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For as long as I can remember my three greatest passions in life have been writing, art and animals. As a young girl I brought home every animal imaginable from newts and frogs to hamsters, budgies, dogs, cats and rodents. My childhood days were spent writing

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Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to bathe a dog: 1 of 16
An important aspect of dog ownership is regularly bathing your dog. This will help not only to keep your dog clean and odour free but will also help to keep the skin in healthy condition, free from irritation caused by natural toxin release, environmental pollutions and dog saliva which can cause hot spots.As a former dog gro... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The tragedy of love: 13 of 169
I Just Can't FindI just can't findA way to healFrom the pain your words have caused.From the anger you directed at meFrom my mistakesI just can't findA way to recoverMy optimismMy faith in our futureI just can't findA way to make you love meTo make you believe in meBelieveHow pure and true my love isI just can't find a wayTo ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to clean a dog's ears: 1 of 8
Ear cleaning is one of the most overlooked aspects of dog grooming, therefore its no surprise that many dogs will develop ear infections over the course of their lives. Some breeds are particularly prone to this, such as the cocker spaniel or any of the breeds that have long hanging ears. One of the main reasons for this is t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 82 of 599
Set in Stone.I drop pebbles in timeSo I can find my way backTo you.A stone for each memoryHeavy, permanently plantedUnmovableIn silence undisturbedGray matter revisitedI collectTo pick up a stoneTurn it overCaressWhen next I gatherI follow to originStarting pointMoving ahead is harderThan staying tetheredTo departureIn the di... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Getting past weight loss plateau: 1 of 7
Plateau BreakersIf you've ever been on a mission to lose weight and look great by a certain date, hitting a plateau on your weight loss journey can be extremely frustrating and can lead you to lose heart and give up on your goals.This is no way to be. The good news is there are ways to break plateau without having to work har... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reunited: 5 of 30
BirdsongNumerous are the trees in the forest of our loveGreat SequoiasTrunks too vast to embraceStalks cast shadows deep and trailing longYet transcending the sullen disquietAre airy branchesThickly interwovenBarely caressing each otherThe wind that blows through the branchesLike the time we spend apartUnseen-EmptyUtter a whi... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit How stolen mail can jeopardize your identity: 1 of 6
Stealing mail for information is one of the fastest and easiest ways for criminals to pilfer money and it is currently on the rise in metropolises like Vancouver Canada where drug addition and an expensive lifestyle create a demand for quick money. According to a report by CTV television, most of the criminals are smart kids ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Tips for working with pastels: 1 of 4
There are two different types of pastels on the market: oil pastels and soft pastels. This article will discuss tips for working with soft pastels.Soft pastels are pure pigment held together with gum binder thus making them the most vibrant and permanent medium in use today. Because they are not made with any oil or other fil... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear: 84 of 305
FearMoaning of the spiritPainCircular soulSpins without endingNo relief to interrupt the flowIf I could draw it, it would be perfectAbsolutePoetryGrates against the essenceScraping particlesDestroying the trailOf peaceReach the soul with substancesAlter egosSearch historyAnswers escape usI visit those thingsThat are greater t... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Pros and cons of giving your cat a bath: 2 of 7
The Painless Way to Bathe a CatCats are usually experts at grooming themselves, but even the best of grooms will need a little help once in a while. As a good owner it is up to you to take care of all their needs and brushing and bathing is included in the description of "pet care."Cats need to be combed or brushed on a regul... More..