Posts Tagged ‘USA’
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?
Ramp Randoms: How to Be Irish… For The Gathering Crowds
Considering making the trip over for the Gathering, but unsure as to the local customs? Ann has your 15-point plan right here.
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: 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.
Movie Review: Lincoln
Day-Lewis ends the war just as Spielberg ends his losing streak: with grace, force and steely conviction.
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.
Ramp Randoms: Our Predictions for 2013
It's only the 7th of January and we're already shooting our mouths off. Our section eds and columnists guess what's in store for the world of music, movies, comics, games, politics, food and science in 2013.
