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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 417

Posted on May 9, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Expats through the decades Being an expat, I’m a little bit fascinated by the whole experience. It has an impact on you physically and emotionally, there is no doubt about it, and the psychological aspect of it intrigues me. I … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 415

Posted on May 8, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Mini Daisy Dukes If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you will know that I love wearing me some Daisy Dukes. Call it ridiculous, call it not-very-classy, call it a poor attempt at channeling a cowgirl, call it … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 414

Posted on May 5, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Prom time! Well, it was Prom Weekend in the USA this week, and all the young lads and lasses at high school here donned their highly sequined gowns and tuxes (I don’t know if the tuxes were sequined or not, … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 413

Posted on May 4, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The American Dream The American Dream: what does that mean? I think it means achieving happiness and success and wotnot in all that you do, whether that’s working your arse off in a corporate company and making lots of money … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 411

Posted on April 30, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Those American kids! Ah, how American kids (teenagers) make me smile. Having toured various American high schools with the Shakespeare show I was involved in I have experienced American teenagers firsthand and they sure have enthusiasm and attitude. Being the … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 410

Posted on April 27, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Gun(g)-ho I asked some questions about using guns in their homes to a group of American men this afternoon at a BBQ. The subject both fascinates and repels me, probably because it is so alien. What I asked…. 1. Do … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 409

Posted on April 26, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Bacon festivals, USA stylie Do we have festivals dedicated to bacon in the UK? Not that I am aware of. Our British ode to bacon is performed on a Saturday or Sunday morning with the obligatory fry up, if that’s … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 408

Posted on April 23, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Happy St George’s Day! Many Englishers ( 😉 ) in America are celebrating ‘English’ day today. That’s because it’s St George’s Day, who is our patron saint. Sadly, the celebrations aren’t up to St Patrick’s Day style (British reserve, perhaps?!), … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 407

Posted on April 21, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Cool American friends A British friend noticed that I had an American friend on Facebook with the surname ‘Kanicki’ ‘That’s just cool,’ she said. ‘Cos of the Grease dude.’ It’s true, that is a very cool name for a friend. … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 406

Posted on April 20, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

USA questions of the week ‘Do you celebrate Easter in England?’ I was asked this question yesterday. I nodded. And then I turned around and giggled. ‘Why don’t people walk much round here?’ Where I live not many people go … Continue reading →