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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 627

Posted on June 29, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Curiouser and curiouser Harry is becoming more and more curious about England. He remembers snippets of it, and mostly very romanticised, but he also picks up on what other people say about it. Recently he’s been asking questions and making … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 605

Posted on April 27, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

USA prom etiquette It’s a good job I am not out here in the USA as a 17 or 18 year old, cos, quite frankly, I would most likely be ejected from the Senior Prom. Fact. Take a look at … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 397

Posted on April 3, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Knowing me, knowing you – aha! America is missing something, and that thing is most excellent and needs to enjoyed. That thing is Alan Partridge, aka Steve Coogan. America knows him for Philomena, but we Brits knew him a long … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 344

Posted on January 23, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Cheerio Martin O’Malley Hot totty of Maryland, the one and only Governor Martin O’Malley, is giving his last ‘State of the State’ address today. I’m guessing he’ll mention Baltimore a lot. He perhaps won’t mention how The Wire’s Mayor Carcetti … Continue reading →