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I love to write. A couple of years ago, I didn't know I could, but now I find myself rambling on at every opportunity.

Most of what I write is influenced by my surroundings. I am blessed to live right by the sea and on the edge of glorious countryside in the

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Society & Lifestyle > European Culture The celebration of Guy Fawkes Night in the UK: 1 of 21

Remember remember the fifth of November, gunpowder treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason, should ever be forgot. I've just returned from Lewes Bonfire night. I smell of smoke and my ears are ringing from the explosions of firecrackers. My mind is still whirling with images and sounds of this fantastic cele...
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Favorite beers: 1 of 17

Beer - glorious beer! None of your 'Euro-fiz stuff'! Not your 'Yankie-doodle makes you poodle', nor Antipidean amber nectar.No - the proper stuff brewed from the finest Kentish hops, mixed with barley and fermented with age old yeast. Harveys Sussex bitter from the ancient town of Lewes and the fabulous Charles Wells Bombard...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Babies: 2 of 23

Peace at last! I thought he’d never fall asleep. Listen; bliss. All I can hear is the ticking of the clock, and the rustling of autumn leaves in the world beyond his cosy little room. ‘Yes’ I said to my wife, ‘you go out and enjoy yourself this evening; you deserve it and it’s time for our ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My favorite vacation memories: 4 of 45

How often in life do you get a glimpse of heaven? I've been lucky enough to see sights that have taken my breath away. I've also seen poverty and hopelessness. But I have just returned from a week on the island of Samos where every day I awoke to a sign in my hotel room which simply said another day in paradise'. I couldn't ...
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Great gift ideas for beer connoisseurs: 1 of 10

As a real ale enthusiast, my friends and family invariably present me with beer related gifts on birthdays and at Christmas. I have a drawer full of tee shirts, cuff links, wallets and tankards which I am never likely to use. If you are thinking of a gift for a beer buff, try to be original. We beer drinkers are a conservati...
Business > Sales Salesmanship tips for business success: 1 of 6

Is selling a science? I think not. A physiological war of words? Certainly not. If it has to be pigeonholed let's call it an art, an art which can be learned if you follow a few rules. Think of it as the salesman's equivalent of painting by numbers! One of the biggest mistakes a salesman can make is to list the features of t...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My favorite place: 6 of 31

A couple of hours ago I attended evensong at Winchester Cathedral. As I made my way through this magnificent building to the tiny Lady Chapel all I could hear was the sound of my footsteps.There has been a cathedral on this site since 648AD and the present building dates back to 1079. Yet today it was eerily quiet. I was tot...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Can't have you: 3 of 15

She was staring into space focusing on nothing at all I asked her why She said because Her eyes were filled with tears which trickled down her cheeks I asked her why She said because Her brow was heavy with sadness Her face etched with sorrow I asked her why She said because She knew that I was leaving She knew it broke my h...
Travel > Spain Destinations Travel destinations: Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain: 2 of 10

The beautiful island of Mallorca has a bad image. British pubs abound, full English breakfast starts the day, and you'd be forgiven for thinking that fish and chips, or bangers and mash, are the only food on offer. Think of Mallorca and the image is of stag and hen parties, Club 18/30 and drunken youths throwing up in the gu...
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Bartender culture: Insights into the lives of barfolk: 1 of 5

It's the start of the lunchtime session at the Bulls Head. I stand behind my bar and eagerly await the army of pensioners that invade our restaurant to take advantage of the cut price meal we offer on quieter weekday lunchtimes. Cars manoeuvre this way and that - engines revving wildly. Drivers, who should have thrown their ...