Linky Goodness for January 18th

Thank-you notes are the foundation of a civilized society. Miss Crankypants links to a handy guide on how to write them.

Many commenters to this post state that no one should have children until they can financially support them. If we lived in a society where everyone had an equal chance to do that (without killing themselves trying), I might agree.

Striking image of a female athlete. Well done, Raqaya al Ghasara!

Because we all love to gawk at hideous consumer products.

Pots for plants, made out of plants. How do they do it?!