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Family Matters: Exchanging The Rat
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Thursday, June 4, 2009. It all started when we woke up to discover Ben dripping blood all over the decking. The ageing Lab, oblivious to his limitations, had been in a stoush with the brutish, brawling hound up the street. And there it was: two deep punctures in his leg and a chunk out of his ear. A trip to the vet and poor Ben returns sprouting tubes in all directions with a truckload of antibiotics the size of golf balls. Final confirmation came when the placid puss wobbled forth and caught sight ...
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Family Matters: The Important Role of Grandparents
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The Important Role of Grandparents. I remember the glory days of our kids’ early childhood: the Christmas that Nana and Pa presented two-year-old Justine with a giant fluffy bear bigger than herself; the birthday they gave her the bicycle with trainer wheels; the time Pa wrapped his arms around six-year-old Daniel and taught him how to swing a golf club and how they tinkered in the shed together. Grandparents and great grandparents give children a link to another generation; a ...
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MAD Matters: February 2012
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Diane Priestley explores how Making A Difference matters. Tuesday, February 21, 2012. How my madness took hold. But I was dejected, frustrated and lost. My promising new job had suddenly fallen in a heap and I was forced to start all over again. In that rarefied anything-is-possible atmosphere, I asked myself what I really wanted to do with the rest of my life. But how could I make this heartfelt desire a reality? Over three months, I approached directors of leading charities to enquire if they needed te...
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Writing Matters: February 2011
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I write on subjects that really matter.family, relationships, humanitarian issues, animal protection, peace, personal growth, success stories, travel and celebrating life. Monday, February 7, 2011. Personal Growth Matters - Compassion is the Key to Saving The World. All the cruelties and atrocities in the world happen because of lack of empathy and compassion. If lack of empathy and compassion is the core problem then logically, developing empathy and compassion is the solution. Compassion is the key...
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Writing Matters: Finding Tranquillity at Middle Piccadilly Rural Spa Retreat in Dorset
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I write on subjects that really matter.family, relationships, humanitarian issues, animal protection, peace, personal growth, success stories, travel and celebrating life. Monday, January 27, 2014. Finding Tranquillity at Middle Piccadilly Rural Spa Retreat in Dorset. I wrote this feature for 50 Connect. A popular online publication dedicated to people over 50. Dominic went the extra mile, literally! So now I am finally here, this Friday afternoon in January! Friday evening I meet fellow guests, two youn...
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Writing Matters: August 2011
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I write on subjects that really matter.family, relationships, humanitarian issues, animal protection, peace, personal growth, success stories, travel and celebrating life. Thursday, August 11, 2011. The Young Unleash Rage in London Riots. People across the UK and the world watched the horrifying images on television and You Tube in shock and outrage and asked the same question: Why? While violent thugs menaced the streets north, south and east, West London, where we live, had been spared. But Monday ...
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Writing Matters: May 2015
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I write on subjects that really matter.family, relationships, humanitarian issues, animal protection, peace, personal growth, success stories, travel and celebrating life. Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Living the dream on the revived Darling Buds Farm in the idyllic Kent countryside. Classic Car enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a fun day out will be in heaven at The Darling Buds Classic Car Show. In Kent on Sunday July 5, 2015. The Classic Car show,. This year`s attractions include. Arts and crafts,. And two y...
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Writing Matters: May 2010
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I write on subjects that really matter.family, relationships, humanitarian issues, animal protection, peace, personal growth, success stories, travel and celebrating life. Monday, May 10, 2010. The Case for Going Veggie. The strong case for “going veggie” rests on four key reasons: saving animals, saving yourself, saving others and saving the planet! Worldwide five billion sick, deformed and distressed hens are incarnated in cages to lay eggs. In US intensive egg production is maximised in hideous sh...
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Writing Matters: July 2010
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I write on subjects that really matter.family, relationships, humanitarian issues, animal protection, peace, personal growth, success stories, travel and celebrating life. Friday, July 23, 2010. Janet Creates A Safe and Happy Home for Farm Animals. Janet Taylor is celebrating her 70. Birthday but could pass for mid-50s. Maybe lugging hefty hay bales keeps her looking young and slim or maybe her compassionate heart is her secret to vitality? 8220;I had to buy the animals that were ill and diseased because...
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Midlife Matters: January 2013
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A humorous and insightful column about the challenges and adventures of middle aged people, 45-55years young! Tuesday, January 1, 2013. A Bucket Full of Dreams. The year 2013 offers a wide, open vista of possibilities. At this fresh new beginning of another year, take out your pen and write your Bucket List. What’s a ‘bucket list’? And why is it so important to tick the boxes? But I have always treasured the advice of my English friend Jim, who had left home at 15, faked his age and joined the navy to se...
