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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Saying goodbye: 2 of 9
She interrupted him from a conversation with an unsuspecting audience where he always held the show with his well rehearsed war stories. "Hi bro, could I have a minute." and asked him to go with her into the garden. Parlez as they say. She took him, protesting as usual, to the shrine. It was a corner seat at the far end of t... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 48 of 164
A trip to a restaurant is an occasion, a treat, or a celebration. The aim, and ask any restaurant manager, is to please. Not only is the goal to please the customer, but there are certain traditional aspects to restaurant eating which should not be defiled. I, for one, do not want to be accosted with the details of how many ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Sewing memories: 3 of 7
"The Tailor of Gloucester" by Beatrix Potter was part of my early education regarding sewing and dress-making. A wonderful story about how some mice help an ill tailor become rich by listening to his descriptions of how to make a complicated, embroidered coat for the Mayor of the town. Intricate descriptions of types of mate... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians How to save and protect turtles: 1 of 1
Saving the life of just one turtle means you have potentially assisted in the birth of many other turtles assuming she is female. This is the true story of one turtle's near death experience. While working as a cook on a diving boat on the Red Sea in 1984, I had many experiences which I never expect to repeat again, ever. On... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Empty nest: Tips for coping with the first fledgling child from the nest: 20 of 35
Empty nest syndrome. Tips for coping with the first fledgling leaving the nest. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the wonderful years of the parent/child relationship will last 'forever'. However life does not allow you to think that thought for very long. There are many reminders round every corner of family... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News What does it take to make poverty an important news story?: 21 of 35
What does it take to make poverty an important news story? It is true to say bush fires, hurricanes, stabbings, terrorists attacks, terminal illnesses and war are justifiably news items which are filtered in to millions of homes every single day. Any reasonably intelligent person can then deduce for themselves that the after... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loving you: 45 of 60

Love is the kite flying the wind No string to ground it. A hot-air balloon floating high Making no sound. Untold stories Lost in the tomb of history. Love avoids the mirror Recaptures the feel of yesterday, Body fails, mind has lots to say. More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Eggs & Dairy Products How to cook a souffle: 15 of 15
The perfect souffle. The equipment you will need to make the perfect souffle. A preheated oven at gas mark 6 or electric 200C 400F 1.5 ltr souffle dish ceramic - buttered and sprinkled with parmesan One saucepan Electric or hand whisk A spatula A wooden spoon Two medium sized mixing bowls A large metal spoon for 'folding' th... More..