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Feeling Cheated When People Die Too Young
Emma-Rose, that is one of my favourite quotes. It goes on to indicate by use of metaphor that what we can do is solve the problems now so that those who come after us have better fields to till. This ties in with my ambition to leave the world ...
frankbeswick, on 11/28/2013
Will Australian Law-Makers Spin Trouble for Jagex?
Jagex has customer service? I think pirates must have kidnapped them on their way to Singapore.
I just go where the wind blows me, and it blows a Singaporean air now.
A benevolent dictatorship I've heard Singapore described as. No idea what ...
Fargy, on 11/28/2013
Will Australian Law-Makers Spin Trouble for Jagex?
Isn't Singapore where Jagex's costumer service currently resides?
JoHarrington, on 11/28/2013
Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
What a great article! Wonderful thoughts :)
I loved the point about encouraging cooperation as well as competition... while also not teaching the kid that he shouldn't measure his life and achievements against others'.
Mira, on 11/28/2013
Will Australian Law-Makers Spin Trouble for Jagex?
There are probably some other implications that I've no idea of. I've added Singapore to the countries I'm chatting in. No idea what will happen from that.
I agree Ash is alright. Good people.
Fargy, on 11/28/2013
Will Australian Law-Makers Spin Trouble for Jagex?
So the Jagex game-cards could well end up behind the shutter in the cigarette counter, like other addictions? I doubt it, but the mental image affords some wry amusement.
ModAsh is lovely.
JoHarrington, on 11/28/2013
Feeling Cheated When People Die Too Young
You raise a great point here. Everybody dies too soon, from the point of view of those left mourning them. My Nan, your Dad, all those beloved people should have been immortal. But they're human beings, so they were not.
I do like the exchange ...
JoHarrington, on 11/28/2013
How to Turn an Idea Into a Fully Fledged Novel
Wow, there are some great suggestions in here for getting organized. I particularly liked the idea of making a map of the scenes. That way you can see how interlinked they are, which to drop, etc.
I've been working on a novel, on and off, for 4 ...
Mira, on 11/28/2013
From Casual Writer to Professional Writer
Good post. The problem with turning a passion into a profession is what you say: you're pushed to be better and produced more. And sometimes that creates too much of a pressure. Too much of a good thing, that can sap you in the end. So I have my ...
Mira, on 11/28/2013
Becoming more self-reliant
This guy that you mention seems to be a natural downshifter. It is nearly what I do. I have a small private tuition business, which is my main income; I mark examination papers twice a year; and I write, which earns a pittance. But I very ...
frankbeswick, on 11/28/2013
One of 15 Foods Excellent for Kidney Health: Red Bell Peppers
Very good. I do red and green peppers daily to weekly every since I turned 70 years younger.
Spider Harrison, on 11/28/2013
How to Handle an Emotionally Immature Adult
Exactly, ologsinquito. Awareness is essential, must be able to see it coming to know it's happening to know what you're dealing with and to avoid the person entirely.
NateB11, on 11/27/2013
How to Handle an Emotionally Immature Adult
Very true. It's good that people learn to spot this behavior, because normal, healthy people need to protect themselves from these users and abusers. I've met a few of them and distance is definitely the best approach.
ologsinquito, on 11/27/2013
Paula Deen Deviled Eggs - Tis the Season for Appetizers
I have always preferred a touch of mustard. I will tell you that the sweet chili relish was a big winner. It is much more expensive than regular sweet relish but it certainly gave my eggs a nice "kick".
chefmancave, on 11/27/2013
Paula Deen Deviled Eggs - Tis the Season for Appetizers
What did you think of "my results"? Good, bad or indifferent?
chefmancave, on 11/27/2013