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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 > Memoirs Memoirs: Cats that have changed our lives: 13 of 79

Shortly after 10:00 p.m., I heard a cat crying. It was such a loud, pitiful cry that could be heard all the way up to the 11th floor of our apartment building. "There's a cat in trouble," I said to my son, Dieter, and we rushed downstairs to see if we could help.We searched all over the gardens; looked under all the cars in t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Why New Year's resolutions don't work: 4 of 24
On January 1st resolutions will be made; and on January 2nd, most resolutions will be broken. Why? Because too many people do not seek a support system of some sort to help them over their resolution rough spots. One slip or regressive action should not be the hand grenade that blows up your resolution.Probably at the top of ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The best Christmas present I ever received: 3 of 18
Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, and the night my family and I had been preparing for and eagerly anticipating for weeks. We had braved the elements and trudged through snow and ice to find the perfect presents. We dragged bags and boxes home and painstakingly wrapped each gift in glossy paper, decorating ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Marriage: Not for me: 2 of 12
The day I got divorced was the happiest day of my life. I married young, crazy in love with my fiance, thinking he loved me equally. Within the first year I knew I had made a mistake. Nothing was as I thought it was going to be and practically overnight my loving fiance turned into a man I hardly knew or particularly liked. "... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Negative aspects of interviews which may result in failure: 1 of 6
Getting an interview is hard, landing the job even harder, but ruining your chances is surprisingly easy. Arriving late will definitely leave a bad impression. Make sure that when going for your interview you leave the house with time to spare. Take into account that there might be delays or traffic jams and that you might ha... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Passports: 1 of 6
I never gave my passport photo much thought. I figured if I could recognize myself, then others would too. Then I attended a lecture on the importance of using current identification, and saw passport photos in a whole different light.The speaker at this lecture was Phillip, a jovial, middle aged man, born and bred in St. Lou... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Tips to reduce stress when interviewing: 1 of 6
The prospect of a job interview makes everyone a little nervous. After all, so much depends on the outcome. The key to reducing stress during this time is preparation. If a candidate is properly prepared for an interview, chances are he will feel a lot more relaxed about the process. Research is a key element in preparing for... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Camping nightmares: 2 of 11
Some people make camping sound so wonderful. Sitting around the camp fire, sleeping under the stars, listening to the birds in the trees, it sounds so romantic and adventurous-and safe.But sometimes camping is not as much fun as it seems. Later, when stories are told, nothing seems quite as bad as it was; but at the time, the... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Tales of delinquent pets: 6 of 32
If cats are supposed to be creatures of style and grace, then mine obviously dropped here from Mars, because no one would observe them to be elegrant felines.Take Gabriel, my four-month-old Ragdoll breed kitten. He is the most adorable creature; but truth be told, he is no feline Einstein.The other day he noticed a pigeon on ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Practical stocking stuffers: 3 of 15
Who wants to find a gift under the Christmas tree holding socks or underwear? Probably nobody, but socks and underwear, along with a variety of other things are great practical stocking stuffers. For her. You wouldn't wrap up a scented candle as a present, but candles are perfect stocking stuffers. They're small, they're cut... More..