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About me - Ruth Woodhouse

Hi there! My name is Ruth and I live in Canberra, which is the capital city of Australia and the seat of parliament - but don't hold that against me - most of us who live here are just average families battling along from day to day.

I am in my forties and

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Education > Education (Other) Do you really need an education to succeed in life?: 1 of 100
A certain level of education is certainly necessary to succeed in many areas of life in today's world. It would be very difficult to gain employment in a position that rewarded one with a good income if you had not at least completed year 10 at high school in these times. Indeed many positions would have a minimum requirement... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money does not bring happiness: 1 of 99
Money can bring happiness for sure - and it can also bring unhappiness. Even any happiness it does bring can be fleeting - and the happiness it brings is very much dependent on so many other things anyway. There is so much more to life and to being truly happy and fulfilled than money - but a severe shortage of money can cert... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: To my daughter: 1 of 94
For my beloved daughter, Amy Beth -13th March 2008It's ten years today since you were born -This should not be a day to mournThe loss of one so young and dear,Whom I loved to hold so near.This is such a special date -It should have been to celebrateA very special baby's birth -Our precious girl, whose life was worthMore than ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 1 of 87
My answer to this question would have to be a resounding NO! The majority of the shows that are referred to as "Reality Television" are about as far removed from reality as the east is from the west. Shows such as "Big Brother" and "Survivor" are just sensationalism as far as I'm concerned - and I feel sure there are a signif... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Should you go gray naturally or dye your hair as you age?: 1 of 73
A COLOR TO WEAR WITH PRIDE (2ND EDITION OF ARTICLE)Here in Australia those who are over 40 are often referred to now as The "Grey Army" - a humorous name for those whose hair is more likely to be grey than any other colour. Some may still have a lot of their youthful colour left in their locks - but you usually won't have to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor What they don't tell you about childbirth: 1 of 60
When I was having my first baby, I read so much material about childbirth - in books and those magazines that mums-to-be love to pore over. I also went to the birthing classes. Yet, when it came to the big event it seemed that there was so much I had not been informed about at all - and much of what I had read wasn't relevant... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What does "home" mean to you?: 1 of 60
To me home is the place where I am most free to be myself. It is the place where I have the greatest sense of belonging and where I can relate most intimately to the people who mean the most to me. It's also the place where I am surrounded by my own special belongings, with which I am familiar, and which are personally meanin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Should women be allowed to breastfeed in public areas?: 2 of 105
Of course women should be allowed to breastfeed in public. The vast majority of them would be perfectly discreet about it and would not want to be flashing their breasts or exposing them to an inappropriate degree. Their only intent is to meet the needs of their baby in the most natural way possible - which mothers of every m... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Labor: Should you get an epidural?: 1 of 52
Childbirth experiences are all so personal and unique, which is one reason why everybody loves to tell their own. For some very fortunate women everything goes smoothly and it's all over in an incredibly short amount of time. For others it's a tortuous experience that seems never-ending and as close to unbearable as any pain ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values If you could change one decision you've made in your life, what would it be: 1 of 43
I do not have to stop and think for even a moment about what one decision I've made in my life that I would change if only I could. If I could turn back the hands of time, I would change my mind about giving up private health insurance at some stage in the early to mid 90s. This one decision had such dire consequences for me ... More..