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The holiday hiatus seems to have snuck up on us
There will probably still be the occasional post over the next few weeks, but I think we’re mostly either horrendously busy or already enjoying a holiday. There will definitely be, at the appropriate times, an open Dr Who (Ten’s Finale) Open Thread for those of you who catch up with it as soon as it’s broadcast in the UK, and an occasional Femmostroppo Reader.
Blokes calling out blokes: “Butterbodies” on Spike TV

[Left to right: Drew Barrymore, Tyra Banks, and Sara Ramirez.]
After airing those Douchebag oTY contestants, here are some mad props – to an unlikely sort of crowd, the commentariat at Spike TV.
Metaphysics, Parenting, and the Supernova.
We revisited the end of the Earth today.
The Lad (aged six) and I were reading Beowulf over lunch. Not my choice; the lad is drawn to it. He suddenly stopped me, starting to look upset.
The Twilight Before Christmas
via gigglesugar: The Twilight Before Christmas. (Click through for a larger version.)
Reminder: Xmas Drinkies for Sydney Hoydenizens this Sunday!
Beppie is looking forward to meeting many of you on the weekend! Just a reminder for those who may have missed the the original post and the banner in the sidebar– a bunch of us Sydney Hoydenizens are heading to… Read More ›
AFA selling burning-cross Christmas decoration
White American, and proud of it? Not sure what to put out in the yard this Christmas? Want to express your lurve for the Real American Family? The American Family Association has just the decoration for you. Let Your “Light”… Read More ›
Sydney Hoydenizens: Anyone up for Yuletide Drinks?
Beppie is a regular commenter at Hoyden About Town who is currently organising drinkies instead of writing her thesis. In the interests of good conversation, celebrating the approaching Summer Solstice, and getting squiffy, I’ll be organising a Yuletide Drinks… Read More ›
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 ›
ObWhoydensday Quick Hit: Who is back!
Auntie’s got her act together: this Sunday night at 7:30pm! That’s the Doctor Who 2007 Christmas Special, guest starring our own Singing Budgie, who I really liked in this part. They don’t say so incontrovertibly, but the ABC website does… Read More ›