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Writing has been a passion and an important outlet in my life. Born in Belgium, I lived in South Africa for fifteen years before moving to Toronto, Canada, where I now live. As they say, "life is a journey," and I try to use all of my varied experiences and

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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog names: Choosing the right dog name: 1 of 56
Dog names give dogs an identity. Do you remember Lassie? You can be sure that the people who came up that name thought long and hard about giving their star the right name. Lassie, being Irish for girl, was the perfect choice for the elegant dog with the long flowing mane.Too often puppies are given puppy names because the ow... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The worst job I ever had: 1 of 55
When I noticed the ad that the President of a mining company needed an assistant, I was quick to apply. I sent my resume and highlighted in my cover letter that I had worked in the mining industry for many years. When I got invited for an interview, I was surprised to find the company building in a rather dilapidated sta... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat toys: What are the best cat toys?: 1 of 18
Cat toys serve more than one purpose. Not only are they entertainment for your cat, they keep kitty mentally stimulated and provide exercise.Popular Cat ToysWhat do cats like to play with? Just about anything and everything. Anything that can move is a potential cat toy. Like people, no two cats are the same; but fake mice an... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Job interviews: 2 of 31
When an employment agency called and asked me if I was interested in doing a three month assignment for an investment company, I eagerly accepted. The seventeen story glass and steel building was the epitome of luxury. Marble greeted me in the lobby, mahogany furniture on plush carpets surprised me in the private offices. My ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Relaxation Techniques: Tips: 1 of 15
We often find ourselves at a crossroads. We have options, but find it difficult to make an important decision because we are stressed. During times like this, we often ask the advice of family and friends; however, the ultimate decision is up to us. At such times, a good strategy is to step back a little from the problem and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My cat (s): 3 of 37
I love cats, all cats, and although I already had three rescued shelter cats, I become infatuated with the Persian breed. I loved their grumpy little faces, their big blue eyes and fuzzy busy tails.Through the Yellow Pages, (there was no Internet back then), I found a breeder and called her up. "Are you looking for a pet, a s... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance: 20 of 226
Chapter 1The audience rose to their feet in a standing ovation as Danielle Hamilton gracefully dropped to the floor, ending a three-hour show. Panting with exhaustion she listened to the crowd, the sound of hands clapping and voices cheering. The show was a success, no doubt about that, and for a moment she enjoyed the satisf... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) My most embarrassing moment at work: 1 of 10
It could happen to anyone. If you had been there, you might have made the same mistake. I was working for the Toronto office of a large American movie company. It was my first day on the job and I had a lot to learn.Overwhelmed with all the new information, I decided to go out during my lunch break to get some fresh air. Even... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Your new pet: Adopt from a shelter or go through a breeder?: 7 of 68
When considering adopting a shelter pet or a purebred pet, you might want to ask yourself how far you are willing to open your wallet. Do you want to spend $500 to $1,500 for a purebred animal? Or, $0 to $120 for a shelter pet?It sounds good, doesn't it, saving all that money? And, it gets even better.An added bonus when adop... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Easter: 1 of 9
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, but for children the world over Easter means a celebration of chocolate. Chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies and a variety of other candy.While in some places it is the Easter bunny that drops off chocolate eggs and bunnies for children, in parts of Europe children believe the... More..