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I have been fortunate enough to spend many years overseas in some wonderful, magical places and meeting some extraordinary people. Experiencing the land - its legends, myths, and history deeply inspires me to create stories, some fiction and some non-fiction.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The mountains: 1 of 99
Their jagged silhouettes cut into the horizonlike an endless puzzle,the pieces ever changingyet never movingchallenging the sky to cry out in despair.In ecstasy they exploded out of Gaia's wombrising,in their immature fury,up to the starscraving their father's touchupon their scarred cheeks.Their snow capped summits, like bea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 11 of 784
Suspended a few inches above the groundthat is how I feel when I am with youbreathing the same air as youresting against your strengthyour arms open so wideI collapse into themwith my eyes closedsmiling and weepingout of joy and sorrowthat a mortal life only gives me yearsto know this ecstasythis freedom at your feetThis love... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The single girl's guide to surviving Valentine's Day: 1 of 30
It may only last 24 hours, but it is the weeks preceding the dreaded V-Day that conjures up those familiar images; flowers arriving to the office and they are not for you, women running around with big sparkly rings on their bony fingers beaming that they've said yes, other women finding someone special a week before V-Day an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Missed opportunities: 1 of 27
On the SteetAs she shuffled along the sidewalk,I stared, impolitely, at her hunched over bodyshaped like an upside down L.And wondered at her inaudible mumblingkeeping her trapped in her own bubble of time. Time that should have passedbut remained 1941.She is on her way to the train stationto greet him; her hair, soft and bla... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Travel: 4 of 70
Photographic MemoryAnd this is mestandingon a white hot sandy beachwith the sand curling upbetween my toesand the waves beckoninghypnotizing meand caressing the horizonYou can see my nosepink and stingingfrom standing in this spotall dayevery dayand the skin on my arms roastedby the incessant sunI chose this very placebecause... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 79 of 1269
A Maiden's TaleOh what hold you have over me, my love!I wait, as anxious as a child, for the sun to riseits golden rim rising above the horizon.For it is then that I see you, my love, stirring against the dawnthe silhouette of your body rustling beneath the woolunaware of what the day will bring.Will it bring war?Will it take... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Salad: 6 of 92
This simple salad recipe fits alongside any main course. It is so yummy that you may only want to eat it and not your main course!1 bunch of Arugula and 1 bunch of Spinach1 package of goat cheeseLarge handful of dried cranberriesHoneyDijon MustardBalsamic VinegarSourdough breadWash the Arugula and Spinach thoroughly and dry t... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Soul mates: A new definition of relationships: 1 of 14
Sing with me! "Ohhhh when will I find my soul mate? When will my soul mate find me? I've looked all over this planet, oh bring my soul mate to me, to me. Oh bring my soul mate to me!" Thank you. It is always better to break out into song in front of a bunch of strangers to break the ice. Perhaps any one of you reading this a... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Preparing your home for your new kitten: 1 of 13
Preparing your home for the new kitten can be as exciting as preparing it for a new baby. For there are many that choose not to have children and instead lavish their furry loved ones with everything from a kitty obstacle-course condo to kitty's very own bedroom. Bringing home kitten, with its tiny little ears, pink nose, inc... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Tips for a Successful Audition: 1 of 11
For many actors, the most difficult part of acting is the audition process. Even the most experienced actors still get butterflies before they walk in that casting door. Some become physically ill, but this does not stop them from their goal. Nerves are natural. We all respond to stressful situations differently, but when ent... More..