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Who am I?: I am a 59 year old woman, living in the UK, and I find life is strange yet fascinating at the same time. I am married with two grown up children, one of whom is mentally disabled.

I have a strong interest in writing about the unusual, the unfathomable,

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The Golden Compass: Is religious criticism warranted?: 1 of 18

When I watched the Golden Compass, the film, I knew nothing about Philip Pullman, or his "Dark Materials". I had never read his first book, Northern Lights (Golden Compass in the US), so I was oblivious to any prejudice that seems to have been formed by some people today. I did not see the links to the church at all, only to...
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues The truth: Do we really want to hear it?: 2 of 35

For many people today the truth is unpalatable. Unfortunately, the truth is something we should all digest, and consider rather than the lies which everyone in power likes to spew forth. There are many foods which we find difficult to eat and so we add something or alter it in the cooking process so that we can eat it and le...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What history means to me: 1 of 16

History is vital if we are to understand who we are, where we have come from and where we are going. Through knowledge of history we can be reminded of good enjoyable events, as well as past mistakes, and using experiences from the intervening time ensures that similar mistakes don't happen again, whilst wonderous happy occa...
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Dreams & goals: 5 of 66

Most people have dreams for the daytime,and for their life, but we all have dreams at night. It is said the sub-conscious works at our dreams and are irrational, that is why we dream such incoherent, often incomprehensible scenarios. But how many people actually remember their dreams when they wake up? How many remember long...
Arts & Humanities > English Language Speaking English: How to speak English well: 2 of 26

To speak good English it is important to know what good English actually is. (I apologise if this last sentence is not grammatically correct). I'll admit, as an Englishwoman I have watched the use of English, both written and spoken, become a shadow of its former self. My mother was not born in England so learned it as a sec...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe The debate over the criminalization of Holocaust denial in Europe: 1 of 12

For me, the important point is not the idea of Holocaust Denial, but that a law could be created which is so worded that it is impossible to repeal it, even if concrete evidence came to the fore later which undeniably required a repeal. The Holocaust laws in Germany, Austria, and Canada, indicate such a law is in existence. ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the woods: 11 of 95

As I put my foot one in front of the other I look at the ground all muddy and grey The leaves of the bluebells trodden and duller The blue petals drooping as if they pray. The trees shiver in the wind, Raindrops form a spray As the leaves open widely To catch the sun's rays. I lift up my eyes I see glistening light The shade...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections How young people can get involved in politics: 2 of 15

Hitler used the youth to perpetuate his ideas, and asked them to report their family members to the state if the young considered there had been an insult to members of the state. The youth did not know any better: they had been taught at a very young age to follow the official party line without being taught other points of...
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought What kids can teach grown-ups about right and wrong: 3 of 21

My mentally disabled son is now grown up but as a child he believed me when I say he had to tell the truth, not lie. If I said something was wrong, it was wrong in every circumstance. Being mentally disabled he found it difficult to appreciate that there may be times when he should lie, but as to when these instances arose h...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is religion just a crutch: 2 of 14

For some people who have devout religious beliefs it may be that the belief supplements their own courage and personality. But for some, who find life difficult to live, decisions hard to arrive at, find the world at large threatening, they may seek solace by adopting a religion. The guidance given by others who have a stron...