Beppie is a regular commenter at Hoyden About Town who is currently organising drinkies instead of writing her thesis. In the interests of good conversation, celebrating the approaching Summer Solstice, and getting squiffy, I’ll be organising a Yuletide Drinks… Read More ›
arts & entertainment
music, stage, writing, comedy, cinema, telly, arts, sport, crafts, photography – all this and more!
“Gamers’ girls be warned”, says WA Today
Yet again, women who play videogames are rare, perhaps mythical, beings. WA Today has issued an ominous warning to “Warcraft widows”: Widows of Warcraft, be warned – you may not see much of your boyfriend/partner/husband/defacto/intended in the next six months… Read More ›
Otterday! And Open Thread
Today’s otters are courtesy of Cute Otters. These Asian Short Clawed triplets were born at the Chessington Zoo to parents Guinevere and Lancelot. *iz ded* Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is… Read More ›
Friday Hoyden: Melissa McEwan
Our first blogospheric Friday Hoyden. Liss provides an extraordinary service to the readers of Shakesville, having created and maintained a safe space for progressive discussion as well as ensuring lots of fun. Yet she’s doing it tough, because she earns… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger
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Belated Whoydensday Quickhit: Bill Bailey for 11?
Not really, that was just a throw-away quip in the comments to this comprehensive Den of Geek post about the various contenders who have been mentioned for the role (odds are given and everything). Mind you, I think Bailey could… Read More ›
Virtual Travelling: Sculpture By the Sea, Tamarama Beach
.flickr-photo { border: solid 1px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } keep me grounded…, originally uploaded by ~ geisha ~. I only went once this year, and it was… Read More ›
Girl Dolls That Look Like Actual Girls
Sadly, Feral Cheryl is no more, but Australians will have another alternative to Bratz and Barbie as of tomorrow – Australian Girl Doll [warning: annoying website sound] is hitting the shelves. It looks like the launch will be at Toyworld… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger, and Delurking Day
Runnerup: There’s something about kitties and puppies cuddling that makes me go “aww” Bonus political macro It’s our monthly Delurking Day! If you’ve been reading along, give us a shout and let us know you’re there. You’re welcome to post… Read More ›
I’m UnAustralian redux
Two years ago I posted both here and at LP about how I’m not all that keen on the Melbourne Cup. I don’t bet on it, and I don’t deliberately watch it. As I’m not part of a socialising workplace,… Read More ›
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