DL Open Thread: November 26, 2023
Trump Commuted The Sentences Of Only The Best People. This one raises all sorts of questions: Jonathan Braun of New York had served just two and a half years of…
Song of the Day 11/25: 39 Steps, “Slip Into the Crowd”
Somebody put Woody Allen's "Hannah and Her Sisters" on the TV on Thanksgiving – the multi-year plot contains two big Thanksgiving scenes – and I got to hear the song…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Pretty Much EVERYBODY Hates Medicare Advantage. Meaning, John Carney should read this article: More than 30 million older Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, wooed by lower premiums and…
Song of the Day 11/24: Graham Parker and the Rumour, “Lady Doctor”
I'll take any excuse for playing Graham Parker's blue-eyed soul, so here's one for Dr. Bethany Hall Long. From his 1976 debut album, "Howlin' Wind." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbSh9AcCEn0 Parker released a new…
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 24, 2023
Cease Fire Holds--For Now: A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be taking effect on Friday, signaling the start of what could be the longest pause in fighting…
Delaware Political Weekly: Nov. 17-23, 2023
1. Jane Hovington To Carry D Banner In RD 37 Special Election. Despite Betsy Maron's breathless prose, Hovington is a sacrificial lamb. Presumably offered up b/c nobody else stepped forward. …
Song of the Day 11/23: Mary Gauthier, “Thanksgiving”
Just in case you're not feeling all that thankful today, Mary Gauthier's song about visiting prison on the holiday will remind you that some people have it much worse. Unlike…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Israel: 'At Least Two More Days Of Wanton Destruction Before Cease-Fire'. Because 5000 dead children just aren't enough: The Israel Defense Forces said ground troops had “continued striking” in Gaza,…
Song of the Day 11/22: Daryl Hall and John Oates, “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”
Here's the proof that we're living in the most contentious times since the Civil War: Daryl Hall is suing John Oates. The lawsuit, filed in Nashville, is sealed, so we…
I Get A Letter From ‘Doctor’ Bethany Hall Long
Well, actually, my wife did. But it was addressed to me. 'Doctor' Bethany Hall Long wants to make sure I've, uh, had my shots: Hi Stephen, I may be running…
Open Thread Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
Today's Thanksgiving prep – stuffing, or more properly dressing, since we don't actually put it inside the bird. We always have three different kinds – traditional, cornbread with oysters, and…
Open Thread Tuesday Nov. 21, 2023
Short one today with Thanksgiving prep on tap. Today: Pies – pumpkin, apple and pecan. Republicans should spend more time baking pies instead of thinking of ways to make life…
Song of the Day 11/20: The Afghan Whigs, “I Know Your Little Secret”
Bethany Hall Long's secrets don't seem all that secret at this point. She might as well face the music. The Afghan Whigs, the vehicle for frontman and songwriter Greg Dulli,…