Category Archives: Nelle’s Special Posts

Prince William has shared a special memory with his mother, Princess Diana, for a special edition of The Big Issue, out now.

The edition celebrates Prince William’s 40th birthday today. In the magazine, he writes about his first experience visiting a homeless shelter with his mother when he was just 11, and the impact it had on his life. “I was 11 when I first visited a homeless shelter with my mother, who in her own inimitableContinue reading “Prince William has shared a special memory with his mother, Princess Diana, for a special edition of The Big Issue, out now.”

…(Page 2) That Autism is a Gift

Mar 7, 2019 | By: Jennae Geren Share …CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 It was only three years ago, Millar began, in his gripping tale.  He had traveled to China with a group of principals and the Department of Education as the only special school principal to learn from the mass teaching on the Chinese.  TheyContinue reading “…(Page 2) That Autism is a Gift”

Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey ‘It was a crazy pinch yourself kind of day for me, to be in such a beautiful venue playing alongside The Duchess with my band and a string quartet. Part 2

‘I certainly won’t forget that in a hurry. My mum had a total freak out when she saw it on the telly.  ‘I know this song will resonate with a lot of people this Christmas and my heart goes out to anyone raising a glass around the table remembering those who can’t be with us.’Continue reading “Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey ‘It was a crazy pinch yourself kind of day for me, to be in such a beautiful venue playing alongside The Duchess with my band and a string quartet. Part 2”

Kate overcomes her nerves with surprise piano performance: Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey Part 1

Duchess of Cambridge has played the piano to accompany singer Tom Walker at Westminster Abbey They recorded ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’ one day before community carol service on December 8 Kate had the idea for the performance following a meeting with Walker at a charity event in October Walker says Kate is aContinue reading “Kate overcomes her nerves with surprise piano performance: Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey Part 1”

Queen shares family home videos for the first time to mark her Platinum Jubilee

The footage spans Her Majesty’s life from when she was a baby being pushed in a pram to her coronation in 1953. Rhiannon Mills Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:04 Footage of Princess Elizabeth in home movies Why you can trust Sky News The Queen has allowed the world toContinue reading “Queen shares family home videos for the first time to mark her Platinum Jubilee”

Long Live the Long Paddock

. Ross Rolley From native tracks and droving trails, Australian Stock Routes grew to emulate the acorn’s oak beyond the mountains blue. This network runs through timeless land of wet and dry extremes, a stock reserve and pathway built to serve the droving teams. . The outback way was recognised when Evans crossed the rangeContinue reading “Long Live the Long Paddock“

The Dictionary of Sydney

by Jack Brook 2008 Cite this Lock, Maria There was nothing ordinary about Maria Lock. She was the daughter of an Aboriginal chief, her educational achievements were advanced and her marriage to a British convict was unusual. Indeed, the fact that her convict husband was assigned to her was unique. She also became a landholderContinue reading “The Dictionary of Sydney”

Paraprosdokians     :

First time I heard about paraprosdokians, I liked them. Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and frequently humorous.    (Sir Winston Churchill loved them). 1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurtContinue reading “Paraprosdokians     :“