Telesto

aka Susan Shirley from London, England. Wizzley author for 10 years. 100%

Moliere said, "Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money." Having given it some thought, I think he was right.

Octavia Hill, Social Reformer and Co-Founder of the National Trust

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Urban Foxes

I see so many foxes near to my home and they are regularly in my back garden and in the road or the nearby park. They are clearly very successful omnivores.

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Dogs that may be Suitable for Allergy Sufferers

If you are prone to allergies like rhinitis then having a dog may cause you have an attack of sneezing. Does this mean that you can never have the company of a furry friend?

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Personal Development

Why Wizzley Why?

Why did I start writing on Wizzley? I was looking for outlet for my writing without any financial outlay, and I didn’t want to go back to poorly paid sites.

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Culture and Society

Fingerprints

We've all heard about fingerprints and their use in criminal investigations but how have they come to be used so widely?

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Culture and Society

Survivors of the Bomb Tests at Christmas Island (Kiritimati)

In the 1950s both the United States and the United Kingdom tests hydrogen bombs over islands in the Pacific Ocean, with devastating effects.

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Birds in the Park

I live near a park which has a few different species of aquatic birds. It's lovely to walk along and watch what they are up to - feeding, chatting, and swimming.

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Culture and Society

Days of the Week

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the names of the days of the week? I was taught about the origins of the English names as a young child at school.

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Culture and Society

Homelessness in London

Homelessness in London is a problem. There are over 2,000 homeless people in London at any given time in 2014. Hardly a good statistic for the financial capital of the world.

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Parental Alienation Syndrome

Parental Alienation Syndrome is what can happen when two parents divorce or split up and one of them turns the children against the other.

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Culture and Society

Anne Germain, Spiritual Medium

Anne Germain is a Spiritual Medium, but more than that, she is my very dear friend. I hate seeing what she's been through, so I thought I'd try to set the record straight.

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Culture and Society

Tea Drinking in the UK

Considering that the Brits are now one of the world’s largest consumers of tea, would it surprise you to learn that coffee became popular here first?

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Wizzley Tips & Community

As the youngest child, was she a spoiled brat or did she have to fight for attention?

I love: shoes, shopping and Chablis; books, beaches and ballroom dancing; London, laughter and life; perfume, Pinot Grigio and parties; walking, writing and Bill Withers.

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The Vikings at the British Museum

Yesterday, I went to see the Vikings Exhibition at the British Museum in London. The BM has a history of putting on excellent exhibitions with specific focus.

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Travel & Places

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is one of London’s favourite tourist attractions. Close to the lovely Millbank, Lambeth Palace, Trafalgar Square, and of course, the Houses of Parliament, everyt

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Culture and Society

English Phrases and Their Origins

Have you ever wondered about the origins of some of our common - and not so common - English phrases?

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Travel & Places

WHAT’S IN A NAME? THE ORIGIN OF STREET NAMES IN THE CITY - PART ONE

Have you ever wondered how different places get their names? The City of London is awash with unusual street names, from Swan Alley to Throgmorton Street to St Mary Axe. We don’t

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Culture and Society

Anne Germain Breaks Her Silence

In October 2012, Spiritual Medium Anne Germain was publicly accused of being a fraud. She's stayed silent up until now.

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Culture and Society

Labour Saving Devices

There are lots of labour saving devices out there, and they’ve changed our lives beyond recognition, even in my lifetime. Much easier to do the washing now than it used to be.

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