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Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Parents: Would you send your child off to war?: 1 of 59
Parents : Would you send your child off to war?Send our kids off to war? What an odd question, as if we would bundle our kids up and post them off to war.Okay the actual debate is - would you sanctify your childs decision to join the armed forces and consequently go to war? My answer is no. While its true a career in the arme... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values I never thought I would do this at 50!: 3 of 42
My story begins with a decision by my husband and I to not "go down gracefully". We had turned fifty, we were too young, we would wear out, go down kicking and screaming. On weekends we began to introduce ourselves to activities that would keep our bodies working. We bushwalked, we sailed, we hiked, we cycled and had a great ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 28 of 164
No, because a menu laden with facts and figures would drastically diminish the dining experience. Who really wants to be adding up numbers before making a menu selection? How confronting is it to actually see the number of fat grams attached to Beef Wellington, Coq au Vin or your favourite meal? It could mean some nasty surpr... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Narcissism: How to deal with someone who has the 'it's all about me' complex: 8 of 46
Living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder is fraught with danger. If you have an ego-centric spouse you will be subjected to their everchanging mood swings. In love, these people will smother you with attention and romance only to rapidly turn cruel and dismissive. At first they will appear to be besotted by you but ho... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with know-it-alls and annoying people: 5 of 26
I am actually qualified to write on this subject simply because I believe I am one of them. Over the years I have made it my business to be inquisitive and consequently I have acquired considerable knowledge on just about everything. In conversation its great to be able to relay your experiences to an attentive audience who w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am a woman: 11 of 48
Its my nature to notice what you wearTo look at you closely and really careAbout your soul and your everyday lifeI am your friend lover and devoted wifeIts my nature to notice a deep sad sighTo offer comfort and help you get byTo look on the bright side see sun in the skyWhy would I do this? Cause you're my guyIts my nature ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Job interviews: Does body language give you away?: 10 of 34
Our body language gives us away in every situation. It's a powerful indication of what is going on inside our heads. Whether we feel super confident or unprepared, our body language sends out a whole lot of messages.And Human Resource Managers are trained message recipients. They not only want to hear why you believe you are ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Where does your inspiration come from?: 40 of 128
SEA CHANGESI love to sail. I love the sea. Dramatic original sentiments, no of course not! There are many who share my passion for the ocean. But only those deeply affected by the sight, smell and sound of it know it's a spiritual thing. And spiritual influences are inspirational. When looking for hope or direction some choos... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Which provides for a better camping experience: RVs or tent-camping?: 13 of 41
Picture this husband and wife tugging on the guy ropes, two excited children gasping in awe as a mountain of green canvas launches itself from the ground. After the final holding pegs are triumphantly banged in, the family stands back proudly admiring their newly erected makeshift holiday house. Seemingly by magic the crammed... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs What to do when you've falsely accused your faithful spouse of cheating: 9 of 28
Obviously the key word in this controversial phrase is the word falsely. Various definitions list falsely as meaning erroneously, without basis, or treacherously. Not words you would expect to be part of a loving, caring and loyal relationship. So then what sort of behaviour would incite a partner to make baseless claims ... More..