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Born and educated in South Africa, Glynnis Hayward graduated from the University of Natal and began teaching English in Durban. She has since lived and taught on three continents, traveled to many others, and now makes her home in Northern California.

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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Views of death: 14 of 53
The saying goes that there are only two things in life that are certain; death and taxes. From the time we start earning, we have an annual date with the taxman and while it never gets less painful, it becomes routine. Death, however, is different. From the time we are born, we are heading towards the day of our death, but i... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Assessing instant coffee: 5 of 18
If you hadn't already noticed, coffee comes in many forms as a quick trip to the local coffee shop will reveal. Apart from regular or decaf, you can have latte, frappe, mocha, espresso, cappuccino, and I'm sure there are others that I haven't mentioned. All of the above can be skinny, with cream, with a blend, or without any... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A link to the past: 18 of 62
Annie was four when she learned she was adopted. Her parents brought her baby brother home, explaining that they had chosen him just like they had chosen her. This was intriguing to the little girl and she wondered where they had found their babies, picturing a shop with babies on the shelves where parents could choose. Her ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs How my garden helped me learn about love or survive its loss: Feature story: 5 of 17
I was living on another continent when my father died, thousands of miles away in South Africa. A phone call in the middle of the night with the words, "I'm sorry to tell you, your father has just died," was a terrible shock that left me devastated. I was so far removed and helpless, unable to be on hand to immediately comfo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true story about gardening with my parents, grandparents, or children: Feature story: 8 of 25
"The love of gardening is a seed, once sown, that never dies." Gertrude Jekyll, the famous English garden designer and writer, once wrote these words. She was a contemporary of my maternal grandmother and did much to inspire my forbear with her beautiful garden designs. But it was that humble little seed, that love of garden... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Italian food recipes: Caprese Salad: 1 of 3
The beauty of Caprese salad is its absolute simplicity. It looks beautiful when presented on a platter, and its flavor is exquisite. As if that were not enough, it is the simplest dish to prepare. My favorite recipes are easy ones with not many ingredients and not much preparation time, yet somehow still producing tasty and ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to make a five-ingredient chicken dish: 21 of 59
At the end of a busy day, a delicious meal is something to be eagerly anticipated unless, perhaps, you are the one cooking the meal. Admittedly there are those who always find the culinary arts exhilarating, but for most of us (except on special occasions) we want something easy and quick to prepare. Chicken is the answer. A... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Save on groceries: 40 of 107
In this difficult economic climate, many people are looking for ways to cut costs each month. Not much can be done about fixed expenses, but discretionary spending can be adjusted. Food is essential, but where we buy it and what we buy will greatly influence grocery bills. Some supermarkets are very upmarket and priced accor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center How does stigma and discrimination, as witnessed in Jamaica, perpetuate the global HIV/AIDS epidemic?: 9 of 24
It is just over a quarter of a century since the HIV virus manifested itself in the world population. In those early days of the 1980s, one could be excused for one's ignorance and fear. All we knew was that a deadly virus was ripping through gay population groups, with little knowledge of how it was spread and with no known... More..
Travel > United States Discovering the USA: 2 of 5
It's astonishing how much one learns when visitors come to stay. Since moving to the USA, countless guests have enthusiastically come to visit us and from their experiences and our own as tour guides, I can safely say this is what overseas visitors want to see as top tourist attractions in the USA. 1) Washington D.C. You've ... More..