Have you ever thought “Phew! At least nothing else can go wrong!”…and then it does? A few years ago, my family and I took a much anticipated vacation to my homeland. I had wanted to explore England with my children.…
Category: Musings on England
Growing up in England v. Growing up in America #EnglishMemories
I grew up in England and America, and even Italy for a short while. When I’m talking to someone about my childhood, I often base my answers on what I did in one country. You would think that my childhood stories…
England v. America: Afterschool and School Activities Then and Now
My teen was talking about the prom the other night? She was talking dresses, dates, and dinner. Even after 20-plus years in the U.S., I’m still shocked by American traditions, particularly in high school. In my high school in England…
Musings on England Trip: Taxi!
After a 7 hour transatlantic night flight we walked out of the nightmare known as the Heathrow customs and arrivals lounge. I was hot and sweaty after standing in line to go through passport and customs. Heathrow has been under…
Musings on England Trip: Hope for Youth
Editor’s Note: I will post on our trip to England in a series of short posts. So much to write about, but I want to make it manageable for myself to write. Stay tuned. Today: Hope for Youth I was…
What Was It Like To Go to School in England?
Senior Year or “Upper Sixth” in English Speak 1. Did you date someone from your school? No2. Did you marry someone from your high school? No3. Did you car pool to school? No–I walked to the train station from my…
