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Janice was born in the United Kingdom and is currently living is S.Africa with her husband, mother, 3 dogs and a cat. 2 of the dogs are still young and were adopted when she was suffering from 'the empty nest syndrome' after her children married or left home.

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The good ol' days: Relishing unforgettable memories: 1 of 23
Forbidden Fruit and What Goes Around Comes Around As a child, I loved to listen to stories my grandparents and parents would tell us about the 'good old days'. As a teenager, I would roll my eyes and think to myself 'not another tale' of how good things were in years gone by. Now, as an adult with adult children and grandch... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Art: A waste of time or meaningful expression?: 4 of 39
Art, a magnificent form of self expression! That said, I think it now has to be said - I believe art is a form of expression often coming from within the artist. A waste of time, oh no! Whether an artist paints from memory, imagination or sits outside painting beautiful scenery, he is creating something he has a talent... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is suicide a personal right?: 8 of 69
Most people are faced at some time or another with great sadness which, not always, but may, lead to severe depression. Believers of 'choice' will agree that suicide is the persons own choice, however, there is a lot to be considered regarding the choice or right of suicide. With thousands, even millions of depressed people... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best gift you've ever received: 33 of 174
A Beautiful Gift There have been many gifts in my life but one that stands out the most was seeing my mum receive a birthday gift from my sister-in-law. The happiness in mum's face was a gift in itself! For mum's 75th birthday my sister-in-law decided to make her an album celebrating her life. She asked me to get out all of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trust: 21 of 86
Feeling lonely and bored She went online for a chat Only 13 Soon drawn into the trap I sense your beauty Why, thank you she replied Feeling better already Are you alone he asked Yes all the time My parents both work Had a fight with them last night They think I am too young To do as I please To have some fun Let's meet at the... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 5 of 16
As a lover of all animals especially dogs, and having been the owner of both large and small breeds over the years, my vote would be to go with smaller dogs if the prospective owner has children, especially small children. Although all dogs regardless of size can be unpredictable at times, more often than not most dogs that h... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology If dogs could talk: Are you listening?: 8 of 23

Our pets have been trained not to wake my husband and myself in the middle of the night unless it is a dire emergency. So what went wrong? Oh boy, talk about my big mistake. We are the proud owners of Polly - a Cocker Spaniel-Setter mix. She's a strong, sturdy dog with an understanding nature along with a good knowledge of t... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care How to look beautiful in the skin you're in: 6 of 12
Looking and feeling good is important for most women and the beauty regime includes the whole body, from top to toe. Hair Care A good haircut is very important and is worth the investment of consulting a good hair stylist. The stylist will cut your hair to suit your face shape and take your lifestyle into consideration. Onc... More..
Arts & Humanities > Visual Arts (Other) Symbolism in Southern African rock art: 1 of 1
The Bushman or San are the longest-term inhabitants of Southern Africa and are the last survivors of Stone Age people who were once scattered over Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. They occupied these regions for over 50,000 years. South Africa has over 15,000 known San rock art sites, perhaps as many as 50,000 in S... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources How to create a wildlife habitat in your backyard: 1 of 1
Imagine sitting outside in your garden and enjoying watching the wildlife the wildlife that is enjoying your garden as a result of your efforts. If you decide to design your garden so as to introduce wildlife, careful planning should be considered. For instance, one would have to know which plants and trees attract wildlife ... More..