I’m just joking. ;) I don’t have a problem with the way America has ‘renamed’ certain things like Soccer and Fall, but I do sometimes wonder why and how certain ones came about. Fall seems obvious (If I am right); … Continue reading

 

David Beckham scored his first Goal for L.A. Galaxy on Wednesday against D.C. United in a Free-Kick from just outside the area, his first since coming to the USA to play soccer. You can view the highlights of the game … Continue reading

 

“I was, like, running…” NO! You were either walking, or running – what the bloody hell is “like, running?” Since when has the word “like” been used like you see above? Why is everyone, like, doing stuff, rather than, like, … Continue reading

 

American – English Conversions

4/1/2007. Listed in the Funny, Travel category. Leave a reply.

Miracle Whip is Salad Cream. A1 Steak Sauce is Daddies Brown Sauce. So, for those English people who can’t find these treasures abroad, now you know what to look for. ;)

 

An English Accent in the USA

3/22/2007. Listed in the Family, Politics, Travel category. Leave a reply.

You know what? This article is so right… I actually feel better treated here in the USA than I ever have in the UK. Whether it is because of my accent, or whether it is because Americans have the ability … Continue reading

 

Punctuation

1/4/2007. Listed in the Family category. Leave a reply.

I’m going to be trying to improve my punctuation skills over the next 6 months or so. Although my spelling is good, I am well aware that my punctuation fails me an awful lot. I’ve been advised by a colleague … Continue reading