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Former correspondent for the Continental News Service, USA, now retired. Free-lance writer for the past twenty years writing on various subjects - Near East culture and crafts, archaeology, fantasy; religious history and

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Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Reflecting on aging: 2 of 62
When you look into a mirror you do not see your reflection - your reflection sees you. - Japanese proverb)Something weird had happened in my life a few years back. A strange man in his elder years had moved into my house. He just entered with bag and baggage without even uttering if you please'. I had no idea at first to the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Are paranormal and supernatural activities on the increase?: 1 of 25
The word ghost came to my mind when my wife and I toured the Tower of London, which was helped by the tour guide as she described the famous personages in English history that were incarcerated and a few unfortunates that were executed there. Ghosts, she reiterated, are said to make the Tower their eternal home; troop of sold... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Biography: Leonardo da Vinci: 1 of 14
"Leonardo da Vinci, Scientist and Engineer"(To Leonardo da Vinci, art' meant skill, science' meant know-ledge, and as such, they were not independent fields of human creativity. On the contrary, the combination of the two represented the essence of what came to be known as the RENAISSANCE MAN' -a man who sought to develop sk... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Halloween: 6 of 54
Good evening my good friends. Your company is quite welcomed in these blustery days. Let me take your coats and hats. Now, come closer to the warmth of the fire. Yes, pull up your chairs to the hearth and make yourselves comfortable. That's it. Now set back and listen to my tale that will raise your hairs and chill your flesh... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Native American: 3 of 19
The night of the full moon was high and bright in the dark sky as the tribesmen gathered at the foot of the high hills to listen to a story spun in the words of Gooslap the Indian tale spinner. They sat quietly in a half circle around a roaring campfire facing the storyteller awaiting his words.The Indian story spinner is pas... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Vampires and vampirism: 2 of 11
Travel Destination - In the heart of the Scottish Borders, Melrose is the perfect holiday destination for, walking, cycling and rugby. Melrose also boasts some of the best salmon and trout fishing in Scotland. Visitors to Melrose are drawn by a range of attractions. Best known is the ruins of the Melrose Abbey, which lies on... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel advice: Help for Americans living abroad: 1 of 5
American Citizens Abroad, ACA, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group that serves and works on behalf of American citizens living and working worldwide.For many, living and working abroad for extended periods of time it became the adventure of a lifetime. Many trek off to unknown lands in order to give their expertise in ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Exploring the effectiveness of natural remedies: 1 of 5
Nature opened the first drugstore. Primitive man and the animals and birds all around the world depended on the preventative use of its stock of plants and herbs to avoid disease, maintain health, and to affect cures when sickness prevailed.Chicken soup in my youth seemed to me to be the cure-all to varied ills, as the first ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Alternate history: 1 of 5
Once upon a time I was asked by my son to do a stint of baby sitting for his two wee tots, a freckled kindergarten scholar and a cute darling of the first grade, as his regular sitter was a bit feverish and couldn't come. Well, both my wife I trekked to our duty to my son in the early evening hours. We were greeted by our tw... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) Guide to the Smithsonian Institution: 1 of 5
(Visit the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. and you will see why it represents the treasured icons of our past, the vibrant art of the present, and the scientific promise of the future. The Academy has collected more than 142 million objects - from flags and fossils, to sculptures and spacecrafts, to toys and tapest... More..