In the first international exhibition devoted to the celebrated French couturier, the National Gallery of Victoria presented The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, featuring seven galleries with more than 140 superbly crafted garments in addition to photographs, sketches, stage costumes, excerpts from runway shows, film, television, concerts and dance … Read more
Since I’ve been in Australia, I’ve been told a few times that my idea of camping isn’t “real camping”. By camping, I mean a nice tent, good bedding, hot food, and, hopefully, toilets, maybe even showers. I remember with great fondness the festivals I attended with friends back in Florida where we cooked full meals and dined … Read more
Strictly Ballroom is the film that catapulted director Baz Luhrmann and his set and costume designer wife Catherine Martin to fame. It was the film that first brought Australia to me when I was a teenager living in Miami. Now that I live here in Australia, I’m excited to experience it in a whole new way. This much beloved … Read more
Do you ever fall off the spiritual wagon? Do you get excited about a new course of study or vow only to lose steam a few days later? Do you buy books about spiritual topics that you never get around to reading? Do you feel like you’ve lost a connection to something sacred? Do you struggle to stay … Read more
Where can I find free images for social media or for my blog? This is a question that comes up often in my social media and blogger circles. I end up posting a list of URLs that I copy and paste each time. So I thought I’d collect a few of my favourite resources here and … Read more
It’s hard to believe 2014 is almost over. Here’s my year in review. 2013 was hard. The excitement of being in Australia gave way to homesickness and a sense of grieving. By January, things had started looking up and the year started off well. I was becoming more comfortable getting around Melbourne, I had taken up hobbies, … Read more
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