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I am what you call a "mature female", in my early 50's. I have lived in the UK since 1960, though born in the West Indies. I work in the health service. My life has been a long learning process. I am a life long learner in more senses than one, be it a slow

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Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Book reviews: The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins: 1 of 12

I am aware that if we admit a first cause, the mind still craves to know whence it came and how it arose." Charles Darwin to N. D. Doedes, 2 April 1873 (Taken from The Darwin Correspondence Project) I welcome the writing of the book " The God Delusion," by Richard Dawkins. For some who think they know me personally this may ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Reflections on the meaning of Easter: 1 of 12
As Easter approaches, a recent event has given me cause to reflect again on it's significance and meaning. I am fully aware of the origins of this period of spring celebration. The adoption and reassignment by the Christian church of a period of pagan celebration to be used for the commemoration of the most important action ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Americans vote for a black man or white woman?: 8 of 77
I listened to a comedy routine by comedian Chris Rock the other night. Comedy of this type is social therapy. If you get beyond the language punctuations, comedians such as Chris present some elements of life as lived with such clarity that you have no option but to laugh or be burned in the searing heat of truths hitting ho... More..
Sports & Recreation > Swimming Health benefits of swimming: 2 of 11
How I became a mermaid:the pleasures of swimming. My first introduction to swimming came when I was about ten years of age. The primary school I attended took us to the local baths (swimming pool) on a regular basis. I do not know where my anxiety(not quite fear) of the water originated; perhaps passed on by my mother as she... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Problems with the world today: 16 of 77

Free to Grow Sunflowers Coming as I do from a farming community, as a city dweller, I maintain these agrarian roots by growing a range of plants. In the limited space I have, I grow house plants indoors while finding room for flowers, fruit, herbs and vegetables outdoors. My first botanical experience as a child was growing ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Pushing your religion on others: 16 of 71
I read with dismay the other day of a school, not far from where I live, which had reportedly punished two pupils for failing to participate in a Muslim prayer session. Before any reader jumps to conclusions, let me clarify that I have no issue with Muslims per se, the issue is one of imposed religious beliefs. It appears th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Dealing with prejudices in today's society: 6 of 23
Once more the ugly head of racism has been reared in sport. Formula one racing driver Lewis Hamilton was badly abused by a significant section of the Spanish audience in Barcelona yesterday. Somehow a group of Caucasian people with blackened faces and wearing wigs made their way past officials at the track entrance. Inside t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I know both sides of the black/white racism epidemic: 2 of 4
Race versus humanity. Much has been written about the subject of race, much has been studied and still the answers are incomplete. Scientist such as Armand Lerio plead for the opportunity to set aside his studies of mutations in worms and be part of the intellectual think tank that puts it's name to new findings on which pro... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends What do online friends mean to you?: 15 of 27
A meeting of Opposites. I met someone recently on the electronic highway. A chance meeting, an online touching of shoulders in passing. We stopped talked a while and then moved on recognising no common bond. I thought about it as I set to erase the name and felt an argue to set the record straight, so I "called", well emaile... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memorable people who have touched our lives: 30 of 53
I have not been too well recently, one thing after another. Comes with life but still it takes it's toll; illness and misfortune. However what I have found is that friendships have been invaluable in helping to oil the engines of recovery. I am one of those people who once poe pooed the Beatle's song, "Help". "Help me if you... More..