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I have been writing all my life in one form or another. Recently, I retired to a small village near the sea where I can relax and get on with it. At least that is the theory. It is such wonderful countryside here that I am out quite a lot, walking with my

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Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Commentary on long-distance moving: 39 of 69
I live in Scotland so long distance removal has not got quite the same meaning as moving inter-state in the USA. However, the principles are the same. It took me four years to sell the house and find another within my budget. In the end, I had to move away from the area where I had lived for 24 years, so the first thing I ha... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Casualties of World War I: 7 of 11
Lest We Forget It will soon be Remembrance Day, the eleventh day of the eleventh month when the United Kingdom honours all those who died for their country. We wear a red poppy as a symbol of survival, a tradition started by an American lady called Moira Michael. She wrote a poem in 1918 in which she promised to wear a poppy... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Is chivalry dead?: 50 of 76
Chivalry never has been dead to those who command it. Let us first define the concept. Chivalry comes from, chevalier, a horseman, a knight, or in more modern terms, a gentleman. It was the code of practice of the knights who defended their ladies, particularly is respect of their honour. It became synonymous with protecting... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Advantages of rural life: 35 of 53
It is easy to appreciate the advantages of rural life when you live in the country. It was my choice in the autumn of my years based on previous experience of the alternatives. The first thing you will notice is the silence. There is absolute peace when the birds roost for the night and we humans are tucked up in bed. Sneak ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 237 of 348
My family tradition is to make Christmas magical, not just a holiday or a significant religious day. Childhood is such a special time in our lives, and each moment should be a precious memory and experience. Christmas is one of those times when you can hold your breath and hear the wonder around you. No-one will tell you tha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should presidential candidates be required to disclose their health records?: 9 of 13
Perhaps the question should be why shouldn't they? As a UK citizen I observe the Presidential elections with a great deal of interest. After all, the results will affect us all as global citizens, and indeed whatever the rules for the United States Presidential candidates, they should also apply to any other country that hol... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Winter: 136 of 194
Softly, softly shining bright Paints the picture of the night. Softly, softly falls the snow Changing earth to heavenly glow. Stars above in velvet sky Shine their light on all who lie In warm and peaceful sleep. Softly, softly hear the sound Of distant train onward bound. Softly, softly on its way To take them home for yule... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Adventure: 80 of 105
When The Dealing's Done by DD Hall second in the DAGGERS series Chapter 1. End of an Era. Chris leaned against the table and watched his baby son trying to pull himself up at the couch. Steven would be one year old next month. "What is it, Chris?" asked Kate, looking up at him. Chris had just put the phone down after speakin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 220 of 272
I have recently moved and the thing I miss most is my garden with its outstanding views. I live in Scotland and my last house was set in the countryside in the historic village of Douglas where the castle of the Black Douglas family rests in its ruined state with all its glorious history rolled into its grassy slopes. From m... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to set up a budget: 63 of 72
It isn't rocket science to create a budget for yourself. You do it every day without thinking. Have you ever asked yourself if you have enough money to buy yourself a new outfit or if you should spend your money on a cab instead of walking. Well that's budgeting at its basics. All you need to do is think of the bigger pictur... More..