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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 27
Remember rememberthe fifth of November,gunpowder treason and plot.I see no reasonwhy 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 celebration... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My favorite vacation memories: 2 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 ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Assessing the death penalty: 11 of 139
Is there any place for the death penalty in the modern world?Steve Wright has today been convicted of the murder of 5 women in the sleepy town of Ipswich in the UK. Once again a debate has been sparked on the re-introduction or not of the death penalty.The Christian view is clear. It is a sin to take a person's life under any... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: First dates: 5 of 62
He was so excited! For years he has seen his older sister preening herself before her mirror in preparation for her latest date! Now it was his turn!It was to be his first date. His rite of passage into manhood! Ok, he was only five feet tall and had a chin as smooth as a baby's bum! But now it was time to put away his Action... More..
Travel > Spain Travel destinations: Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain: 1 of 12
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 gutt... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Great gift ideas for beer connoisseurs: 1 of 12
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 conservative... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Winter: 17 of 193
Spears of silver sunlightShoot through naked treesLighting up the leaf strewn lanethat flickers in the breeze.A squirrel scurries cross the trackA rabbit sits and staresA pigeon sways upon a branchA red fox stands and glaresHigh in the sky, unbroken blue,a perfect v of geese.On distant hill a flock of sheepWrapped in winter f... More..
Business > Sales Salesmanship tips for business success: 1 of 10
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 the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Defending freedom of speech in the UK: 1 of 9
"Voting Tory will cause your wife to have bigger breasts and increase your chances of owning a BMW M3" So said the Conservative member of parliament for Henley on Thames in October 2005.Boris Johnson has declared his wish to become the Tory candidate for the post of Mayor of London. One of the most popular and well liked pers... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life after death: 5 of 42
People began looking over their shoulders and exchanging glances. Whispering to each other. Who was the stranger dressed in black at the back of the church? They had expected a quiet affair. The family, a few friends and a couple of old work colleagues. And that was pretty well how it was. Most of the mourners knew each other... More..