Monthly Archives: November 2016

Weather Reminds Us That America is … Big

Posted on November 30, 2016 by abroadintheusa

It’s easy to forget, sometimes, just what a big country the USA is. For a Brit, one of the best ways to grasp this size is to take a look at the weather. This is today’s national forecast map from … Continue reading →

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Driving in America

Posted on November 28, 2016 by abroadintheusa

You can’t write about living in America without talking about cars — particularly if you live in the ‘burbs. To say this is a “car-oriented culture” is an understatement; suburban shops and entertainment places are built around parking lots (car … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Posted on November 22, 2016 by abroadintheusa

This week brings the most American of all holidays — Thanksgiving. Celebrated the fourth Thursday in November, it’s easily the biggest celebration of the year; the day before is easily the busiest travel day of the year. School children have … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Fall

Posted on November 15, 2016 by abroadintheusa

Fall is my favorite season here in the mid-Atlantic region of the States. Back in the UK, autumn’s dominant color is grey — grey clouds, grey skies, grey mood — with a background of soggy brown that gradually fades into … Continue reading →

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Aftermath of the Presidential Election

Posted on November 10, 2016 by abroadintheusa

I’ve spent the past 36 hours trying to decide whether — and how — to write about the presidential election that happened on Tuesday. This isn’t a ‘political’ blog and I don’t want to unleash a rant on my readers; … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Election With An American Breakfast

Posted on November 7, 2016 by abroadintheusa

Tomorrow (November 8) is going to be a very long day. The polls open at 7:00 a.m. here in Pennsylvania and close at 8:00 p.m., but it’ll be another three hours before voting ends on the west coast. It will … Continue reading →

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An English Visitor Meets CVS

Posted on November 3, 2016 by abroadintheusa

It takes a visit from someone “back home” to remind me of the little things that are different over here. Recently, a relative from the UK wrapped up a week-long trip to the States with a couple of days in … Continue reading →

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