I grew up with WCBS (880-AM) or WINS (1010-AM) broadcasts almost all the time in our kitchen in Irvington, later Union, NJ. gizmodo.com/as-goes-cbs-...

As a science fiction writer I really fucking resent tech bros for ruining the phrase "artificial intelligence." 80 years of it being all about cool androids and interesting computers destroyed by five years of "Spicy autocorrect making everything shittier for money." NEVER FORGIVE.

What a delightful article -- and couple. I, Cladius, was my first exposure to Derek Jacobi. I'd seen him again on television and in films. Never saw him in live theatre, unfortunately. This article is a good look at him and his partner, Richard Clifford. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...

There’s a rogue “O” in the book title

I think Diana Damrau gives the best performance (singing and acting)I've seen and heard of Der Hölle Rache, the Queen of the Night's aria from Mozart's The Magic Flute. youtu.be/YuBeBjqKSGQ?...

Rocky had his living arrangements confirmed today and an emotional bit good day for new arrival Jimbo www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLrp...

Yes, time for a chicken jerkey, dear.

I miss using a dial telephone.

Rest well, Barney Frank. Thank you for fighting, speaking, and making a difference. apnews.com/article/barn...

Over 3,000 employees getting a pink slip (P45 for those in the UK) today. www.reuters.com/business/wor... #AI #unemployment

I should just have a standing order for Doxycycline at the pharmacy... In the over 20 years we've lived here, I find at least one tick on my pants--or me each season! Vermonters Are Being More Careful Outdoors to Avoid Tick Illnesses www.sevendaysvt.com/news/environ...

They always fail upwards.

Chinese newspaper cartoon (Today... 😂 )

South Burlington mail delivery woes are caused by short staffing, says Postal Service Yep. we can go weeks without first clss delivery. vtdigger.org/2026/05/18/s...

Documentation, especially internal dev docs, is important, m'k? Good internal documentation doesn't slow down your developers; it speeds them up! www.rockpapershotgun.com/it-was-chaos...

Can we get some Fu**ng grownups who know what they're doing in government??? krebsonsecurity.com/2026/05/cisa...

PROTECT THE DATA CENTERS!!!! www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

This is dead serious. And it isn't just Nebraska alone. We could see severe food-based inflation in the US and around the world. It isn't just grains. It's meat as well. I still remember my mom struggling to stretch a pound of ground beef to three meals. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

Sorry, BlueSky. I had the microwave, the air fryer, and the blender going at the same time and the power went out.

Elon Musk loses court battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI after 3-week trial www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/m...

It's time. youtu.be/7QHNC4YBAYo?...

After Charlie Kirk's memorial in September, Erika Kirk and pastor Lucas Miles believed they were on the precipice of a nationwide religious revival. Months later, TPUSA's "Make Heaven Crowded" tour is a whiff. An analysis. www.salon.com/2026/05/17/t...

Never forget the power we have. youtu.be/pPR-HyGj2d0?...

36 countries approve creation of special Ukraine tribunal to prosecute Russia f24.my/BvRo.BS

I may be reading this incorrectly, but how is it now Canada's fault this felon escaped? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Doing this in a sacred military cemetery is akin to getting drunk and pissing on the graves at Arlington. + www.cbc.ca/news/world/k...

This is approaching Generalissimo Francisco Franco territory.

Not The Onion @theonion.com www.cnn.com/2026/05/15/p...

Any time I see the phrase "bring common sense back," I know I'm dealing with someone who hasn't done any homework, has no concrete suggestions, and will spend his two-year term thrashing. #Vermont Young Republican Enters Race for State Senate www.sevendaysvt.com/news/young-r...

Five things people say during doc reviews that sound helpful but cost the project weeks. Plus: what writers should do differently before the review starts. open.substack.com/pub/stevearr...

I, for one, welcome our new automotive overlords.

The interaction between the zookeeper and the otters is just too adorable.

$4.45 at Costco this morning,

The VRA Was the Nice Version open.substack.com/pub/betterdo...

Disappointing, as this means yet another streaming service to subscribe to for just one program. Maybe it is time to get a VPN to watch BBC? www.avclub.com/doctor-who-s...

Is the South Burlington #Vermont Planet Fitness closing or moving? Staff doesn't seem to know. www.vtcommercial.com/listings/530...

What a great thing! Stuck in Vermont: Visit ‘Cardtopia,’ an Interactive Cardboard Castle at Highland Center for the Arts The participatory art installation will be at Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro through the end of July. youtu.be/skVcY3xfZWI?...

So who else has Ghislaine Maxwell on their Bingo Card? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

The only thing I'll watch is CBS Sunday Morning. And I'm afraid they'll trash that when they get around to it

One of my favorites...... Pretty timely 😀