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Mary Rose-Sellers is a freelance writer and photographer. Mary started her writing career in 2005, when she retired after 25 years from working as a sales/events coordinator in the marketing department for a multinational corporation.

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Business > General Management Introduction speech for a speaker: 1 of 5
We have all attended seminars or speeches at one point or another of our working life. In some cases, we enjoyed the seminar and we enjoyed even more the introductions that we heard for the speakers. At other times, we could not wait for the presenters to get off the stage and let the speaker go on with his subject. This is w... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is Christmas becoming too commercialized?: 17 of 73
Yes, Christmas has and is becoming too commercialized. The advertisements in the newspapers and television start before Halloween. Where is the actual spirit of Christmas? Do we have to have presents to celebrate Christmas? Really? Think about it.I love Christmas, and all the excitement that goes with it. However, I don't wan... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Summer: 8 of 34
Summer! It is such a beautiful season. Fall and spring are nice too, but summer, with its warm weather, blue sky and glittering sun nothing can go wrong with that. The days are long, bright and pleasant. Of course, it all depends on which part of the Universe someone lives in. In southern Europe all four seasons are enjoyable... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Secrets of strength training: 3 of 12
When people diet and exercise, most of the time, they stick to one routine, such as cardio exercise. Studies have shown that strength training is more beneficial in losing weight than just cardio exercise. Strength training helps build up muscle which in turn burns calories even when you sleep. Muscle mass also makes the body... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Your diet at work: 3 of 12
The workplace is the worst place for a dieter. Anyone can go off a diet without much convincing from his/her coworkers, with birthday cakes, afternoon snacks and vending machines all around. When an individual is on a diet, he/she will have to plan her work day meals accordingly. It's best to prepare the meals at home the nig... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The best present I ever received at work: 3 of 12
It has been a long time since I received a great present at work. By that I mean a great, great present. A present, that we can all use around Christmas time. We all get the occasional Christmas gifts; it is either a bottle of wine or a special box of chocolates. To receive a present though, that will make you go WOW, it's ra... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Giving birth to fictional characters: 5 of 19
So, you've decided to write a book and you have to come up with a fictional character. How do you start? Is it enough to give your character a name? Then what? How are you aiming to draw your readers into the story, capture their attention to the character? Well, just a name is not enough when you are creating a fictional cha... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Why punctuality gains respect in the workplace: 6 of 22
Punctuality is the characteristic of being able to complete a required task or fulfil an obligation before or at a previously-designated time. As explained at http://en.wikipedia.org.Punctuality. The English are known to be punctual. But not all of us are English. Some of us are punctual some of us aren't. Either we end up sl... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Steps for younger looking hands: 3 of 11
Do you know that our age will show through our hands? If we have plastic surgery on our face or our bodies to look younger, our hands will defy that. As our bodies age, our hands age also. The skin on our hands will become thinner and flaccid, thus showing all the veins underneath and the wrinkles on top. Our hands are more e... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Reflections on the lasting attraction of traditional theater: 4 of 14
There is sucn an excitement to see a live play, to see the actors in person performing in front of an audience, to hear live music, to see them dancing and overall act for the pleasure of your company. Traditional theater has been and always will be one of my favorite past times. Simply, the fact these actors are performing i... More..