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I passionate about writing and reading fiction. I also enjoy observing and commenting on life in general and the foibles of all the people around me, and myself of course. I live with my husband and two sons and our springer spaniel, who I try to take for

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Marriage: 4 of 40

I have a friend who is getting married. His bride to be is beside herself with excitement. It is all she thinks about, talks about. As a one time bride myself, I can remember the excitement that, leading up to the big day, consumed my whole self. When I say leading up to I mean the week before, possibly the month before, but...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being a mother: 9 of 52

The first days of motherhood Everything new, so overwhelming, This tiny person to care for, feed and clothe, To wash, comfort and protect from everything bad in the world, Unable to do that we watch as he is covered with tubes, Doctors examine and re-examine, Test and retest until they find their diagnosis, And wheel him awa...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 282 of 1148

Behind the candy pink smile a dark secret was kept, A terrible thing she could never forget, There were many more suitors, a succession of men, Whose presence served just to remind her again. The events in the past, many years ago now, Hardly visible the lines that had furrowed her brow, Hidden deep in her memory the pain an...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Is feminism outdated?: 14 of 46

Feminism is defined as the belief in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes, and feminists believe that women are disadvantaged within society because of their sex. This disadvantage is not limited to the western world , but is found in all societies, particularly more traditional ones. As these inequalitie...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Importance of support and encouragement: 17 of 23

The importance of support and encouragement. I grew up in a family of four girls. Most of the time it was just Mum looking after us, as Dad was away with the Navy. When I was twelve my father decided to leave the family. This left Mum to juggle four teenage girls with getting a degree and her teaching qualification, and copi...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Motherhood: 71 of 90

Any tips for a baby who won't sleep? Well not for him, more for me really. You see, the one I ordered was supposed to be sleeping through by six weeks, but he is nine months now and there is still no sign of full night's sleep. Just one would be nice, just so these bags under my eyes which could carry the weekly shopping mig...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Family values: How times have changed: 45 of 53

My sister is having a baby. When I ask her what she would like she asked for a baby book, the one that apparently makes babies more contented, though I would have to disagree with this. I know that there is a need for new mothers to have the experience of pregnancy, giving birth and bringing up a baby demystified, it is a sc...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Birthdays: 14 of 15

Birthday Party. Tomorrow is the big day, our three year old is hosting his first birthday party. All the preparations have been made. I have built the climbing frame and added the special explorer platform to make it into a special adventure playground (done secretly while the birthday boy was in bed, although I do not recom...