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I'm a Brit (hence my "colourful" spelling) and I live in a traditional English village in the West Country with rolling green hills and a few sheep. I have 5 children, ranging from 22 to 1 year old and am a qualified secondary school teacher, specialising + more bio information

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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Greek goddess Artemis: 5 of 14
Artemis is the goddess of hunting and was the sister of Apollo and the daughter of Zeus. Some stories about her say she was born a few days before her twin brother, and assisted her mother with the birth, and has therefore been associated with childbirth ever since. She is a Virgin huntress, and guards her chastity closely, ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift guide to choosing pajamas and sleepwear: 5 of 13
In need of the perfect sleepwear gift idea for him or her? These are the different types of pajamas and sleepwear available: nightgowns in cotton, silk or flannel pajamas both long and short, footed or not, bedroom lingerie in silks and satins bed and bath robes For Valentine's Day, as a wedding or anniversary present or a p... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) Experiences with a Dell computer: 7 of 16
The company I work for has a contract with Dell so the laptop they give me for personal use has been a Dell for the last three years. I've been given three Dell laptops for my use in total. To be honest I liked the Fujitsu Siemens I had before much better than the last three Dells I was given. I gave my last one back when I ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Cloth diaper reviews: 4 of 8
I started using nappies so many decades ago that the only choice available was terry toweling squares and nappy pins. I have 5 children ranging from the eldest in their twenties to my one-year-old. One thing I should explain is that I'm a Brit, and for the benefit of my cousins across the pond I should explain that we call "... More..
Computers & Technology > Cell Phone Reviews Product reviews: Apple iPhone 16GB: 2 of 4
Over here in the UK where I live we had a long enough wait for the iPhone. Then the rumour mill started churning about possibility of a 16GB iPhone. Wow! Well first we didn't believe it. Then we waited. And waited. And craned our English necks to see what we could see over the pond, and finally it arrived. The wait is over t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology The role of women in Greek religious rites: 1 of 2
Given the huge scope of this topic, this article will attempt to provide a brief overview of some of the main ways in which women contributed to the religious rites of Classical Greek civilisation. PUBLIC WORSHIP Most public worship, like other forms of public life in Greece was dominated by men. But there were some public r... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Product reviews: Chanel Nail Polish: 1 of 2
I treated myself to some Chanel nail polish when buying make up for my wedding a few years ago. I wouldn't normally spend that much on a pot of nail varnish. I personally adore Chanel, and though I'd never bought the polish before, I have bought lipstick, perfume etc from time to time, and always feel a million dollars in it... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews Hotel reviews: Auditorium Hotel, Madrid,Spain: 1 of 2
I and various members of my friends and family have stayed at this Auditorium hotel in Madrid several times as it is within walking distance of my Dad's house and sometimes there are too many people for him to put up. Location This is a very large hotel situated close to Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain. It is only about 5-1... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Toy Story 2: 1 of 2
Personally I enjoyed the original Toy Story, I watched it with my kids, laughed at the adult humour, shared with them the children's humour and generally though it was great. So I was looking forward to the this sequel coming out but I was a bit nervous because often the sequrl to a great film is a disappointment. Toy Story ... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews Hotel reviews: Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne, Dorset, UK: 1 of 1
This is a very pretty Georgian building within a few minute walk of the centre of the pretty town of Sherborne in Dorset, in the South West of England. We have eaten in the restaurant several times as it is local to where we live and last year we held a family event in their conference room, putting six people up in the hote... More..