London Life
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London Taste Festival 2011
The sporting events of Royal Ascot, Wimbeldon, and Henley Royal Regatta traditionally kick off the summer festivities in and around London. Wait. Summer? What summer? I think we skipped summer and went straight…
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Royal Ascot 2011
Horse racing, like many sports around the world, is a mostly British creation, largely exported to Britain’s former colonies and possessions. In the US it takes the most recognizable form of the annual…
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Lates at the London Zoo
Last weekend my sisters and brother-in-law were back in London after spending 5 days in Istanbul. As this was my kid sister’s first, but brief visit to London, we did the usual sightseeing…
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Open Air Theatre at Regent’s Park
“Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in…
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The Royal Wedding
As I mentioned in my previous post, we get an extra Bank Holiday this year to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. For the past 5 months, the Royal Wedding…
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Around London’s West End Theatre District, Part Deux
One of the things I love about London is the fantastic line-up of theatrical shows at London’s West End. At any given night, there are at least thirty-something shows playing in and around…
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Season’s Greetings
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! We missed the mark in posting a holiday note this year. The days leading up to our departure to Beirut was busy…
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1960s Mad Men Cocktail Party
We may not own a tellie, but that doesn’t stop us from watching one of our favourite Emmy-winning TV shows — Mad Men. Joining the ranks of The Sopranos, The Wire, Band of…
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Gobble, Gobble… Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving across the pond!! We’re very thankful for friends, family, and good health. It’s hard to believe that this is my second and Kenz’s…
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Dear Mr. TV License
Dear Mr. TV License, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for writing to me once again. I very much look forward to your letters and to our subsequent correspondence…
