From ninemsn via wtf_nature, this bird-eating spider. The photos are alleged to have been captured in a backyard in Atherton, in north Queensland (inland from Cairns). The spider: a Golden Orb Weaver. The bird: a native finch called a Chestnut–breasted… Read More ›
arts & entertainment
music, stage, writing, comedy, cinema, telly, arts, sport, crafts, photography – all this and more!
Kidlit report: Never Tease a Weasel, and Danny the Champion of the World
Among the giant pile of books we currently have checked out of the library are these two, both of which are skating close to five stars for me. This is a terrific picture book. Never Tease a Weasel, by Jean… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger
Close runner-up: “Teehee“
Whoydensday: Guess Who’s Guesting?
Update: Oops – forgot that some people might not like casting spoilers. Moving the casting rumours to the end of the post behind a cut. The title of the Christmas Episode has been revealed: The Next Doctor. RTD is mucking… Read More ›
Virtual Travelling: Pause for Reflection, wherever we are
It’s always irresistible when travelling with a camera, isn’t it? Any gorgeous reflections that you happen upon. Of course, some of the shots below have been meticulously planned by shutterbugs who know their local area and its lighting intimately. All… Read More ›
Linkfest: from steampunk to flamingos
Check out Sophie’s Steampunk Suffragette costume, now at the Hoydens About! flickr pool. She wore this for the Wasteland Steampunk convention. ~~~~ I’ve a guest post up at Shakesville, reprising the Monica Dux saga and responding to her article which… Read More ›
SF Sunday: worst costumes evah!
Two to kick off: Sting’s metal budgie-smuggler from Dune, or Leia’s metalkini from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? Does it surprise anybody that leiasmetalbikini.com exists? (I didn’t bother to visit, if anyone does please report) I note in passing… Read More ›
Calling all ozbloggers who go to live comedy shows
Write me a review for my new Australian online comedy portal – news, reviews and directory all rolled into one! It’s called Gagging For It (rimshot), and I need more coverage of shows outside Sydney. About ten years ago I… Read More ›
Otterday, and open thread
This fellow looks just pooped out. [I grabbed this a while back and forgot to note where it was from – does anybody know?] Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger
I couldn’t split the runner-up tie today, so here are two: See no evil, Speak no evil, Understand no evil You don’t understand! He’s EVIL when you’re not watching!
Hoyden About Town 