more animals Runnerup: Results May Vary. Post your own favourite cheez o’ t’ week here, and wait for admin image magic to make it appear! Please post either the full embed code from ICHC type pages, or a link to… Read More ›
fun & hobbies
enjoyment, escapism, making and general lollygagging
Ebooks, pleasure reading, and the planet
Naomi Alderman writes: “A novel idea: curl up in bed with a virtual book” Recently I’ve been intrigued by the idea that ebook readers could be a greener way to spread the printed word. And since I started using one… Read More ›
Otterday! And Open Thread.
Today’s otters are on video, creating havoc in a house. I know it’s not exactly candid, but I just love it when they frolic around under the bedspread. [h/t: Mindy]
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*iz ded of cute*
I don’t care how hard your heart is or how much you hate rodents, this rat cuddling its teddy bear is the cutest thing ever.
Quickhit: freebies to a Sydney comedy show
There’s a limerick contest over at my comedy guide site, with a double pass valid for the next 2 months as the prize, so if you’re able to get to Sydney on a Tuesday night sometime in that time period, why not have a go?
Thursday Cheezburger, and Delurking Day
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Runner-up: Interior Decorator Kitteh Luvs This Arrangement
Post your own favourite cheez from this week.
Otterday! And Open Thread.
The otter of the week comes from Idahobill2008 on flickr, who has a whole series of great shots of otters and other wildlife.
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Thursday Cheezburger
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Runner-up: I’m Melting!
Life on the Riverbank: “Edwardian Gay”
John Sutherland, Eremitus Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern English Literature at University College, London, discusses his latest book Magic Moments on ABC Radio National:
a kind of Biographia Literaria as he takes a look back to the magic of 25 experiences of books, films, plays, songs, paintings, sounds and smells which took him by surprise, sank into his memory and changed his life
Otterday, and Open Thread
This river otter was pictured on TrekNature New Zealand. Isn’t it beautiful?
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Hoyden About Town 