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I love to write on all things that reflect the human condition in all it's glory. Hence my articles are about anything from current celebrity predicaments to whether God exists.

My most ambitious project to date has been a children's book written in the eighties.

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Style & Beauty > Shoes Why women buy shoes that hurt their feet: 4 of 59
There's only one reason why women buy shoes that hurt their feet - they're much sexier. Who wants a pair of ballerina pumps or mannish Hush Puppies when they can wedge their tootsies into a beautiful pair of Jimmi Choos.There is nothing like a pair of killer heels to make a girl feel empowered and ready to take on the world. ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Planning ahead key to avoiding holiday stress: 2 of 27
As a veteran of many Christmas campaigns I cannot emphasise enough the most important thing that should be recognised at this very hectic and stressful time.Be mindful of your own health and wellbeing. In the run up to the big day your athleticism will be tested to the limit as you juggle with the shopping - the cooking - the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism A reponse to 'Why atheism is wrong': 2 of 19
First and foremost I don't believe there are any atheists.The people that are close to me and love me dearly think that this statement is gross arrogance but it isn't meant to be. As I see it and I speak from a very deep and genuine conviction, atheists are just people who are having their own soul searching arguments with Go... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pets: 17 of 159
Enigmatic and ancient as the sphinx,he sits there waiting.What cares he for life or death or politics?He comes and goes as he pleases.Washed and preened to perfection,he sits there waiting.Seductive and sensual, melting your heartwith every twist and turn of feline gracehe sits there waiting.Knowing that you have no optionbut... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Does God exist?: 12 of 105

God is SpiritHe is the I Am.The Beginning and The End.The Alpha and The Omega.The First and The Last.The Word says all these things about Him.He is the Heart of the Universe.He has shown His undeniable existence in the overwhelming beauty of the worldthat He has created.Who among us does not take credit for the things that we... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why your conscience is your own personal judge: 5 of 41

Our conscience is a God given marker to exercise throughout our lives. Without it we become completely lost - not knowing how to place one foot in front of the other and our lives will be subjected to our own animal desires, without restraint or feeling.When working properly His voice will pose the question at every crossroad... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Bizarre celebrity behavior: Is it real or staged?: 2 of 15
Shakespeare said it first, all those centuries ago. "The whole world's a stage and we are merely players."From the moment of birth we are thrust on to this stage and all without exception play their individual parts. There is the doting mother, pushing her child into the limelight, desperate to bathe in a little reflected glo... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Where was your favorite place as a child?: 20 of 102
It was just after the war when I went to stay with my mother's auntie at her pub on the Front at Southend-on-Sea.The place was always packed to the rafters mainly with trippers from the East End who had just emerged from their own personal hell on earth - Hitlers Blitz on London.These were great hardworking people, who after ... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and school-aged kids: 1 of 5
As a grandmother of a boy that was diagnosed with ADHD last year my feeling is that I have some authority to talk on this very controversial subject.I'm strongly convinced that in most cases prescribing medicines to an otherwise healthy child is not the right route to take.A baby isn't born with ADHD. Yes he will have inherit... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I hate reality TV shows: 9 of 42

It is a proven fact that the current spiritual state of mankind in any given decade will have it's mirror image in the Art and Entertainment world.It has always been so for thousands of years. Go back as far as Roman Times - the more corrupt they became, greater was the need for hideous and obscene amusement. Remember the mon... More..