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About me - Fiona Mather

I love to write about things that interest me,and of-course,things that I have some knowledge in.
I qualified as a nurse some years ago.I am also a qualified phlebotomist.Before nursing I worked as a dental nurse.

Having had, and still have health issues myself

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I hate reality TV shows: 3 of 42
Reflections: why I hate reality TV showsReality TV shows show people at their worst for the most part. What people do not seem to take into account is, that the shows producers want to shock and titillate at the expense of even the most well meaning participant.Editing often leads to the downfall of many of the naive people t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pay day: 4 of 55
Pay day is here,up goes a cheerrich for a day, we all need to play. A night on the townand never a frown,we all need to let our hair down. Now pay day has goneback to work we must go,the wheels must keep on turning. Another month gone and backround it's come.Pay day is hereand up goes a cheer! More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature George Orwell's Animal Farm: 2 of 19
Animal Farm is a political fable telling the story of how the animals of Manor Farm rise up and rebel,ousting Mr. Jones the farmer,and taking control of the farm.The main characters are Major, Napolian, Snowball, and Squealer, these are the pigs, the most intelligent animals on the farm. Boxer and Clover are two carthorses wh... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Best non-television watching ways to pass time: 10 of 81
Do you get that feeling of bliss when the television is turned off?Peace at last! now other things to do- Indoor things.Firstly, notice the peace and tranquility that descends upon you. Now to concentrate on what you are going to do!Close your eyes and drift away to a place where you feel happy. Imagination is the key here, j... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 13 of 101

To help children deal with the divorce of their parents, it is very important to include them as much, as is possible with what is going on, and what the out come might be.If children feel included they will be better able to come to terms with the separation of their parents. If the child is excluded from what is happening h... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to develop healthy eating habits for children: 1 of 7
To develop healthy eating habits in kids, parents and guardians need to set an example by eating healthily themselves. Kids love to be involved in the kitchen and, with supervision can be taught through a fun way about food. At home kids can be encouraged to eat well by helping to prepare food and maybe go shopping for food w... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Why people own pets: 5 of 29
People own pets for many reasons, company being one reason that immediately springs to mind. There are a lot of people who for whatever reason are on their own with no one to share their lives. For someone who lives alone owning a pet gives them a purpose in their lives, a pet is a living being that has needs that must be cat... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sunglasses: 13 of 75
SunglassesI hide behind my sunglasses,so you cannot see my soul,I am naked without them,feelings I can't control.I grieve alone,behind my sunglasses.My sunglasses are black, a wall to hide behind,my grief is raw, it shows in my eyes.I keep them from view, lest I lose control.If I keep my feelings hidden, I feel I'm in control. More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion What is religion all about?: 12 of 60
One definition of religion is: a belief in God or gods, a system of worship and faith.Religion means different things to different people.For some it is a whole way of life,and every thing they do is dictated by their religious beliefs.For others religion is a part time affair which they pick up and put down when they want to... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Feeding your baby: Breast or bottle?: 5 of 23
When a baby is born it will instinctively want to latch on to the breast, this ensures immediate bonding between mother and baby. There is a saying breast is best and this really is the answer to the question. Breast milk is already made up, complete, and is nutritionally perfect for your baby, containing everything your baby... More..