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I am 43, live in Peterborough UK and work as a Sales Administrator, although writing is my first love and I manage to fit this in during my lunch hour.

Married with two adult step-children, I have just completed a BSc (Hons) degree in IT and Computing for which

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 4 of 272
I always remember the roses were in bloom the day my father died. It had been my mother's frantic call at 7 o'clock that morning that had seen me hurriedly getting dressed, driving at illegal speeds and knocking on her door thirty minutes later.As I walked down the short path to my parent's bungalow I glanced at the three sma... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 11 of 207

Dogs are such loyal creatures. When you come home at night they act as if you're the only person in the world they want to see, and when you leave in the morning they look as if their hearts would break. Where in the cat world can you find this kind of devotion?From the daily walks, to the cuddles by the fireside, dogs will s... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Murder at the beach: 1 of 17
The tears stain her cheeks. Crash, whoosh, hush. The rushing, foaming, cascade of water drawing back from the pebbles has always been Jane's security. She loves the sea. In its power, its relentless ritual, its timeless flow, the ocean cries its enticing spell. She breaths deeply, tasting the salty tang of the air; smell... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Should our politicians be held to a higher moral standard?: 9 of 129
Politicians have a reputation for lying and dishonesty. Yet these are the people that run our country. If politicians are dishonest, then how can they expect ordinary civilians to be any different? As leaders, politicians should set an example. They should be above dirty dealings of any kind.Unfortunately people are imperfect... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Tips for safe motorcycling in the rain: 1 of 10
Do you love your biking? Do rainy days get you down? Well, they don't have to, as long as you take reasonable precautions. For some people rainy days can be an excuse to leave the motorbike at home and take the car out instead. Don't be one of the fair weather bikers, learn what steps to take and enjoy your biking whatever th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Redemption: 4 of 35
The old man shuffled along on shabby feet. Bits of blanket and nylon string made makeshift shoes to replace leather ones that had disintegrated years before. The frown lines on his forehead told the story of a life hard fought, and cast down eyes stared at days long passed. As Ricky crossed the street towards him, he wondered... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Developing compassion as a way of life for you and your children: 16 of 128
Compassion is the heart of love. Compassion is putting the needs of others before your own. Compassion is strength. So how can we develop this passion for loving others in us and our children?Wanting to develop compassion as a way of life suggests you already have the right attitude. It's just a matter of growing this and inf... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues The pros and cons of text messages: 4 of 31
'Will u b @ the cnr b4 8 2nite?' A sentence that would strike horror into the heart of any English teacher, and would be guaranteed to fail you an English exam. Yet thousand's of text messages like this are sent every day. So why has this form of communication caught on so well and what will it do to the English language?The ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How do you explain an athlete's taking drugs to your kids?: 10 of 74
We've all seen the headlines. It seems like athletes will go to any lengths to achieve success. Yet this impacts on your kids. They read the headlines too, and it can seem like that is the only way to succeed. So how can we explain that success can come without drug use?For a lot of children, sportsmen and women are revered. ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dancing: 3 of 21
TotentanzRed. That was the overwhelming impression she gave me. She was red, from the shoes on her feet, to the hair on her head. Red, red, red. As I followed her into the crashing, beating, thumping, tumultuous sea, I recalled her redness.We had danced, the first time we met. It had been a balmy evening; a warm breeze drifte... More..