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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 397

Posted on April 3, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Knowing me, knowing you – aha! America is missing something, and that thing is most excellent and needs to enjoyed. That thing is Alan Partridge, aka Steve Coogan. America knows him for Philomena, but we Brits knew him a long … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 379

Posted on March 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Deer Truck I saw something that I’d not seen before in the USA yesterday and it took me a bit by surprise. It was the dead deer pick up truck. Yes, it was the truck that goes along the … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 316

Posted on December 9, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Snow storm, snow, ice, stormy weather conditions, blah, blah Well, there it is, the snow. And I still don’t like it. Snow days mess with grown up plans – like WORK 😉 Anyhow, best pull on my thermals under my … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 56

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Mitt’s magic pants (underwear to my US followers) So, magic pants do not work. Fact. Wrestler-turned-politician Jesse Ventura, Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003, said earlier this year: “You know why Mitt Romney should not be the President? I … Continue reading →