Category Archives: school

The fascination with cemeteries.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Desertrose

My fascination with cemeteries began in primary school. For a time, when I lived with my father, we had to walk to school and we often took a short cut through the local cemetery. I enjoyed the ambiance of the … Continue reading →

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Ambushed.

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Desertrose

My teenagers have learned my weaknesses and know how to ambush me first thing in the morning, when I’m asleep, because they know that’s when I’m at my most vulnerable. “Mum, I have a temperature and my glands are up … Continue reading →

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The art of exaggerating.

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Desertrose

My sixteen year old daughter keeps reading my blog and appears to be most upset by the experience. She has accused me of “lying” particularly when describing particular incidences or descriptive phrases pertaining to HER.(Everything I say about everyone else … Continue reading →

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