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Who am I? ... the introvert who loves to curl up with a book on her own? the extrovert who delights in celebrating life with others? If you try to define me too precisely, I'll feel compelled to break free. Watch out, for I am a rebel with a cause: defending

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Arts & Humanities > Historical Literature The history of The Diary of Anne Frank: 1 of 13
Who does a thirteen-year-old girl confide in when her world is torn apart, her parents are preoccupied, all her friends have gone and she is forced to live with grown-ups she doesn't even like? Well, if she has a vivid imagination, and her thoughts are too deep and intimate to share with someone who will not appreciate them, ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Everyday things can become new again: 3 of 27
Now is the time to be creative and look to our past for natural products that can be used in everyday life without fear of wasting time and money, and with no threat to the environment. I have sorted the following ideas into four categories.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />1. NATU... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture If a church has a very small congregation, should it disband?: 6 of 46
If there are only four people in our family, should we divorce? You may think these two questions are in no way related, and yet if you think about the nature of the church, as initiated by Christ himself, the comparison is valid.The problem with society's understanding of the concept of church' today is that it is so differe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Why bad things can happen to good people: 5 of 36
To the non-believer, the suffering in the world is sufficient reason for rejection of an all-powerful, compassionate God. To those who have already put their trust in such a God, the reason for suffering is still obscure. For any individual who is going through a time of bereavement, sickness or pain, glib quotes or simplisti... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 16 of 115
Like most people today, I lead a busy life. As a nurse, the workplace atmosphere is far from relaxed. Instructions need to be given and received, patients need reassurance, medication must be given, reports don't write themselves It seems our world is governed by the needs of others. If there is a slight lull I breathe a sigh... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel diaries: Lost luggage and other travel misadventures: 1 of 7
The year was 1975. Destination: Thailand. Four children aged from ten to three and their weary parents. For my husband it was a working holiday; well, to be specific, work sandwiched between tantalizing adventures with the family. For the rest of us, it was one big holiday. Except for the times when things went wrong It st... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Was there any romantic side or love story for Jesus Christ in his short life span?: 3 of 20
The world is always intrigued by romance, just as it is attracted, in a morbid kind of way, to tragedy. Surely that is why there have been many remakes of the story of Romeo and Juliet. Therefore it is no surprise that we should look for a hint of romance in the human life of Jesus of Nazareth. Yet the reliable records of his... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Anti-Semitism in The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare: 1 of 6
To gain a better appreciation of the works of Shakespeare it is important to understand the culture and climate within which he wrote. Over five hundred years prior to the writing of The Merchant of Venice' Jews first settled in England. Then the year 1189 ushered in the beginning of the Third Crusade.In order to finance the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Natural remedies explored: Anxiety and stress: 1 of 6
In this brave new millennium it would seem that our bodies' natural defense mechanisms are our own worst enemies. It is certainly not the fault of our creator. We were designed as superbly sensitive beings, able to respond appropriately to a variety of situations that might threaten us from our external environment. Yet today... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My mother's passing: 1 of 6
My father came out of the house. "Daddy", I shouted, "Can we play?"He looked so serious. My older brother stood nearby. He was very quiet. I just wanted to have fun, but no-one would join me."Ann and John", Dad said quietly, "let's sit down and talk". He took us to a bench under the mulberry tree. With its overhanging branche... More..