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I was born in London, England and have lived in the USA since 1985, currently living near Philadelphia, PA.

I am married with 2 step children and 5 grandchildren all of whom live in England.

I started my career as a computer programmer in 1966 and have progressed

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Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search tips for the over 50s: 6 of 10
When we were in our thirties and even in our forties, we could apply for jobs for which we were qualified and stood a good chance of at least getting an interview but once one turns 50, the entire picture changes. Most western countries have some kind of legislation supposedly protecting the older worker but there is no legi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?: 82 of 119
Is the death penalty a deterrent to crime? I have to say that I don't think it is. However, I do believe that it should still be on the statue for violent crimes. I do believe that some people would be convinced to avoid a crime if the death penalty were available and enforceable, but for the most part, violent crimes are of... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Horse birthing experiences: 8 of 11
I had owned April Blizzard since 1989 when she was 5. It was now late 2001, April was nearly 18 and I had just had to put my gelding, my companion of 10 years, to sleep. While we were still at the equine clinic my husband, John, suggested that we might want to give it one more go at breeding April. We had been trying to bree... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Five questions to ask before hiring a real estate agent: 15 of 20
Five questions to ask before hiring a real estate agent. "Would you give a stranger on the street a sum of money equivalent to 6% of the value of your house without knowing their background and their track record?" Then why do so many of us fail to recognize the value of a comprehensive interview of a real estate agent befor... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health Equine Colic: Causes: 6 of 8
What can Cause Colic? We have already established that colic is caused by the food failing to move through the gut and continuing to ferment causing gas. So why would that food stop moving? Probably most the prevalent cause of colic is dehydration. Many people would argue that dehydration is a by-product of colic, but in my ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Horse training: Exercise for gaining flexibility in a horse: 3 of 4
Spiral in and out is a useful exercise for both English and Western riders and I use it often in my teaching regime. I start with 6 cones in a straight line, each one 4 feet way from each other and the cones are numbered from top to bottom, numbers 1 through 6. If your work area or arena is less than 30 feet wide, reduce the... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Should you take a free horse?: 18 of 22
What is "Free" horse? Have you ever truly seen one? In more than 40 years working with horses I can honestly say I have never seen one that is truly free. Whenever you take a horse from someone for no monetary exchange, I will guarantee that you will immediately incur some kind of expense, be it veterinary bills, farrier bil... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Tips for finalizing a horse purchase: 10 of 10
When you have found your "Dream Horse" the first thing you need to do, sad to say, is to wake up! Emotions have to be put aside and some common sense has to take over. You need to make sure that the horse is sound and suitable for what you intend to use it for. A vet check is a good place to start. Use a vet of your choosing... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Hormone replacement therapy: 8 of 8
Who among you are women? OK keep your hands up. Now who is married? Who is dating? Who has a mother? Who knows a woman? Wow, that's everyone here amazing! Today I am going to talk to you about something that initially appears to be a "woman thing". But as we have just seen everyone has a woman of some kind at some level in t... More..