Category Archives: life experiences

Nothing feels “right”.

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Desertrose

I need to document this strange time. Israel and the US have been at war with Iran now for 59 days. The strait of Hormuz, controlled and shut down by Iran is being used as very effective leverage. Negotiations keep … Continue reading →

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Fear of Anaesthesia.

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Desertrose

For a long time I have had a fear of going under general anesthetic (anasthesiophobia)  This is largely because I have become aware in recent years that I have a reaction to adrenaline which is the first thing they will … Continue reading →

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From the mouths of babes.

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Desertrose

My daughter, two year old grandson and I went to the doctor the other day . My appointment was first. When I’d left the waiting room two elderly ladies came in, sat down and were smiling at my grandson. He … Continue reading →

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Three strangers in a dark night.

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Desertrose

When I was nineteen years old and three months pregnant with my first child, I had begun my nursing training which entailed a long commute. This journey took two hours by trains and buses from Bondi beach to the Western … Continue reading →

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Sticks and stones will break your bones…

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Desertrose

We all know the saying, and it’s got to be one of the most untrue statements we could ever be told. When I was fourteen years old, at that painfully awkward age when self image and self confidence were confusing … Continue reading →

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The longest Uber drive EVER!

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Desertrose

At the moment though we are travelling overseas….well, trying to get home! My husband frequently flies to the Philippines for work and sometimes I accompany him. Here’s a little story that might just give you a chuckle. We just missed … Continue reading →

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From Menindee to Wentworth,Renmark and Mildura.

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Desertrose

The next leg of our journey was supposed to take us to Mildura where we planned to drive out to Mungo National Park to see the Walls of China. Unfortunately due to bad weather predicted, and ultimately as it happened, … Continue reading →

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Menindee Lake. Wow!

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Desertrose

Menindee is a small township about 110km South East of Broken hill and it’s been a place I’ve wanted to visit for years because it is perfect for photography. Sometimes with bad weather the roads are closed getting in there … Continue reading →

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Broken Hill and Silverton.

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Desertrose

It was a long LONG drive from Lightning Ridge to Broken Hill- I think in total about a nine and a half hour trip ?  so we split the journey in half and stayed overnight halfway across. It mustn’t have … Continue reading →

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Trip to Lightning Ridge, NSW.

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Desertrose

We just arrived home yesterday after a three week trip which entailed visiting places such as Lightning Ridge, Broken Hill, Mildura, Griffith, Junee and Sofala.   This is the route we took from Kilaben Bay in Lake Macquarie, NSW.  I’ll … Continue reading →

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