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Catherine Deneuve – AND Magazine

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Catherine Deneuve is a force to withhold. Her beauty is something she has played with carefully and, especially in her early years, took advantage of to comment on the social implications of having such a stark beauty. This interests me not because she was a sex symbol like Brigitte Bardot of her time or Marilyn Monroe, but because there seemed to be something that she knew that these other women didn’t. She didn’t become a victim to the stares of men or to society’s view of what she should be like, she rose above it to remark on it. At least she did, her later years have proved more difficult to discern.

After doing a bit of research, I found that this French actress is truly a remarkable woman to study. Click on photo below to read full article.

USA versus England

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The day started beautifully. I had an amazing writing masterclass – they’re doing another one in October, for those who are interested – and then I headed to the pub for the England versus USA game. I was ready to show my American patriotism. Then, it all went wrong.

I wrote about it on my bi-weekly column for AND MAGAZINE. Click below to read all about it.

USA versus England
Attempting to Remain Patriotic While Abroad

May Updates

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Since my boating holiday, there have been a few exciting things that have happened.

I am a finalist in Geckogo’s “The World at My Feet” Writing Competition. They had a People’s Choice Award, which is still open for you to vote. But, they also have a panel of separate judges who are judging the essays on their own criteria. It doesn’t look like I’m anywhere close on being a choice for the people, but I received an email telling me that my essay is in the final ten for the judges panel! Very excited, and because I’m a finalist I win a book.

My entry on “The American Dream” was published on Expatica.co.uk.

I am officially a columnist for AND Magazine.

Whereas before I was simply a contributor, I now have my own column. You can read it here. It’s supposed to be titled “An American Girl in England.“Catchy, huh? (I realize that I am not in London, however that was the editor’s decision). You may recognize my first couple of entries. To get started, I re-edited a few of my entries from the Lady Who Lunches Blog. But my aim is to channel my funnier, wittier side for these pieces. I want it to be a quirky take on my life here in England, as opposed to the more philosophical side that this blog tends to take. My first new piece is titled, “Hanging the Parliament: I wish I could.”

My next column has been submitted, titled “Barge into Family – An English Boating Adventure,” and has just been added.

Another recent article:

I have started another photo blog.  “MAL is the sister of ALL. ALL is older and has a view of the world that MAL finds fascinating. MAL decided to start this website to share with others her sister’s unique outlook.” It is called My Dirty Knickers. Please take a look! New posts will be posted on Tuesdays weekly. Sign up for email updates.

I will be starting one more blog as well, but this blog will be anonymous. Therefore, through the anonymity rules, I can not disclose what it will be or where you can find it. Oops.

Love,

MAL