John Howard is still completely missing in action. Maxine McKew declared victory in Bennelong nearly a week ago, but he is yet to publicly concede or speak to the press. It is said that he privately conceded to the returning… Read More ›
Day: 2007-12-07
What was that?
If I were a less skeptical blogger I would be much more excited about what I saw high in the clouds this morning. I only saw a glimpse, but it was cigar shaped and glowing, and if I were the… Read More ›
Friday Hoydens: the Garden Makeover TV Brigade
Despite my misgivings about the whole lifestyle TV phenomenon and the renovation cult, as largely being driven by our good friend consumerism rather than any true aesthetic sense, I have to put in a good word for the women who… Read More ›
Of magic and mythology: Reality-based parenting
[image source] “Mummy, what are ‘gods’?”. I was caught a little by surprise, but I think we did ok in the end. After a moment’s thought, I explained that they were figures invented by people. That different human civilisations share… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 