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Silva n. & v. 1. n. Female Anglo Saxon, married, mother, rock chick. 2. v. to do a ~, to act in an impulsive, reckless or selfish way, usually involving trans-atlantic travel and prisons. [orig. uncert.]

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: High tide: 1 of 64
La MouetteIn the bay at anchor lies a shipHer masts proud and straight against the cloudsThe clink of rigging breaks the silent mornAs she looms from early mist-like shrouds.She came last night upon the highest tideFrom seas that see the heat of summer sunTo pass through gales and creep through calmer bluesAnd find this port ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 5 of 219
I've always been a rock chick. When I was younger I liked pretty much anything with a catchy tune and big guitars, and from the age of around 14 my favourite band was Marillion. They had everything I needed; a full bodied sound with lots of interesting melodies, some fairly good guitar solos, and a front man who was literally... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Rediscovering your creativity: 1 of 38
You have come to a point in your life where you feel that something is missing. You have the usual friends, family, job and interests, but still you feel unaccomplished. It is time to rediscover your creativity! Often when people think of the Arts, they think of art, singular. The idea of putting some kind of mark down on... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Live rock concerts: Recommendations and guidelines: 1 of 26
As a veteran rock concert attendee with my first being Killing Joke when I was 14 (some 25 years ago) and having seen Nickelback and Black Stone Cherry live last night, I have witnessed countless gigging faux pas over the years. There are some very simple suggestions to keep in mind when going to see live rock bands that will... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Satire: What I wish you would give my teen for the holidays: 1 of 25
Dear Santa, you may just be my last hope.As a European pagan, I have found it relatively easy to maintain my belief in you all these years. I know you prefer to be dressed in green, and that you deliver most of the gifts on December 6thon the mainland so that you can do the UK afterwards. Its been a while since I last wrote t... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How food affects your mood: 1 of 24
There is a subject that every inmate becomes obsessed with at some time during their incarceration: prison food.A medium build man who weighs 160lb needs around 2500 calories each day to maintain his body weight. This assumed he takes some form of exercise and does not just lay around all day and night on his bunk. Women need... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Readers share their first jobs: 2 of 42
I was 15 and ready to earn my own money. Job opportunities were limited, because my transport options relied solely on the public bus system around where we lived. I was also still at school, so the only days I could work were weekends. Finally, I have never been good with numbers, so I wanted to do something practical and th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Christmas crafts: How to make your own Christmas cards: 1 of 21
Making your own Christmas cards is a great craft activity for all the family. Making your own Christmas cards means that you can personalise each one according to the recipient, and make extra special cards for those you really care for. The possibilities truly are endless when making your own cards, so gather up all the mate... More..
Education > Education (Other) Which courses should be mandatory at school: 3 of 59
How well do we want to prepare our children for the lives they will lead once they leave school? This is a crucial determining aspect as to what should be taught to them while they are in school. Given that one child's home experiences can (and often are) vastly different from another's, we should aim to give all children a b... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature: 35 of 633
Wood CompanionI know where he waitsUnder green leaves and ivyEver on the moveWaiting to find meI know what he doesThrough dark nights and bright daysBringing all forthHiding from my gazeI know where to lookAs I walk through damp lightAlways aheadIn the corner of my sightHe knows what to doHow to calm and release meEnough to k... More..