Category Archives: Life

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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What America has become…

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Desertrose

I used to admire America, a place of power and influence on the world where cities shone with towering skyscrapers signalling an empire of admirable progress in so many ways – business, science, technology, medicine… With a long and colourful … 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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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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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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First Adventure in our New Mode of Travel

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Desertrose

In recent years my husband and I have done a fair amount of travel overseas, but now we are embarking on a new life of adventure… Exploring and photographing Australia whilst travelling in a caravan! Not full time mind you, … Continue reading →

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Wall in progress.

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Desertrose

I have to say what is in my heart.   – The scariest thing in the world right now is not Trump, or Madonna’s threats to blow things up, or any individual woman, or man behaving badly- it’s division. A wall … Continue reading →

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How my “vagina” caused a furore on the internet.

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Desertrose

As an emerging artist, dabbling around in all forms of media and styles. I particularly like abstract art.   I like it because it’s a bit like cloud watching….the viewer can interpret it in any way it wishes to. So … Continue reading →

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The disaster zone.

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Desertrose

If I were really pretentious I’d say I have an “art studio” But I’m not a pretentious sort of person, so I could say  “My craft room”, but it’s not really a room, because it’s a garage, and I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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