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US Citizenship: Head Versus Heart

US Citizenship: Head Versus Heart

Apr 27, 2019

British Head and Heart are watching the evening news – never a good idea, no matter which side of the Atlantic anyone resides. Tonight,...

Write An Expat Spy Thriller? Not Likely.

Write An Expat Spy Thriller? Not Likely.

Mar 19, 2019

I’m Just Not Spy Material There are two schools of thought in writing: write what you know or write what you can imagine. Doesn’t leave...

Not Your Grandparents’ Tea Room

Not Your Grandparents’ Tea Room

Feb 23, 2019

To know me is to know I’m somewhat of a cream tea aficionado ‒ and I don’t mean just the...

Hugged Your House Today?

Hugged Your House Today?

Feb 1, 2019

Hugged Your House Today? In Wisconsin, the last two days witnessed savage war: Man against the Elements. With air temperatures of...

How Long Before a Tree Becomes a Friend?

How Long Before a Tree Becomes a Friend?

Jan 25, 2019

How Long Before a Tree Becomes a Friend? There are pros to life as a rolling stone: a global perspective, varied opportunities, a trail of...

Jingle All The Way Home

Jingle All The Way Home

Dec 21, 2018

If you caught yesterday's blog, you’ll know I paid a visit to the West Somerset Morris dancers as part of my ongoing effort to reconnect...

Jingle Bells, Morris-Style

Jingle Bells, Morris-Style

Dec 20, 2018

‘I’m off to find England. MY England’, I announce to my American husband. ‘Great,’ he says. ‘Bring back some Club biscuits.’ Tut....

By The Way, The BBC Called

By The Way, The BBC Called

Nov 21, 2018

At the BBC studios in Taunton, Somerset. Photo by Simon Parkin I’ve just returned to the United States from a promotional book tour in...

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