The Big Smoke of 1952
From December 5 to December 9, 1952 a dense, deadly fog descended on London known as the Big Smoke or the Great Smog of 1952. […]
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Living
Living is a mishmash of blogging posts about lifestyle, interior decor, country and home life, parenting, recipes and book reviews. As an expat and dual citizen, British and American, this includes posts on British life and tips.
Banana smoothie with honey
Multiple uses for banana smoothie with honey. Serve it at lunchtime to put a smile on my kids faces. Serve it after a long walk
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Halloween in Britain – import or export?
The first time my kids went out trick or treating for Halloween in Britain, was just as thrilling for me as them. Why? I had
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The Colour of Home by British author Mary Hoffman
I cried the first time I read The Colour of Home by Mary Hoffman a couple of years ago. And I cried again when I
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Eddie’s Toolbox by Sarah Garland
If your kids like helping you fix or build things, then I guarantee they’ll enjoy Sarah Garland’s Eddie’s Toolbox. Not surprisingly the subtitle is “and
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British or American English: A personal tale
We watch, understand and enjoy each other’s TV shows (programmes) whether it’s Downton Abbey or CSI but are British or American English the same language?
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