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I live in Fremantle, Western Australia and have been a Freelance Journalist for six years. I also write fiction and non fiction novels and I am currently in the process of researching Fremantle's old lunatic asylum for an upcoming book. I would have to say

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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Does our spirit or soul survive after death: 2 of 48
Yes, I absolutely believe that our soul does survive after death. I refuse to believe that we are born into this world, live a short life, die and, well, nothing. That's it. I have discussed this topic with many people from all walks of life and religious backgrounds and I would say that it is a subject that I never tire from... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Stories about your dog: 1 of 14
This is a story about a dog I used to have. As much as I loved him, he would have to be the most difficult dog I had ever met in my life. I named him Joey, because he had an incredible ability to jump really high obstacles, such as fences, for an example. Joey was boxer crossed with a dingo, so his breeding had a lot to answ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The real enemy: 1 of 13
I walk down a dark alley, Emotions and thoughts torn apart. Friendships lost, sick minds lay ahead, Infested with dark thoughts. Twisted in a web of lies, deceived and abandoned. Confused and tortured, I stumble on my own. I have a friend of evil and pain, I see my friend waiting in the dark. I move forward, I see he is not ... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries The mystery of the Mary Celeste: 1 of 12
The Mary Celeste is one of the most famous maritime mysteries of all time, with no one yet able to come to any conclusion or explanation on how or why all those on board the Mary Celeste vanished without a trace. The Canadian built Mary Celeste was a 282 ton brigatine merchant ship originally named the Amazon. The Amazon had... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Confessions of a smoker: 5 of 32
The first time I had a cigarette was when I was thirteen years old, behind the garage of my Mom and Dad's house. I was with my eldest sister and her friend, who encouraged me to have one with them. My first cigarette was horrid. I took about two puffs and it burnt my throat and made me feel like throwing up. I distinctly reme... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things I think about while waiting in line: 11 of 63
The majority of the time when I go food shopping, I'm generally in a hurry or silently begging my three year old daughter to stop her high pitched wailing for the chocolate or the Barbie doll she spotted that I cannot afford to buy. Usually, I'm the centre of attraction while I am waiting in line and more than likely the ob... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Karma: What you reap, you keep: 1 of 5
An example of karmic retribution starts with a young lady who we shall call Miss Black. Miss Black thought she had everything, and she did. She had the best job, a nice boyfriend, a beautiful home, a truck load of friends and an equally large wardrobe. Life was looking pretty damn good for Miss Black and the only real problem... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The Penlee lifeboat disaster: 3 of 12
The Penlee Lifeboat disaster happened on the 19 December, 1981, near Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. The lifeboat, the Solomon Browne, answered the distress signal of a freighter, the United Star in poor weather conditions and high seas. Both the United Star and the Solomon Browne were lost, killing all those on board each ... More..
Local Guides > Louisville Haunted places: Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville, Kentucky: 1 of 4
Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a hospital that was originally built for people suffering with tuberculosis. Over 64,000 people had died between 1910 and 1949, during a tuberculosis epidemic. The disease was highly contagious and there was no known cure during the time.Shortly after the sanatorium closed down in 1962, the hospit... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Biography: John Dewey, philosopher: 1 of 4
John Dewey was born in Burlington, Vermont United States of America on the 20th October 1859. John Dewey was remembered as a philosopher and psychologist, but more so as an education reformer for children.Dewey studied at the University of Vermont, where he graduated in 1879. After university, Dewey obtained work as a high sc... More..