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Born in England, I emigrated to Australia in 1988. I currently live in the Illawarra region of NSW with an intelligent teenage son and a flock of pigeons. My partner and most of my friends live in USA and are mostly musicians. I am currently attempting to

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Socks: 2 of 86
I have a cardboard carton - a box of socks.It sits in my closet - right and bright.There are many colors - black, blue, many a hue.I own two dozen pairs - red and green, are often seen.I have a cardboard carton - a box of socks.Some of them are soft - cozys on the toesies.A few pairs have holes - to the bin, tossed in.I still... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Preparing your family to move to a new home: 1 of 31
Depending upon the size and age of the family and the distance between the old and new homes, preparing your family to move to a new home may be easy or difficult. Small children may become excited and hyperactive one moment as they see the positive side of the move, but withdrawn and tearful the next on realizing that someth... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The mountains: 5 of 99
Once I was a god.Man prayed to me,Man worshiped me,Man feared me,Though I am but rock and sod.Then I was a lump.Man trod on me,Man walked o'er me,Man sat on me,And kicked my every bump.Now I am ignored.Man drives past me,Man fails to look at me,Man cares not for me,His disdain I have now scored.Soon I will be re-measured.Man ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Should you let children sip your beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks?: 2 of 35
There will always be some parents who say yes and others who say no, in response to the question of whether or not to let children sip your beer, wine, or other alcoholic drink. I remember clearly that from age eight or nine, I would be presented with a little Sherry to sip each Christmas as a treat, after most of it had alre... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Best family vacations for toddlers: 1 of 16
With a natural curiosity towards exploring new things, planning a family vacation involving a toddler is not too difficult. Most child-friendly destinations will be of interest, so struggling to locate special attractions or places to visit is not going to be your main problem. They will be content to go to most of the places... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Tips for choosing a bird cage: 1 of 13
You would need a completely different style of cage for a parrot than you would for a canary. Factors needing consideration include whether your bird has been bred in captivity or rescued from the wild and unable to return, if it is to live alone or be housed with a couple of companions, what species and size it is, whether i... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Best soups that keep you warm in winter: 3 of 32
If you live in a particularly cold part of the world, you are likely to appreciate a bowl of steaming soup after an outdoor excursion. It is also common practice to consume a hearty bowl of soup simply to keep warm at home. If you already have a favorite soup recipe, one way to ensure that it will keep you warm is to add a te... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family ties: 11 of 114
I lived with both my parents onceWith my mother, with my fatherI live with my son now& this is the way that I would ratherbeI have lots of relatives, living abroadAunts and uncles, and cousins galoreThey too have had babiesWhich brings the total up to morePlusConnected by blood, there is no escapeTied by the letter, tied by t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search: Communicating the value of non-paid work: 5 of 51
When you are searching for new employment opportunities, one matter that is often overlooked is that of unpaid work. Some job seekers are reluctant to mention it in case it appears that they could not obtain a paid position, whilst others fail to bring the topic up in case they are mistaken as do-gooders, more interested in h... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Seafood salad: 2 of 20
Instead of picking up an expensive tub of seafood salad from the deli or supermarket, I sometimes indulge myself by creating my own. It costs about the same, but has the added benefit that I know exactly what goes in it and can be made to my own personal preference.I will line a bowl with shredded lettuce and strips of ripped... More..