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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 229

Posted on September 11, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

9/11 What were you doing this time 12 years ago? I was working as a Communications Officer and was eating a pork and rice lunch (funny how your remember these things) at my desk at the University of Gloucestershire. The … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 190

Posted on July 26, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Rudey-nudey killjoys in the UK Look, in Europe (yes, the UK is in Europe!) we’re not adverse to a bit of nudity. In fact, we like it – generally. So the council shirt and tie killjoys in Clacton are trying … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 186

Posted on July 24, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Royal Baby News (FYI, I don’t have more news just because I am British… 😉 ) Well, we know these joyous things: 1. It’s a boy! 2. It has no name! 3. It was quite a hefty little bugger (where … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 65

Posted on December 2, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

New York, New York And so, I am no longer a New York virgin, and I confess there was much pleasure to be had in allowing that virginity to be taken. I love New York, it’s my kind of place. … Continue reading →