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I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I live in the country in Queensland, Australia with my husband, two lively dogs, and lovable Dexter cattle herd.

I have always loved the written word, and I have just finished writing a book. It has been my labor of love

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Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles 1960s style and fashion ideas: 9 of 10
In the swinging 60s sex, drugs and rock n roll - there was a certain universal freedom around and young people traveled the world like never before. Elvis fever was frantic, and bands like The Rolling Stones' and The Beatles' were really popular. The 60s crowd was sophisticated and switched on. Trendy sound lounges and coffee... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) What you can do with your spare time after you've hired a maid: 32 of 35
To hire a maid - what luxury! The concept of hiring a maid is really exciting and uplifting for my soul - I would be helping someone by giving them employment. That, in itself, is commendable. The many benefits to my newly enhanced lifestyle would greatly outweigh the cost of her weekly salary. My maid would need to come in a... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Causes of kidney failure: 6 of 6
Kidney failure is the seventh most frequent cause of death in Australia and exceeds road deaths, suicide and breast cancer in number. While death rates for almost all other conditions are falling, deaths from kidney failure have doubled in the past twenty years. Understanding and respecting the importance of this organ is vit... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Horse breed facts: Arabian Horse: 6 of 6
Arabian horses are noble animals, their ancestry dating back for more than 5,000 years. Down through the ages, they have been the preferred mounts for Royalty, artists, poets, and historians. They feature in the sculptures of the Assyrians, tomb paintings of the Pharaohs, and on the coins of ancient Greece and Rome.The many c... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Australia & South Pacific Culture Australia's Melbourne Cup: The race that stops a nation: 3 of 3
Melbourne Cup Day is here again! The whole of Australia stops at 3.10 pm on the first Tuesday each November to listen to the race generally regarded as the most prestigious two-mile' handicap in the world. This is the race that "stops the nation" and is run at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.Since its inception in 1861, th... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Top 2008 spring fashion trends for men: 3 of 3
At the 2008 Men's Fashion Week in Milan, the Armani Spring Collection featured a dashing tailored collection that gave just the hint of skin'. Solid colors of grey, black, white, and pale earthy tones with a hint of a pattern added to this season's collection of suits and pants. Huge bags, belts, and high or low style lace-up... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) ATV rider safety: 2 of 2
All terrain vehicles (quad bikes) can spell DANGER. Be very careful when riding ATVs. These dangerous machines when not operated correctly are the cause of countless tragic deaths and serious injuries.The vehicles look very sturdy and safe. They sit flat and square on the ground, but they are vastly different from a two wheel... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Top picks in shoes and boots from Ugg Australia: 2 of 2
Top picks in shoes and boots from UGG AustraliaUgg boots have been gracing Australian feet for the past 30 years. Almost every Australian owns a pair of the soft and ultra-comfortable boots.Thirteen years ago in 1995, the Deckers Outdoor Corporation bought UGG Australia, and the popular Aussie icon moved to the United States.... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Jaguar XJ: 2 of 2
Jaguar owners are a strangely loyal breed, proudly possessive of their unique motor car. I am happy to say that I am one of them. I have owned my Jaguar for the past ten years and my family and I are unashamedly one-eyed about our graceful cat. We love her!The sleek lines of this luxury machine, almost unchanged since the 60s... More..