DL Open Thread Sunday Magazine: December 21, 2025
The Best Wildlife Photos Of 2025--Be sure to check out the giant Japanese mantis. 10 Fave Books Of 2025: I chose this list because 'The Antidote' by Karen Russell was…
Coons Said What?
This might be the least mealy-mouthed thing Chris Coons has ever said as a senator. He was on MSNOW, formerly MSNBC, to talk about the semi-release of the Epstein files,…
Song of the Day 12/20: Cast in Bronze, “Carol of the Bells”
If the "Carol of the Bells" doesn't sound like a Christmas carol, it might be because it wasn't at first. It was a Ukrainian New Year's song back when Ukrainians…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Of Course They Didn't Release All The Epstein Docs. Released a photo of Clinton in a bath, though: Lawmakers from both parties on Friday accused the Justice Department of failing…
Song of the Day 12/19: Gene Autry, “Here Comes Santa Claus”
Guest post by Nathan Arizona A perennially popular Christmas song was born when a crowd of parade-goers in 1946 shouted “here comes Santa Claus” as the Grand Marshal approached on…
DL Open Thread: Friday, December 19, 2025
Trump's Pardons Wiped Away Mandatory Restitution For Victims. You just know that Trump was thinking of himself when he did this: At least 20 people who have received clemency from…
Delaware Political Weekly: Week Ending December 18, 2025
We start with the inevitable announcement that 'The Other Mike Smith' is running for yet another office. This time, State Treasurer. You may recall that, in 2024, His PAL Val…
Song of the Day 12/18: Wham!, “Last Christmas”
The good news is that Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" might be slipping as the world's most popular holiday song. The not-so-good news: It's being supplanted…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, December 18, 2025
'They Pre-Empted Survivor For This?' Trump delivered a campaign speech to the nation last night while in a race against time with the Teleprompter: Mr. Trump, always more comfortable with what…
Trump On TV Tonight. Why?
Good question. 9 pm. People who watch will no doubt be searching for signs of dementia. My fear?: He announces war against Venezuela which, come to think of it, he's…
Song of the Day 12/17: Frank Sinatra, “Mistletoe and Holly”
Guest post by Nathan Arizona This is the time of year for songs that celebrate poison. Mistletoe and holly: Don’t eat them. Frank Sinatra seemed a little venomous now and…
DL Open Thread: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Redding Consortium Proposes Merging Four NCC School Districts Into One Mega-District: The state task force charged with drawing plans to redistrict Wilmington schools recommended combining Delaware’s four northernmost school districts…
Mick Foley’s Da Man!
Also known as Cactus Jack and Mankind, among other gimmicks. He is now WWE no more. Here's why: PARTING WAYS WITH WWE While I have been concerned about WWE‘s…