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Archives for December 2012

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Farewell 2012

I put together this photo gallery of the family highlights from our trip. I was thinking of doing a special post to mark the end of 2012, but figured this montage that I spent the last hour creating works quite…

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Who Cooks It Better? UK vs USA

You know that segment in trashy celebrity magazines called Who Wore It Better? There are side-by-side pictures of two different celebrities wearing the same outfit with a percentage of votes preferring one over another. There should be something similar called…

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Fashion Friday: NYE

I’ll get back on schedule with all my posts when I return to the States, but for now, here’s a pic of the three stooges all dolled up and dapper for NYE in London. I’m wearing the one thing I…

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Contrasting Museums: Tate vs V&A

While I’m no art history major, I have never formally studied art, nor can I draw a respectable circle or square, I still nevertheless know art. I love art. I have a passion for art. I make note of gallery…

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Don’t Speak

Whelp, here I am in London sick as a dog. Completely congested, lost my voice. I’ve loaded up on Sudafed and persevered as much as possible to still be able to see the sights. I could definitely see myself living…

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Foreverton

Not a single person I asked knew the significance of Boxing Day, only that it’s a British Holiday the day after Christmas. Thanks to Wikipedia, I learned that it’s called Boxing Day because historically employers gave their servants presents (Christmas…

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Christmas Rave in England

“Catherine, we hope you’ve had a good time. Hope you’ve had a good Christmas.” “I have, absolutely. Just amazing. But oh God, I need sleep!” I am pretty sure I married into the wildest party animals. These Brits can drink…

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Money Monday: Sandy Hook Support

With the myriad of benefits and charities that have popped up because of the Sandy Hook massacre, I have been trying to determine how I can help. I’ve been very suspicious of emails and online solicitations asking for donations to…

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Liverpool with the Liverpudlians

Dean’s cousin and wife took us all around Liverpool yesterday: the gorgeous Liverpool Cathedral and Albert Dock. According to Wikipedia, Albert Dock is the most visited multi-use attraction in the UK outside of London. It’s like Jack London Square or…

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Deciphering the English Accent

I can’t believe I’m blogging from England! Dean’s family is truly amazing. Simply the best in-laws you can ever hope for. His aunt and uncle were the first faces to greet us as we exited baggage claim in Manchester. They dropped…

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