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About me - Jem Gedwing

Hi all....

First and foremost I am a Mother. Mother of an awsome young woman and partner to a very dry but fabulous Scotsman.

I have written or attempted to write stories long and short most of my life. I write poetry and I sketch...some of my poetry is sketchy

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with an autistic child: 1 of 23
'EUREKA' We punch the air! This happens on an almost daily basis in our house. My 14 year old daughter has Aspergers Syndrome. A.S. is under the Autistic Spectrum. The following is a mere sketch of our lives and how we both have learned to embrace her differences with humour, diligence, and in exhaustive hard work. When my da... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 16 of 312
I have smoked for a long long time and have tried to give up many times. Those of you that know the addictive qualities of smoking will agree its very hard and the withdrawal symptoms can drive your mind, body and close family and friends crazy. Therefore there will always be smokers who cannot or simply will not give up beca... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dysfunctional mother and daughter relationships: 8 of 84
Back then, when I was a child, mum was perfect in my eyes. She was and still is a very beautiful woman, now 74. She entered and won a lot of beauty pageants and took pride in her appearance from the moment she awoke. With three children all under 6 she was a magnificent figure of capable poise and grace to the outside world. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My own obituary: 2 of 20
Here lies Jem, A jewel of a GalHer tall pointed hat tilted jaunty at all.Her black garb and bracelets sing e'er moreAnd her quick tongue quietenedSave for a silent 'guffaw'At her graveside she gave the whimpering guests one last fright. Between the drops of rain and the branches of trees was heard."I'll have a large Scotch an... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Torchwood: 1 of 10
Torchwood.Aliens have never been so much fun. Especially when Captain Jack Harkness is watching our backs!Torchwood hit British screens with it's Premier episode 'Everything Changes' on October 22nd 2006 on BBC3.Being primarily filmed in Cardiff-Wales, Torchwood is at the centre of all Alien movement in Britain owing to the T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Have you ever received signs from a loved one who has passed to the other side: 4 of 29
Throughout my life there was one constant...until 12 years ago that is. She was my grandma. She was never one to mince words and if I was being ridiculous or stupid she told me in no uncertain way. She sat in the same chair all 38 years that I knew her. Right in front of the fire. Every Sunday she would open a can of Ham and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) What your children should know about personal hygiene: 3 of 21
No doubt some of you will screech "I'm not sending my kid to HER house" after reading this. But please read on and all will become clear. Hopefully.Firstly I am Mum to a Young Woman and the cleanliness issue has reared it's ugly head many times in our house. I remember how I felt at her age and try to impart what I learned at... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues How would you describe colors to the blind: 11 of 60
When I was a young girl I used to visit with my great Auntie Mae. She lived with and cared for her blind brother my great Uncle Jim. He was around 50 ish at that point, had been blind since birth and was an accomplished piano player and could use an old mechanical typewriter better than I can use the keyboard I'm using! I was... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Choosing between being clever or being good-looking: 13 of 65
HAHA Well! I do not class myself in either of these categories very often but I will endeavour to help with the debate.The distinction starts very early in ones life. At school the pretty girls and cute boys are never without a friend to sit by them on a long school outing. Other kids clamor for recognition and the plain Jane... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wicked: 22 of 99
She espied my faceMarked with years Grown.She sneared at my Shoulder DecorationUnknown."You Wicked Witch" She said with venomMy Bat ruffled feathersAnd sheltered His headAnd I heard what I thoughtHopefully not what She saidAnd I looked inside my mind."How wicked?" I implored.And my Bat heaved a sigh.On my shoulder He perchedM... More..