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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 514

Posted on November 5, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Gutted After yesterday’s election results in Maryland I’m a bit gutted for some of my friends who were running for office. That said, they’re all super folk who will pick themselves up and get on with making things happen. There’s … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 513

Posted on November 4, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Election Day It’s Election Day in the USA! 🙂 Hooray! Which means the schools are closed. 😦 Boo! Nonetheless, folks are out voting here in Columbia, MD. This is what Harry’s school looks like today… The best bit about going … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 500

Posted on October 17, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Politico stuff Someone the other day asked me why I get involved and support the American politico stuff when I can’t vote. I said to them, that whilst I can’t raise a dolphin, I can do stuff to support it … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged #hocopolitics #hocomd, accents, adult phoneline, America, American, American politics, Americans, Anthony Brown, Britain, British, British accent, Calvin Ball, Columbia MD, Courtney Watson, Culture, Downtown Columbia, English, expat, fall, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, Ken Ulman, Lake Kittamaqundi, maryland, political campaigns, Politics, Thoughts, UK, USA | 7 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 497

Posted on October 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Political frenzy in Maryland! There’s a slight frenzy in the air at the moment in Howard County, Maryland, as people are gearing up for the elections…..4 November is the big day! As well as attending pretend-politics VEEP fundraisers, I have … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 496

Posted on October 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American accents – blurred lines! I keep getting comments about my TV news appearance from folks in the UK saying I sound really American! What???!!! I donned my best British accent for that piece! I suspect there are a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, American, American accent, Americans, Baltimore, Becky Martin, Britain, British, British accent, Chris Addison, Culture, Dallas, Downtown Baltimore, England, English, expat, expats, hocoblogs@@@, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, maryland, Orioles, Peep Show, Sue Ellen, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Thick of It, Travel, UK, USA, Veep | 1 Comment

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 →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 490

Posted on October 1, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

G&T How excited I was to be invited to a G&T parents’ evening at Harry’s school! Gosh, this is a turn up for the books! I had better phone my mother and see if she’s available to pop on over … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 487

Posted on September 22, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Whirlwind weekend Despite the Desperate Housewife having bronchitis (I know, sob sob!) there are still events to attend and people to see and photo opps to be had. Let’s not forget that it’s 10 1/2 months till we depart Uncle … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 486

Posted on September 19, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

It’s a NO Well, Scotland, we loves ya, we do! I so hope that, from an English point of view, relationships with our Scottish cousins keep happy. For what it’s worth, my fave city is Edinburgh; I love Ewan McGregor … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 484

Posted on September 14, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Scotland and America I’ve heard a little rumour that if Scotland decide they don’t want to be part of the UK anymore then America might quite like to take their place. I’m not quite sure how the logistics of this … Continue reading →