5 things I find odd about the US

1. Light switches that switch the other way

2. Toilets full of water, so that they look like they’re blocked

3. Tipping

4. Small coffees the size of our large

5. US flags everywhere

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Breathing in America

I’m currently on a quick tour of America – writing this from Middletown, Connecticut.  This place, the US, not (just) Middletown, is challenging, fascinating, scary and to my eyes, often just weird.

I read Tim Winton’s Breath while on the planes (there were two) over here, and while in New York.  It is a disturbing book that lingers in your brain.  I’ll post more on it in time… but right now, with a week to go, I’m looking for something really american to consume while I’m here.   Any suggestions?

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Lessons from the school of W.

Me, Apprx. 4am: Could you burp for me?  Please?  Daddy would really love to go back to bed right now.*

Dubya: Rrraaarghh!!

Me: Really, this would be better for all concerned if you didn’t guzzle your bottle, and burped quickly.  So much more comfortable for you, and we would all be so much happier.

D: *Headbut* (Which I interpret as: “do you honestly believe this is up for negotiation?  It’s my party, and I’ll spew if I want to!”)  Rraaarghh!

*This conversation actually took place.  Well… my part, anyway.

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