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I live in a very rural part of Herefordshire..England. It's a place I think my soul has been searching for but didn't find until we finished paid work and could move. A small village that gives us enough privacy and yet the beauty of this county is still accessible.
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Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Living unconventional lifestyles: 5 of 43

I am only seen as unconventional by the people, whose views on my lifestyle don't bother me in the slightest. Unconventional to one person is conventional to another. I suppose different sections of society see life in a different perspective.Am I unconventional because I care for all creatures as kindly as possible?Am I unco... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Why so many marriages end in divorce: 20 of 80

If only people didn't go into marriage with the most amazingly silly expectations. For many, the pomp that surrounds the average wedding is way out of context with class and earnings. Each year, more and more frivolous additions that are supposidly'must haves' for the BIG DAY are added to the already horrendously expensive bi... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) The popularity of cats as pets in the U.K: 1 of 3

Cats are usually so intelligent that they have you hooked under their velvety paws before you know it. There are more pet cats than dogs in Britain at present and here is why...You get one and before you know it...you cannot live without another..etc..etc...etc.. Cats know how to arrange themselves beautifully, and are far mo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Trick or treating: Alternatives to treats: 10 of 22

Trick or Treat....The first way of looking at this seasonal custom is that it is providing usually harmless fun at a dreary part of the year. Secondly, children will be burning up calories running around and enjoying themselves. The downside, however, is if they consume too many of the wrong treats. Manufacturers are very cle... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Putting "common" back in front of "courtesy": 6 of 12

I find is so sad that people are losing out on the pleasure that doing a courteous act brings. Yes, I am older, and also wiser than many, but that means nothing. It is so easy to learn the way to behave from childhood, and so easy for some parents to show children how to ignore the common courtesies of life. What really upset... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Tips on dressing up and photographing your pets: 2 of 4

Vanity, is something a lot of cats have, but, will never admit to it. It's only been in the last few years I've really got into photography, with cats especially, as I own a few, well five actually.I have three Maine Coons and two beautiful moggies. I started trying to get photos to make greetings cards for our local Cat Shel... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) How to prepare your cat for a cat show: 1 of 1
Preparing for a cat show, especially if you are new at the game needs much careful thought.Thought one should be to put your cat first, last and everything in between. It isn't a toy and a show isn't a game. Puss must be happy at all cost. Stating that, it can be an enjoyable event, but you must not forget that it will be ver... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values How family life has changed in one generation: 12 of 23

One thing that is an absolute certainty is that with every new generation family life will have altered. Maybe in the past it was not such a fast and dramatic change.When my two sons were children, a mother, if at all possible, worked hours around the children's school hours. We didn't expect to work full-time as is the norm ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Food that makes me feel good: 19 of 31

Shall I start with the Main Course?...Well...Prawns, squid, mussels, cockles with a gorgeous salad of spinach, sweet peppers, cous-cous, beetroot, tomatoes and coleslaw. Then as a desert....strawberries and blueberries with evaporated milk.Strange, but as I've got older or matured like a fine cheese I enjoy healthy foods so m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Not-so-innocent little girls: How society and celebrity are affecting our children: 28 of 45

What age does being a 'Little Girl' stop? If the media has its way then in a short time the term will have gone the way into the midst of time. Even baby clothes have become, for want of a better word, Funky. How on earth can a tiny baby be comfortable in a pair of jeans and tops with collars. Babies skin is sensitive, not me... More..