I really need my cheeseburger… — I had a full-time, deadline-oriented job when my kids were growing up. Juggling work and family life was always a precarious balancing act. Like most working mothers, I worried my kids weren’t getting enough of my time and attention. On the home front, I went to every parent-teacher conference and…

I love England. My son loves Japan. We discovered the two countries weren’t as far apart as we thought they were. — I’m a dedicated Anglophile. I’ve spent years learning about the history and culture of the British Isles. My son loves Japanese manga (graphic novels) and anime (animated movies and TV shows), which spurred his interest in Japanese history and culture. He discovered the Inuyasha manga series when he was ten…

Buildings with nicknames like the Gherkin and the Shard changed the face of London. I used to hate them. — The London skyline has changed dramatically over the last 30 years. One Canada Square (1991) and other Canary Wharf skyscrapers; City Hall (2002); 30 St. Mary Axe, better known as the Gherkin (2003); the Shard (2012); the Leadenhall Building, nicknamed the Cheesegrater (2014); and 20 Fenchurch Street, sometimes called the…

Watching the classic episodes on BritBox brought back memories of dating my husband — My husband and I couldn’t wait to start watching classic episodes of Doctor Who when we signed up for the BritBox streaming service. He’s a big fan of the show, and watching it with him reminded me of when we started dating back in college. The show follows the adventures…

I was blessed with three picky eaters, so dinnertime was always a challenge at our house. Then my husband tried to fix it. — When I was a kid, there was usually a plate of Wonder Bread on the dinner table. If we didn’t like what my mother served, the alternative was bread and butter. It certainly made mealtimes easier for her. …

October is the perfect time to explore American-made ciders and celebrate the country’s return to its roots as a cider drinking nation There’s a reason we use the expression “as American as apple pie” instead of cherry pie or pecan pie: Americans love apples. We love them so much that…

The NFL returns to London for two games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Find out more about this award-winning, state-of-the-art facility. NFL UK football returns to London this month after a one-year absence. The Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Jets on Sunday, October 10 and the Jacksonville Jaguars square…

If you’re a fan of Grantchester and Vicar of Dibley check out these shows featuring priests, nuns, monks, angels & more. — Are you a fan of British TV shows like Grantchester and The Vicar of Dibley? There are plenty of other English and Irish shows that feature strong religious characters. This article highlights eleven shows with an interesting array of priests, vicars, nuns, monks, and even a few angels and demons…

The United States owes a debt of gratitude to an 800-year-old English document that’s become a world-wide symbol of liberty & the rule of law. Collectively, the Declaration of Independence, the U. S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are known as the United States of America’s Charters of Freedom…