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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 468

Black cats in the USA So, in the UK, we consider it lucky if a black cat crosses your path. My days are generally very, very lucky because I have two black cats and they cross my path all the … Continue reading

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 133

The Soccer Mom I hear this phrase a lot. When I came out to the USA people joked with me that I would become a ‘soccer mom’ and I laughed, not really knowing what one was. And I’ve been hearing … Continue reading

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 96

British class / American class There’s been a survey doing the rounds on the good old BBC website to help you define which class of British person you are. Really. Go on, do it! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22000973 I took it and I … Continue reading

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