.. when you said you want to wear white and be a princess for a day?
Life
Thursday Cheezburger – Revenge
Today’s theme is Revenge.
Mothers working, not the end of the world
Conducted by researchers at University College London, it surveyed 19,000 British households to determine how parental employment affects a child’s behaviour throughout the first five years of life.
The results will startle those who think that children benefit from having a stay-at-home mum. In fact, the paper indicates that maternal employment can often improve the chances of having well-adjusted kids.
Farewell Margaret Olley
Margaret Olley died today. She was 88 years old. One of Australia’s most distinguished painters and supporters of young and emerging artists, Olley was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1991. She spoke openly about her efforts to overcome both alcoholism and then later in life depression …
The Massacre in Norway
The shock and horror I’m feeling must be a pale shadow of what those in Norway are feeling. My thoughts are with them all.
Sunday Soapbox – Shooters join with Fred Nile on Ethics Classes
NSW Shooters and Fishers Party throw their support behind Fred Nile on ethics classes.
Vale Amy Whitehouse 1983-2011
Whatever it was that sets artists apart, Amy Winehouse had it. The fact that she “lost it” meant little.
Otterday! And Open Thread.
Today’s sea otter has been shared by katrina.elizabeth on flickr.
Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Commiserations, felicitations, temptations, contemplations, speculations?
Quick Hit – fear and loathing in Australian politics
One woman’s experience of entering the political arena.
It’s a bit damp
160.8mm in 55 hours. That’s already double the median monthly rainfall.
Hoyden About Town 