September 2010
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Jimi's Party House in London
Last Saturday marked the 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s untimely death, but I’m sure all of you knew that already. The man was a genius (and a party animal, though-and-through as he was at the forefront of recreational LSD use…crazy dude). It just so happens that the house where he lived in London is one that I pass by on my walk to and fro work every day.
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May 2010
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F'ing With The British
So living in London, I get to participate in one of the most hilarious activities in the city: simply being American. The same way some Americans think that everyone over here speaks like Sherlock Holmes or has gangly-ass teeth, some Brits think Americans all have Southern accents (Texas to be exact) and carry loaded handguns. So, what do you do when you have two competing stereotypes in one...
Starting From The Middle
I’m 31 and I’ve been a detached American living in London for well over a year now. During that time I’ve had the opportunity to travel to a lot of places most Americans haven’t gone and probably won’t (London being one of them). Shit, most Americans don’t have a damn passport, let alone an opportunity or a reason to leave. I have a passport, I was given an...