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Buckets of rain, buckets of tears.

Posted on July 12, 2020 by RosieL

I went to my friend’s funeral. It was a long journey, full of rain. I carried a dog scuffle injury. There were so many familiar faces there. Words were spoken, stories told, pictures shown. Laughs, tears, lemon slice, memories of … Continue reading →

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Whoosh.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by RosieL

It was snowing, had been and would some more. The romance of it disappeared when you walked the icy,  slip-sliding footpaths. I had walked those footpaths for my hospital appointments several times now, navigating the hazards with considerable caution. Foolish … Continue reading →

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What happened next.

Posted on October 8, 2012 by RosieL

They found her too late of course. Well, they found her body. Used, discarded, in a shallow grave in the almost countryside, hardly hidden at all. Jill Meagher. The girl who went into a bar. A man was questioned and … Continue reading →

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A girl goes into a bar.

Posted on September 25, 2012 by RosieL

Have you heard the story of the girl going into the bar? It goes like this. A girl goes into a bar. It’s Friday night, and she’s having a catch-up with her work mates. The bar is in a popular … Continue reading →

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