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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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Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to read the latest best-selling books for next to nothing: 12 of 21
Mark Twain once said, "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." However, new books can be costly items even in the best of times and now that we are riding a "financial tsunami," we are all probably looking for ways to cut back on expenses. Some things are immutable, but fortuna... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The best ways to hide your valuables while traveling: 8 of 13
Do those times when you have to travel with passports or jewelery make you anxious about their safety? And those items that you always have with you like credit cards and phones, are you concerned about keeping them safe? Some destinations are safer than others in terms of where you keep your valuables, so consider this w... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips How to refrain from putting on weight during the holidays: 5 of 8
It's a most wonderful time of the year when we hear Christmas carols everywhere, see festive lights shining brightly, smell fragrant evergreens in the air, and feel again, in our loving hands, treasured ornaments that re-appear like faithful friends. It is a time of sensory delight, "a season to be jolly!" But, if you are not... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Reasons why husbands should do housework: 32 of 50
I am not sure it's possible to limit myself to 400 words on the subject of why men should do housework, but let me start by clarifying that nobody would rightly expect men to do all the housework. Helping with housework is definitely a fair demand however and here are some reasons why women expect them to do so.1. Many househ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is he a shy guy or is he just not interested?: 32 of 50
You've met this cute guy but you can't tell whether he is shy or just not interested; you smile but he hardly looks at you before looking away. Is it worth the time to find out or is it best to give up? What is a girl to do? Well, it depends on how cute he is and how much of a challenge you feel up to.Firstly, give him the be... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Quick and nutritious one-pot meals: 9 of 14
Even if you enjoy cooking, washing dishes is a chore. However, quick and nutritious one-pot meals are the answer to avoid massive kitchen clean-up. For everyday food preparation, be imaginative, limit the number of utensils so that cooking and clean-up can become simple. Slow cookers with delayed timers provide one-pot mea... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to choose a wedding reception location: 8 of 12
After the excitement of announcing your engagement, it's the business of planning the wedding. Decisions that need to be made are: 1) How many guests will be invited; 2) What your budget is; 3) When you want to get married; 4) What area you want the wedding to take place - close to home, in a nearby city or at a distant d... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Growing up gardening: My most amazing gardening memory: 47 of 67
I come from a long line of gardeners, so the love of plants is ingrained in me. Many of the earth's flowers originate in my native South Africa, where one can enjoy them in their natural surroundings at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town. I have visited this national treasure many times, but my greatest memory of a g... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice What to do if facing an air rage situation and how to avoid it: 5 of 7
Air rage is a phenomenon of our times that can escalate from a minor incident to something dangerous. Although passengers have been through security checks and we can presume they are unarmed, hot tempers can be weapons themselves. There are many aggravations that can get tempers flaring, causing air rage. Here are some obvi... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Man and wife: The closest friendship: 22 of 30
There is great poignancy when one witnesses a young couple making their vows. They are caught in the excitement of youth and romance, and their lives are in a magical place, but with absolute certainty this romantic love will be tested sooner or later. There is no way of knowing with certainty what life will present at the ou... More..