BLINDED BY THE LIGHT July 30, 2020July 30, 2020Maria Comment When I watched the movie Blinded by the Light I had a visceral reaction to the protagonist, Javed. I understood his every word [...]
SOCIAL INJUSTICES AND SONG LYRICS April 24, 2014Maria Comment A couple of weeks ago, for homework, my daughter needed to find a song with lyrics that aptly represent social inequity, injustice, environmental [...]
FESS UP! WHO CONSIDERED BUYING WOOLIES ANIMAL CARDS OFF EBAY? October 18, 2013Maria Comment Now if you’re a parent of young children you must be living under a rock or travelling overseas (guilty eek) if you haven’t [...]
ROCK OF AGES AND ALL THAT JAZZ June 20, 2012Maria 6 On opening night last week I went to see Rock of Ages. I went by myself, but I didn’t care. I just wanted [...]
DO CHILDREN BELONG IN ART GALLERIES? May 2, 2012May 3, 2012Maria 12 A couple of weeks ago Jacqueline Maley wrote a post on Daily Life Why Kids Should Be Banned From Art Galleries Now I’m [...]
MY HAPPY PLACE DAY 2 October 12, 2011April 10, 2012Maria 8 Okay so here’s a naughty story to tell. But it’s one of those that never fails to bring a smile to my face. [...]