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• Light Sabres in the Living Room

  

  I go back and forth on this issue - How tidy should I expect my living room to be when still have a small child with toys? I mean, is there any point in even... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life as a Tweet! (Think About It)

  It was London City Mum's comment on the last post that got me to thinking - imagine life if everyone you inter-acted with was under the Twitter 140 character... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Your Tweets Say About YOU.

  Wait - if you don't Tweet, don't turn away - it still could be entertaining.For those who know nothing about Twitter, it's basically another social networking... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Naked Emperor - I Can See You!

  I've never really worried what people think of me. I usually try to do the right thing when possible so if anyone disagrees with me or dislikes me, then that's... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• And finally....London and Home Counties

  Straight No Chaser are winding up their UK tour in London (Feb 18th at Union Chapel, N1) and Fareham (Feb 19th). And yes - I'm giving away pairs of tickets to... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Teen Spending - A New Approach

  

  I had a Twitter follow suggestion today that made me laugh! It's a company called Bill My Parents, which immediately got my attention. I mean, what else are... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Scousers And, Um Stevenagians

  Is that what people from Stevenage are called? Stevenagians?So how about some free tickets to see the fab a cappella group Straight No Chaser? Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Calling All Scots

  Continuing the fabulous Straight No Chaser ticket give-away, the boys will be playing in Scotland on Feb 11 and 12 - Edinburgh's Queens Hall on the 11th and... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• OK Geordies - It's Your Turn

  And yes, my fave group are coming to my home town, and I have free tickets and a meet greet to give away. A cappella group Straight No Chaser are playing at... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bournemouth and York Music Fans - Listen Up!

  But wait...... I have more Straight No Chaser concert ticket giveaways. They're playing The Pavillion in Bournemouth, on February 6th, and the York Opera House... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Straight No Chaser - Coming to a Town Near You!

  If you love great singing and are in the mood for a fun night out, watch this space for a competition coming very soon.In the meantime, check out Straight No... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• American Colleges - Fleecing America

  As many of you know, the Queenager has flown the nest for college. I happen to be researching colleges for another project at the moment, so I'm currently... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Assume the Best - A Philosophy for Bloggers (and Everyone)

  There have been some bloggy discussions in the past few weeks that have made me think. There's one going on here which has some very interesting comments and... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• You Don't Cook? Shame on You.

  Not sure if the interview has aired in the UK, but Madonna's been all over the TV here in the States. (New movie coming out, see. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• You Must Go and Read This - #10

  I know I've been a bit lax with the "You Must Go and Read This" award. Partly because there isn't an actual award, and partly because who gives a ------, but... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tipping - the American Approach

  

  I was interested to read about an American woman who was literally hounded and harassed on-line for not leaving a tip in an Atlanta, Georgia restaurant. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• If You Haven't Thrown Your Christmas Cards Out Yet...

  

  Bear with me while I brag a little. No seriously, look at these:See what they are? Gift tags made entirely from this year's Christmas cards. (The bottom ones ar... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Oh What a Tangled Web.....

  The Little Guy got a Wii game from Santa for Christmas. When he opened it, he realised thata) it had a Best Buy sticker on it, andb) Santa (or Best Buy) had lef... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Questions - and the Answers

  

  My friend and fellow blogger Meagan Adele Lopez, had recently written a great debut novel,"Three Questions". Here we are at her book launch in Chicago before... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2012 Resolution - Use It Or Lose It

  

  How much stuff do you have lying around the house "just in case"? I admit to being absolutely terrible for hoarding potentially useless stuff that might never... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION