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Writing just won't leave me alone. I've always played with words, working out how I would describe a color, a situation, a person, some clouds; how I could display an emotion. The words keep sorting themselves out in my head. There are so may issues which

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The youth of today are not ready for the challenges of tomorrow: 6 of 42
As each generation ages it is critical of youth. Experience has given older people an outlook on life which has shaped their beliefs and ways of being. It has given them the tools for their generation to live in their world as it is. But, the world is constantly changing and it is difficult for some older individuals to reco... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best traveling day outfits: 3 of 21
One of the side effects of traveling is that the body, especially the feet and ankles, can swell. An outfit which fits comfortably in the bedroom at home can become too tight during the day. So the first consideration is comfort. Because temperature changes in different environments can vary, it worth wearing layers which ca... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Finding work at home jobs: 2 of 14
If you have decided that working from home would be your best way of earning a living it means you need to take time to consider what sort of business you want to have. What are the skills you already have and what skills do you need to develop are the first. If you can market or you can make things, can you do the books? Ha... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills What does it mean to be literate?: 1 of 7
To be literate is to be able to read and write. They are separate skills with different demands on the learner. Levels at which anyone can do either of these skills varies. Being literate allows you to function in the modern world, reading newspapers and official forms. To be illiterate disenfranchises the individual because... More..
Education > Youth Mentoring What makes a mentor different from a parent or teacher?: 1 of 7
A mentor is different from a parent or teacher for a number of subtle reasons. Parents have a vested interest in their child's welfare and judgment may be clouded by their emotional involvement and the type of relationship between parent and child. If this is the first time a parent has been presented with a particular probl... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A cat's perspective on life: 8 of 55
The strident yowl told Mrs. Siddens that Tom had made a kill and was pleased with himself. She stretched out a paw, delicately licked the pads and wiped it carefully over her head and ears. Her post breakfast wash nearly completed, she gave a trill like purr to encourage her kittens who were showing signs of being hungry and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Finding the artist in all of us: 7 of 46
The first thing most people think of when they consider artists is someone with a paintbrush in one hand, covered in paint, possibly wearing a floppy hat but creating a huge masterpiece in oils; or a sculptor, covered in chips, cutting away to find the form in a piece of wood; or perhaps a potter, hands covered in clay, crea... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Reflections: Living in the now: 6 of 38
Now, at this moment, I feel, I think, I sense, I taste, I see, I touch. What is here is real, it surrounds me, engages me and is an experience but in a moment this will pass and another response to new stimuli will emerge. The now is the only time which is fully experienced. Sometimes is passes in a flash and sometimes can l... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How food enhances our lives: 4 of 25
Food is a pleasure, a necessity, a lifelong journey of learning - often about other parts of the world. A shared meal is a time of conversation, exchanges of news, caring for each other, companionship and gives us something to do while we meet new friends. If we don't eat we die. Food is necessary to life and health. Nature ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Things that make you cry easily: 3 of 18
It can be really embarrassing when something sets you crying in public. One minute you are feeling fine, the next the tears are overflowing. What gets us is so personal. I found myself in tears at the overture of The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan. Luckily it was dark. My husband had bought the tickets because he knew I used... More..