Oh, I luff him. And I luff his sense of wonder, of infinite possibilities. The Lad, age six, has just hatched one of these Growing Lizard Egg Pets, which he bought with five dollars of his pocket money on an… Read More ›
Life
Marry, Shag or Cliff? Hogwarts villains edition
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Remember the rules: you have to choose one of each of the three below to match each fate. No skipping any.
Otterday! And Open Thread.
From the Chestnut Centre again comes this little otter. 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 ›
Well, I’m glad someone was out with their camera last night
I was stuck in traffic without mine, enjoying this dramatic sunset but itching for a lens. The light was glorious.
The SMH put together a gallery of sunset shots around the beaches and the harbour, and it’s pretty cool:
Thursday Cheezburger: So Very, Very Sorry edition
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Quick Hit: Do these names sound feminine to you?
Researchers in the US have found that boys with unusual or unpopular names, or feminine names are more likely to end up in gaol. Here are the top ten Boys names for ending up in gaol. (presumably from study of… Read More ›
Virtual Travelling: Great Court, British Museum, London
Great Court, British Museum, London, originally uploaded by stephenk1977. The BM was a highlight of my last trip to London, particularly this gorgeous new roof over the Great Court. But when I went it was a grey and rainy, so… Read More ›
Can’t blog: cooking Fragrant Sour & Spicy Thai Soup
[repost of a favourite recipe] This soup has much the same base as a Laksa, but not so much coconut cream. I tend to use low fat versions of the coconut and chicken stock, but that’s an option. Fresh Asian… Read More ›
Otterday! And Open Thread.
Today’s otter is from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 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?… Read More ›
Belated Whoydensday: Torchwood Children of Earth Spoiler Thread
By special request: So what does naughty Uncle Rusty have in store for us? Is this on the cards yet again?
Hoyden About Town 