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I'm currently full time mum to two wonderful children whilst running a small business from home.
My interests are numerous and varied. They include writing, drama and music.
I am quite creative and enjoy seeing this encouraged in other people.

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Education > Distance Learning Distance learning: An overview: 3 of 16
Distance learning is becoming more and more popular and it is easy for some to see why. An important main advantage for many who are choosing this opportunity is the ability to study in their own time and without compromising any other commitments. There is also the advantage that, as learning takes place away from a physical... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Should the game of tag be banned on school grounds?: 8 of 38
This is one of several games which have previously been banned in America and Britain. Why it should be, I don't know. No one stops children from playing football or any other sport - these are positively encouraged so why should tag be denied to the children? If everything anyone believed to be dangerous was banned from the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Should husbands or wives control the family budget?: 10 of 45
I do not think I am the only person to do so but I am only putting this in the "wife" side because I happen to be the better with money in my own relationship and there is no "both or neither" as a voting option.In general, I feel that both parties should have a say in the family budget and if one partner is better at dealing... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Clutter: 10 of 42
"That might come in handy" shouted Dad"Of course it won't" said MumWe all took it as a sign to leaveBefore we got caught up in humdrumSo much clutter around the placeNothing we'll ever needAll sorts and kinds of different thingsFrom boxes to old glass beads"We might need it some day" Dad tried to insistBut Mum, she got her wa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Can 'bad' poetry have value?: 18 of 67
Can "bad" poetry have value? Or should that question be "Is there such a thing as "bad" poetry?" We all have differences of opinion regarding every imaginable subject. Poetry is a very subjective world - you either like a piece oryou don't but not liking a piece does not make it bad. If we are talking about poetry which is no... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Is there any profit to be made from the recent real estate slump?: 8 of 22
After a decade of soaring prices of real estate, it has not come as much of a surprise to find that the market is beginning to slump comparatively quickly with houses in some areas devaluing by thousands each month. The question now is whether it is still worth investing.To decide this, we must consider several things. Of cou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inner struggles: 196 of 531
I hope things will get betterI'm sure they can't get worseWhy does hard work not pay off?Is this a kind of curse?Some problems here, some problems thereWill anything go right?All I ask is for something goodIt seems I have to fight.There is no fight left in meThere is too much, I fearLike my best friend before meI want to disa... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 43 of 107
Bipolar is most definitely a real illness. Formerly known as Manic Depression, it causes extremes in a person, hence the names, "bipolar" literally meaning "two opposites" and there being episodes of "mania" and episodes of "depression". These episodes may manifest differently between each case but it is an illness.There are,... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Great attractions of England: 8 of 19
England is a beautiful place, steeped in history which emanates throughout her mismatched buildings, small rural towns being situated right next door to major cities. The contrast is amazing and makes for a perfect destination for anyone who enjoys a variety of attractions. There is, as I mentioned, the history, the beautifu... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Thoughts on food and beverages: 33 of 78
EtiquetteHere, I would like to talk about how we eat and drink, what is deemed acceptable and what is not. Firstly, I must point out that it is sometimes acceptable to eat with fingers and this will depend on the type of occasion and the type of food provided.In restaurants, we may find several sets of cutlery which should be... More..