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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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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: City living: 10 of 31
North Vancouver Each year more towering buildings Come to take their seats Like Romans in the Coliseum They stretch out their necks Competing for that million dollar view One by one they squeeze out These lesser gods That have stood their ground For a hundred years or more Silently watching the show These cold violet shadows... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Popular living room furniture under $500: 2 of 6
Whether you are just starting out on your own or recovering financially after property loss, divorce, etc., how to furnish your living room on a budget can be of primary concern. The living room is an important space to focus on, as this is where you will bring your guests for their comfort and enjoyment, and it also serves ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religious: 56 of 158
Take a few minutes to focus your energy be Present Experience the minute hour be strong open forget yourself reclaim the Now More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Homemade pizza dough: 14 of 32
Homemade Honey Pizza Dough Last year our family adopted every Friday night as "Family Night." After many a pizza and movie night, the commercial pizzas started to become a drain on our finances, not to mention they were pretty tasteless. I thought it would be more bonding to get the family involved in actually making our own... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms How cults manipulate: 4 of 9
Identifying Cult Tactics When we think of the word cult, we think of some abstract group of people that act strange and secretive on a compound somewhere out of the public eye. Would it surprise you to know there are cults operating today where their members live along side you, even work with you? Millions of people around ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics How to tell if you're a flaky employee: 7 of 15
With the economy falling and the trend towards lay-offs, employee performance is key not only in bolstering your company's success but also in holding onto your job. In the face of cut backs and economizing, it's the flaky employees who will fall under the axe first, so can you really afford to be one of them? Read and consi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 432 of 915
Burnt Offerings Fiery sparks of flaming soul Climb cathedral's rigid bone Lap the Scaffolding of sinew And crimson walls of stone . Hot flames of driving force Helios' Chariot wheels roll Echoing urgent across my heart Burning hoof-prints singe my soul Oh Miracle Combustion Sweet burning funeral pyre Smoke and heaven copulat... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Are anaesthetics really necessary for a dog's dental procedure?: 3 of 6
As a former dog groomer and ward nurse in a pet hospital I can attest to the fact that in most cases, anaesthetics are completely necessary for a dog's dental procedure. Of course there are less invasive procedures like a mere check up, x-rays or some minor scaling which can be done on a docile pet, but for major procedures ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Playing along with African e-mail scams: 1 of 2
By now most of us have heard about that Nigerian scam where you are sent a cheque to cash, given a surplus and asked to send some of it back. After you have done so, the cheque bounces and you are out hundreds or even thousands of dollars that you sent to Nigeria before the cheque was processed. Sometimes these scammers put ... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Play reviews: A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams: 1 of 2
If you are in the mood for an entertaining yet somber play, then the classic, A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams is a definite must-see. Set against the backdrop of sultry New Orleans in the sticky sweet summertime, Streetcar is a play that explores the clash between illusion and stark reality and what happens w... More..