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I live in a small town near Nottingham, England. I work full time in the Information Technology and Education spheres.

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Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Mythological creatures: The Phoenix: 1 of 6
One of the most interesting and loved myths is that of the Phoenix.The earliest known reference to the Phoenix is by Hesiod in the 8th century BC. It is a pagan symbol as well as a religious and mythical one and appears in most cultures in some form.Ovid, Pliny and Tacitus all write about the Phoenix. Herodotus and Pliny call... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Where was your favorite place as a child?: 18 of 101
My favourite place as a child was the small village of Cove Bay just south of Aberdeen in Scotland. My paternal Grandparents lived there in a small stone cottage and we would visit for two weeks every August during the school summer holidays. The weather always seemed to be warm and sunny and best of all the pace of life was ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: If you were gone: 13 of 72
What would I do if you were gone?Would I have the strength to carry on?No loving touch to show we careNo kiss to show the love we shareMy life would be so very blueMy world would have a darker hue.What would I do if you were gone?No longer two, just oneNo smiling eyes that twinkle so brightNever feeling again the sun so brigh... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas The challenges of dating a married man: 8 of 43
I think the title "The challenges of dating a married man" makes it sound like a contest, or something you need to overcome when in reality I would always counsel anyone against getting involved with a married man or woman come to that.It's true some women do like the challenge of a married man, and taking him away from his w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 156 of 818
All I AskI'll be your angel when the going gets toughI'll be your back up when you need some one toughI'll be your true friend for eternityAll I ask is you do the same for me.I'll be your angel and fight all your fearsI'll be there throughout the yearsI be cheering when you are winning the gameAll I ask is that you do the sam... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Common garden herbs to use in your cooking: 5 of 26
One of the most rewarding ways of flavouring food, or giving a familiar dish a new twist is to use herbs. There is something very satisfying about stepping outside into your garden and picking herbs to use in your cooking. Not that you necessarily need to have a garden you can easily grow many fresh herbs on a sunny window si... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Priests should be permitted to marry: 18 of 90
Of course Priests should be allowed to marry and have families. In these enlightened times you would think this wouldn't even need to be debated, along with the issues of women priests or homosexual priests. If someone has a calling to be a priest, to serve the Lord - that should be the issue not their gender, marital status ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Dealing with rejection in daily life: 3 of 14
Rejection can be very difficult to bear when you are on the receiving end. You just have to recognize that everyone is entitled to an opinion and that you cannot make everyone like you. In the same way that you do not like everyone else.Our experience and upbringing is always unique, because of this, the way we react to a per... More..
Sciences > Social Science (Other) Definitions of the behavior that indicates sociopathic tendencies: 2 of 9
A sociopath could be sitting right next to you at this minute and you might never realize it, it could be the co-worker who tells tall stories, the boyfriend who dumps you at the drop of a hat, the friend who seems to have a perfect life, the online friend who is a little mysterious.The terms "sociopath" and "psychopath" desc... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Cooking with fresh herbs: 2 of 9
COOKING WITH HERBS.Cooking with herbs whether fresh or dried always adds interest to the dishes you make. Here is a quick guide to the best uses of some of the more popular herbs.BASILKnown for it's affinity with tomatoes, particularly for pasta sauces, Basil is also excellent with fish and egg dishes. The leaves are best tor... More..