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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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Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Giving nonmaterial gifts that mean a lot: 6 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 se... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Tips to boost your home-based business sales during a lull: 4 of 8
The dreaded lull in sales has happened. Maybe you're new to business and this is the first time it's happened. Maybe you've experienced it before.Either way this is an opportunity, not a setback. It's a golden opportunity to take the time to evaluate your business and see where you can improve.My partner and I run an eBay bus... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Assessing the trend of designer eyewear: 3 of 6
Glasses - arguably the very non-trendy name for 'eyewear' - are the first thing a person will notice about you when they meet you. They say a lot - rightly or wrongly - about your character.They also have a knack of making pretty much anyone look more intelligent, which is probably why there is a growing number of people wear... More..
Business > Starting a Business Best places to find ideas about beginning your own business: 2 of 4
The best place to look is inside your own mind. Ask yourself some questions and see what you come up with.What do you enjoy doing? If you're going to start your own business you can bet there will be long hours involved for little reward - at least to begin with. You will need to be passionate about your business for it to su... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit How to choose a push-up bra: 1 of 1
I thought about this topic long and hard, and considered two equally important parts of myself very carefully before answering.Here's the truth - if I put a push up bra on, I wouldn't need to rely on my neck muscles to hold my head up. Hey, I could actually go to sleep in public and people would think I was meditating, becaus... More..
Style & Beauty > Cosmetic Procedures Pros and cons of liposuction: 1 of 1
I think the biggest risk of liposuction is that many people see it as an easy way out. We live in a society that wants everything NOW, without having to put in the hard work to get it.Surgery should never be undertaken lightly, and the big pull of liposuction is that it gets rid of the fat far quicker than any diet ever could... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Growing your small business: 20 of 38
There is a real danger in trying to grow too fast. Slow and steady is the key to lasting success, and this should be allowed for before you start.Are you totally dependent on your small business for income? Or have you got another source of income to fall back on while you are growing your business? The answer to this questio... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Is fear keeping you single?: 26 of 49
I was single for years - many years - before I finally met my partner and settled down.I can remember going through a phase where I would go to bed every night wishing that I wouldn't be on my own. I almost made myself go mad from thinking 'Why am I on my own?' 'How come everyone else seems to have a partner and I don't?' 'Wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for coping with in-laws: 15 of 27
Okay, we've all heard the mother-in-law jokes, but I must have got lucky as mine is really okay. The whole in-law thing could have been tricky for me, as I'm gay and at the end of the day my partner's mom could have found meeting me really weird. But she was totally cool and has accepted me totally. She always refers to me... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Pondering the existence of ghosts, demons and angels: 42 of 74
I've seen too much to question the existence of ghosts. I used to work in a care home for the elderly, and we all saw the lady in white who would appear before one of the residents died. On one occasion she wore black - that time we lost three residents within as many days.I've never (knowingly) seen a demon or angel, but if ... More..