Image credit. I have been dying to do Hole for a Sunday Singalong because they’re easily my favourite ‘angry young women’ (and one man) band of all time. Courtney Love, who loves word play and drilling into the sexism of… Read More ›
fun & hobbies
enjoyment, escapism, making and general lollygagging
Friday Hoyden: Dora Chance
Dora and Nora Chance (the “Lucky Chances”, naturally) are twins born into post- war London, on the wrong side of the theatrical tracks. Bastard children of a grand Shakespearean actor, Dora and Nora learn to dance to work their passage through a world that makes a great fuss of legitimacy, but likes to have less licit elements on call as well. Dora narrates, and you accompany her giddy passions, frantic hopes and pragmatic compromises.
Thursday Internet Tradition: Not Quite Feminist Phil
Hoydens are aware of all Internet traditions! But we share our hard-won cultural knowledge! This week, we introduce you to the tradition of Not Quite Feminist Phil!
Outland Open Thread: Episode 3, “Andy”
What wonders await us on Outland tonight, as we venture into Andy’s home? Discuss them here!
Sunday Composer: Zoë Keating
Try singing along to this? You can’t, no lyrics, so it’s not a singalong exactly but she’s a composer and we all need a soundtrack for the movie of our lives and I think I choose her to compose mine…. Read More ›
Thursday Internet Tradition: Internet Performance Artists
Hoydens are aware of all Internet traditions! But we share our hard-won cultural knowledge! This week, we introduce you to the tradition of Internet Performance Artists
Outland Open Thread: Episodes 1 and 2
Last week saw the premiere of a new Australian comedy, Outland, penned by John Richards and Adam Richard, which focuses on the lives of a club for gay sci-fi geeks (or “science fiction enthusiast homosexualists” as club member Rae would prefer).
Book Review: Thicker than Water by Lindy Cameron
Book Review: Thicker than Water by Lindy Cameron #AWWC2012
Whoydensday: Knitting the Tom Baker scarf
The ultimate Doctor Who knit.
Book Review: The Service of Clouds by Delia Falconer
Book Review of The Service of Clouds #AWWC2012
Hoyden About Town 