Category Archives: Life in London

Two Americans living abroad, a chronicle about life in London.

Old Friends

13082 12985 G and I have been blessed with visits from old friends this week. Andy and Chiaki arrived in town Friday and Toni-Ann and Chris arrived Sunday. Having friends in town has made for a busy, but fun week. … Continue reading

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THE QUEEN!!!

12909 Today, I went along with a few friends from Cass to the Royal Ascot. The Queen attends the races (Windsor Castle is very nearby) and I saw she and Prince Phillip ambling in within a horse-drawn carriage. Wow! I … Continue reading

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Summer Sun

As kid growing up, I always loved the long sunny evenings. I could play outside right up until bedtime. I always remembered that it got dark around 9pm in the middle of June. On the contrary, I remember that in … Continue reading

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Finally, the truth!

Some of you may remember my post from a month or so ago about “passports”. Finally, the truth has come out! About 40% of folks in the US hold passports. This article appeared in the tube paper last week. 12034

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Whoa, Nellie!

The numbers are rising and it’s official. We’re now greatly outnumbered…I think it’s safe to say that our friends have moved from core marriage stage to baby stage…with another pregnancy announced yesterday, the count now stands at 13 US friends’/family … Continue reading

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Nice weekend, nice weather and only TWO days until China!

G planned a wonderful weekend last week, we: Headed to Primrose Hill on Friday afternoon/evening and had wonderful weather for a sushi picnic to celebrate my last official day of class Enjoyed more nice weather by studying outdoors on Saturday … Continue reading

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Why not both?

Over the last week, I’ve spent a great deal of time and brain power thinking and considering whether it’s best to continue with the agency topic (money), or if the topic is most important for a future in account planning … Continue reading

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