Tag Archives: United States

Tales from the City–Mr. Post Man Please…

Posted on May 12, 2015 by susan sheldon nolen

One of the things I marvel at is my life on both sides of the pond. There are so many little differences we  take for granted. For example, I was giving my dear friend my new address for the farm … Continue reading →

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The Morning Rant…She said what? Are you spying on me?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

It’s been in the news everywhere, and on both sides of the pond,  you really can’t escape it… Big Brother is spying on us. He’s reading our Facebook posts, our tweets, our comments on blogs, he’s checking every website one … Continue reading →

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The Morning Rant- She said what?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

I really couldn’t believe what I was reading.  The current affordable housing shortage is caused by  silly women leaving their husbands? I read the article twice. Three times. Each time the same incredulous stupidity was screaming in that statement.  Penelope … Continue reading →

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Sunny Florida!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

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On my way to Mexico I had a short lay over in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sadly not enough time to get into the town center and have a mooch around, but enough time to step into a world that I … Continue reading →

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Write on- I feel so pressurised I might just explode!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

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It’s funny how words are used on both sides of the pond. I grew up with my father’s clear demands to speak the King’s English. Me, being far too clever for my own good, would respond to his demand with–Well, … Continue reading →

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Five Days in Boston- A good read between some impressive marble covers, The Boston Library.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

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They say never judge a book by its cover so how do I judge the Boston Library? What a stunning place to study, to learn, or to just spend a few hours perusing the books. As a library, like with … Continue reading →

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Doors- Two Doors in Boston

Posted on November 19, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

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Boston showed me some wonderful doors. These two on Newbury Street made me want to move to Boston, move into one of these lovely Boston Brownstones and just become a Bostonian.  I did learn that there is no such thing … Continue reading →

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Five Days in Old Beantown- Day Two- Beacon Hill and Boston Harbour

Posted on November 19, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

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I jumped off the trolley in Beacon Hill and fell in love with Charles Street and the various side streets that lead off into the Beacon Hill neighbourhood.  I started at one end of the street and walked down to … Continue reading →

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Five Days in Old Bean Town- Boston Day one

Posted on November 5, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
Katie Copley (C) shs

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Sometimes taking a red-eye isn’t the smartest thing to do. I got some sleep on the plane only to be woken up far too soon. Boston was warm, hot actually, and very sunny. As I headed towards baggage, I was … Continue reading →

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Good Night Boston, Good Morning London!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
Boston at Night by Shs

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It feels good to be back again. However it was fabulous to take a break from writing, whilst having a mind refreshing trip to old Bean Town.  I really enjoyed Boston on many levels. It was good to walk about … Continue reading →

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