Tag Archives: Politics

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 376

Posted on March 7, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Eyeglasses…. The American term ‘eyeglasses’, which is used over the word simply ‘glasses’, never fails to amuse me, because I pretty much think the word ‘eye’ before ‘glasses’ is redundant when using the word in context. For example, if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, afternoon tea, America, American, Americans, Anthony Brown, bacon butty, Baltimore, Blog, Britain, British, Colchester, crumpet, Culture, drinkiepoos, drinking glasses, eyeglasses, Governor of Maryland, Guv'nor, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, Ken Ulman, lifestyle, Lt. Governor, maryland, Mockney British accent, Politics, sarnies, spotted dick, The Corner Pantry, UK, USA | 10 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 333

Posted on January 6, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The accent thing Question: who has the ‘accent’? The Brits or the Americans? I don’t know and I don’t mind – I love accents, regardless. They are a cultural pleasure and they are part of our identity. Though, according to … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, American, Americans, Britain, British, British language, British TV, Culture, Del Boy, Downton Abbey, expat, history, hocoblogs@@@, numpty, Only Fools and Horses, plonker, Politics, Rodney, season 4 premiere, UK, USA, words | 5 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 298

Posted on November 21, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Americans don’t do crackers for Christmas…. I heard this terrible news yesterday. What? No crackers at Christmas?! But how do you make each other laugh with terrible, terrible jokes or annoy each other with random facts? How do you not … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, American, American Education Week, Americans, Blog, blogging, Britain, British, British Christmas, British schooling, Chief of Staff, Christmas crackers, Culture, expat, Food Bank, football, Governor of Maryland, hats, hocoblogs@@@, Justin Beiber, language, lifestyle, Liverpool, Martin O'Malley, nutrition programmes, PE, Politics, PoPo, presents, Ravens, school, soccer, Thoughts, UK, USA, writing | 16 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 262

Posted on October 10, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Men of Howard County Howard County is lucky. Why? Because it has a lot of great people in it, and I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some of those lovely peeps. Today I am going to focus on some … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Anthony Brown, Blog, Britain, British, Chief Executive Howard County, Columbia, community, Culture, David Cameron, District 9B, driving, Ellicott City, expat, Guy Guzzone, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, Howard County House Delegation, Ken Ulman, lifestyle, Lt. Governor, maryland, Maryland State Senate on District 13, PFLAG of Howard County, Politics, Tom Coale, UK, USA, Voices for Children | 4 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 257

Posted on October 4, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Outside view of America After all the recent events in the USA, I heard someone say this yesterday: ‘What must the image of America be from the outside?’ I don’t know, and I’m not one to care what other people … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Blog, Britain, British, Capitol shooting, Culture, exchange rate, expat, freedom of speech, government, government shutdown, hocoblogs@@@, humor, humour, Politics, take the piss, Texas, UK, USA, visitors, Washington | 14 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 254

Posted on October 2, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Seat belts and texting laws in Maryland Yesterday, 1 October, there were new laws brought in in Maryland. If you’re gabbing on your cell phone while driving, you’ll either have to hang up or face the possibility of a ticket … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Britain, British, Culture, driving, expat, furlough, furloughed, government employees, government shutdown, hocoblogs@@@, maryland, Maryland laws, Members of Congress, Politics, safety, seat belts, texting, UK, USA, Virginia | 1 Comment

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 251

Posted on September 30, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

USA government shut down! I am confused. This is because I don’t really get what the statement above means. Stuff is shutting down, everybody in the government / public sector goes home early and doesn’t work and you can’t call … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Blog, Britain, British, British food, camping, chippy, Culture, expats, food, fried food, government shutdown, lifestyle, national museums, National Parks, Politics, postal service, Quite Peckish, school lunches, spending bill, UK, US Government, USA, Washington | 9 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 243

Posted on September 24, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Kid President I was not fully aware of the Kid President in the USA until my friend Tom mentioned him yesterday on his blog. So, he’s like a mini Obama giving out advice and positive statements. He is the self-proclaimed … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, artificial flavoring, banking, Blog, Britain, British, Culture, expat, high street, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, Huffington Post, Kid President, maryland, Obama, plonker, Politics, President, Prime Minster, Pringles, pumpkin beer, pumpkin pie, Pumpkin Spice Latte, pumpkins, Starbucks, UK, USA, wally, Young Conservatives UK | 8 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 241

Posted on September 21, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Make sure you’re comfy, this is a long one… (that’s what she said / as the actress said to the bishop…) – sorry, couldn’t help myself 🙂 So, it’s been a busy few days in the land that is America. … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, American, Americans, As the actress said to the bishop, Baltimore, Baltimore Post Examiner, Blog, British, Columbia, Courtney Watson, Culture, Dunkin' Donuts, editor, expat, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, Jackson Five, language, lifestyle, pistols, police guns, Politics, prisoner rehabilitation, rifles, shooting range, That's what she said, UK, USA, Vintage Affair, Voices for Children, wine tasting, writing | 7 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 210

Posted on August 25, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Halloween Candy It’s August isn’t it? Still summer, correct? Not in the commercial world….it’s still 60 something days until Halloween, but already the candy adorns the shelves. A Brit in the USA has written about her views on Halloween in … Continue reading →