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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 568

Posted on February 12, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Accents in The Wire As a Brit in the USA, I am fascinated by how fascinating my accent is to Americans. ‘Say this word and this one and this one!’ they cry (often British swear words appeal to a certain … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 292

Posted on November 15, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Hilarity at USA maps I still get confused about where all the states are in the United States. And when I am looking for Maryland it is so small in comparison to the other states, but it actually feels quite … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 259

Posted on October 7, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Tornado Watch! Yesterday we sat sweating at the beach in the 98 degree heat, feeling smug that summer was still upon us in Maryland. See here for evidence…. Today, we’re only on flippin’ tornado watch! With torrential rain! And umbrellas! … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 132

Posted on May 20, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

If I wasn’t in the States what would I have been doing in the UK? I got asked this question by a few Americans at the Wine in the Woods event yesterday. I paused. I pondered. And I replied with … Continue reading →