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• Why I'm Practicing for England

  

  So, I have my flights booked for my annual (except I missed last year) trip to the homeland. In preparation for the inevitable weight gain that comes with not... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Back Problems - Oops I Did It Again.

  

  Yes I did. Sun came out, the temp warmed up a bit so I thought I'd just go and do a quick clean up in the back garden. In places like Chicago, where the... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Real Badass Mothers Do.

  I'm having a little rant over on my other blog, about this new movement that seems to be all the rage. Being a "bad" mother, or a "slacker mom" as it's known... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dirty Local Politics and Mean Tweets

  Good Lord, it's been a while. And yes, I'm still heavily involved in local politics. My skin is growing thicker every day. Soon it will resemble a handbag... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Politicians - I Don't Know How They Sleep at Night

  

  Seriously! And not for the obvious reasons. Yes, many of them are conniving, nefarious, fill-in-the-blank-individuals, but even politicians who try to be good... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Big 5 Life Lessons

  

  First off - sorry about the silence. I'm recovering from a big bout of stomach flu and well, you know how that is....Anyhoo, I've decided to join in his meme I... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunday Night Insomnia

  

  Finally! It has a name! Kind of a boring, predictable name I'll admit, but still - it means I'm not the only one who has it. Sunday Night Insomnia!Anyone else? Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Another Sitcom Week

  

  I blogged recently about how my life sometimes takes a slightly sitcom turn. Well this week looked a bit like that too.It all started with the bed. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Madonna and Age-ism

  So, you probably saw or heard that Madonna took an almighty tumble off the stage at the Brit awards. This has promoted many a discussion on the Internet, with... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Old Friends and Facebook

  I'm a Facebook fan. When I say "fan" I mean I love being on Facebook but I'm not always happy with the things they do. Like snooping around your stuff,... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Exciting New Blog

  

  Well, I must be honest - it's mine. Yes, I've gone and started another blog where I can shout and rant without putting people off here! Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bossy Brits

  

  Last week I went on a jolly while the Ball Chain took the Little Guy skiing on his week off school. It's quite a luxury traveling around sans kids - I even go... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Living the Sitcom Life.

  

  Two people this morning commented on how much my life resembles a sitcom. Personally, that has never really struck me; I think I live a rather boring life. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cold Dogs

  

  I don't usually do photo links and stuff like that; mainly because I'm a rubbish photographer, not even owning a decent camera. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Celebrities Are Doctors Now?

  I've blogged before about celebs proselytizing on various quasi medical treatments. Here's Demi Moore waxing lyrical about medical leaches. Yes, you read that... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Often to Wash Towels?

  

  So, you'll notice (or not) that I haven't blogged for a week. Sometimes I run out of mo-jo and the world simply fails to produce blog fodder. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Working from Home - the Reality.

  

  To some, "working from home" sounds idyllic or perhaps just plain cushy. No more commuting to work, no more dressing in clothes you wouldn't normally be seen... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Party Invitation - Plus No-Show Fine

  

  So everybody's talking about it - the mother who sent an invoice to the parents of a five year old who didn't show up for her child's birthday party. Here are... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crisp Sarnies and Other Oddities

  

  I read with some amusement about a new shop in Northern Ireland that's selling crisp sandwiches (chips, to any American readers). Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brits - Don't Know They're Born

  

  ......weather-wise, that is.Seriously. I know I've blogged about this before but I will never complain about British weather again. Ok, let me walk that back (a... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION