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• NBC Massacres the Olympics Opening Ceremony

  So what did I think of the Olympics Opening Ceremony? Well, I have to tell you that by the time we USA viewers were actually allowed to see anything without... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• "We're Pregnant!"

  

  Well, no. Absolutely not, if you were jumping to the obvious conclusion, but bear with me, - the title really is relevant.I was in a conversation the other say... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Car Trouble

  So really, where was I? Well, apart from catching the cold that both sons obtained independently (one was away at camp when he got his), I'm having a bit of... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Pursuit of Happiness

  OK so where was I? Actually I've spent a lot of this weekend ranting. Mainly about the terrible shooting event in Colorado, gun control (or lack of, in this... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• You MUST Go And Read This - Award # ?

  Don't have time to look up what number this is in my award series, although I do know that I haven't awarded one for quite a time. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Teens, Embarrassed by Dad? Surely Not?

  

  A new survey has been issued claiming that eight in ten teens are embarrassed by their dads, (the mothers got off rather lightly, I'm pleased to report. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dawn of a New Era (Car Wise, Anyway)

  

  Hmmm, I've probably over-promised with that post title, but in a way it's true. I have sold my honking great minivan. ("People carrier" to you in the UK. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Normal Service Will Be Resumed, Blah Blah Blah...

  Have completely lost my blogging mojo, which doesn't happen very often and I'm sure will be but a short aberration. I can normally blog my way out of a paper ba... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• How NOT to Give a Compliment

  

  Not sure why I'm surprised by this magnificent example of TMI (too much information) from actress Jane Fonda. After all, she has lived almost every moment on th... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Weather Karma - Oh to Be in England....

  

  So, as you know, I spent most of the month of June in England - when the average temperature was 58 Fahrenheit/14.4 Celsius and I got soaked on a daily basis. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wear Your Best Frocks

  Potty Mummy posted recently about not saving your good clothes for best. Throw caution to the wind and wear your best stuff for the school run or the weekly sho... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Diary of a Rock Mama

  I really should start a new blog as Rock Mama, but really, who am I kidding? Instead I'll just write the odd cathartic blog post here. When he's all famous and... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• I'll Kiss Her Till I'm Dead

  

  There's a linky going on at Thinly Spread which dovetails nicely with a photo I've just taken. It's called "The Things They Do and Say". Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meanwhile Back on This Side of the Pond...

  

  After almost a month in England, I’m back in Chicago. Hopefully the rain cloud that followed me up and down the mother country hasn’t crossed the Atlantic or I... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Just....Make....A.....Decision

  Most people don't know that I'm a closet procrastinator. When faced with an overly-long to-do list I usually start cleaning out the pantry, or just lying about... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Hidden Dangers of British Birthday Cakes

  

  I noticed fairly early on in the States, that when you buy candles for birthday cakes, they don't come with the handy little rosette to hold the candles. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• British Rain - Parked Clouds

  

  I'm not going to complain about this 'ere weather we're having. I'm really not. There's no point anyway is there? It's not like anyone down here can actually... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lenny Henry Should Be Shot (not Really)!

  

  OK, so I'm a bit late. I've been traveling around and going to family weddings and things. I did sit down and watch the Jubilee Concert though, and I must... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 EXPAT

• Open Letter to My Fellow Brits

  

  Dear compadres,I might be a finalist for a Brilliance in Blogging Award (see right hand margin) but that's more or less the extent of my abilities. I really hav... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• An American English Heritage

  My Little Guy is just finishing up Third grade (Year 4). Typically, in many schools here, it's the year when they study the history of Chicago and delve into... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION