November 6, 2023

Headlines in today's NYT.

David Leonhardt explores four ways President Biden could improve his position.

The economy remains a glaring weakness for Biden, polls show.

Joe Biden Is in Trouble

Trump May Not Need a Coup This Time


This is why I drink.

November 5, 2023

Don't forget that big "red wave" in 2022

THAT NEVER HAPPENED!!! Polls schmolls.

August 2, 2023

So, is it Smithmas?

August 1,2023. 🥂🍾🥳🤩🇺🇸

July 23, 2023

When "cannibalise" seems less than metaphorical...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/23/israel-judicial-overhaul-protests-military/

“Israel’s three-part structure relies on a small corpse of professional officers and instructors to train a constantly replenished main body of young draftees”

July 14, 2023

Happy Bastille Day!

Liberté! Égalité! Fraternité!🎆🥂🍾🎆

May 25, 2023

Sorry if this is inappropriate or too political for the DU Lounge, but...

May 20, 2023

Happy Eliza Doolittle Day!

May 6, 2023

Byzantine chant at coronation of King Charles

April 28, 2023

Last night's Edgar Awards ceremony, aka Poe's Prom

https://www.youtube.com/live/hzkubipfaKE?feature=share

April 26, 2023

Homicidal knitters? The juror did it? What gives?

So, this morning as I was reading the Juror Information on Courthouse Security included in the jury duty summons I received yesterday, I came across this: “Firearms, electronic stun devices,alcoholic beverages, pepper spray, CO2 canisters, multi-tools, straight knitting needles, and other pointed or sharp items such as scissors and knives, are not allowed in the courthouse.

I guess my next project will call for circular needles, but if the can take away your AR-15s, can knitting needles be far behind?


And what about that martini I wanted bring in a thermos along with my sack lunch?