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Paragraphs are an important writing tool. I have learned that since writing on associated content and suite 101. The editors on both sites point it out time and again, and rightly so. It sometimes feels odd, because the print on the screen whilst writing the entry, is very very small which means,... Sign in to see full entry.

The two concepts are related as they both trigger and guide actions and decisions circumventing thorough thought process. In my experience they are however opposites. Acting on assumptions is a very dangerous thing to do, whereas listening to your inner voice and acting on gut feeling more often... Sign in to see full entry.

Lumbago! It's hit again. Out of the blue, without any reason, wrong movement, strain or whatever, two or three times a year lumbago strikes. There is nothing I can do, it will last for about two weeks of misery and pain and then vanish as quickly as it came on. Sometimes movement helps, sometimes... Sign in to see full entry.

I have just found out, that I am obviously poltically incorrect if I call a secetary a secretary. No, no, not anymore. They are now called "Management assistants". Aha. What nonsense is that? An assistant in my opinion is just that, a person who supports, helps, does chores for someone else who... Sign in to see full entry.

Today's language is full of acronyms which annoys me no end. First, because many times I don't know what they stand for (admittedly my fault for being stupid) and secondly because for me they are a violation of language. Language is very precious to me as it is to every writer and it should be... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm sure that many of you have had the same experience. You want something desparately, like being published, you work hard to achieve that something, you make sacrifices, you don't give up. Then you have achieved your goal, your wishes are fulfilled and all you feel is----emptiness, a huge anti... Sign in to see full entry.

I am quite interested in the supra natural, spirits, ghosts and mediums. I haven't yet made up my mind if I really believe that the spirits of our lost loved ones can get in touch with us through a medium or if it is all a hype fuelled by a desire to contact them, in short make believe. I have never... Sign in to see full entry.

What I am referring to are so called practical jokes, which most of the time are neither practical nor a joke, because they can backfire terribly and lead to a situation which is worlds removed from funny. In our little community here, there is a man who can't swim very well and is short of hearing,... Sign in to see full entry.

A while ago nautikos posted very interesting observations on time, its existence or lack of existence. Writing on blogit this very early morning reminded me and provoked some thoughts of my own. I am at present in Turkey where it is morning. This piece will or will not be read when it is night in... Sign in to see full entry.

Turkish Delight is widely known but not everybody knows exactly what it is. One does have a general idea of something very sweet, a Turkish speciality, but it's much much more. The basis is a concoction made from sugar, rosewater and gelatine, boiled and left to cool, then cut into cubes. The result... Sign in to see full entry.