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Happy New Year 2010!
I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season and Happy New Year! Like last year, we had a quiet Christmas in Clapham…Christmas pints, rib roast, The Wire, and beautiful blue skies. We meant to…
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Londoner’s “Holiday” Weekend in London
This weekend Kenz and I enjoyed a two-night stay at The Cavendish Hotel on Jermyn Street in Mayfair compliments of T.M. Lewin! When I first received my job offer back in August, I…
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A Walk along the Southbank
I spend much of my waking hours along the Southbank, my place of employment. Well, I should say was my place of employment as my office is moving to Moorgate/Barbican area next week.…
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The English and I Speak the Same Language….Maybe Not?
Having lived in the U.K. for over a year now, I thought I’d share with you some “bits and bobs” of British English… Hiya = Hello You Alright? (like there’s something wrong) =…
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Happy Thanksgiving from London!
Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, we Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, an annual tradition of eating and drinking, and of course to be thankful for life’s many blessings. While this American holiday…
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A Night at the Opera: A New Take on Puccini’s Turandot
I first saw Puccini’s Turandot years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, so when I heard that a production was coming to the English National Opera in London, I had to secure tickets. The…
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Autumn Weekend on Lake Geneva
When people ask what’s the best part of living in London, my reply is one of two things 1) London is an exhilarating city and/or 2) travel — it’s quick, easy, and affordable.…
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Under the Tuscan Sun: Firenze
We headed to Florence for the next part of our Italian adventure. I’ve been to different regions of Italy in the past including Lake Como, Veneto, and Rome but never to Tuscany which…
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“La Serenissima”: Venezia
As I mentioned in the previous post, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting many friends last month including my good friend from San Francisco who sat for the California Bar in July (fingers…
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London: One Year Later
A few weekends ago Lily and I celebrated our first year of marriage in Paris and this weekend I found myself celebrating another anniversary. As of Friday, 30 October, I have lived in…
