I trimmed and labelled some soap today. Strawberry Kiwi. Lovely fresh fragrance, lovely fresh colours. Lavender Vanilla – do you like the flying-seagull shape the swirl in the top soap formed? I used the Brambleberry Black Amber Lavender fragrance oil… Read More ›
fun & hobbies
enjoyment, escapism, making and general lollygagging
Otterday! And Open Thread.
Clam doughnuts! This sea otter at Vancouver Aquarium is bashing a circular iceblock to get to the clams frozen inside. Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in… Read More ›
Been way too long since the last astronomy nerd post
This one is just so elegantly composed. North America got a very pretty show this week from the Moon and Venus.
Thursday Cheezburger: Supernatural Kittehs
Supernatural Cheez! Runner-up:
Otterday! And Open Thread.
This orphaned Exmoor otter cub has a wee furry friend. [Via the Telegraph, more on the story here.] Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life?… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger: Cats and Technology
Runner-up:
Thursday Cheezburger: Sleepy Kittehs, and Delurking Day
Work? I iz on top of it And this runner-up, I relate to: CLEANING: it’s harder than it looks
Perth Feminist SF Unconference Invites YOU to attend!
This guest post is by Sarah Parker, who blogs at Saucy Sisters. * Perth’s longest running Feminist Convention, Gynaecon, is running this weekend! * Panel Discussion on Strong Female Characters in the Whedonverse and Whoverse * Discussion on the new… Read More ›
Saturday Night Caption Contest
Whatcha got? Caption this photo here.
Otterday! And open thread.
Nyac, survivor of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and co-star of the Otters Holding Hands video, died late last year. She developed chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, a cancer not previously known in sea otters, but associated with petroleum contact in other… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 