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…
Song of the Day 11/29: Ted Hawkins, “Sorry You’re Sick”
I have to thank the Spotify algorithm for introducing me to Ted Hawkins, whose tragic life story is even more incredible and diverse than his repertoire was. Hawkins was born…
DL Open Thread Monday November 29 2021
Kamala Harris bought a nice thing for her kitchen with her own money - this is an outrage that the DC press cannot condone. Of all of the stupid arguments…