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• Don't Complain About Politicians

  

  Ok, there's obviously more to that than meets the eye. For those living outside the USA, don't complain about your politicians until you've taken a look at... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• More Flying Stories

  So, I have just come back from a glorious girlie weekend in Sonoma, California. It's wine country up there; it looked a lot like Italy, and just as hot. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jet-setting Troubles

  So\ last week I took a three day trip to DC last week to help college grad move into her new flat.Oh yes, that was a trip. It's a two hour flight and National... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• And Then There Was One.....

  

  We're down to one.Child living at home, that is.The College grad is now living and working in DC (1,000 miles away) and the College Guy started last week and... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Anchor Babies

  So much going on at the moment! The Punk Rocker, who should probably now be called College Boy, since a) he no longer has a Mohawk and b) he's starting college... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Falling Down Around My Ears

  

  ..if you read my last post, no, I'm not referring to the USA. Just yet anyway. The Donald continues to "surge" in popularity among Republicans though, which jus... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Living in Stupid Land

  

  ...with apologies to all non-stupid Americans. Really! What is going on here? Don't worry, I'm not about to go all political in this post but I must share some... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things I Say to My Kids...repeatedly

  I read this article last week and it made me laugh out loud. It's a bit sweary but covers all the things you find yourself saying to your kids.The two that... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Re-entry is Always Difficult

  

  Well, I've been back since Tuesday night and it's now Friday. The jet lag is killing me I have to say. First night back, we didn't get home till about 8pm so I... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Missing England Already

  So, the Little Guy and I are off to Chicago today after a month in England. The weather has been great (except for the last three or four days - cold and... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Back in Blighty

  

  Been a while, but I decided to take a bloggy break and enjoy my family time back in Blighty. Almost time to go back to Chicago (wah). Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sweary Driving

  

  A friend of mine posted this on Facebook the other day. Apologies in advance for the language, but my, is it apt.Thing is, we probably all do it when pushed. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Yes, I'll Work for Nothing

  

  So... since I did the radio interview last week (see previous blog post) I have been inundated....with requests to basically work for nothing. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Americans - White, Fat, Loud......

  

  I was a guest on an LA radio show yesterday talking about American stereotypes. It was a follow up to a video that's gone a bit viral, featuring foreign student... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Signing off E-mails

  

  So, I found this article very interesting today. It's about whether or not one should sign off e-mails with the word "Best". I have noticed it in the USA for a... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wall Street Journal

  Well hello!Been a bit busy with my mummy staying, one of the offspring coming home from college and another signing up. Etc.I did however, manage to get myself... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brits Put What in a Sandwich?

  

  Lot going on in the Expat Household. A college graduation, a mother visiting, another one getting ready to go off to college (lots of forms to fill out, money t... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• How I Get Ready

  

  For some reason, The Guardian newspaper has a series of "How I Get Ready" columns featuring famous people basically, um, talking about how they get ready. Here'... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• UK Driving Licence/License Update

  

  So, there are more changes afoot with British driving licenses (excuse American spell check). I could try to explain them but why re-invent the wheel when this... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Come Mine Never Look Like That?

  

  I was perusing an article the other day about how to freshen things up in your back garden. "Oh", I thought, "I could probably learn something from this. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION