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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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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Coming of age: 3 of 39
As the years pass by , how time does fly , I became a man when I was at twenty-one. I was full of hope , I was full of joy , a bright tomorrow now I'm not a boy . But things did change , as they often do . I was sent to war before twenty-four , I was full of fear I was full of hate . I was an old man before I was twenty eigh... More..
Education > College Study Tips Test taking dos and don'ts: 2 of 26
Out of all the do's and don'ts of test taking, to my mind the most important don't is 'Don't cheat'. Fair enough you may get away with it but I bet you don't. Even if you are a successful cheat it means that the test is worthless and your talents wasted. So above all be honest. Take the test and use your knowledge as your to... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Autumn: 2 of 26
The days grow short as the nights grow long there's a chill, harsh in the air. No sweet bird song for a little while no flowers blooming and no Autumn smile. Colours change outside my door since you left me all alone. Autumn's warm and friendly cheer has turned to grey now you're not here. Please come back, back to my arms t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation How to make your home more environmentally friendly: 1 of 13
Environmentally friendly homes are the only sensible option these days. They will help save you money, save energy and, hopefully, protect the environment for future generations. Many of us these days unwittingly cause damage to the environment, for example, with our love of foreign travel and huge gas guzzling cars. In the ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion tips for plus size teens: 1 of 13
I remember those terrible Teen years all too well. As a rather chunky, big busted, 14 year old finding girl the right clothes was a nightmare. Mini skirts and skinny rib sweaters were so fashionable. Of course neither of these styles did anything to flatter a plus size teenager. However that fact won't stop a teen wanting to... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) What is soccer hooliganism: 1 of 13
Soccer hooliganism is the scourge of soccer today and has been for quite some time. There has always been some forms of Hooliganism but, in football, it seemed to start in the late sixties and reach the press by the 1970's. At that time some people with a hidden agenda started attending soccer matches. Although they professe... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Should you go gray naturally or dye your hair as you age?: 6 of 77
Well of course there are no hard and fast rules about whether you should go gray naturally or dye your hair but I know what I do, and why I do it. I was a very dark haired brunette when I was young. My natural hair was almost black. As such changing my hair colour was never really something I considered or that I thought wou... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Hair color debate: Blonde vs. brunette: 4 of 51
For years people believed in general that "gentlemen prefer blondes" and that blondes in usually have more fun. Women with darker hair sometimes were viewed as studious or maybe exotic whereas blondes were usually thought to be playful, sexy, frivolous and just plain fun. I was born a natural brunette and, for most of my lif... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving The benefits of saving money: 2 of 25
We are all acutely aware that life is short, and that we should be able to throw caution to the wind, now and then, and spend money a little recklessly. However, most of us should also be aware that saving a little money on a regular basis is a must. Obviously if you have enough money to be able to save more, then all well a... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Ways to teach kids about growing money: 2 of 25
How many times when you were a child did your Mom or Dad say 'look here, money does not grow on trees' or something similar. Well despite that being a fact money can grow if you have the necessary financial knowledge. Many adults who are very good with money have been taught a basic grounding when they were young, so what ar... More..