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Things Americans Believe…

My other half who is American – I’m English – and I have often talked about the different beliefs and cultures …

by admin/ 07/05/2010/ Misconceptions/

Having lived in the US for quite a few years now I am still somewhat bemused at the constant usage …

by admin/ 05/05/2010/ Thoughts/

I recently received my yearly “give us money” missive from our local fire department. Nothing too unusual there. I am …

by admin/ 05/01/2010/ How It Shouldn't Be/

Those of you who know me will know that I am a movie fan. I picked up a dvd a …

by admin/ 03/31/2010/ Miscellaneous, Recommendations/

I am always interested in reading through the comments that accompany many articles published by newspapers online. It’s always a …

by admin/ 03/12/2010/ Danger In The Gene Pool, In The News/

I saw a commercial on TV recently, T-Mobile if I remember correctly, that asked the question “What do you want …

by admin/ 03/12/2010/ Thoughts/

Around two years ago gas prices in the US took a big hike – well over $4 a gallon for …

by admin/ 02/17/2010/ Thoughts/

Snowstorm In Clendenin, WV 2009 Like many people back in December we got hit by a snowstorm which (at least …

by admin/ 01/08/2010/ My Day, Thoughts/

Those of you that know me well know that I love auctions. And I have certainly had some good deals …

by admin/ 12/06/2009/ Miscellaneous, My Day, Recommendations/

I was channel hopping the other night (as I often do in the vague hope of finding something watchable – …

by admin/ 12/03/2009/ Strange/