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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 celebrated the New Year in April. When the country adopted the Gregorian calendar, with New Year’s Day in January, the tune switched seasons. Maybe because […]
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 to comply with a law requiring the release of all of its material on Jeffrey Epstein, citing extensive redactions and the department’s acknowledgment that it […]
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 horseback in cowboy regalia. They were clamoring for the nearby Santa impersonator, but Gene Autry, atop Champion, heard the shouting and knew what he needed […]
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 Trump so far this year — cutting their sentence short, restoring their civil rights after imprisonment or allowing them to avoid prison altogether — were […]
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 Longhurst granted him leave from his legislative job to primary Frank Burns in RD 21, a Newark-area district. Burns had come oh-so-close to defeating Mike […]
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 by George Michael’s “Last Christmas.” So people are trading retro-Spector for ’80s synth-pop. Billboard has a chart called the Global 200 that tracks streaming plays […]
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 he calls his “weave” of free association rather than reading from a teleprompter, raced through his talk as if he was late to an important […]
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 already started. I just might watch this one…
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 then, so maybe it’s fitting that he first sang – and even co-wrote – “Mistletoe and Holly,” which has become a Christmas classic. But he […]
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 – representing a seismic shift in public education in Delaware that could have far-reaching effects, if ultimately approved. The affected districts would include the Brandywine, […]
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 close relationship with Donald Trump for several months — especially in light of his administration’s ongoing cruel and inhumane treatment of immigrants (and pretty much […]
Song of the Day 12/16: Vince Vance & the Valiants, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Wait, wait, don’t go! This isn’t what you think it is! It’s not the Mariah Carey hit, the one that plays in stores so often that retail workers voted it their most hated Christmas song. This is an entirely different piece of music! Yes, it’s got the same title, and the same basic premise, listing […]
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
You’ve all seen Trump’s response to the Reiner murders. I will say that Trump is the only person in America with Trump Derangement Syndrome. As in Arch De Drumpf? With just days remaining until millions of Americans will have to pay dramatically increased health care insurance costs unless Congress and the White House can agree on […]
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