Tag Archives: Mind the Gap

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 245

Posted on September 25, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American Stereotypes So my Brit chum Toni has written this piece busting American stereotypes. We’re all guilty of it, aren’t we? We’re guilty of it on the Brits too in our own communities, but let’s face it, we all have … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 220

Posted on September 3, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American TV shows….and how they influenced my view of America A recent article by Ruth Margolis, who writes for the BBC America site Mind the Gap, touched on American TV shows, where she stated (I am guessing with her tongue … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 185

Posted on July 22, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

USA vs UK parenting Oooh, this could potentially be a very explosive minefield, since nearly every comment about parenting anywhere at anytime raises hackles…. But, hey ho! It’s a cultural thing, and therefore something that is part of living out … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 137

Posted on May 28, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

George Washington Harry is singing a lovely song all about George Washington being a ‘great, great man’ at the moment, which he was taught at school. And a super little ditty it is too, except that when I listen to … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 134

Posted on May 20, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

US cup of tea vs UK cup of tea I met a British woman today, out of the blue, and we chatted for a while whilst she was working at her desk. I didn’t realise she was British at first … Continue reading →