Footage via Reuters, of men competing for the most “extravagant” look (no journalist commentary) at a competition organised by the Eastern Bavarian Beard and Moustache Club. Jury member Thomas Zauener explained that there were “different categories: natural beards, moustaches and… Read More ›
arts & entertainment
music, stage, writing, comedy, cinema, telly, arts, sport, crafts, photography – all this and more!
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: La Bohème at Paddo’s Chauvel Cinema
Conductor Nicola Luisotti; Production Franco Zeffirelli; Angela Gheorghiu, Ainhoa Arteta, Ramón Vargas, Ludovic Tézier, Quinn Kelsey, Oren Gradus, Paul Plishka Despite our ill-health, mr tog and I managed to drag ourselves to pick up our tickets (booked weeks ago) and… Read More ›
Friday Hoyden from fiction: Jo Marsh March, Little Women
How old were you when you first read Little Women? I think I was about 8, and I was utterly typical: Jo was my favourite. Was anyone unenraptured by Jo March on reading the book? What about portrayals on the silver screen or the box?
Lighter side: Cat and theremin
This is zooming around the traps, so you may have already seen it. If not, enjoy.
Saturday is Bug Day
Remember baroquestar’s beautiful bee? Now, a ladybird. Awwww. Anyone else got any great bug photos?
Friday Hoyden: Susan Butcher
This Friday Hoyden is a guest post from huckle. Huckle is a feminist who is slowly turning from resentfully compliant to cheerfully grumpy as she gets older. She is a single mum who works full time. She grows organic vegies,… Read More ›
Friday Furry and Linkfest
A moose gives some cats a winter surprise in Alaska: Image credit: photograph by LizMarie Links harvested from my feedreader this week:
Marry, Shag or Chuck off a Cliff: Regency drama edition
I’m stuck in a costume drama mood: largely as escapism from the rest of what I’m reading about, I expect. Who else is up for some escapism? Fitzwilliam Darcy, Horatio Hornblower, Richard Sharpe: what do you do? Elizabeth Bennet, Elinor… Read More ›
Carping Corner (Historical Drama Division): The Tudors
There are many things for a history nerd to greatly enjoy about the lush 2007 miniseries of The Tudors, the first season of which is currently showing on cable here in Oz…but now the carping must commence!
Friday Hoyden: Zoe Bell
Guest post from Helen – thanks! Uma Thurman chats with Zoe Bell on the set of Kill Bill What hoyden wouldn’t thrill to the scene in Kill Bill 1 where Beatrix Kiddo, fighting off a hundred or so gangsters, flies… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 