He was saved by the most unusual of rescuers. — The Golden Gate Bridge is a landmark of wonder and beauty. As you spot the impressive bridge, you know you are entering San Francisco. However, there is a darker side, its attractiveness to those attempting to take their own life. Since records started in 1937, 1,800 people have ended their…

My journey through menopausal turmoil with a young family. — ‘I once launched a whole roast dinner at my family.’ This was a quote from a woman talking about her battle with menopause. I haven’t reached this stage yet, but it has been close. It is relatively early for me to go through menopause as I advance to fifty. When…

Conquering great literature whilst enjoying yourself. — As many of you might recall, I have embarked on a journey to read all of the works of Dickens. Partly, I took this challenge on because he is my mother’s favourite author. My mum is the person who got me into reading and remains my best reading buddy. The…

How do you have a relationship with a married man? Eliminate the competition. — Carolyn Warmus is a twenty-six-year-old woman who was accused of murdering her lover’s wife in a story that bears a resemblance to Fatal Attraction. She served a twenty-five-year sentence in a case that gained much media publicity. Warmus has consistently denied any part in the murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon. Early Life

The list of classic books is vast, which is your favourite? — Click here to read for free What is your favourite classic novel? Do others agree with these choices, or are you a lone bookworm? My favourite novel is amongst those on this list from Harper’s Bazaar. …

The heroic actions of Dickens to reduce the suffering of many. — Click here to read for free On 9 June 1865, Charles Dickens was seated in first class with his female friend, Ellen Ternan, and her mother. It was the summer of 1865, and not for the first time, he marvelled at the speed of travel. Just a generation before, his…

If you write on multiple topics, try this. — Click here to read for free. Twitter/X introduced an exciting feature a few months ago, primarily overshadowed by the name change. This feature is known as communities. The best explanation for them is they are similar to groups on Facebook. Here, people with particular topics of interest gather. What makes…

How engineering helped Britain win World War II — Click here to read for free Twenty minutes from where I live is a haunted landscape known as Dungeness. You can get to Dungeness three ways. Driving would take you past some of the most desolate landscapes. You could choose to go by sea or on the miniature railway. …

Unmasking the Salem Witch Trials — Not a member and want to read for free click here. From paper to fire, from fire to ash, from ash to ember, I curse this member. At least, that is what the population thought that I was doing. In truth, most of us were just housewives going about our…