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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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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Should trust be free or earned?: 1 of 41
I would have to say that trust is something that should be earned in the majority of our dealings with people. While there may be times when we decide to give somebody the benefit of the doubt, it would be foolish and naive to put our trust in anybody and everybody. It's all too easy for people to fall victim to the worst si... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Whose fault is childhood obesity: 1 of 38
Who is to blame for childhood obesity? Well I expect many people would point their finger squarely in the direction of the parents when answering that question. But that judgmental, superior attitude really helps nobody in dealing with this complex issue. It would be much fairer to say that this modern phenomena is the fault... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 5 of 176
MAN'S BEST FRIEND There's not a doubt he's man's best friend, His heart beats true until the end. He wags his tail and not his tongue, Deserves his praises to be sung By all whose lives are richer for A friend who always will adore The one who meets his simple needs - Like friendly words and daily feeds, And pats upon his lo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is eighteen too young to vote?: 3 of 102
No, I don't believe eighteen is too young to vote. Many eighteen-year-olds would be firing on all fours to be involved in the political process. These days young people are much more aware of political issues than they were in the past. After all, this is the information age we are living in and a lot of kids are absorbing a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals 10 Rules to live by: 1 of 34
Hey! The ultimate ten rules to live by were given to Moses several thousand years ago - and they have stood the test of time amazingly well. If you live by those rules you won't go far wrong. Still, I'm giving this subject some personal contemplation because I think we all need to be aware of what the guiding principles of o... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards?: 1 of 33
For me, getting ready for a vacation is always the most difficult and involved process. When it's time to come home, you just pack everything back into your cases, bags and car and head for home. You know exactly what you're taking home - everything you brought. You know it should all fit because it did when you came. You mi... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to save money when buying furniture: 1 of 33
There are many ways to save money when buying furniture. A lot depends on a person's expectations, of course. If they want up-market furniture that's all brand new and want a particular style or timber, then the opportunities for bargain deals will be much more limited. For those with more open minds and moderate expectation... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Tales of delinquent pets: 1 of 32
Our eleven-year-old cocker spaniel, Jack is unarguably the most delinquent pet I've ever owned. Fortunately he has abundant redeeming qualities. I state that from the outset because some readers may wonder why we have put up with him. I don't doubt many would say he should always be put outside at meal times. However, he's a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation What it is that makes life beautiful: 1 of 32
What is it that makes life beautiful? There are countless experiences that make life beautiful. But all of them are dependent on our ability to appreciate and tap into them. Love is the richest and most beautiful experience of all. We were created in the image of God, who is Love - and so love is what we recognize beauty in ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Assessing whether real men cry: 2 of 63
Of course real men cry! Crying is a natural response of any human being, male or female. Why should men feel embarrassed or somehow less masculine because they cry? They have tear ducts, don't they? If men were not meant to cry, why were they given tear ducts - or why do they not shrivel up during puberty? Babies cry unreser... More..