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Where to begin? It's funny, give me a topic, any topic, and I can pretty much write something about it, until the topic is me....then I'm at a complete loss for words.

I'm a mum of three (and one on the way) whose life pretty much revolves around my family.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ruined: 1 of 13
My existence fading;A dark corridorleading to the unknown.Darkness envelopes me,consumes me:of escape there is no hope-I daren't even try.Arms stretched,soul open,I submit to its power.Accept it.Relieved by it.Hunter and prey unite;The glory of the darkness is mine. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sinking: 5 of 56
Pushing, shovingFighting, crashingPulling, scratchingBiting, smashing.Entering that dark abyssYou throw me downThe light, I miss.Falling, drowningI fight for airLosing, searchingMy soul is bare.Two hands visibleOne reaches outMine stretches to touch itYours lashes out.One is my endThe other to save meOne to push me downThe ot... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Dark fantasy: 37 of 149
CHAPTER ONE"Come on, Leon" Estelle said wearily, "Let's get going before your luck runs out, ok?""Oh Stell, tonight's my lucky night, this wheel's just starting to warm up" Leon replied as he placed more chips on lucky" black number seven.Estelle and Leon were in Melbourne to inspect one of Leon's investments, a new apartment... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The history of Pax Romana: 1 of 4
The Pax Romana, Latin for "Roman Peace" is used to describe the long period of relative (though misguidingly, not total) peace of the Roman Empire lasting for over 200 years from approximately 27BC to 180AD. During the time, no external empire or military power achieved victory against the Romans and, civil accord amongst the... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Death of the Romanov family: 4 of 12
The deaths of the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, and his family in 1918 has captured the hearts and imaginations of the world.Nearing the end of World War I with a civil uprising from the Bolsheviks imminent in Russia, Tsar Nicholas II abdicated the throne on behalf of himself and his heir, son Alexei, in February 1917. Th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Etymology, history and popularity of the name Tiffany: 5 of 13
Some names invoke certain images in our minds when we hear them uttered. What, then, do we first think of at hearing the name Tiffany? Is it the flirtatious cheerleader we knew at school? The red-headed pop icon of the 1980's? Or is it of diamonds and gold from the illustrious jewelers, Tiffany and Co? Whatever the image we f... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Nora Roberts' influence on the American romance novel: 3 of 7
Nora Robert's is the world's leading romance novelist, managing to explore, dissect and explain the passions of the human heart while still making each romance seem fresh and hopeful. Roberts has moved away from the typical "Mills and Boon" romance formula, virtually creating a genre all of her own with her combinations of fu... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Money makers: A look back at the world's top grossing films: 4 of 9
Is there a formula for creating a top grossing, box office smashing, film? Looking at the list of the all-time highest grossing films, it would seem the key elements to success would be bringing to life the characters from much loved books and comics to the big screen. Sequels, trilogies and series also seem to be the big hit... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Most popular baby girl names in the US: 20 of 38
The name we bestow upon our newborn baby daughter is one of the most exciting, important and, often daunting, decisions we will make. We try to give a name which is both pretty and strong, unique without being too strange and, which invokes in us pleasant images or memories - all without creating any nasty initials or nicknam... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) How to start a book club in your neighborhood: 9 of 17
Isn't it frustrating when you finish reading a fantastic book (or an abysmal one for that matter), and have nobody to share it with? Forming a book club n your neighbourhood is a great way to alleviate that frustration, share the joys and inspirations, debate the differences of opinions and, vent your disappointments. It's al... More..