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Spending a lifetime with an imagination like mine can be a lot of fun, but can also cause a great deal of distraction that can get me into trouble.
Writing stories for my kids and grandkids has always been a joy. I also love gardening, needlework, drawing,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Shadows: 7 of 94

SHADOWS We live in a world of contrasts. The brighter the light, the deeper the shadow. The sun shines and the shadows make patterns on the ground. The clouds darken and the shadows blend into the grey. Just like life, The greyer the light, the more the pain merges into the darkness. The brighter the light, the sharper the s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Whatever happened to chivalry?: 5 of 62

Whatever happened to chivalry? Is it 'gone with the wind?' I don't think chivalry has 'gone with the wind' entirely, but I do think it has evolved as society has changed. The basics such as opening doors, a hand under the elbow as a guide, a 'thank you', a 'please' and a 'may I' are still very much to the fore, at least in m... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animal adventures for children: 2 of 18

POT SHOT PEPI Dawn had yet to break but the sounds of animals waking and preparing for a new day was making themselves heard all over the big paddock and the forest that bordered it. At the base of an old tree that had once had been part of the forest, before the land had been made into pasture, was the home of Mr and Mrs He... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues What you can do to stop animal cruelty: 4 of 20

One thing I'm sure of, you will never stop animal cruelty until you change human nature. Throughout history, people have always found ways of causing animals pain in one form or another, including unnecessary deaths. The exploitation of wild animals for our amusement or the extinction of whole species through fear is still g... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Windows: 7 of 28

Outside My Window. Sunlight touches The bush covered hills. Cotton wool clouds sit Like cosy hats on the skyline. The white aprons of the pigeons Peep out of the branches. The soft song of the waterfall. cascading over the rocks. Sparrows and finches calling their greetings. The rustle of leaves waving. Fantails flit from br... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Craving attention: Learning to move forward: 1 of 4

Grief can have many faces. From my own experiences, I don't seem to follow the path many people expect me to. The general consensus seems to be that you go through certain stages. Anger, despair, depression, guilt, to name a few. I lost my Husband 3 years ago now, after a long illness. He died very peacefully in his own bed ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety How to make the kitchen safe for children: 2 of 6

How to make the kitchen safe for children: Most of us don't get the chance to set up a kitchen purpose-built for the safety of young children so we have to deal with a ready-built one. There are so many things to take into consideration that the task of safety-proofing your kitchen can be rather daunting. First things first,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 300 of 818

I WISH I wish The clouds were cotton wool Soft and fluffy and always cool I wish The sky stayed shades of blue Then I could be forever with you I wish We could spend our lives in the sun Then the winter would never come I wish Our days had no nights For they are dark and I need the light I wish You didn't have to go For I mi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Advice on the journey of life: 29 of 75

Are we ever really single? When I think back to my teenage days, that old saying of youth being wasted on the young' is very true. I certainly didn't have a clue as to how to make the most of it while I had it. A career was just a stop-gap for most of us until we married and produced a family. Although my career took me away... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family memories: 52 of 127

The Joys of Travel Snapping the lid shut on the last suitcase, I glanced at the clock. Only another 10 minutes and the kids would be home from school. A last check of the windows and the travel clothes I had sorted out for my offspring, I lugged the last case outside and loaded it into the car. 'Right, I think it's time I ha... More..