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The Abiding Friendship Between Chris Evert And Martina Navratilova

By El Somnambulo July 3, 20231 Comment

Just an absolutely wonderful feel-good story written by the incomparable Sally Jenkins: They dressed side by side. They waited together, sometimes ate together and entered the arena together. Then they…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, July 2, 2023

By El Somnambulo July 2, 20235 Comments

I can't (or choose not to) read everything (although I'm reading a pretty amazing novel entitled "Chain Gang All-Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah right now. The Greg Abbotts of the World…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, July 1, 2023

By El Somnambulo July 1, 20237 Comments

A new day: At least the Supreme Court can't inflict any more damage until October, can they? Plus, LLC's and corporations still can't vote in Seaford--until January, at least. How…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Friday, June 30, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 30, 202340 Comments

The Headlines: Speaker Pete Picks The Absolute WORST Time To Go Through Man-opause. House Rethugs Revolt So That LLC's And Corporations Can Vote In Seaford. They're 'not serious people'. This…

DL Open Thread: Friday, June 30, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 30, 202311 Comments

Supreme Court Kills Affirmative Action. Because why should Black kids be as entitled as legacy fuck-ups at major institutions?: “With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: June 2023

By El Somnambulo June 30, 20233 Comments

So much good music that I had to limit each artist to one song (there were two artists for whom I had initially posted two songs each). Only available on…

BREAKING: House Votes Down Seaford Charter.

By El Somnambulo June 29, 202316 Comments

That can only mean one thing: House Rethugs plan to hold up the Bond Bill because--Seaford. The vote was 22 Yes, 18 No. Actually it was 23-17, but Rep. Short…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, June 29, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 29, 202326 Comments

The Headlines: Speaker Pete Tries To Ram Seaford Charter Change Down The Throats Of D Caucus Members--Chapter 4. House Doesn't Show Up For Work. Senate R's Signal That They Will…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, June 29, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 29, 20234 Comments

Some Florida-Sized Corruption By DeSantis. How about a $92 mill highway construction project on behalf of a guy who gave the Governor a 'golf simulator'?: The administration of Florida Gov.…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 28, 202314 Comments

The Headline: EVERYTHING FALLS APART IN HOUSE. We (well, I) first noted the marathon break between the recess for Caucus and the time the House eventually went back into session (3:15…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 27, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 27, 202312 Comments

Today's Headlines: *Third Time The Charm For Seaford's LLC's? I doubt it, but it's back on today's House Agenda. There must be a story behind the story. I'd love to…

500,000 Rounds Of Ammo Walk Out Of Cebela’s-But Not On Their Own

By El Somnambulo June 26, 202310 Comments

No, not nationwide. From one store in Delaware. Which is what happens when a store has the ammo right out on the sales floor. Cabela's is under investigation for lax…

Remember That ‘Self-Sustaining’ Port Of Wilmington?

By El Somnambulo June 26, 20237 Comments

Looks like Jeffrey Bullock and the self-anointed 'grown-ups' are gonna stick us with a, wait for it, $100 million price tag. Oh, and try to hide it from us. From…