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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 509

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Pumpkin carving This is a big deal in America. I shan’t show you my poor effort. It’s just sad. I won’t be entering any competitions, put it that way. But look at these! Amazeballs! Reflections on the UK, part 3 … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 491

Posted on October 4, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Pumpkin-flavoured everything It’s that time of year in the USA. It’s Pumpkin time. If you’re not seeing pumpkins, you’re tasting pumpkins. You can now find pumpkin-inspired beers, teas, marshmallows, soy milk, Pop-Tarts, and Pringles. #gross Add to that pumpkin room … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washingon, chapter 279

Posted on November 1, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Halloween – check! Well, another year down, another shed load of candy gorged upon and some very amazing costumes worn. Good work America! Even the dogs got a look in on the costume front. And the poor children who have … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 277

Posted on October 30, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Freakin’ freaky I love a bit of Halloween now. I’m a converted Brit, but…. THIS. IS. FREAKIN’. FREAKY. See….? Freaksville! Love it! Pumpkins USA vs Pumpkins UK This is USA. This is UK. If there was a Halloween showdown, the … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 269

Posted on October 22, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Fall food In case we had forgotten that it was Pumpkin Season, otherwise known as Fall, here is a coffee shop menu reminder. And lo, they have used the word ‘Autumn’! Candy corn update So, after yesterday’s blog post another … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 268

Posted on October 21, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Understanding candy corn These little Halloween blighters are everywhere…. …and they are ANNOYINGLY addictive. And then I saw these fellas alongside the candy corns…. Oh, how on earth will I get through Halloween with these things in every nook and … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 255

Posted on October 2, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Indian Summer It’s hot, folks, and the Daisy Dukes are still a-rockin’ in Howard County! Today was one of those days for enjoying the great outdoors – it’s ‘unseasonably warm’ everyone tells me – and can change in an instant. … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 247

Posted on September 27, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Getting lost in Columbia I love walking the paths in Columbia, but I often have no bloomin’ idea where the heckythump I am going. Which way now? Left, right, round about or backwards – nope, not a clue. But at … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →