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No don't be mislead, this is NOT a guide as to how to become a successful criminal. This has nothing to do with the law-law, but rather with the law of nature, rumor or superstition. I am referring to Murphy's law and the Law of Three. Both have a rather negative implication and hence should be... Sign in to see full entry.

Friends in bloggerland! I have to share this news with you, because you have helped me in achieving my goal. I have just been notified that my short story "The stitch" which so many of you have read and commented on, is among the top entries in the Secret Attic Short story competiton and is together... Sign in to see full entry.

Have you ever stopped to consider why we tell jokes, why we like jokes, what jokes are all about? I am sure you have and let's see if we have thoughts in common on the subject. Jokes are mini stories, parabels, a way to make a point, express an opinion without giving offence because, it is, after... Sign in to see full entry.

If you want to be alone Call me and I will stay away If you need company Call me and I will come running If you need to cry Call me and I will lend a shoulder If you want to play Call me and I will bring the toys If you want to laugh Call me and I will share your joy If you want to touch Call me and... Sign in to see full entry.

I just read an entry by a co-blogger who, rather tearfully, bemoaned the fact, that people were 'robbed' of their homes because they were stuck with mortgages they could no longer afford to pay off. Robbed? Excuse me, but you can only be robbed of something that belongs to you in the first place. No... Sign in to see full entry.

I can't help myself, I am the eternal optimist and even though I am still in considerable pain whilst writing this, perched on the brink of my swivel chair because I dare not to lean back for fear I won't be able to get out of it again, I think of a positive angle. My dying thought, provided I will... Sign in to see full entry.

When we refer to a person as a "citizen of the world' we ususally use the description in a positive sense. We mean by it that that person is open minded, free of prejudices, at home anywhere, eager to learn new things, explore new countries and cultures. But, in my opinon, there is also a less... Sign in to see full entry.

I think each and every one of us has at some time in their lives, had an experience which scared them out of their wits. What surprised me was that, when it happened, shock didn't make me realise that I really could have died. The first thought was: oh no, this isn't happening, this isn't for real!... Sign in to see full entry.

I just read ariala's post where she tells us that her mom passed away three yeras ago to the day and how much she still misses her. I feel very much the same as my own mom died two months ago and Mother's Day makes it even worse. I have a week left in Miami and then I head for Turkey. However,... Sign in to see full entry.

I told you yesterday, that lumago hits me out of the blue and from time to time. It happened again yesterday and I am in much discomfort. I received so many helpful comments and I am most grateful for all the suggestions to aleviate the pain. I think I have finally found a way to deal with it. In... Sign in to see full entry.