but somebody else did, on the winter solstice of 2007. Photo originally uploaded by stibbons, who has tagged it with “I live in Sydney, ner ner ner-ner ner” Happy turning point of winter, folks! Look forward to seeing those of… Read More ›
Culture
The milieu through which we swim
Reminder for Sydney Hoydenizens: Solstice Drinkies this Sunday!
Just a reminder to Sydney Hoydenizens that we will be meeting this Sunday June 21, 12noon, to celebrate the solstice, Hoyden style. The venue is: The Rose of Australia 1 Swanson St Erskineville All feminists and feminist-allies welcome! When I… Read More ›
Friday Hoydens: Annie Watsham and Joanna Lumley
Annie Watsham with Joanna Lumley(L) (BBC) Without an impulsive remark from Annie Watsham to Gurkha rights campaigner Peter Carroll, Joanna Lumley might never have become involved in the lobbying campaign that led to Gurkha military veterans gaining settlement rights in… Read More ›
Fox News reporter admits blogger is a member of “the press”
But only so that he could complain about the blogger having access to an event that FoxNews was not permitted inside – paraphrased “they told me press couldn’t come in – why are you allowed inside? FirstAmendmentrightswharrgarbl” As a commentor… Read More ›
…. with a sign on the door saying “Beware of the Leopard”
Just found out on the grapevine – because these places and dates are not available on the FaHSCIA website – that the only Sydney public consultation on the proposed new draconian national disabled parking restrictions is: In Parramatta. On Friday… Read More ›
Quick Hit: If she was a man
would this even be a story at all?
Wednesday Rainbow Blogging
If I look out my window right now, I can still see the last faint strains of this rainbow: I love the bright colours against the dark, ominous sky. If you look in the to right hand corner, you can… Read More ›
AMA delegation seeks to code for non-compliant and ungrateful patients
Update: A twitterer tells me this was just considered by the AMA and defeated – I’m looking for details. Because if they tried this once, they’ll try it again. Further update: Found it. Details are appended. ~~~ The American Medical… Read More ›
I miss CountDown, Molly included
Cable TV keeps on playing 70s Countdown clips, and I’m enjoying them way too much, especially the glam acts with huge horn sections. Then of course the disco ladies. What about the Bump? And this awesomely naff set?
Hoyden About Town 