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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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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Sleeping better at night: 2 of 9
How we sleep at night relates directly to what we do during the day. Very seldom will you hear a construction worker, a window washer or a gardener complain about not being able to sleep. Being outdoors benefits a good night sleep. It fills your lungs with fresh air and chases the cobwebs from your mind. As an indoor worker ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for getting a good night of sleep: 2 of 9
Some people fall asleep the moment their head hits the pillow. Other lay there, staring at the ceiling. If you are one of those who count sheep and stare at the ceiling, waiting for the sandman to come, there are a few things you can do to fall asleep faster. Have a cup of Chamomile tea half an hour before going to bed. In a... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews What not to do at an interview: 3 of 13
Unless you are a seasoned professional with a few interviews under your belt, the prospect of an interview can make even those with ice water in their veins a little jittery. After all, so much depends on the outcome of an interview. If you are a smart candidate you have prepared yourself flawlessly for the occasion and you ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Should people have sex before marriage?: 26 of 106
With a question like this you put the cat among the pigeons and you are guaranteed to get a lot of responses. Old grannies, prudes and Bible crunchers are going to come out of the woodwork putting in their two cents. Grannies are going to use words such as staying pure'. These are the kind of women who sleep with a flannel n... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Quitting your job: When enough is enough: 13 of 53
A few years ago an employment agency called if I was interested in doing a three month assignment for a legal firm. While fixing myself a cup of coffee in the kitchen I perused the notice board and saw an ad for a full-time legal assistant. The moment I was back at my desk, I called the human resources department and applied... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 19 of 77
Annoying habits ... we all have them. Some of us bite our nails; others twist their hair; others still are in the habit of coughing for no apparent reason. What bothers one, does not necessarily bother another. Some people can sleep peacefully next to a snorer, while snoring drives others crazy. What gets to me are the follo... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Marriage: Not for me: 3 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 > Resumes & Cover Letters What job-seekers need to know about resumes posted online: 2 of 8
A lot has been said about posting resumes on-line. Some claim that it is safe; some say that it is the fastest way to attract attention. With expert knowledge in the field, I can assure any job hunter that posting a resume on-line is most definitely not the way to go. It makes a candidate seem desperate and even though a job... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) The passion of book collecting: 2 of 8
My book collection is relatively small. Just under five hundred copies, divided in four book cases. This collection is filed alphabetically, first by the author's last name, and then by the book title. My son shakes his head in wonder when he sees me at work. Why not just put a book anywhere in the book case he wonders. The ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Charity: Disreputable organizations: 1 of 4
The media regularly confronts us with the poverty in third world countries. We are shown pictures of starving children, big tears dangling out of sad brown eyes. We are asked to donate money to feed and educate these children. But, have you ever wondered, how much money actually reaches those children? I recently completed a... More..