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Shaun leaned forward, gave Sofia a kiss on her tender cheek and then sat beside her on the sofa. 'So, what do you plan to do today?', Sofia asked, as she took a gentle sip of the coffee, snuggled tightly into his embrace. She remembered the night before and shuddered. He was indeed a beautiful …
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I'll tell you a story. Last night I spent more than three hours on WhatsApp video call with a friend who has reached her wits end and was contemplating taking a long rest away from this world which she feels doesn't care about her anymore. Italian, early thirties and a successful Barrister who lives in …
“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.” — Christine CaineThe world has been gripped by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic which has rendered the entire world scrambling for cover and in total panic, spurred on by the constant reporting by the media. People are dying in …
The Covid-19 pandemic has once again exposed social ills and given many the opportunity to reflect on life choices and actions. What truly is important and what isn't. Some of us have had horrendous experiences that have shaped the way we think, the friends we keep and the things that are important to us. As …
Living the urban life comes with its daily challenges for many. From travel in crowded trains and other public means of transport, to achieving a work-life balance, or just simply raising children in urban communities, one has to be fully engaging and equipped to make good one's time. Whilst waiting on the train platform this …
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Many years ago while searching for recipes for Pearl Couscous, I came across another Superfood - Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah). Reading up on Quinoa and its many advantages, especially its high protein, fibre content and being gluten-free, I was instantly drawn to it and ever since my discovery I have made Quinoa one of my MUST-HAVE …
"Hey Shaun, can I have a cuppa please", Sofia said as she walked into the lounge, dressed in one of Shaun's white shirts. She had woken up about 20 minutes earlier, but had decided to stay in bed, reminiscing on the encounter with Shaun. It was indeed a beautiful evening with Angela and her friends. …
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He woke with a start, glancing at the window, wondering what time it was. It still looked pretty dark outside but he could hear the faint sound of a train. Leaning forward, he checked the time on the bedside clock. 06.27 AM!! 'Good', he thought, as he sat up, reaching for his bleached robe hanging …
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"Fishes in a glass bowl, swimming ever so freely; in a bowl they live, ever bound within; trapped they are, for in that bowl, there's no escape" ~ Lorenzo Tim is a 45 year-old retired man-for-hire, a male escort. His other services involved pleasing his female clients, offering sex for a fee. This lifestyle afforded …
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"Travel not to escape life, but so life doesn't escape you" ~ Unknown The other day I was engaged in a conversation with a friend about travelling and the difference, if any, between a tourist and an adventurer. For me, a tourist goes on holiday or trips to enjoy the time away from home, to …