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I've lived in Spain for the last six years with my husband, two teenage daughters, a large lovable Briard and a newly acquired Alsatian puppy! We moved from Southport, near Liverpool to embark on a new challenge, embrace a new culture, learn a new language

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Which dog breed makes the best pet?: 5 of 58
Do your homework. A singularly important piece of advice to ensure that the dog breed you choose is the best for your circumstances, in turn ensuring the greatest chance of a contented pet and a happy owner. I feel confident about passing on this tip because it has worked so supremely successfully in the case of our wonderfu... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: DIY that went wrong: 2 of 12
Hands up all those women who shudder at those three large letters - D.I.Y. - especially when mentioned in the same breath as their husbands! Whether you're married to an incompetent enthusiast, a 'put-offer', or a reckless expert, you're sure to share my exasperation one way or another. One Sunday morning I tottered into t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents buy a teen's first car?: 2 of 9
I've just watched an episode of Super Sweet 16 with my 17 year old daughter and had to be restrained from throwing something at the TV. Teenagers pampered and spoiled beyond the bounds of decency was more than I could handle. And when kids who couldn't yet drive were given keys to luxury cars - and sometimes two because they... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms World problems need a little more common sense: 2 of 9
'Don't touch the iron, it's hot.' 'Tie your shoelaces, you'll trip.' Children have always been taught the risks inherent in the choices they make, it's common sense. But, any child these days could be forgiven for thinking that many adults no longer practise what they preach. Common sense has been vanquished by a new kid on t... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are "pooper scooper" laws fair to pet owners?: 20 of 66
Living with children and dogs should automatically ignite a heightened sense of responsibility in us as parents and owners respectively - to them and to the society in which we live. Toilet training is an essential aspect for each of them, the only difference being that dogs are expected to perform outdoors whereas, barring t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf 2010 PGA Tour schedule: January: 4 of 7
The 2010 PGA TOUR swings into action on 4th January in Hawaii. Last year's Tour winners are eligible to participate in the opening SBS Championship. The Plantation on the Kapalua Resort is a traditional links course (par 73, 7411 yds) offering sweeping vistas from mountains to ocean on the North West shore of Maui. 2010 ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I am thankful this Thanksgiving: 9 of 11
I've always loved the idea of Thanksgiving but here in England the closest I've got to celebrating is via the silver screen. The pleasure and the emotion have been vicarious, watching fictional families come together, despite adversity or heartache, to share their common bonds of love over the largest, most succulent turkeys... More..