Sadly, Feral Cheryl is no more, but Australians will have another alternative to Bratz and Barbie as of tomorrow – Australian Girl Doll [warning: annoying website sound] is hitting the shelves. It looks like the launch will be at Toyworld… Read More ›
fun & hobbies
enjoyment, escapism, making and general lollygagging
Thursday Cheezburger, and Delurking Day
Runnerup: There’s something about kitties and puppies cuddling that makes me go “aww” Bonus political macro It’s our monthly Delurking Day! If you’ve been reading along, give us a shout and let us know you’re there. You’re welcome to post… Read More ›
Otterday, and Open Thread
This sleepy baby sea otter comes via Dependable Renegade. Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life? Anything you want to get off your chest? Reading… Read More ›
Friday Night Election Fun: Barack Wiggle
Inspired partly by this post at obama_daily but mostly by it being 2 in the morning at the time, I present to you: the sixth Wiggle, Barack Wiggle, with his sidekick Bill. This will probably mean far more to people… Read More ›
The Art Report, and Stationery Love
It’s been a while since I showed you some art. The lad is showing all the signs of being a budding stationery lover. He recently raised quite a bit of money in the school Fun Run (he’s also showing signs… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger
And a bonus election-week addition!
Otterday, and Open Thread
Today’s outrageously cute baby otter was snapped by cb1979 at the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Do check out hir lemur photos, too. Lemurs are almost as awesome as otters, and it’s an odds-on bet that when I run out of otter… 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 ›
Hoyden About Town 