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This Week in America: Ice, Cookies & Participation


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In this week’s episode, I found myself thinking about three very small, very American moments: ice in drinks, unexpected cookies, and the quiet art of participation.

Living in the US has a way of highlighting things I never noticed back home in Australia. Some differences are big. Others are subtle — but they linger.

This week:

  • Why ice still catches me off guard
  • The cultural meaning behind a simple cookie
  • And how “participation” feels different depending on where you grew up

None of it dramatic. Just observations from the middle of everyday life.

If you’ve ever lived overseas — or even just moved suburbs — you’ll probably recognise the feeling.

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From Down Under to Down SouthBy Aussie Mike