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Gail Kavanagh is a freelance writer living in Queensland, Australia, and she loves telling people what to do. Her books and articles can show you how to make a model gypsy caravan, how to make money writing on the 'net, and how to turn your kitchen into an

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Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Computer humor: 1 of 12
CB radio, that was the start of it all. Hardly the stuff of future computer geekdom, you might think, but bring a geek has a lot to do with knowing what a diode is and having thick electric leads running all over the place. So CB radios were where it started for us.Of course, most CB radio users back in the 70s were truck dri... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Why marriage is so hard: 6 of 66
What's the difference between our grandparents' relationships, that seemed to last forever, and our own, which come with a use-by date?Expectations.My grandparents married young, and stayed together until my grandfather died in his 60s. All their lives together, they knew exactly what to expect from each. She expected that he... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for finding story ideas: 6 of 66
A picture is worth a thousand words, they say, but sometimes a picture can inspire a thousand words. If you have a digital camera, consider using it to gather material for story ideas.A camera can help you with your stories in many ways. Do you need a description of a farm for your story? Take your camera out into the country... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Family: 3 of 33
In the traditions in which I was raised, family is the most important thing in life. In times of trouble, you turn to your family for comfort; in times of triumph, you share the joy and the rewards with family; throughout the year, family gathers together simply to be together, and strengthen the bonds.But a family does not j... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging An author's experience with E-books: 1 of 11
My first ebook was published in June 2004. I had been working on a book of herbal lore called The Apothecary's Kitchen, with the deliberate intent of using the resources for self publishing I had discovered on the Internet. I wanted to create a book that had the atmosphere of an old fashioned still room, and the charm of a fa... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Tips for maximizing your style on a budget: 5 of 52
When times get tough, the first thing to feel the pain is the clothing budget. Instead of a wardrobe of new outfits, stretching the wardrobe you have seems like a better option. But there is no need to despair of ever looking stylish again, because there are many ways you can keep up your standards even on a restricted budget... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Father's Day gift ideas: 5 of 50
Ties and socks are traditional choices for Father's Day gifts, but you can really surprise dad with a wonderful home made or bought gift, given with love.One of the most unique gifts you can give dad is something you can make right at home, especially if you are a creative person who loves scrapbooking. There are many great s... More..
Sciences > Psychology Women and self-esteem: 2 of 20
That women's self esteem is still an issue, in spite of the efforts of women in the 70s to bring their sisters out of the Dark Ages, is frustrating to those who have tried to raise their sons and daughters in a more enlightened way. Instead of being burdened with the image projected by the perfect housewife and mother, women'... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) How to engage time-crunched readers: 1 of 10
The journalist's secret weapon in getting a story to readers who don't have the time - or the patience - to read a whole news item, is to invert the pyramid. A wise editor once said that few readers go past the first few paragraphs anyway, so this is where you have the engage them.In simple terms, this means to put the most i... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Self acceptance: The beauty in 'ugliness': 1 of 10
If you accept the notion that physical beauty is only skin deep, and true beauty comes from our intentions and actions rather than any physical attributes, then Mother Teresa was one of the most beautiful woman who ever lived. A poor nun of the order of the Sisters of Loreto, she spent most of her adult life working among the... More..