: About Me

My name is Mark I have reached the grand old age of 48 been divorced lets just say a few times. For over twenty years my career was in the motor industry which was cut short May 2008. When for the first time in living memory I was out of work to call it a shock to the system would be an understatement. I had thought a new position would soon be available as I had many contacts within my industry. This was not to be so I now work from home promoting my website on behalf of the martial arts association to which I belong. The money is not very good Yet! that will happen. The major benefit that losing my job has given me is time to spend with my family,go fishing and scribble a few articles on here. I hope to improve with my writing and would like to write a short story someday. Other interests I have are history,politics,sport,in fact if its written and interesting I will read it. In fact I read an article the other day on dog sledding and found it fascinating 1. I am not keen on dogs 2, I hate snow and cold yet this writer was able to keep my interest to inform and entertain me. So that I suppose is what I aspire to,the ability to write informative and entertaining articles and stories. Well the floodgates are open now so watch out.

My passion is ...

martial arts

I know too much about ...

trivia

My parents always told me ...

duck

My childhood ambition ...

to reach adulthood

My favorite memory ...

1st or was it 2nd or 3rd marriage not sure

Why I write ...

pure pleasure

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Latest John Connoly novel,good drama,music anything from c/w to punk

My first job ...

army

My best moment ...

The day basic training finished

My inspiration ...

Head of my martial arts association Russell stutely

Food & Drink > Soups & Stews Recipes: Favorite soup recipes

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The making of soup can be a great way to get your children who may not like or eat enough vegetables to surprise you and not only eat a whole bowl full but ask for more of this healthy meal.  When you take the time to make your own soup the benefits are you know exactly what is going into it without all those preservatives and E numbers that pre-cooked ready meals and soups seem so full of.  All you will be getting is the taste, and nourishment, of the vegetables you use for this cheap and healthy recipe.  Did you notice I used the word cheap; for just a couple of pounds or ...

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