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Hello. My name is Briar and I am currently living in Wales. I make beautiful rugs on a peg loom from fleeces I buy from my neighbours.

Before that, for nearly 20 years, I lived in a beautiful cottage on a country estate, with no electricity. Our water came

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Anatomy of a codependent relationship: 12 of 31
You're sitting in the kitchen weeping. Again. He's upstairs snoring in a drunken stupor. There's a bruise coming up on the side of your head because he's landed one on you. Luckily it is under your hair where no one will see it. You should have known better than to nag him about his drinking. It only makes him feel defensive.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality The seven states of matter: The hype and the truth: 2 of 5
When we talk about the seven states of matter we are exploring the mysterious region of thought which lies between modern particle physics; and philosophy. 'Truth' in this context means what we know for sure from scientific study. 'Hype' is speculation about what science might find to be true at some point in the future.The f... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal facts: Horses: 9 of 21
If you've ever known a pony mad child, you will know that horses have a powerful attraction for some people which goes way beyond the ordinary affection we might feel for a pet. This is not suprising. Ever since around 3000BC horses have been a central part of the development of human civilisation. Human history would have be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming statistics: 3 of 7
One day recently my 13 year old daughter was watching the news on the television. It was telling us about another terrible storm which had cost the lives and homes of thousands. She turned to me and said: 'Global warming really is happening isn't it Mum?'Sadly, I had to agree. Newspaper headlines shout about storm surge event... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The history of jelly beans: 12 of 27
Our love of sweets dates back to when we were climbing trees to pick fruit and tangle with bee hives. The craving for jelly beans goes back into our very origins. Imagine the brave hunter climbing a tall tree to brave the bees, throwing down hunks of sweet honeycomb to an adoring community. Surely he would have dreamed of jel... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Easy crafts for one-year-olds: 7 of 15
My 1 year old daughter has already delighted the hearts of her grandparents with her wonderful crafty creations. Crafts for a 1 year old can be a messy business, but fun. It's worth putting in a bit of planning beforehand. Here are a few tips: First of all, do not expect to be able to leave her on her own to get on with it wh... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Is time-out an effective discipline strategy for children?: 16 of 34
I have absolutely incontrovertible proof that time-out is a very valuable tool in teaching children, and adults, that some behaviour is unacceptable, in a way that is respectful. But it has to be done in the right way, for the right things. When my children were small, my family was one in which everybody was hurting each oth... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment How the evolution of animals changed planet Earth: 2 of 4
Does the evolution of animals really affect planet Earth? Our current concern about climate change certainly seems to suggest so. According to latest figures, global warming is increasing exponentially as a result of our production of excess greenhouse gases, particularly by burning fossil fuels. The evidence is that the incr... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather How air is formed: 2 of 4
The Earth's atmosphere evolved along with the evolution of life. It's composition has changed in response to the development of life over millions of years.Today's constitution is maintained by the larger metabolic processes of the planet, by which I mean things like weather patterns and ocean currents, and by the metabolic p... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Biography: Paul McCartney: 1 of 2
Paul McCartney is now, in 2009, 67 years old. He was born on June 18th at Walton Hospital in Liverpool to Jim, a factory worker, and Mary a state registered nurse. The family lived in a tiny terraced house at the time but moved several times, upgrading their accommodation as their livelihoods improved over the years. In 1956... More..