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A week after we’d officially moved into our new house, an older, lanky man appeared at our front door. “Who is it?” my husband Joe called out from the living room, busy setting up furniture. “An old man, probably a neighbor,” I answered. With that, I went and opened the ...

Well, guess there's a reason you're here. We all have our bad habits, don't we? Did the title catch your attention? Are you trying to break free of this nasty little habit of yours? Well, here are a few tips. The first thing's pretty obvious. I'm doing it right now ...

The moment I had signed the sales contract for the old farmhouse I'd been happier than I was in years. You see, in life, I did everything right. I headed the advice of my teachers and parents. After I'd finished school, I went on to university and got my degree ...

The first time I saw her was two months ago, while she was grocery shopping. She was not your typical pretty girl. You couldn't really call her charming nor attractive. No, instead she was a bit mousy, a bit shaggy and scrawny. To me, that was perfect, exactly what I ...

A few days ago I found a note on my roommate’s door. I frowned instantly when I saw it. By now I'd grown quite annoyed at Tom's antics. Ever since he started dating Jessica, he'd started doing this. She was the one who gave him the idea, saying it was ...

People never talk about the importance of the sense of smell. They talk about touch, about hearing and seeing. People always talk about how meals taste, yet there are only five distinct flavors. With smell though, there are more than ten thousand different scents to enjoy. What would life be ...

I moved into my new apartment back in July. I was sick and tired of my small one-room apartment and was on the look-out for a new one. It was by sheer accident that I stumbled upon a cheap three-room one online. The rent was only a couple hundred Euros, ...

There are many things which can reveal something about ourselves. The way we dress, our behavior, who we associate with and even how we furnish our apartment. At times it’s the smallest things that reveal the most. There is one thing though, no one ever thinks about that can reveal ...

Sounds can drive you insane. It can be a dripping tap, the neighbor’s loud music or the constant chatter of co-workers. I was never bothered much by these things. I guess it was easy for me to down them out. Maybe it’s because I grew up in an urban area ...

The city I live in is one of those popular tourist destinations. It’s an old city, one with a rich history, full of beautiful architecture, and a plethora of sightseeing attractions. Most importantly, though, it’s a clean city. For the most part, at least. People always forget the dirty network ...