Category Archives: Life in London

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

The Quicken Death Rattle

Posted on 25 March 2007 by g

The personal finance software program Quicken has served me well for 10 years when it easily supplanted my rudimentary spreadsheet system. Unfortunately, it looks like Quicken’s days are numbered. Mac Compatibility In switching from Windows to Mac last year, Quicken … Continue reading →

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Addicted!!!

Posted on 24 March 2007 by k

10624 A month or so ago, we went over to a friend’s house for appetizers. She’s from Texas and treated us to fresh-made guacamole. Ever since, we’ve become addicted and have it at least once a week. It’s so easy … Continue reading →

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Six presentations and projects down…

Posted on 23 March 2007 by k

Six exams to go before I can enjoy Spring Break (2 week break around Easter). I’m counting down the days until I visit my family in Virginia! 13 days to go… I’m sorry to say that during the next thirteen … Continue reading →

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Ode to Japan…

Posted on 10 March 2007 by k

10103 Yesterday, I learned that our “5th anniversary bonsai tree” Olie is ALIVE! For months, he’s been living dormant on the balcony and I feared the worst…the guy at the bonsai store said he’d be fine, but he’s really tiny … Continue reading →

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Mixing It Up!

Posted on 8 March 2007 by k

We’ve been here almost seven months now and FINALLY have an aerial perspective. A wise friend likened the typical new Londoner to a gopher. They tunnel down, hop on the tube and don’t re-emerge until they reach their final destination. … Continue reading →

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For the Couple Who Has Everything…

Posted on 6 March 2007 by k

Many of you have heard Ana’s story…Ala…”your name here, our friend Ana just decided to buy a boat and sail about the world isn’t that daring and adventurous? By the way, we’re moving to England where there’s lots of soil … Continue reading →

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Two Certainties in Life – Taxes and Taxes

Posted on 5 March 2007 by g

Borrowing from Ben Franklin’s quote, I have been dealing with a double dose of one of his certainties — taxes. Now we have both UK and US taxes to deal with. I hate to admit it, but I kind of … Continue reading →

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