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I was born in Johannesburg in the fifties and am a classic baby boomer.

I grew up in the northern suburbs of the city where I went to school and university.

During the political upheavals of the late seventies, I left South Africa and settled in the middle east.

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Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to assist someone with grief and loss of a loved one: 3 of 60
You assist someone grieving the loss of a loved one by being kind. Tactile gestures are appreciated. Most mourners accept being hugged or having their hands gently squeezed. If the person is in shock take the necessary precautions. Sedatives are most often used. Encourage the sufferer to lie down. Tight clothing needs t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 14 of 193
Bessie was a serenely beautiful woman. Her raven hair, high cheekbones and huge almond eyes were reminiscent of the great Hollywood star, Ava Gardner.Dressed in tailored chic with a glowing white pearl collar, her face flushed and her heart beating wildly, she bowed before her audience.The auditorium was filled to its two tho... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Do prisons reform criminals?: 7 of 56
Prisons do not reform criminals. Many convicted gangsters, fraudsters and rapists, for example, return to society and commit their crimes again.If you listen to their logic when they talk you will hear that, far from believing they have been cured of their particular penchant for felony, they believe, instead, that they have ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The housewife mystery: 5 of 33
The Mystery of the Mysterious HousewifeWhen Morty arrived Anemone was already dead.As he stood over her, huge tears dropped silently down his grisly cheeks. They collected in a pool on her lifeless body. She lay prone, a little damp and decidedly cold.He was very sad. They had been together for a lifetime. They had loved and ... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Allergies: Symptoms and treatment: 5 of 25
Allergies are common. They are treatable. Their severity is dictated by the quantity of histamine that the body creates when the antigens invade.Symptoms manifest within minutes. Their nature is determined by the point at which the antigen gains access to your body.In the case of urticaria histamine penetrates your skin. Its ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A medical mystery: 4 of 19
The Mystery of the Oil Baron and a Pair of False TeethThe hospital at Magpie Crossing was a somber grey. Its Victorian architecture and stark lawns, shrouded by willow trees gave it a strange air of foreboding.One evening, just before the onset of the second Great War, I went walking in its gardens.Twilight was upon me as I m... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Tips for success in searching for a job: 4 of 17
The years spent as a personnel recruitment officer in a well known international consultancy gave me many insights into what constitutes success in searching for a job.The most important thing for a job seeker to remember is that the more applications you make and the wider you spread yourself, the luckier you will be. This m... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Stressed? Best ways to relax and reduce stress: 8 of 29
Stress can be debilitating. Over the years it crept up on me, little by little and imperceptibly. Eventually, I felt claustrophobic and began to shed responsibilities. I sold off property and no longer kept staff. I did not want to have to worry about them.Listening to other people talking for longer than a minute or so tired... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Rio Grande Valley: 2008 Spring and summer fashion trends: 8 of 19
The twenty first century catwalk allows women more freedom of dress and expression than at any other time in fashion history. Spring and summer seasons this year will bear testimony to this.Fashion has exploded into a multibillion dollar industry. In our new age women are chic and experimenting as never before. A vast range o... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How to choose earrings for sensitive, pierced ears: 3 of 7
I always ask my customers whether the earrings they are about to purchase are comfortable on the ear.Earrings may be exquisite and look wonderful on, but if they cause discomfort you will not enjoy wearing them.Some women have sensitive ears. Piercing can further exacerbate the problem. After piercing their lobes tend to lose... More..