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America and the Royals
Why are Americans so obsessed with the British royal family? You’d think, having fought a whole war over the issue of getting out from under a capricious royal-led government, that Americans would be oblivious to the goings on at the … Continue reading
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Tagged AmericanLife, British royals, Expat Life, Meghan Markle, royal wedding
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Philadelphia Bleeds Green!
Americans are huge sports fans, not just the big four sports — baseball, basketball, (ice) hockey, and (American) football — but pretty much anything that involves competition. They also love underdogs and stories of teams/players beating-the-odds. Which explains why the … Continue reading
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Deep Freeze Update
The word ‘cold’ doesn’t begin to describe it. We got about three inches of snow yesterday morning then the temperature plummeted. As I write this post at midday on Friday it’s warmed up to all of 15 degrees here in … Continue reading
Happy Freezing New Year!
Winter arrived with a vengeance a couple of weeks ago in this part of the USA, and it doesn’t look like leaving anytime soon. The temperature has stayed below freezing for days and everyone is huddled in heavy coats, hats, and … Continue reading
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Tagged American life, cold weather, Expat Life, Pennsylvania, snow, winter
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Squirrel Season in America!
Although the weather is still mild during the daytime, the nights are getting cooler and the first signs of fall (autumn) are cropping up around the neighborhood. One sure sign that the season is changing: the squirrels are in hyperactive … Continue reading
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Tagged Acorns, AmericanLife, Fall, Fall plants, Pennsyvlania, Squirrels
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Update from Apocalypse Central
I haven’t written much on here in recent weeks, in large part because each successive news cycle seems to bring some event so devastating that I just don’t know where to start. But first, I should make it clear that … Continue reading
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Tagged AmericanLife, Earthquake, Expat Life, Hurricanes, Las Vegas, wildfires
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The Sound of Summer
The heat of summer brings a distinctive sound to the eastern USA — not children playing or lawnmowers thrumming but the incessant shrill buzz of the cicada. As humans we’re often not aware of the soundscapes that form the background … Continue reading
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Tagged AmericanLife, Cicadas, Expat Life, philadelphia, summer, SummerFlowers
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Tipping in America
What’s with Americans and tipping? It’s one of the odd little quirks about this country that I still find baffling. You’re expected to tip not just the restaurant server but the guy at the bar, the hairdresser, the cab driver, … Continue reading
4th of July: Flags, Hotdogs, and Fireworks!
Tomorrow is America’s birthday, which means three things will be ubiquitous across the country — flags, hotdogs, and fireworks. But first up, let’s get one quibble out of the way: no, the Declaration of Independence wasn’t really signed on July … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th of July, American flag, Fireworks, Hotdogs, Independence Day, philadelphia
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The Mosquitoes Are Back: Summer in Philadelphia
Summer has arrived on the eastern seaboard. I know this not because of the date or the temperature (although they are both relevant), but because I’ve just been inflicted with the first mosquito bite of the season. The calendar says … Continue reading
Abroad in the USA 