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I am 36 years old and have only a few years left in my present job until I retire to Crete with my wife. This is where I will be able to continue my passion for writing, 24 hours a day if I want to.

I love creative writing and the way that a story can take

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Food & Drink > Liquors & Spirits Everything you always wanted to know about Greek raki (Cretan firewater): 1 of 1
For anyone who has been to Greece, and Crete especially, you will know that Greek Raki is totally different to the Turkish variant. Where the Turkish Raki has an aniseed flavour, similair to Ouzo, the Greek variant has no flavour that can be described.Distilled from the waste products left over after the wine has been made, r... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues When a spouse comes out: Impact on the heterosexual partner: 8 of 15
I was devastated, that is the only word that even comes close to the way I felt when I found out my wife was having a lesbian love affair. I know now it happens more often than we know, there seems to be more gay, lesbian, bi....call it what you will, relationships occurring than ever before.The first question you ask yoursel... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for painting a room: 16 of 29
Painting a room is not as simple as it first appears. You look at the room you want to paint and you think, "Yeah, I can do that, it won't take long."So the first time you attempt to paint you end up with not enough paint to finish the job, splashes on your furniture and carpets and the panic of going back to your DIY shop an... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Essential rabbit hunting tips: 5 of 9
To successfully hunt rabbits you must be of a patient nature, especially if you are using a .22 rifle or air-rifle, the weapons of choice for many hunters especially in the UK.Rabbits are by their nature very wary animals, having so many natural predators has created in them an extremely honed survival instinct, so anything t... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Cancer: 16 of 28
I have this thing growing inside of me, I don't know how it got there or why it chose me but it has taken over my life and will be with me until the end. I wonder when I go if it will continue to grow, continue to live somehow even when I do not.I have even given it a name but I do not tell everyone this as most people find i... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Flowers: 7 of 12
Her hands are deep in the hot water of the kitchen sink, the suds reaching up and clinging to her slender wrists in the vain hope of being a part of this world for a short while longer. The cloth wipes almost melodically across the dishes and plates from last nights dinner, gentle squeaks the music of this morning.Looking up ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore How to identify a zombie: 9 of 15
Zombies: A Survival GuideSince the last great outbreak of October 2011 much has been written about the resurgence of the "zombie" and the measures required to restrict another uprising. Unfortunately there have also been many instances of suspected outbreaks resulting in the killing of innocents, mainly drunks or the learning... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Queen Victoria: 3 of 5
Queen Victoria was born in London in 1819 and given the name of Alexandrina Victoria. She was the only child of Edward VI who was the fourth son of George III, her mother was Victoria of Saxe-Coburg, sister of the King of Belgium.Her early years were heavily influenced by her mentor and teacher Lord Melbourne, who later becam... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: An entire story using only one-syllable words: 14 of 23
Slow step by slow step she made her way down the stairs as if her life was on the line, a creak from one of them and that would be the end for her.A quick glance into the lounge shows her Dad, his eyes shut in a deep sleep.Her bag, a soft weight on her back, holds all she needs for the trip she has thought of since that day..... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Valentine's Day: 11 of 18
V1:Another sad love songAnother red roseI'm a lonely heart waitingWaiting for your callI'm hoping that this yearWill be the oneThe one where we get to be togetherChorus:I'm tired of being lonelyWith no one to callI'm tired of being lonelyOn a Valentines dayV2:Will I pluck up the courageTo ask for a dateWill you give me the an... More..