Category Archives: Life in London

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

Darn Pearls!

4260 Most little girls LOVE jewelry. And I’m one of them.Like other jewelry, my love for pearls goes way back. One birthday my aunt Kathy gave me a tiny strand of fake pearls. I was delighted and wore them religously … Continue reading

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Starting all over again…

It’s fun to start over. Our life in the US was fun and we were sad to leave it, but it’s exciting to be in a new place and begin the “building process” again. But while many of the steps … Continue reading

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G’s Parents are Off

7481 After a great week in Ireland and a bit of rest in London to nurse a cold, G’s parents were off to Venice this morning.This weekend, we had dinner with G’s godparents’ daughter (Jeannie) and her fiance. They, too, … Continue reading

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I May Be In a Movie

…or a Commercial. I was walking down the sidewalk in Belsize Park this afternoon and there was a film crew set up on the side walk. There was a camera pointed at a couple sitting on a bench facing the … Continue reading

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MY Cafe

7471 Some of you may know that one of the first things I do upon visiting or (moving to) a new city is to scope out the cafes. In Cary, WiFi was magnetic and I frequented Panara Bread and Starbucks. … Continue reading

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Wicked Good

7301 Yesterday, we saw Wicked. A play G and I have been looking forward to seeing for years… and it was well worth the wait. All of us, G’s parents included, were thrilled with the show, it’s definitely a favorite. … Continue reading

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G’s Parents Have Arrived!

7250 Thankfully G’s parents had a restful flight and arrived in London this morning; we enjoyed a full day of sightseeing and adventures. First, it was Christmas! A new briefcase for K, a nice picture for our bare walls, and … Continue reading

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