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Ethel Smith was born, bred and educated in England. Ethel feels very at home living in the same town after all these years. Her education was partially at a local High School for Arts and Crafts, until it closed due to the introduction of the

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Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Ways to protect an aging parent without making them feel less independent: 2 of 54
It can be very hard for an ageing parent to accept child's care. Having brought this individual into the world, taught them, loved them, watched them grow and cared for them, it is easy to understand how hard it is for parents when the roles are reversed. After all, this is just what happens, in many cases, when an elderly p... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for coping with in-laws: 1 of 27
My Mum's standing joke, when we were children was, 'When you marry, marry an orphan and you won't get any in-laws' Not strictly true I know but as adults I think we all understand the sentiment. When you marry you acquire a whole new extra family. Apart from the in-laws there are your partners uncles, aunts, nieces etc. For ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 7 of 182
I am going to write a very personal view of living with depression, with regards to my Dad and Myself. My Dad was a lovely man who had been orphaned as a young child and brought up by two highly religious maiden aunts. These aunts were a little eccentric, to say the least, and I think a little of that rubbed off on Dad. He f... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Thoughtful gifts for the someone who's depressed: 1 of 26
The greatest gifts that you can give someone who is depressed are your time, love, attention and your patience. Throw in your listening skills and a touch of sensitivity and you're almost there. A pinch of your assertiveness wont go amiss also as the person may need someone to insist that they go out. Finally, add to your lo... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Greek salad: 1 of 24
Whenever we travel to the Greek Islands this is my all time favourite meal. In Greece it is often served as a starter. As the Greeks have such a wonderful laid back culture restaurants or tavernas do not mind if you order this as your main course or, even if you just order one dish of Greek Salad, with two lots of cutlery, s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change How global warming will directly impact our children's health and future: 1 of 24
If predictions are right regarding global warming then I think the future holds many new challenges . Our children's health and future will be very different from the days of our youth . Changes in the quality of air will lead to more breathing problems and cases of asthma . Yes when I was a child lots of factories were stil... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Assessing child abuse risk factors: 4 of 92
Assessing child abuse risk factors . I often wonder if child abuse is as bad in all countries of the world . I fear it probably exists everywhere but to what degree is debatable .In countries such as the UK and the USA we often forget the damage done on a daily basis to children by the very people who should be caring for th... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 3 of 61
If you are like me, you may feel a little anxious when entering any establishment on your own. For instance, even if you have arranged to meet a friend in a bar, getting through that door and into the place can be a trial. I always think that everyone is looking at me, judging me and somehow finding me lacking. Dining alone ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Beauty: 14 of 280
Eyes closed tight against the day. Peacefully sleeping the morning away. A hint of a smile plays on her face sweet and delicate just like lace . With the lightest touch I sweep her hair away from those eyes, still not aware, that someone is watching with love and with awe amazed at the beauty in every pore. A muffled noise i... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 6 of 120
There can be many reasons, some quite subtle, why people seek a divorce, but here are some of the most common ones:- GROWING APART Over the years it is easy to move away from each other in many ways. By this what I mean is that when you married you both will have been at a particular point in your life from which you will ob... More..