When people find out that I am American, after the obligatory “Oh, really, where are you from?”, inevitably I get asked what I miss about the US. And in support of the Sleep is for the Weak Writing Workshop prompt (Tell me something you miss) I will share with you the things that I miss. [...]
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Great American Blog Friday
Did I ever happen to mention that I am American?? No? Oh, well, I am. And in a bit of patriotism, I would like to highlight a few American Expat Bloggers who are here in the UK. Show them a bit of Blogger Love and learn a few things about life as an Expat. Erin [...]
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Thanksgiving Time
I’m sharing a few images from Thanksgiving’s past…the top photo was last year when, for the first time since 2004, I was present with my husband and daughter, for Thanksgiving in the US. The bottom photo was the last Thanksgiving I spent in the US before coming abroad to eventually meet my husband in 2005. [...]
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NHS versus Not
There’s been a lot of brouhaha in the US lately regarding National Health Care. The poor NHS has been dragged through the wringer by under-informed US politicians and citizens and I just thought I would dip my toe in as an American expat permanently living in the UK. In case you’re not aware, US President [...]
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American Wishes
I’ve been living here in the UK for the last 4 years. I found the love of my life in my wonderful English husband and have decided that this is the place we will live. Obviously, from the title, I am an American. A lot of people ask me what I miss from the US? [...]
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