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Openwriting Web magazine features a feast of words from regular columnists, U3A writers and other authors. Every day there is something new to read in Openwriting.2010-09-03T09:02:00+00:00Coming To Australia
http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/coming_to_austr_1.php
Meryl Nickels reminds her fellow citizens who were born in Australia of the trauma involved in emigrating to another land....U3A WritingMerle Nickels (Sunraysia U3A, Australia)2010-09-03T09:02:00+00:00Wait A Year
http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/wait_a_year_1.php
Best to wait a year or so before you start throwing your weight about, Ron Pataky suggests. Do visit Ron’s fun-filled Web site http://worlds-premiere-ransom-note-factory.us/...Dr Ron's Laughter ClinicRon Pataky2010-09-03T08:02:00+00:00Lend Me Your Mind - Part 6
http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/lend_me_your_mi_6.php
...Squirming with embarrassment and hoping that no-one had recognised me, I slunk in and enquired. It was surprisingly affordable, I had just the right amount of change in my wallet and Lorena was free right away. Feeling ridiculous, I made...Sandy's SaySandy James2010-09-02T11:02:00+00:00 Fag End
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Some folk simply have to smoke a cig, no matter what the conse;quences. Derek McQueen tells a deliciously addictive tale. To read more of Derek's stories please click on http://www.openwriting.com/cgi-bin/mt-search.cgi?IncludeBlogs=1&search=Derek+McQueen...Open FeaturesDerek McQueen2010-09-02T10:02:00+00:00Simian Retribution
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Ronnie Bray recalls the defensive act of a chimpanzee - and the lesson it taught him....Letter From AmericaRonnie Bray2010-09-02T09:02:00+00:00Chance Child, Part Two - 2
http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/chance_child_pa_97.php
...Mary pulled out a chair for her nephew, but remained standing by his side. John knew something was up for her hand tightened on his shoulder as she spoke. And she was trying to speak 'proper' like the lawyer, but...Illingworth HouseJohn Waddington-Feather2010-09-02T08:02:00+00:00Where Is "Dear Abby'' When You Need Her?
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...She describes him as obsessive-compulsive and a chronic complainer. If that were not enough, in the lady’s opinion he is also mildly retarded and has a learning disability. She claims, understandably, that these limitations place an unfair load on her...American PieJohn Merchant2010-09-01T12:28:00+00:00Fair Stood The Wind - Part Six - Life On Board Ship
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...‘It was a considerable crowd who joined the train with us, for the long journey to Plymouth. We were greatly disappointed on arriving there at not being allowed out of the station, as my grand-parents and some other relations were...Jo'Burg DaysBarbara Durlacher2010-09-01T10:22:00+00:00The Da Vinci Sock Mystery - 4
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Val Yule continues her surreal tale. To read earlier episodes and other articles by Val please click on http://www.openwriting.com/archives/useful_and_fantastic/...Useful And FantasticVal Yule2010-09-01T10:02:00+00:00Good Intentions
http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/good_intentions_1.php
Old friend Ken turns up after many years with dramatic news. Owen Clement tells a tale concerning a troubled man....Clement's CornerOwen Clement2010-09-01T09:02:00+00:00Joseph Woodhead
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Jenny Milne Woodhead of Islington, London, was delighted to diascover an article about her great-grandfather Joseph Woodhead, the founder and first editor of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner....About Our WordsPeter Hinchliffe, Editor2010-09-01T08:02:00+00:0039 - Glum Terrace
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Alan Nolan and his mates arrive in Kirkby Stephen on their long coast to coast trek. To purchase a copy of Ancient Feet visit http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancient-Feet-Alan-Nolan/dp/1906510970/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258967135&sr=1-1 Signed copies of the book are available from Alan http://apn.thelea@yahoo.co.uk...Ancient FeetAlan Nolan2010-08-31T12:02:00+00:00Squalor
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...A semi-domesticated guy, an emotionally needy cat, and a large dog with a thyroid condition holding down the fort for two weeks naturally leads to today's topic: "squalor,"... Columnist Greg Hill fends for himself for a while....Alaskan RangeGreg Hill2010-08-31T11:02:00+00:00Chapter 49
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...'Are you certain?' Colonel Danby said. 'Ah, I see. Kentish's friends from over the water will be calling to see him. What happens then?' 'Kentish will pay them in kind,' I said.... Colin Dunne continues his thrilling tale of undercover...RatcatcherColin Dunne2010-08-31T10:02:00+00:00To War And Arms I Fly
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...Our workshop heads were all first class warrant officers - Artificer Sergeant Majors - the most unsoldierly group of soldiers in the British Army. Dishevelled properly describes their dress and deportment when on duty. They were not engaged for their...A Shout From The AtticRonnie Bray2010-08-31T09:02:00+00:00