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Hi. I am a woman of a certain age living in Dorset, UK. I have been writing for many years but just this year I started blogging. One of my fellow bloggers invited me to follow her here, so I thought I'd give it a go. I used to have to slot my writing alongside

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Places worth seeing in Barcelona: 1 of 13
When you need a break from the glories of the Sagrada Familia and the other modernist architecture of Antonio Gaudi in Barcelona, pick up the funicular at Avenida Paral-lel and ride it through splendid tunnels up to the viewpoints of Montjuic. This little mountain sits at the edge of the city above the old town and the waterf... More..
Business > Starting a Business Tips for succeeding as an entrepreneur: 2 of 24
Whether you are an entrepreneur who is about to start a new business or is already running one, every now and then you will need to take time to review where you are and where you are going. Perhaps the most crucial aspect is whether you are going in the right direction and how you can make sure you arrive at the point of suc... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 1 of 9
If you are looking for an ideal family pet, you could consider the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. This breed title is often shortened to the Stafford, or Staffie. The breed has a reputation for adoring people of all ages and for patience and gentleness with children. Staffies are so good with youngsters that they have been nickn... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business success tips: 3 of 23
If you are the owner of a small business in a service industry or profession, you probably have to spend a lot of your own time providing or overseeing the service you offer. If you sell products after making or sourcing them, this core aspect of your business takes up many of your precious hours. But you could find yourself ... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) Travel destinations: Madeira: 1 of 5
The Portuguese island of Madeira has long been a popular holiday destination for high society. European royalty, Winston Churchill and many Hollywood stars have favoured it. Much of the shooting of the famous film, Moby Dick, took place there. The island depends on tourism so you will find hotels to suit all budgets, cafes, b... More..
Travel > Asia China travel destinations: Visiting the Giant Panda in the Bifeng Valley: 1 of 5
Before the tragic earthquake of 12 May 2008, visitors hoping to get up close to giant pandas in China went to the Wolong Panda Sanctuary close to Chengdu in Sichuan Province. Fortunately there were no reports of panda casualties, but their environment was devastated and they all had to be evacuated and rehomed. The Bifen... More..
Business > Marketing A guide to marketing your small business: 3 of 11
Personal marketing is something that can often be overlooked or downgraded in the marketing mix. Yet for a small business, where a marketing budget is necessarily small, it is vital to get it right as it can bring instant results in orders and referrals.For a small business owner, situations that give you and your staff the o... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to make the most of the January sales in England: 2 of 6
Scarcely has the Christmas season ended, it seems, before some of my friends are buying their presents for next year. Why? It's all because of the January sales, and it makes sense really. The sales are how the stores get shot of all the leftover items that they hoped would sell for Christmas. In the January sales, you can ge... More..
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel experiences: Valley of Kings, Egypt: 1 of 3
Visiting the Valley of the Kings is a must for anyone interested in the ancient Egyptians. Here, close to the west bank of the city of Thebes is where the pharaohs and their people made sure of their after life. But ancient Thebes has been swallowed up in the modern city of Luxor, from where we crossed the bridge over the gr... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Low budget dating tips: 8 of 22
Dating can be really expensive for a man. The same applies to a woman if you agree to go Dutch. Or you may be worried about how much your date spends on you. Some people may even be put off dating altogether in the present economic climate, feeling they just can't afford it. It is possible, however, to date on a budget. Wit... More..