Author Archive: Francis Harris
Francis Harris
October 12, 2015
Communication
In the serious world of family relationships it is sometimes necessary to see the funny side. Enjoy this lighthearted advice for the weary parent seeking to hear what their child is saying to them. 1. First you need to divert…
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Francis Harris
September 26, 2015
Dating
Distance is what we want it to be. We can consider the other side of the world to be long-distance or the other side of the city. It is largely up to us how far away we need to be…
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Francis Harris
August 5, 2015
Dating
Sometimes it does not seem that there is one single simple reason why women cheat on their partners, that is, willingly and knowingly have an intimate relationship with another person, often in secret, while in a position of being married…
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Francis Harris
May 9, 2015
Clothes
If there is one theme, to sum up this years trend in sports gear for your hiking or biking, it is “be bold!”. The message is to try something new whether in your equipment, dress or other accessory. And as…
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Francis Harris
April 17, 2015
Family
The generation gap is more than just a difference of age, or technology, or cultural viewpoints, or fashion between old and young. It has come to mean a breakdown in “understanding” and “communication”. It represents a difference in worldview and…
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Francis Harris
March 20, 2015
Dating
In the most successful relationships Mrs Right does not actually exist – at least not to start with. Rather she slowly develops over time through on-going commitment. If Mr Right is not prepared for commitment then he should never fool…
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Francis Harris
March 18, 2015
Skin and Body
Sadly appearance is everything. We judge the book by its cover – whether we are publishers browsing the authors bio pages in Helium, or we are the boss sizing up candidates at the interview. Everywhere we are bombarded with the…
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Francis Harris
February 26, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
Just because you are a mother it does not mean that you have to throw away all sense of personal dignity, beauty, elegance and style. Whether you hold down a high powered job or not you can look and be…
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Francis Harris
February 21, 2015
Dating
The main way that society recognizes that a relationship between a man and woman is “over” is in a legal way where a marriage is terminated by divorce or de factos separate and split up.Until this point whatever the “emotional…
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Francis Harris
February 18, 2015
Clothes
Dressing a child, like everything else about their upbringing, is an educational process more than an end in itself. When dressing a child think “their educational process” more than “fulfilling mommy’s needs”. Dressing with style is no different. Empower them…
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Francis Harris
February 1, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
Arranged marriage (also called prearranged marriage) is a marriage arranged by someone other than the couple getting wedded. The matchmaker can be the parents, an agent, a religious guide or even a dating site and account is taken of the…
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Francis Harris
January 21, 2015
Skin and Body
If you are thinking of a suitable suntan lotion for an infant you really need to ask yourself a few questions. Dermatlogists recommend that children under 6 months should not have any sun lotion or block at all. Their skin…
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Francis Harris
January 10, 2015
Dating
Any man seeking advice for taking a girl out on a date is clearly interested in making a good impression. Either that or there had already been some troubles! Where ever you’re coming from men need to follow a few…
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Francis Harris
November 13, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
To keep marriage strong we must first understand just what a marriage is. There are plenty of definitions – and plenty of different promises that we make in wedding vows – but in essence marriage is a loving commitment made…
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Francis Harris
November 2, 2014
Dating
What better time of year is there for new couples than the fall. As the cold weather descends and the world is marked by change and preparation for the winter to come so too can couples draw together and prepare…
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Francis Harris
November 1, 2014
Clothes
Hosiery is extremely delicate. Generally the finest denier stockings are sleek and sheer but the most fragile, while higher denier products will be stronger material but less sheer. Either way hosiery often seems both fragile and expensive. Fortunately there are…
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Francis Harris
October 9, 2014
Family
Family history research is a highly personal thing that can take you anywhere in the world as you search for your ancestral roots. While we all start with what we know of our parents, or perhaps grand-parents, getting a grip…
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Francis Harris
September 20, 2014
Clothes
The key to all men’s fashion is found in that very personal ground between being rough and ready and smartly causal. In summer there is a special need to allow that individuality to shine through and personal poise to be…
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Francis Harris
September 12, 2014
Dating
Romance is a strong emotional attachment that is often associated with falling in love with another person. It is often accompanied by positive, warm, exciting feelings of being loved that occur as the attachment grows. Initially the romantic feelings may…
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Francis Harris
September 6, 2014
Friends and Peers
“The greatest love you can have for your friends is to give your life for them” (John 15:13). God’s idea of friendship – given in Jesus’ words from John’s gospel – is probably the most radical notion of friendship we…
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Francis Harris
August 17, 2014
Family
Family history research is a highly personal thing that can take you anywhere in the world as you search for your ancestral roots. While we all start with what we know of our parents, or perhaps grand-parents, getting a grip…
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Francis Harris
August 11, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
Sleep is absolutely vital to the human being. Without sleep our decision making ability is impaired, we are less in control of our emotions, we feel tired and have trouble concentrating, and we are generally be less able to handle…
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Francis Harris
August 10, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
All too often we assume that communication is the answer to all our woes – especially the answer to keeping relationships positive and marriages happy. Thus we might focus on “how to tell your spouse this” or “ways to communicate…
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Francis Harris
July 24, 2014
Dating
When the world is celebrating evil and death in the increasingly dark feast of Halloween you can overcome the sinister and macabre tone of the night in two ways (i) by choosing to ignore the deceptive black forces remembered on…
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Francis Harris
July 14, 2014
Skin and Body
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) is a company supplying domestic merchandise around the US, Canada and Peutro Rico stocking bathroom, bedroom, dining room and kitchen goods. It operates from a chain of 1,139 stores across 50 states (see NY Times),…
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Francis Harris
July 6, 2014
Friends and Peers
When it comes to keeping in touch with long distance friends you may make different decisions depending whether the friend is permanently long-distance or just there temporarily for business or holiday. This will also affect the sort of information that…
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Francis Harris
May 30, 2014
Dating
If you share a love of health and fitness with your dating partner then there are many unique dating opportunities that you will be able to enjoy – unique opportunities because they carry a romance that non-athletically minded couples just…
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Francis Harris
May 24, 2014
Skin and Body
Summer sun gives your skin some of the the toughest roughest treatment it will ever have. The sun is at its hottest and harshest; it makes the air at its driest and of course you’ll be exposed to most harmful…
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Francis Harris
May 24, 2014
Communication
The idea of “me” time is opportunity to do something for yourself, often something that you have been neglecting but which you need for your health. It may be as fundamental as sleeping and eating or as apparently luxurious and…
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Francis Harris
May 23, 2014
Skin and Body
Winter skin-care requires special attention is paid to the face, feet and hands since these areas of skin are exposed to the worst of the winter elements – like cold temperatures, drying winds, burning sun and snow – all often…
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