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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 565

Posted on February 5, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

My American friend’s commentary on the USA This week in the USA it’s been a busy news week (depending on how you view news). An American friend of mine seemed slightly overwhelmed and exasperated by his own country and asked … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 563

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

British stuff wot I spotted in the UK These are some of the things that amused me and that charmed me whilst I was in the UK. Just take a look at the gallery 🙂 Expat Austin Mum Here is … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Travel, UK | Tagged America, Austin, Black Friday, Britain, British, Culture, England, expat, Expat Austin Mum, Halloween, Lacock, lifestyle, Texas, Thanksgiving, Travel, UK, USA | Leave a comment

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 562

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Take out boxes/bags USA vs UK I love the American take out boxes in restaurants. It means you don’t have to eat all your dinner in one go – save it for lunch = economical! Nothing is wasted! You can … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 558

Posted on January 12, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Letter boxes UK stylie When the weather is as gawd-awful as it currently is in Maryland, USA I miss one thing very much: my UK letterbox that is in my door. It’s a very American First World problem that I … Continue reading →

Posted in British customs, netball, Travel | Tagged America, American, Blog, Britain, British, British sport, Culture, England, English, expat, First World problems, letter box, lifestyle, mail, netball, postman, snow, Travel, UK, USA, USA netball championships, winter | 3 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 556

Posted on January 9, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

British art in DC Ever wondered what Americans make of the word ‘rubber’ really?! My British chum, Caroline McCatty is an amazing artist here in the DC area and recently gave a talk to a group of American artists called ‘When is … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, artist, Baltimore, Britain, British, British accent, British vs American, Caroline McCatty, cultural differences, Culture, DC, English language, expat, expats, Global Living Magazine, hocoblogs@@@, journey, NYC, rubber, UK, USA | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 555

Posted on January 8, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

‘In the Club’ There’s a radio commercial I keep hearing at the moment for a wholesale store called Sam’s Club and it makes me chortle every time because the British meaning of the phrase that they keep repeating is interpreted … Continue reading →

Posted in American, American customs, British, British American differences, British customs, culture, Reddit, tipping, Travel, UK, USA | Tagged American, American customs, American history, Americans, Britain, British accent, British American differences, British customs, cultural differences, Culture, English, expat, expat life, hocoblogs@@@, language, Pledge of Allegiance, Reddit, Sam's Club, tipping, Travel, UK | 17 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 552

Posted on January 5, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

New Year in the USA New year is well underway here. We have the first snow of the season on its way tomorrow – yawn, over it already. What’s been amusing me at the gym is how all the American … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, American, beer, booze, Borat, British, British accent, Columbia, cookies, Culture, differences, dinner parties, dinner party etiquette, Dr Oz, drinking, gym, hocoblogs@@@, new year, TV, UK, USA | 7 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 551

Posted on January 4, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

America’s love affair with Downton Abbey I’ve been invited tonight to a Downton Abbey party. I’m not sure what to wear – do I go for the downstairs maid’s uniform or totally upscale it with a Lady Mary ensemble? Will … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, bbc, British, British accent, class, Culture, Dallas, Downton Abbey, England, English, expat, George Clooney, hocoblogs@@@, Hollywood, Lady Mary, Lady Sybil, lifestyle, Richard E Grant, Season 5 Downton Abbey, soap operas, society, TV, UK, USA | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 543

Posted on December 18, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Christmas roadtrip Well, y’all, I’m practicing my Southern drawl, as we’re heading on out to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee for our Christmas roadtrip and I cannot flippin’ well wait! I love the South. I do. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, American, Americans, Baltimore, Blog, Britain, British, Christmas, Cirque Dream Holidaze, Culture, Deep South raodtrip, expat, Great Smoky Mountains, hocoblogs@@@, holibobs, holidays, Howard County, Indian reservation, Lyric Opera House, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, theater, Travel, UK | 3 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 542

Posted on December 16, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Best of British I’ve been hunting high and low recently for some quality British jewellery. Oh, I like Americana stuff here, but there’s something about British jewellery style that I can’t pass up. And lo, just three weeks before … Continue reading →