January 9 is the 9th day of the year. There are 356 days left.

Today's number is 9

9 is the largest single digit integer
9 is the square of a prime and is the second lowest such square

Some Albums really stood out for one reason or another, but never seemed to get the recognition they deserved. This is one.

Sorry about the ads, you can click through them after a minute or so

Naturally, this is an open thread too.

The big news of the week is the distortion, disinformation, and distraction by corporate media (with the help of the CIA) in order to mislead people and promote profit...oops wait, that's the big story every week....but it is more obvious than ever.

Hey, it's songday. Today I pick a song that I believe warrants it and publish an assortment of the covers of that song by various persons and or groups. Pick a few that are new to you and have a listen. It is also, of course, an open thread to talk about anything you feel like.

Today's song is: My Back Pages

Bob Dylan

Welcome to friday’s photography open thread. I am posting because I’m not sure if Bollox Ref was planning to. Usually he’s here by now, but I don’t see him online. I wish I could stay and interact with you all, but I have to go.

I’ll check back in later when I return. Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your participation.

White Kanuka blossoms laden with rain, looking like snow