's, maryland, Po-Po, police, shorts, Slough, St Patrick's Day, summer, sun, The Wire, Thoughts, toilet doors, Travel, TV commercials, UK, weather, yield sign | 3 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 349

Posted on January 28, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Martin and Me So, yesterday I locked eyes with Martin O’Malley. He was at the Mall in Columbia, showing his support for the victims and the strong community of Howard County. We’re in his Maryland patch, and so he showed … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Britain, British, Columbia Mall, Culture, driving, expat, Fitbit, Governor of Maryland, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, junk food, Martin O'Malley, popcorn, portion sizes, right to bear arms, security guards, soda, Starbucks, UK, USA | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 347

Posted on January 25, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Driving test for foreigners in the USA I heard a wonderful story this week about how much of a pigging nightmare it is to take the USA driving test if you’re not a U.S citizen. The tests might be different … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, American roads, Americans, Amish, Britain, British, cheese, Columbia Mall, Columbia shootings, dinner, drink driving, driving test, Europe, hocoblogs@@@, Mall shooting, maryland, nightclubs, parking valets, Route 66, signals, UK, USA, USA driving test, USA trucks | 5 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 82

Posted on February 16, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Religious cereal The other day I inadvertently bought some cereal that is totally based on religion. Yep, I am eating grain that is processed according to the Bible. Oh my……it’s called Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal. http://www.foodforlife.com/about_us/our-story I’m not quite sure what … Continue reading →