Emigration Diary
Emigration Diary: Alligators and Lobster Skin
In which Jenny gets a weekend in Florida, away from the kids...
Emigration Diary: Mother’s Day
Jenny has her first Mother's Day in NY, and reflects on the fact that she's about to become a student as well as a mum.
Emigration Diary: Acceptance
Jenny still thinks of Ireland as 'back home', so does that mean she'll never be able to say the word 'fanny' without snorting?
Emigration Diary: Bottoms Up!
So, let's get down to the big question on the Irish/American culture clash: what's the difference in drink culture? The answer might surprise you.
Emigration Diary: Egg Hunting
Before Jenny brought the gang to the local village egg hunt, she had to buy some Easter Eggs. How hard could it be?
Emigration Diary: The School Science Fair And The Snowy Parade
Jenny's got a foolproof method for handling cultural differences in the US: take cues from The Simpsons. Plus, the world's biggest and most boring St Patrick's Day parade.
Emigration Diary: Shamrocks, Chivalry and Such Shenanigans
St. Patrick's Day? They have St. Patrick's Month in New York State. Jenny gets to grips with a "foreign" Irish holiday.
Emigration Diary: Snow, Hearts and Cheeses
Navigating a blizzard on Long Island is one thing. Navigating Valentine's Day and Chuck E Cheese's is quite another. Jenny gets to grips with more unexpected US quirks.
Emigration Diary: It Is What It Is
In applying for a potentially rewarding new course in education, Jenny is reminded of a less-than-encouraging phone call she received at home in the past..
Emigration Diary: Tom-ay-to/Tom-ah-to
How many school fundraiser items are you expected to buy? At least $100 worth. Do you give school bus drivers a Christmas tip? Yes. What the hell is an Arnold Palmer? Half iced tea half lemonade. Jenny tackles the small stuff.
Emigration Diary: Out with the Old
Jenny's taken down her Christmas tree and is eager to get started. Problem is, she's not sure what she's supposed to start. One thing's certain: she has little interest in coming home for The Gathering.
Emigration Diary: The Week Before Christmas
It's been a tough week for the US, and Jenny's felt it keenly. In the wake of the Newtown mass shooting, she watches her community prepare for Christmas.
