My name’s Nathan, and I’m an English tutor. Here’s my story. On many occasions, I have tried different things to improve my financial security, having
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There, Their, They’re My Dear…
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Writing Prompt Wednesday: The Commute
As I stand on the station platform, I stare into a glum distance. The snow, falling gently on the tracks, would be beautiful in some
Getting All Greasy and Buttered Up…
The phrase to butter someone up is an odd one, isn’t it? When you actually think about it, it can’t help but conjure images of
