Today’s otters are from a Minnesota Zoo advertisement. Description: A montage of extremely cute sea otters. Captioned: “Kittens can’t stand them. Puppies feel threatened. Even bunnies are jealous. Watch your back Mr. Otter. Sea Otters of Russia’s Grizzly Coast. Minnesota… Read More ›
Life
New Hoydens and a new sidebar button
I have been most remiss in not putting up a Welcome post months ago to a few people: various Aussie bloggers who have been Guest Hoydens extraordinaire here for some time now have their very own Hoyden author accounts. So,… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger: Threat Level
Runnerup:
Silence owes no explanation
Prefacing Disclaimer: I have no special knowledge of what is happening amongst the Shakesville team, and to re-emphasise the post title, I don’t feel that I am owed any communication from anyone on the team. UPDATE: As I was posting… Read More ›
Just what the doctor ordered
A dose of Zooborns is just what I need. Twin baby pandas: And the birth of a baby beluga.
Solstice Hoyden Drinkies!
It’s time for another afternoon gathering at the pub, Hoydenizens! This time the date is Sunday, June 21st, and we shall be matronising (hee!) the Rose of Australia Hotel, 1 Swanson St, Erskineville, which is located close to a train… Read More ›
Otterday! and Open Thread
Lauredhel has had a difficult week spoonwise, so I’m supplying this week’s otter. This river otter on ice comes from a gallery on BBC Online, and is taken by Jack Clegg of Exmoor Photography. There’s some interesting notes on the… Read More ›
On late-term abortions and sex ed/contraception
Something that’s been bugging me in the increased abortion talk after George Tiller’s assassination is the derail into talking about sex ed and contraceptive availability. Sex ed and contraceptive availability and looking after babies are extremely important things. They’re vital…. Read More ›
Whoydensday: Karen Gillan (plus, new Torchwood trailer!)
This week it was revealed that Karen Gillan (who appeared as a soothsayer in “The Fires of Pompeii”) will be joining Matt Smith in 2010 as the Doctor’s Companion. We know nothing yet about the character she will play —… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 