Expat blogging - a Chicago adventure
I first moved to California when I was 21. I was invincible. I moved out of my flat in London, handed in my notice at work and with a couple of suitcases arrived to start my new life in the States.I...
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The War Graves Photographic Project
It was Veteran’s Day here in the US yesterday and, of course, Armistice Day in the UK. The Guardian featured a fascinating article on The War Graves Photographic Project.'The aim of The War Graves...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
For more on what it’s like to be an expat at this time of the year, head over to Expat Focus for Toni Hargis’ latest column.And yes, that’s my pumpkin turned into a turkey.Happy Thanksgiving!
View ArticleHoliday cards
So, if I send you a Christmas card with a photo of my two boys grinning out at you - will you think I’ve jumped the shark?I’ve bought the box of photo cards ready for the picture to be inserted. No, we...
View ArticleReligious or Wallace and Gromit?
Funny how you miss small cultural changes when you’re living away from home.Important things I discovered last week:Super Dry! If you’re not wearing the latest cool brand, how embarrassing, you’re not...
View ArticleSkittles, to bowl or not to bowl
Even on Christmas Eve we suffer with miscommunication in our house.As we shared crackers with a friend over dinner - and I’d better explain - crackers in the form of the ones you pull apart and a small...
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LA Snow Day
The boys have been so sad that they’ve missed all the snow in the UK. Even worse, they’ve missed the days off school and have to hear about their friends having Snow Days, sledding and enjoying snow...
View ArticleMy Ski Sunday appearance
At last, I have found a way to increase my skiing speed. I’ve been endlessly frustrated with myself for not going faster down intermediate runs, moaning, whining and generally making up lots of...
View ArticleEpisodes
I’m loving Episodes, on Showtime here in the US and BBC 2 in the UK.It speaks to me! All the crazy US/UK misunderstandings and wacky Californian ways. Plus, I’m totally in love with Stephen Mangan...
View ArticleI could listen to you talk all day...
I could listen to you talk all day.That’s what I was told over the phone today.So what salacious things could I have been saying to evoke such a reaction?Brace yourself, it’s pretty...
View ArticleIt’s not just rugby
I don’t usually write very personal posts, as you may have noticed. I tend to be rather snarky and sarcastic.Well, today I’m pissed! So here it is, a very personal post.The Six Nations starts today,...
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
We boarded a yellow school bus today and headed to Mission San Juan Capistrano. It’s easy to think that California’s history is relatively brief compared to Great Britain but it’s still fascinating....
View ArticleMoving up to Middle School
The school year seems to be rushing along at particularly top speed this term. My oldest son will be leaving elementary school this summer and heading off to Middle School. This seems to be a popular...
View ArticleHappy Valentine's Day!
We have a pile of lollipops and cards sitting on the kitchen table. Around 70 in total, to account for the whopping amount of children in the boys’ classes at school (thank you, Arnold!)Yes, it’s...
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The Secret Lives Of Androids
A family of Androids moved into our house a couple of weeks ago. The boys have been studying their behaviour and cataloguing their every move. The results are quite fascinating:Rather surprisingly,...
View ArticleTsunami day
The phone rang at 4am on Friday morning. It was a call from the City of Newport Beach warning that an earthquake had hit Japan and a tsunami was headed our way. It was our first experience of the...
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A day at the Austin Rodeo
I was Texas Lorna for a few days last weekend, not quite as catchy but great fun was had by all. I love Austin; it has a fantastic vibe. We were there for the SXSW festival and enjoyed the parties...
View ArticleTotal, utter chaos!
Chaos! That’s the only way I can describe my life of late. If I am a regular visitor to your blog, my apologies, what with a trip over Easter, my son’s birthday, THAT wedding (no, I didn’t go but I...
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The sea lions are back in Newport Harbor for the summer...
The sea lions are back in Newport Harbor for the summer cunningly disguised as otters.
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