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sisters wedding

thanks for responses to last question. Is there any adult fiction in which one person describes their partner with love. No religious or Phrophet stuff - we turned our back on that stuff a long time...

DorothyClair

wedding reading

I am looking for a reading for my sisters wedding - not poetry but prose - say a passage from a piece of literature which describes a person's love for another. can anyone help.

djprescott

Ash Wednesday

What is the origin of the ashes used on Ash Wednesday?

peanut

oulsating

Does anyone know why sometimes when im laying in bed i can feel my heartbeat through my whole body? its so wierd because i can feel my whole body pulsating or throbbing whatever it is. I dont mean if...

swishfish

Alternative to cod and haddock?

Can anyone suggest an alternative white fish to cod and haddock? They are both endangered and it doesn't seem right to eat them. A bonus would be a fish with firm/non-flaky fleah. Whenever I cook cod...

kelbardi

Digestives

Why are digestive biscuits called digestives?

jimjams79

spanish steps

how many spanish steps are there in rome please

jomeara

Mythical Land

What is the name of the mythical land that was supposed to have joined Cornwall with the Silly Islands

PL

Bon Apetite

A group of us are going to Paris for New Years but also for a girlfriends 30th birthday on the 1st. I don't know the social scene of Paris at all but would like to book somewhere nice/classy for...

737700

Car stickers

We all know that GB is for Great Britain, but where can I find a list of car stickers for other European Countries?

artvanderlay

Sleep tight

Where does the expression 'sleep tight' come from?

Litchick

Tex Mex or Mexican?

Hello all -- What, if any, is the difference between Tex-Mex food and authentic Mexican food? Many thanks.....

Bangkok

Hole in the Heart

A friend of mine has just become a Dad (a much anticipated and welcome event). His daughter has a (large) hole in her heart. The doctors have said she will need a major operation in 12...

Hypnopuppy

Praying Hands

What is the origin for people holding their hands together to pray ?

seal!

Swallowing Pills

I can't swallow pills, i find it impossible. are there any tips to help get the pill down?

mr. piper

pedantic?

is it just me? or does anyone hate seemingly intelligent people saying "LIKKLE" or"KEKKLE" It even looks wrong written down. another one i hate is "DRESSING GOWND" That really sticks in my craw(?)...

Scullywoo

Turkey, Turkey!

Does anybody have truely great tips on cooking a turkey for Christmas lunch.  It's my partner and I's first Christmas in our first house and I'm cooking for about 5 family guests.  I...

trionam

Starter

Can anyone suggest a good starter for christmas day.Its my first year cooking for the familly and would love to impress.thanks in advance.

splodge24

Yoga for beginners

I'm quite keen to start yoga and wondered if anyone knew of any good Yoga dvd's? Or anything else that might be of help. I've checked some local class times but they are mainly on when i am at work....