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CaliforniaSongs.co.uk is where you can hear my songs... I love music, books and history. And, I've lived in Europe and the United States. But, so far, Southern California is my favourite place on earth, but then, I haven't seen the whole world yet...

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Business > Starting an Online Business A look at home based online business ideas: 1 of 15
The best on-line business idea you could ever pursue is one that ties in with your skills, interest and/or abilities. The business ideas in this article are really a guideline to get your started on a plan that will work for your particular situation. Also, keep in mind that having a home based business that trades on-line, d... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: What worries me most: 1 of 15
There's a lot to worry about:Terrorism, AID's, un-planned pregnancy, problems at home, the future, money or more accurately the lack of money, the things people say about you to your face and behind your back, your grades, your auditions and try-out's, your college entrance exams, dying and by that I mean wondering exactly ho... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Helium writing contests: How to stay motivated: 1 of 14
The writing contests are just one of several ways you can earn money on Helium. However, if you're interested in these weekly competitions there are ways to keep yourself motivated:SEE THE BIG PICTURE:Helium pays you a portion of the income generated from the advertising surrounding each of your articles on this site. That me... More..
Education > Primary School Issues What to do when your child is scared of school: 3 of 39
You need to know why your child is scared. Depending on the age of your child, the fear could be well-founded. In an older school-aged child,if you ignore it, then someone could end up seriously hurt at school.Most children won't admit to being scared to go to school, but they will let you know that something is wrong. For ex... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood A guide to the complex emotions of a first-time mother-to-be: 1 of 13
Congratulations! You're pregnant.Now, how do you feel about it? In the beginning... mixed in with your happiness, anxiety, worry, fear of pain/blood/death (yours and/or the baby)... your hormones are swinging up and down and all around. One minute you're excited and the next minute you're scared... and on it goes.*2nd Trimest... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Differences between you and me: 3 of 34
You're a puddle:I'm a lake.I'm a rockyou're a flake.I'm sober as a judge;you're drunk as a skunk...I've lived here for years;you move every few months...Sometimes I wonderIs this the right family?Perhaps one of us is a Cuckoothat's been placed in the nestYou wonder who's the cuckoo?Oh, give it a rest!But, sometimes it seemsth... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Should husbands or wives control the family budget?: 4 of 45
Who pays the bills?'Controlling the family budget' is not about one partner having power or greater financial authority over the other partner within the relationship. It's about sharing responsibility in a practical way everyday, every week, every month in order to feed, clothe, entertain and house the family.Financial respo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Memories: 49 of 539
The Red PenFootfalls echo in the hallwayThe teen-age girl on the bedWatches the chair propped under the doorknobGlances at the small bodies of her two younger siblingsCurled up close beside herfor comfort and the illusion of safetyHands clenched, she waits and listens intentlySweat from heat and fearrolls slowly across her ch... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Career change success stories: 2 of 22
"Come to California, you'll love it out here!" I begged my sister to leave Louisiana for good."I'll end up being homeless with my kids" she fretted. But I told her that she would have a home as long as I had one. So she came, by bus, with three very young children, a bag full of groceries to eat on the trip, two gallons of fr... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Quitting your job: When enough is enough: 5 of 53
You need to start preparing long before you reach the "Enough is enough..." stage Chances are you're going to feel restless, discontent or some little pangs of discomfort in the early stages of your journey towards leaving your current place of employment.As soon as you become aware of these feelings, you need to start planni... More..