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Hosting Scotland. Growing Students.
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This summer, I hosted two Scottish interns, here in St. Louis, USA. You can follow their experiences here, and read my thoughts on the entire Saltire Foundation program here.
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Today’s London on Your Fiction Reading List
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It’s always a good experience when your fiction reading ties so nicely into what is going on in today’s world. Which is why I recommend you pick up a copy of Dancing Priest by Glynn Young. Dancing Priest combines Olympic cycling, British royalty, the Church of England (which is led by Queen Elizabeth II),…
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As Olympic Fever Winds Down, Now What?
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The year was 1984 and I was in Britain watching the Los Angeles Olympic Games and enjoying every moment. Back then, all us kids, inspired by the likes of Carl Lewis and Sebastian Coe, held our own Olympics down at the local track. Now, 28 years later, I’m in America watching the London Olympic…
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE: As a Scotsman and a Parent…
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This past week or so have been quite entertaining around the Sutherland household as impressions of the various characters in the new Disney/Pixar movie BRAVE, which opens today across the US, have been common occurrences. My favorite, to the entertainment of my children, has been when Fergus imitates Merida. Let’s just say, my impersonation…
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE – The Kids Are All Right
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE opens across the US tomorrow, Friday June 22. And all this week I have been sharing my kid’s reviews of this Scottish animated feature. Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE – In the Eyes of a 5-Year-Old Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE – An 8-Year-Old Reviewer Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE – A Budding Movie Critic And tomorrow, I will share my thoughts,…
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE – A Budding Movie Critic
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My family has the privilege of attended an advanced screening of the Scottish animated movie from Disney/Pixar, BRAVE–which opens across the US this Friday. And all this week, my kids have been sharing their thoughts on the movie. My 5-year-old shared his thoughts on Monday, my 8-year-old gave his insights on Tuesday, and today…
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE – An 8-Year-Old Reviewer
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Yesterday, my 5-year-old reviewed the upcoming release from Disney/Pixar, the Scottish animated movie BRAVE. Today, my 8-year-old shares his thoughts about BRAVE in advance of it’s June 22 US release. Mark — Keegan, age 8 It was cool. I laughed. I got scared at one part when the bear came up. The bear in the…
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE – In the Eyes of a 5-Year-Old
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As a native Scot, living in America, I was very excited to see the movie BRAVE in advance of it’s June 22 US release. And so were my kids. This week, they would like to share with you what they thought of the movie. And on Friday, the day BRAVE opens in theatres across…
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St. Louis’ Mayor Slay to Declare June 5 as “Queen Elizabeth II Day”
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For immediate release ST. LOUIS – 2012 marks 60 years on the throne for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Louis will be celebrating this landmark occasion for the worldwide British community with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Lunch at the London Tea Room. As part of this celebration, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay will…
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St. Louis Celebrates The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
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For immediate release ST. LOUIS – 2012 marks 60 years on the throne for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Louis will be celebrating this landmark occasion for the worldwide British community with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Lunch at the London Tea Room. “Her Majesty is highly respected worldwide, and has always loved and…