Where the idea of fairy lights probably came from. Frozen dew drops that hang off branches to glitter in rising winter sunlight

This 'Aussie Christmas tree' photo is doing the rounds again - usually without attribution. It was taken by Layn Simpson of Gympie - in his backyard. An excellent snap. I have an invitation to visit next time I'm in Gympie so I'll look forward to that. You can find Layn on Instagram. Worth a follow.

Tonight Hurðaskellir (Door Slammer), the 7th of Iceland's 13 Yule Lads, comes down from the mountains. As the name suggests, he likes to slam doors. Children leave a shoe out in the window for him to put a small gift or a treat in – if they've been good that is. The bad children get a potato.

So tired of this week that Grogu is going to pay for it. Yelled at twice for licking Shortys drool strings, yelled at for biting at Cobbers back legs. Yelled at for eating a brick of cheese. Yelled at for visiting the neighbor kids. Girl can’t do ANYTHING FUN AT ALL

Brick and cobble collage in an alleyway in Shropshire.

I love dogs so so much!

This gang-gang cockatoo baby is utterly fantastic 🥲

Day eighteen of Hatvent Last Hatvent mum bought me a hat But the very next day she wore it herself This year I got the hat back And I think I look quite special

yes this 38°c is horrible and yes work was mind blowingly irritating with everyone trying to get stuff done before a christmas deadline but i'll have you know i also just managed to accidentally whack my elbow really hard against a concrete wall

Big lick. #spudlet

Heatwave,what heatwave?🥰🥰🥰Ian

Rupert’s shadow self is never not funny

this is clearly not what Milton signed up for 😂

He has pug in him too.....its the ears, not sure where the chow or schnauzer is......yes he always looks worried about something and he stares at me all day......its a bit much but I love him!

Just hangin' around. A silvereye, seen along the Riverwalk at Gympie. (2023 photo)

Three years ago this terrified dog arrived at our home. Since then we’ve been on a long and often difficult journey to make her feel safe with us and there’s more to do but we’re so glad that #sophiefromromania came into our lives

Dad Guy forgot to give me my treat. It’s on the corner of the table. I can smell it. This is how I remind him cuz I’m a good boy. 😊

Cutestest open mouth chewer

We got snow!

Polar bear sparring is a sport I never knew existed They’ll bite, tackle, grab, & roll, then rest. Inevitably, one of them gets restless and the punching, kicking, and swinging starts up again Amazing animals #photography #polarbear #sparring #hudsonbay #winter #canada #wildlife

Jimmy Kimble Live is new tonight!

Australian King Parrot preening. #birds

Part 3: getting caught in a rainstorm in December and getting soaked and then going home for a nap 😂

This pup managed to sneak her way into a joyride with an unsuspecting delivery driver. Popped up to ask where they're headed and if there's time to get a pup cup on the way. 12/10 (TT: copperdoesstuffs)

How’s the markings on this guy 🦎

“I told dad the best thing for recovering from shoulder surgery was Seattle Arboretum walkies to my favorite gazebo & he went for it!” 🧵

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In a recent interview, actress Goldie Hawn says that she does not mind if the man she's married to cheats on her. Explaining, quote, "Sexual experimentation is a basic need of all men." You can read more about her personal philosophy in my new book, "Goldie Hawn: The Greatest Woman Who Ever Lived."

I’m going to share our morning in 3 parts 😂 Part 1: a lovely walk at the dog park with the pups in the fenced in area

he does his best to not get it all over his beard. it's still a work in progress

Local clowns having fun, yesterday. I’m playing solo tomorrow, Friday the 19th, at the northern Star, Hamilton. 8.30 kickoff.

This is Ranger. He has picked you as the chosen one for this dinner party. Or as he calls it, the weakest link. 13/10 an honor (TT: sunnycorina)

Omg, y'all. Milton met Krampus.

Good morning.

Thursday

Going to be a scorcher of a day here, so I am remembering my weekend trip to the beach and how lovely and fresh it was.

good morning

Oops…..Jan is in the forbidden bedroom enjoying the view.

Who needs personal space when they have an Uggi?

Jan is sleeping on bossie’s arm…

Xmas came early

We’re late on walkie time Dad Guy. I have a full afternoon of naps and now I’m off schedule. Get it together and let’s go. 😊

Speedy Spudlet is speedy. #spudlet

Well way down South where the air gets cold There's a tale about Hatvent That you've all been told And a real patient dog dressed up in a hat Who spends the whole year hoping it gets squashed flat … It's the little Saint Bledd (little Saint Bledd)

Aww Dougal! He liked me but was weary of strangers and loved to chew on a dried bull penis 😂 Dougal is a Skye terrier and is classed as a vulnerable native dog breed. I only know of another two Porridge and Frankenstein (Frankie)

Gang gang cockatoo science is sometimes quite undignified 🥲

Meet Buffy 🤍 A 4-year-old schnauzer learning how to be a pet. She’s gentle, dog-friendly, low-energy, and loves naps and chew bones. Needs a fenced yard, another dog, and a patient home. Fully vetted. trackingintheshadows.com 🐾

#TerrierTuesday Someone’s sleepy