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I'm a writer living in England, UK, and I also run an eBay shop with my partner.

My latest writing job has come by way of a local graphic designer; I'm freelancing for them and creating copy for websites they design.

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Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Avoiding "working from home" scams: 6 of 18
Remember the three golden rules of working from home: 1. NEVER pay for the opportunity to apply for a job 2. DON'T be blinded by dollar signs (or pound signs, or whatever applies in your country) 3. ALWAYS be prepared for hard work No job will pay you for doing nothing. Working from home shares many of the characteristics in... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to decide if a cycling tour is right for you: 2 of 6
Have you got the rear for it? Seriously, as a keen cyclist I know what it feels like to get back in the saddle after a break away from it. You don't want to spend your entire holiday wincing at the pain in your rear end. You should also be realistic about your fitness. The image of cycling lazily down country lanes, stopping... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to cope with being flat broke: 17 of 50
Always deal in cash when you're in this situation, wherever possible. Not only is cash real, handing cash over instead of a debit or credit card makes you more aware of what you are spending. When I was low on money, and lived day by day, I found it easier to bear by almost turning it into some kind of game. Not to belittle ... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Online dating: Should you agree to meet if they don't have a picture posted?: 13 of 36
Allow me to share my limited experience of online dating. After many years in the wilderness - meeting people but never wanting to be more than just friends - I signed up for a three month trial at Dating Direct. I didn't post a photo because I didn't have access to a digital camera at the time, but I wrote what I thought wa... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Exercising plans to lose 10 to 20 pounds: 7 of 19
There are countless ways to shift ten to twenty pounds through exercise, but you'll never do it successfully unless the exercise you choose is something that interests you. I've made the mistake of organising an exercise routine around a form of exercise that burns lots of calories. In my case it was rowing. I had access to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Expressing heartfelt love to your mate: 18 of 48
You don't always have to do this with words. It can be a simple gesture that conveys how much you love that special someone in your life. My stomach always does a flip-flop when my other half winks at me with a warm smile. It may sound crazy but it's THAT LOOK that does it for me. When you've both been together for a while, ... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Movie predictions: The Simpsons Movie: 7 of 18
The Simpsons is must see TV. But will it be must see cinema? The average Simpsons episode is some twenty minutes long. So figuring the movie will be around ninety minutes, that's four and a half times as much screen time to fill. One of the things that makes the Simpsons so watchable is its brevity. Its sharp, quick, funny a... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Most memorable TV couples: 8 of 20
Well for me it would be Xena and Gabrielle, the two heroines of Xena Warrior Princess. What made these two so watchable was the chemistry between them. Now think what you will about the 'subtext'... you might be for or against it but that isn't what I'm writing about here. I wanted to draw attention to the fact that these tw... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to re-ignite passion for your career: 5 of 12
Ask yourself this question - what drew you to this career in the first place? Was it the desire to help others? Was it to indulge your talents for it? Was it for money? Before you attempt to re-ignite the passion, you have to figure out whether there was any passion there in the first place. Choosing a career for the money i... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Giving nonmaterial gifts that mean a lot: 5 of 12
My partner and I started what's become a bit of a tradition a few years ago for Christmas. We were a bit stuck on ideas for presents for each other, so we agreed on doing something charitable instead. My partner's pet name for me is Moo (don't ask), so as a joke I adopted a cow for her for a year at the local zoo. We got to ... More..