Flying in my gondola

With her infectious laugh and a voice to be reckoned with, Jessica Mauboy was a delight to watch and hear. Upon its announcement, The Melbourne Zoo Twilights 2014 program received an enthusiastic response from music lovers of all ages, with three shows immediately selling out even before the season began. Among the three was the Northern Territory’s Jessica Mauboy, whose concert I had the pleasure of attending this past Saturday. A concert at the Zoo? Indeed! Melbourne Zoo Twilights blends music with wildlife exhibits - open exclusively for Zoo Twilights guests - and gourmet delights, all in the glorious setting of Australia’s oldest Zoo. The proceeds help Zoos Victoria fight wildlife extinction, via the They’re Calling on You campaign to help save the Gorillas. Back in November 2014, the Zoo saw the birth of a new baby elephant. Before entertaining the thousands of fans who came to see her, Jessica Mauboy started her day at the wildlife p...

MUSEUM OF MOTHERHOOD MamaBlogger365 – Mommy’s Wish List by Sue Fabisch POSTED BY  JOY ROSE   ⋅   FEBRUARY 23, 2011 ⋅   1 COMMENT FILED UNDER    MAMABLOGGER365 ,  MOTHERHOOD ,  MUSEUM OF MOTHERHOOD ,  SUE FABISCH It’s inevitable. Around the time of my birthday, Mother’s Day and Hanukkah/Christmas, my kids are walking around wondering, “Gee, what can we get for Mom?” I’m sure they are! But don’t worry kids! I’ve made my own list for you to refer to and for all of these presents combined the cost to you is $0… but to me? Priceless. Mommy’s Wish List: 1)  Feel free to clean your room. Any time, any day. It doesn’t have to be a special occasion. Even just picking up the socks and underwear on the floor would be great. Maybe another day you can pick up stuffed animals. Another day old Chuck E. Cheese toys that never worked anyway. This is a gift that keeps giving all year long… 2)  Don’t leave your dishes in the si...

TUESDAY 16 - WEDNESDAY 17 OCT 2012 The Grimstones- Mortimer Revealed Created and performed by Australia’s leading deaf performer, this is the second compelling and magical fairytale about The Grimstone family. Martha Grimstone, the girl who reads dreams, longs for the truth. What happened to her father Mortimer? Back by popular demand, The Grimstones return to Nelson after the success of last year’s  Hatched . Asphyxia  – Creator/Performer                Paula Dowse  – Performer Created and performed by Australia’s leading deaf performer, this is the second compelling and magical fairytale about The Grimstone family. Martha Grimstone, the girl who reads dreams, longs for the truth. What happened to her father Mortimer? Enter Martha’s fantastical world of mysterious family secrets, giant books, marionettes and sign language. This quirky and inspiring tale explores family, love and lo...