Flag of the Day – Haiti
I mentioned Haiti in the last one of these, and as it happens - Haiti's flag as an origin story. This is it, in brief. Sugar cultivation in what was…
Song of the Day 12/2: Paul McCartney creates “Get Back”
I haven't seen "Get Back" yet, but I've noticed two common elements in many of the reviews I've seen -- it's really long, and there's an amazing moment when, as…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, December 2, 2021
BREAKING: Auditor's Office Has Spent $262,000 On Attorney's Fees Since 2019: Nobody's Talking. Articles like this are why I subscribe. From Xerxes Wilson's piece: In the same time period during…
Song of the Day 12/1: Oasis, “Some Might Say”
Some might say that being snowed in at a remote Yorkshire pub over a long weekend with an Oasis tribute band would be an over-enthusiastic illustration of Sarte's hell. Indeed,…
‘Flutegrass’, Anybody?
This is but one element of Twisted Pine that you'll savor this Saturday at the Arden Gild Hall--but only if you attend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7ehFhZWnZM Now, if only they knew how to…
Flag of the Day – Barbados
The Babados flag consists of a triband of two bands of ultramarine, which are said to stand for the ocean surrounding the country and the sky, separated by a golden…
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: November, 2021
A surprisingly strong month, especially considering that I did not include any music that will be on albums released in 2022. The final monthly installment of the year, as I…
Song of the Day 11/30: Josephine Baker, “J’ai Deux Amours”
Though you'll find no mention of it in American media, a famous American-born entertainer today received one of the highest honors France can bestow -- Josephine Baker was interred at…
When Did Delaware’s ‘Pharmacist Of The Year’ Last Fill A Prescription?
No, acting as a guest Pill Pusher at raves doesn't count. Here's what we know: First, she's been State Auditor for three years now. Does/did she have a side gig? …
Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Delaware GOP…
Witzke is the de facto leader, and most visible member of the Delaware Republican Party. There are a lot of things to not like about Coons. Being a self-proclaimed baby…
DL Open Thread Tuesday November 30th 2021
Nearly three years ago my Mom was able to die with dignity in her own home in a way that was nearly identical to her expressed wishes. It was pure luck.
She had an end of life directive and a DNR that kept her out of the hospital. That wasn't the lucky part. Her...
The Beatles
Anybody else watching the making to the 'Let it Be' album documentary on Disney+ ? I found it utterly fascinating. Grizzled music industry veterans (at 29 yrs old) trying to…