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Liquorice and Music
I can’t sleep. That’s nothing unusual. Nothing different to most other nights. I am of that certain age which has to expect sleepless nights when most others are deep in candy floss dreams; uneasy, uncomfortable and feeling a light sweat….. … Continue reading
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Mischief Maker
I have always known that DS1 is a rascal. For a baby who entered the world silently crying, he has definitely found his way to be noticed! If there was a ponytail to be pulled in nursery, DS1 was more … Continue reading
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Summertime and the Livin’ ain’t Easy
The rising mercury signals two of the things I dread the most about expat life in Dubai. Firstly, the insane summer temperatures accompanied by the feeling that each time you open a car door, it feels like you are opening … Continue reading
Home – Home/Same – Same
Last month I took my daughter and my youngest son to Ireland. Since moving to Dubai over ten years ago, it was their first ever trip back in spring. One day, when walking through my parents’ garden, I caught myself … Continue reading
Field Trip Fun
Last week, DD and DS1 ventured off on their Y7 residential trip. A week long trip to somewhere in the middle of nowhere in Ras al Khaimah. Months of building anticipation of a week long sleepover with their friends had … Continue reading
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Doggie Drama
Last week I had a call from the vet who treats our pooch to remind me that he is due his vaccinations before the end of the month, and that I should remember to bring his pet passport to be … Continue reading
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Back to School Fun
Last night, I spent the best part of an hour wrestling with DD’s new science book and clear sticky back covering. Generally a procrastinator by nature, I surprised myself when I whipped out my roll of sticky back covering to … Continue reading
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My New Best Friend
Having been in Dubai for almost 10 years now, I have seen a lot of changes to the local landscape: the tallest building in the world has risen through the desert sand; the bus-metro-tram system has made moving about in … Continue reading
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Pampered Pooch
As a child growing up with a pet pooch, I recall snuggles with a fluffy German shepherd, poos the size of cow pats that no 21st biodegradable poop bag could hold and enough moulted hair to knit a sweater a … Continue reading
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The best of both worlds
When summer arrives in Dubai, expat thoughts turn to cooler climes, fresh air and sometimes even the possibility of a few drops of rain. We look forward to the things we miss from back home – family, friends, foods, shops, … Continue reading
