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I passed my naturalization test today (on the eve of the 12th anniversary of my arrival on these fair shores). That’s the one where you answer ‘no’ to a bunch of questions – such as whether or not you have ever advocated overthrowing a government, or whether you have ever lied to a government official, or done some of the things that our erstwhile governor was so fond of doing (and some other colorful ones, but this is a family blog), and ‘yes’ to a bunch of others, such as whether or not you are willing to bear arms on behalf of the US.

This was after a 3hr 10 min wait past the appointment time. But 15 mins later it was done. Or almost – their computer system had crashed, so it’s not quite officially done yet, but will be soon.

So, I can now join the US military – where do I sign up and what happens when I do? Oh. Better take the Bush/Cheney option with that one.

By taking this course. I’m not sure if this job title-inflation is as prevalent in the UK as it is here, but when I first got here, I couldn’t believe that you could have mattress professionals, let alone sandwich artists (and from that link, I see it has made it to the UK).

I wonder what letters you would have after your name if you got that degree – B.Ed?

I’ll get my coat.

As most of you probably know by now, we’re moving to London in the summer.

Hmm, let’s see what do we have to do between now and then?

Our jobs, including traveling to London (both of us), the west coast, Boston and probably somewhere else…renovate the next door apartment….find schools for both of them….find somewhere to live…..sell an apartment in Manhattan…and move.

It’s amazing what you can do when you have a deadline.