It’s been almost a month since Allie Brosh posted this at her blog Hyperbole and a Half, but I only just saw it: Adventures in Depression. I know I can definitely relate to this, and I have the feeling that… Read More ›
Year: 2011
Ahoy ye hoydens! on the good ship Menopause with Pirate Queen Roseanne
This is the illustration from her article, and the article is Even Better.
Light a candle: Transgender Day of Remembrance
“Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it ”
– George Santayana
Sunday Cinema Trailer: Pixar’s Brave
…the courageous Merida confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.
Doctor Who Xmas Special Trailer! Narnia … in … spaaaaace…
The Doctor Who Xmas special trailer is now out! Written by Steven Moffat, the episode is titled The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe. Blurb, video, and transcript below a cut, so that those who are extremely spoiler-averse can avoid… Read More ›
Ingroups bullying Outgroups: changing targets, consumerism and personal boundaries
In an age in which the traditional forms of ingroup hatred of outgroups (based on tribalism, race, nationality, religion, and so on) are no longer socially acceptable on a wide scale, are people seeking new outlets (albeit on a lower level) for the same old hatreds?
Otterday! And Open Thread.
Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life? Anything you want to get off your chest? […] Commiserations, felicitations, temptations, contemplations, speculations?
Friday Hoyden: Camila Vallejo
Camila Vallejo, despite being twenty-three, an age at which I thought being organised and active meant getting friends to come with me to a gig instead of going on my own, is the most prominent activist in the Chilean movement to force the government to enact free public education for all, right up to tertiary level.
Meme of the day: tealdeer
Love it. Apparently it’s been around for quite a while, which is why the animated gif exists, but I only read it for the first time today.
Quakers Hill nursing home fire
Anyone concerned about family members at the Quakers Hill Nursing Home can call 1800 227 228 for information.
From latest bulletins it seems a fire alarm sounded at about 5am and despite fast firefighting response (6 minutes according to the radio) the fire had become massive. As of the 8:30am bulletins police are advising that 9 people have died and that 20 more people are being treated for burns injuries.
Hoyden About Town 