Family

I am the keeper of my family history.

Four people, sharing a house and a life and making a family together. A father and a mother, a daughter and a son.

All gone, but for me.

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Unimpressive

So I’m on a few dating sites. Isn’t everyone? And, as tends to happen, there are messages and messages and messages – some interesting, most not. And occasionally there will be one that makes me sit up and take notice.

However.

When you’re on a dating site and looking to make an good impression? Here’s how not to do it:

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Spunky and Slippery

The sex education I had growing up wasn’t too bad. Not that it was terribly memorable either (unlike finding and devouring my father’s Playboy cartoon books. Which I now own).

What do I remember? I remember making rockets out of tampons at eleven. I remember being amazed  at sixteen when I found out that spunk (a term we used for a sexy guy) was slang for sperm. I know that I was taught about condoms and spermicide and the pill – and early enough that I used all of those things. Just.

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Steam doth rise

When you head off on holiday you’re never quite sure what facilities you’re going to find when you get to your accommodation – even if the website is full of pretty pictures that help you to make a decision.

So it was with great delight that Hylas and I discovered our Friday night stay incuded the most awesome shower ever. Which meant, naturally, that photos needed to be taken …

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October Photo Favourites

In this regular feature, I showcase my most recent favourite pics for the month. If you like them, please visit the person in question and let them know – I certainly have!

The lighting in Hubman‘s photo is delicious – I really like the highlighting of veins and knuckles.

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