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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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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Cats: 23 of 32
Last Thursday I came home from work and got changed. I put my office clothes away and put my jewelery on the dresser. Usually I put the jewelery away in its box, but as I was in a rush, I just placed the various items on the dresser thinking they would be safe. When I went to bed that night I noticed the jewelery and started... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Ghosts: 105 of 142
I was alone in the house. Around 10:30 p.m. I made my rounds, checking if all the doors and windows were locked, then switched off the lights. "Goodnight Pitou, goodnight Husky," I kissed the cats, who were curled up at each end of the sofa, and asked them, "are you coming with me? No? Well, you know where to find me should ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Are board games or video games more entertaining?: 24 of 32
It's Wednesday in Pogo land and members flock by the thousands to the Pogo website to participate in the quest of getting their badges. Every week two new compulsory challenges are issued, along with one challenge of the player's choice. Sometimes board games are chosen, sometimes card games, but always there is the challeng... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care How to take care of your hair: 12 of 16
Do you turn a little green with envy when you see hair care commercials promising long, sleek and smooth hair? Have you ever wondered how the models in those commercials achieve such glorious hair? Two words - professional care. Don't think for a moment that these women actually use the advertised products. Their hair has be... More..
Business > Human Resources How to make a good first impression in job interviews: 3 of 4
They say that looks are not important. That is not the case when you go for a job interview. The way you look, the way you stand and sit are of the utmost importance. That first impression an interviewer gets of you, can make or break or potential job offer. As such, being prepared is very important. If you have to make a li... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Remodel your kitchen for under $500: 3 of 4
The kitchen is the heart of every home and by renovating or sprucing up a kitchen the look of a house or apartment can radically change the atmosphere of the place. Not everybody has thousands or even hundreds of dollars though to throw against such a project. Especially those renting a property will want to keep the cost mi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Writers: How to handle rejection: 26 of 34
So you got a rejection letter, or even a few rejection letters, so what? Every writer has probably heard the story about the author who used his rejection letters to wallpaper his office. The question is, are you going to follow his example, not give up, and keep on writing? I'm not saying that it's going to be easy. Someone... More..
Business > Advertising Should tobacco advertising be permitted?: 10 of 13
Should tobacco advertising be permitted? I would like to answer that question with a question. Should alcohol advertising be permitted? According to the statistics: alcohol is the number one drug problem alcohol is involved in 50% of all driving fatalities every thirty minutes someone is killed in an alcohol related accident... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Dreams and nightmares: 17 of 22
Dreams. Some let us wake up in a cold sweat. Some we remember in bits and pieces. Some stay with us, sometimes for the rest of our lives. One dream I remember vividly. Part of the dream really, no more than a few seconds. I had seen a tall building, very tall, fifty floors at least, made of gray steel and glass against a dee... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How old is too old to wear a mini skirt?: 18 of 23
How old is too old to wear a mini skirt? Is this yet one more way of society telling women what to do? Ladies, you have eyes, you have a mirror, how do you feel when you look at yourself wearing a mini? Do you have a good body? Good legs? How do you feel when wearing a mini skirt? Do you feel beautiful? Attractive? Glamorous... More..