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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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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Car salesmen: 1 of 4
Greetings madamwelcome sirCome right in aand choose a carLook over therethat one in blueI'm certain sirit was made for youStroke those curveslook at those linesFeel that sheenit's simply sublimeMadam just lookat this luggage spaceImagine the shoppingyou'll fit in this placeOpen the door sirsit in that seatBreath in the leathe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) 2006: Political correctness gone amok: 12 of 42
According to a survey, 90% of men are afraid to pay a compliment, or act in a gentlemanly way, to a lady with whom they are not familiar. A similar number of women, or should I say ladies, bemoan the fact that men are no longer gentlemen!As a mere male I fit into the 'afraid' category. I was brought up to respect ladies. Im m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Fear of growing old: 2 of 7
Every Monday I take a journey on a bus to visit my friends at their pub. I leave my trusty car by the roadside thus removing the threat of a driving ban should I imbibe to excess.I have been making this journey every Monday for the last 2 years, and it has become increasingly apparent that as people get older they tend to bec... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Smoking should be banned in all interior public spaces: 15 of 47
On July 1st a ban on smoking in public interior spaces comes into force in England.The most popular interior space for smokers to congregate is the good old English Pub. In my pub, The Brewers Arms,the vast majority of drinkers were smokers. They sat the opposite side of my bar on high stools twiddling their fingers between w... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mermaids: 2 of 6
The mid day sun glistened on the sea. A dazzling display of diamonds sparkling atop ripples rolling into a golden sandy cove. Just off the shore an occasional glimpse of a mermaid. Gliding effortlessly through her world of water, queen of all she surveyed. Turning on to her back she raised her outstretched arms toward the sky... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills The decline in the number of children reading for pleasure: 2 of 6
Tthe latest Pearl report into the reading habits of children across the world is for me somewhat disappointing. This survey is carried out every five years and the latest results are based on findings in 50 countries measuring the amount of ten year olds that regularly read for pleasure.My dismay stems from the fact that my c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Iran releases British marines, but towards what end?: 6 of 17
Last week, to the releif of the public at large, the British sailors and marines were released by their Iranian captors.This was at once seen as a public relation coup by the President of Iran as he completely wrong footed the British Government and unexpectedly handed them back.On the same day, four British soldiers died in ... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Funniest comedians of all time: 14 of 39
He couldn't walk on water. He couldn't turn water into wine. He couldn't make the Great Wall of China disappear. He was a magician, but none of his tricks worked! He was a comedian, but his jokes were simple, not clever.But he had a gift. Something could not be learned or practiced. A gift comes naturally, and Tommy Cooper wa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writing: 187 of 505
I'd love to write a poemA poem of my ownOne which people want to readSo I'll become well known.I sit and stare into my screenThe words just fail to flowI scratch my head and bite my nailsMy poem just won't grow.The other day a line appearedinside my fuzzy head.But could I find some words to rhyme?I wrote some prose instead.Th... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) The importance of music in our lives: 43 of 108
What would life be without music? What would death be without music to send you on your way?I've given a lot of thought over the years to what music I would like played at my funeral. My choices have changed as I've slowly become to appreciate a wider range of musical styles, but I,m determined to have what I want, not someth... More..