Tag 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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The sweet oblivion of childhood.

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Desertrose

I have to admit that right now I wish that I was five years old again and could have the arms of my parents wrapped around me, whispering reassurances of “It’s all going to be ok. You are safe. Nothing … Continue reading →

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The dying Art.

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Desertrose

It struck me the other day as I was finishing up a painting that my four year old grandson (who loves drawing) must think that “everyone” creates art. After all, he lives in a household where his mother paints and … 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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Being present.

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Desertrose

Mindfulness, centering ones self, connectedness… all those things seem a bit foo foo lala. (There’s a term I “think” I just made up.) But are they? I’m growing ever more anxious about how quickly time seems to be passing. have … Continue reading →

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Human beings, not programs creating art!

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Desertrose

I’m so fed up with the rash of AI prompted “art” that has taken over social media, and the world in general. It is something I am really passionately against, from a personal perspective and also just a moral perspective. … Continue reading →

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Art needs eyes, and a soul to receive it. (and create it.)

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Desertrose

I was feeling a bit low the other night. I’ve spent my life being creative, selling some of my photography, my craft, my photo manipulation art….I’m lucky in that “usually” whatever new thing I take up, because of all my … Continue reading →

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What the hell are we doing?

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Desertrose

I could just leave this blog post at the title and those drawn to read it would probably know exactly what I’m talking about. I’m fifty six years old, and during that time I’ve seen a lot of changes come … Continue reading →

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Sheep

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Desertrose

When I express how I feel about AI and all the negative impact on creatives, I inevitably get a certain set of people saying to me – “There is nothing you can do about it so why waste your energy … Continue reading →

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The walls have ears…

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Desertrose

I just saw someone posting a photo of an abandoned house and she described a “bad” feeling when she was there which reminded me of something that happened to us. There has only ever been one time in my life … Continue reading →

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