I wanted to knit a goose for a long time, but everything was wrong. And then it was love at first sight!
Just look at this important baby.
Nothing superfluous, very gentle and laconic.
Christmas Goose Knitting Pattern
Perfect for gifting or as a delightful addition to holiday decor, this pattern lets you knit a whimsical Christmas Goose that everyone will love.
All parts of the Goose’s body are knitted flat with two needles. This user-friendly approach is great for knitters who prefer working with straight needles rather than in the round.
Hi there! I’m a very artsy person who’s always looking for cool and new ways to make art. My latest works are laser-engraved paintings! I paint a canvas, then use a laser engraver to ‘burn’ the paint away, revealing these pictures. Here are some of my favorite ones. I may post more later.
The winners of the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Natural History Museum, have been announced. From a record-breaking 59,228 entries submitted by photographers from 117 countries and territories, we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 images selected by the competition’s jury.
#1 Winner, Wetlands: The Bigger Picture: The Swarm Of Life By Shane Gross, Canada
#2 Winner, Animals In Their Environment: Frontier Of The Lynx By Igor Metelskiy, Russia
#3 Winner, Behaviour: Birds: Practice Makes Perfect By Jack Zhi, USA
#4 Winner, Behaviour: Amphibians And Reptiles: Wetland Wrestle By Karine Aigner, USA
#5 Winner, Animal Portraits: On Watch By John E Marriott, Canada
#6 Winner, 10 Years And Under: Free As A Bird By Alberto Román Gómez, Spain
#7 Winner, Behaviour: Invertebrates: The Demolition Squad By Ingo Arndt, Germany
#8 Winner, Urban Wildlife: Tiger In Town By Robin Darius Conz, Germany
#9 Winner, Behaviour: Mammals: Tranquil Moment By Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod, Sri Lanka
#10 Winner, Impact Award: Hope For The Ninu By Jannico Kelk, Australia
#11 Winner, Photojournalist Story Award: Dolphins Of The Forest By Thomas Peschak, Germany/South Africa
#12 Winner, Photojournalism: Dusting For New Evidence By Britta Jaschinski, Germany/UK
#13 Winner, 15-17 Years: Life Under Dead Wood By Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, Germany
#14 Winner, Impact Award: Recording By Hand By Liwia Pawłowska, Poland
#15 Winner, Underwater: Under The Waterline By Matthew Smith, UK/Australia
At 34, Mahmood feels trapped in a life that seems more suffocating with each passing day. Living in Oman, a country known for its warmth and opportunities, he instead faces the harsh reality of systemic issues like racism and discrimination, which only deepen his struggles.
Caught between the pizza delivery guy and the gynecologist, he feels stuck in a situation where everyone can sense the challenges but no one can truly understand them.
As a foreigner, opportunities feel limited, and the constant sense of exclusion from mainstream society weighs heavily on him. Despite his efforts, finding a job has proven impossible, leaving him without purpose or financial stability. He’s yearning for a connection with a pretty young thing, but remains “Professionally Single,” wary of the potential burden of marriage, which he jokingly refers to as “WIFE”—Worries Invited For Ever.
#1 Street Lights Photography
Without support or inspiration, Mahmood finds the world increasingly bleak. Freedom, an essential aspect of life, feels out of reach. In the midst of this isolation, he founded Émerveiller Design Lab and turned to photography—street, product, wedding, nature, and architecture—as a creative outlet.
In a lighthearted way to cope, he jokes that he’s becoming so dull that one night he slept with a ruler next to his head to measure how long he was asleep.
However, what began as a form of expression now reflects his inner turmoil. The photographs, intended to capture the beauty around him, instead reveal darkness and despair—empty streets, stark building lines, and shadows creeping into every frame.
Struggling to explore his ideas or convey his feelings, his pain only deepens, stretching longer with each passing year. Even the difference between “Oooooh” and “Aaaaaah” is just a matter of a few inches.
#2 Street Lights Photography
#3 Street Lights Photography (2024)
Through his lens, Mahmood sees not just the physical structures of goddamn Arab country Oman but a reflection of his emotional state. The lack of color, the overwhelming shadows, and the lonely streets are metaphors for his own struggles. They represent the feeling of being invisible, overlooked, and trapped in a place that offers no comfort or understanding.
In a world where society feels like a barrier rather than a support system, his work has unintentionally become a diary of his isolation.
His photography, though somber, is a testament to his existence—silent but undeniable. Yet, despite this outlet, the weight of daily suffocation remains, making each day harder to endure.
We know an African wise saying: “If you go to sleep with an itching buttock, you are sure to wake up with smelly fingers.” Maybe that is the reality of his fate, where hope is hospitalized (gunned down) by depression.
#4 City Street Lights Photography Year 2024
#5 City Street Dark Mood Dramatic Lights Photography Year 2024
#6 Cinematic Art City Street Lights Photography Year 2024
Dove Cameron posts a daring topless selfie from Paris, sharing the bold moment with her fans on Instagram during her glamorous stay in the city.
Dove Cameron said “au revoir” to Paris by posting a racy mirror selfie … in which she left little to the imagination.
The singer closed out her trip to the City of Light by sharing on Instagram a number of intimate photos from her getaway, including one selfie where the former Disney Channel star went totally topless.
The upload has already caused quite a stir, garnering nearly a million likes in under an hour.
Dove, surprisingly, didn’t even address the jaw-dropping selfie … simply captioning the post, “bye paris.”
In addition to her topless moment, the “Descendants” actress shared a number of candid pics from her visit to Paris … where she seemed to be in attendance for Fashion Week.
Dove even uploaded a glimpse of her Balmain perfume ad … before sharing another mirror selfie, in which she wore white tights and black underwear. It’s clear the starlet was feeling herself while abroad!!!
Yet, for those setting their sights on Dove, you should know DC is still going strong with Måneskin frontman Damiano David. The couple cuddled up while posing for pictures at the Balmain fashion show … with Dove sharing one of the sweet snaps from the evening.
Dove and Damiano first sparked relationship rumors in September 2023 after the former child star attended the Italian singer’s concert in NYC. She was later spotted supporting DD again at Måneskin’s November show in Brazil.
Since then, the pair’s been practically inseparable … and all we have to say is Damiano is a lucky man.
Kanye West’s former fixer files a lawsuit, alleging he was hired to follow Bianca Censori and investigate the Kardashians during their tumultuous split.
Kanye West is being sued by a man who claims to have served as his former “Director of Intelligence,” alleging that the rapper instructed him to conduct investigations into his wife, Bianca Censori, as well as his former in-laws, the Kardashians.
According to newly filed court documents, the man, suing anonymously as John Doe, claims West failed to pay him for several pay periods and caused him emotional distress.
The lawsuit states that in December 2022, West initially hired the man as his campaign manager for a potential presidential run, but later shifted his role to become Yeezy’s “Director of Intelligence.”
The man claims the position required him to be responsible for handling Ye’s NDAs and other investigations … which included closer looks at the Kardashians and Bianca.
The man says he was tasked with hiring private investigators to “tail” Bianca, without her knowledge, whenever she traveled solo — including during visits with her family in Australia.
He also alleges he was tapped to look into the Kardashians’ “supposed various criminal links” … and says Ye believed his former in-laws participated in “sex trafficking.”
Doe alleges in May 2024, Ye began exhibiting erratic behavior, possibly as a result of his alleged nitrous oxide usage, after implanting titanium grills on his teeth. Also in the docs, around the same time, Doe says Ye began laying off employees involved in the leadership of the Yeezy brand.
Doe claims his working relationship came to a head with Kanye after he shared complaints from a Donda Academy staffer … who alleged children had been abused at the school and nothing was done to report the problem.
Doe says KW responded to the news by yelling and cursing at him, as well as threatening the man with “great bodily harm.”
Doe alleges Ye’s enforcers sent him threats in the aftermath of the confrontation, which he says triggered his PTSD from his time in the military.
The John Doe is seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
We’ve reached out to Kanye’s rep for comment … so far, no word back.
Elle King opens up about her evolving relationship with her father, Rob Schneider, sharing personal insights into their bond and past challenges.
Elle King’s relationship with her dad, Rob Schneider, has had its ups and downs, and now she’s spilling the tea on where they stand, especially after his recent public apology.
We caught up with Elle in NYC on Wednesday, and she was super clear — she accepted her dad’s apology ages ago and is all about moving forward from their family drama.
Pregnant Elle, already a proud mom to son Lucky, also emphasized that her main focus right now is on motherhood and just soaking up all the happiness that comes with it.
Check out the video to see Elle totally embracing her pregnancy glow — and also sharing with us some of her “weird” cravings!
But, circling back to her dad, Rob dropped a public apology back in August after Elle called him out for being a bad dad, admitting he wasn’t the father she needed while growing up.
Their relationship has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but it seems like they’re finally putting the toxicity behind them.
Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, reveals she’s facing backlash and hate from Taylor Swift’s fans amid Kelce and Swift’s rumored relationship.
Travis Kelce‘s ex claims she’s being bombarded with hate every single day amid his relationship with Taylor Swift … saying the cruel comments from the Swifties have impacted her life, and she did nothing to deserve it!
Kayla Nicole was a guest on Angel Reese‘snew “Unapologetically Angel”show on Thursday … where the two discussed her career, rumors and, of course, her ex of five years.
The Chicago Sky star brought up Kelce moving on with Taylor Swift … and asked if the harassment from her fanbase bothered her — even a year after the pop singer and Chiefs tight end became an item.
“I would be lying if I said that that level of hate and just, like, online chaos didn’t impact me — it does. Even to this day,” Nicole said.
“You can go to my most recent [social media] post and it will be people debating each other why I am worthless and I’ll never be a talented person and I have no career …”
Reese then asked Nicole why the Swifties seemed to dislike her so much … especially since she handled the breakup with such grace.
“I don’t know,” Nicole said. “I think that there’s something about that level of fame that attracts crazy people and it’s unfortunate because I’ve never done anything to warrant that kind of backlash.”
As for her career, Nicole said she will be the utmost professional when discussing her ex and his team … and will continue to name-drop him — as he’s the best tight end in the NFL.
Nicole even revealed the two have run into each other in the past … but they know better than to try and strike up a conversation.
“I’ll hit him with a head nod,” Nicole said. “That’s about it.”
“We’ve seen each other in public spaces but I think that we’re both aware of the nature of his new situation that there’s just no room to communicate or acknowledge each other publicly without it being spun into something crazy.”
Dr. Dre accuses a psychiatrist of alienating his son in an ongoing family dispute, raising concerns about unethical influence and manipulation.
All mental health professionals work with individuals and families at their most vulnerable and emotionally challenging times of their lives. However, threatening and harassing someone as a means to express one’s emotions is an unacceptable behavior that the world at large cannot tolerate. Unfortunately, Mr. Young’s recent conduct since the filing of the complaint only perpetuates his chosen consistent pattern of behavior. This dispute is about his consistent pattern of negative and abusive behavior and nothing else.”
Dr. Dre’s firing back against his former psychiatrist, Dr. Charles Sophy, a day after the shrink filed a lawsuit against the music mogul … claiming Sophy tried to turn Dre’s own son against him.
King expressed a similar sentiment in response to Sophy’s lawsuit, accusing Dre of making threats — but the letter reveals a more troubling account of the alleged damage caused by Sophy.
According to King, the psychiatrist “slandered” Dre in a deliberate attempt to manipulate his son into turning against him, allegedly to assist Dre’s then-estranged wife, Nicole, in gaining leverage during their divorce.
King claims this action resulted in Sophy poisoning Dre’s relationship with his son.
Sophy, on the other hand, feels he’s the victim.
As we reported, Dr. Sophy is suing Dre for $10 million … accusing the music producer of bombarding him with abusive and menacing messages after working with Dre and Nicole to help them mediate their divorce.
Nick Dorka from “Love Is Blind” hints at a possible breakup with fiancée Hannah Jiles during an interview, joking about future dating shows and addressing his relationship status. The couple faces challenges after Hannah’s pros and cons list left Nick feeling insecure.
“Love Is Blind” star Nick Dorka may’ve accidentally dropped a major season 7 spoiler … hinting he and fiancée Hannah Jiles may already be over.
We caught up with the reality TV star at LAX, where Nick touched on the extensive vetting process contestants undergo to get onto the show … suggesting some are just luckier than others when it comes to finding “The One.”
Here’s where Nick appeared to slip up, though … when asked why he selected “Love Is Blind” over another dating series, like “The Bachelor,” ND made it clear he’s still open to competing on the ABC dating competition.
Nick later clarified to us he was joking about the Bachelor comment and said he had just gotten off a 6 hour flight and a 8 hour work day so he was having fun with it.
He noted … “That’s next. Come on America. Vote me in.”
However, he soon realized his mistake when our photog confronted him about his relationship status … scrambling for a reply and declaring he is “married.”
As fans of the show well know, the outcome of Nick and Hannah’s engagement has yet to be revealed … with the pair getting engaged in the pods, before heading to Mexico to see if their connection will work without a wall between them.
The duo has already hit a rough patch on the show — Hannah’s pros and cons list left Nick feeling insecure about their relationship. It doesn’t help that Nick was living in his parents’ basement before linking up with Hannah on the show.
Yet, as Nick tells us, he’s since flown the coop, having purchased his own home … saying his prior failure to launch was actually a money-saving strategy.
Here’s hoping Hannah sees it the same way … though, from the sounds of it, Nick is likely living solo in that new home!!!