It's not as bad as when American newscasters started incorrectly saying "an historic" but it's up there.

Crucial Track for February 22, 2026: "Stay Don't Go" by Spoon Today's prompt: What’s your favorite deep cut from an album? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260222

My parents have been visiting since Thursday which by my count is 36 days. They don't want to sit home and watch tv but also can't think of anything they want to do so filling the days is always a challenge.

Crucial Track for February 21, 2026: "The Rest of My Life" by Sloan Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like you're in a different country? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260221

Crucial Track for February 20, 2026: "Nimrod’s Son" by Pixies Today's prompt: Share a song you feel was ahead of its time. #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260220

Nothing makes me need to pee more than the water being off for emergency repairs.

Crucial Track for February 19, 2026: "Ha Ha Ha" by The Julie Ruin Today's prompt: What’s the last song you discovered and loved instantly? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260219

You lucky bastards in New York www.yokokanno.nyc Out of curiosity I checked the prices, April 10 (the Seatbelts show) ranges from $73–421

A mad scientist’s apprentice, a witch’s cat, and a vampire’s wife walk into a haunted mansion… We are thrilled to reveal the cover for @marshalljmoore.bsky.social's The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing, a hilarious gothic horror arriving September 22, 2026!

Crucial Track for February 18, 2026: "New Tricks" by Mary Prankster Today's prompt: What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260218

Crucial Track for February 17, 2026: "Animal" by Miike Snow Today's prompt: If your life were a movie, what would its theme song be? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260217

So he's retiring with a golden parachute instead of being fired and prosecuted?

I haven't thought about Pepperidge Farm's Croissant Crust Pizza in probably 35 years but I just remembered them and now want to eat like 4.

Crucial Track for February 16, 2026: "Rip It Up" by Wanda Jackson Today's prompt: A song from a genre you didn’t think you’d like—what changed? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260216

We did a thing! And as always part of the proceeds will go to support our community here in DC with a portion of the funds being directed to the @washingtoninformer.com in a time when local journalism is being attacked.

I finally got a carbon steel wok and my first attempted at using it could've gone better. I had the handle assembled wrong so it was spinning, I had some sticking, and when I cleaned it it seemed like I took a lot of the seasoning off even with just water.

Crucial Track for February 15, 2026: "Dis-moi" by La Sécurité Today's prompt: How do you discover new music, and what’s the latest gem you’ve found? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260215

Crucial Track for February 14, 2026: "In the Meantime" by Spacehog Today's prompt: What is a song that feels like home to you? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260214

Crucial Track for February 13, 2026: "Jump Around" by House of Pain Today's prompt: What’s the first song you’d play at a party? #CrucialTracks Actual answer: whatever comes up 1st on shuffle https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260213

Crucial Track for February 12, 2026: "Cherries In the Snow" by Elk City Today's prompt: What song do you associate with the current season? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260212

Crucial Track for February 11, 2026: "Romance" by WILD FLAG Today's prompt: What’s your favorite love song, and why? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260211

on WTOP this morning they that in hockey yesterday the US "edged Canada 5-0" I'm not a sports guy in general but I always thought that "edged" meant you barely defeated or squeaked by. But this was the worst defeat Canada ever suffered Have I been misunderstanding the term or did he use it wrong?

Our resident Dungeon Master and one half of our Tag Team Champions brought us this gem on our group chat 💬 Enjoy! 📲: youtu.be/66yH8RZSwUc?...

Why did no one tell me there is a new Yuen Woo-ping film coming starring Jet Li, Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, Yu Shi, and Max Zhang? what the FUCK? how did I miss that this is a thing that exists www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD4v... this looks incredible

I voted today. The second best part of voting is when the person standing just outside the line where electioneering is banned tries to hand me a red sample ballot and I say "I love freedom too much to vote republican" and they sputter with rage. The best part is the sticker.

Crucial Track for February 10, 2026: "Mope" by Bloodhound Gang Today's prompt: What’s a guilty pleasure song? #CrucialTracks Ooh, rock me, Amadeus https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260210

Post a banger not in English youtu.be/XzzS8HUuWNU

I will never internalize the idea that most people use Discord on their phones. That seems like such a nightmare interface for regular use.

My backup software is called Backupper but I always remember it as "Backerupper" It's been years and I still can't retain the actual name.

Crucial Track for February 9, 2026: "Don't Break the Needle" by J. Roddy Walston & The Business Today's prompt: What’s a song you’ve had on repeat recently? #CrucialTracks I don't repeat tracks so this is as close as I can get. https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260209

Just went to Trader Joe's because it is the single best evening to shop there. There were like 6 customers in the whole store.

Crucial Track for February 8, 2026: "Lex" by Ratatat Today's prompt: What’s a song that helps you focus or concentrate? #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260208

Crucial Track for February 7, 2026: "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie Today's prompt: What’s your favorite collaboration between artists? #CrucialTracks Sometimes the obvious choice is the right choice. https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260207

IMPORTANT OLYMPIC NEWS: THE POLISH FIGURE SKATING TEAM HAS A PLUSH PIEROGI

Crucial Track for February 6, 2026: "Val Kilmer" by Bowling for Soup Today's prompt: Which song would you use to introduce yourself to someone new? #CrucialTracks Comedy > not comedy https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260206

there are logos. and then there are logos

Crucial Track for February 5, 2026: "Mornings Come and Go (feat. Marian Call)" by MC Frontalot Today's prompt: Share a song that tells a great story. #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260205

Unsubscribed to the Post Local newsletter this morning because it no longer includes the @capitalweather.bsky.social forecast which was my whole reason for subscribing in the first place (back when it was strictly a CWG email).

You can tell Kermit is a good host because he knows that a portion of the viewers (e.g. me) have no idea who Sabrina Carpenter is so he explains why she's famous right up top.

I wonder what the odds are in Vegas for which goes down in flames first, the Kennedy Center or the Washington Post

First thought: The Weakerthans - Our Retired Explorer (Dines With Michel Foucault in Paris, 1961) youtu.be/myCbQOPPNcA?...

Crucial Track for February 4, 2026: "Hong Kong Phooey" by Sublime Today's prompt: What song always makes you feel better? #CrucialTracks Number one super guy! https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260204

Picked up my copy of Wrestle Heist #2 late because of the snow. This is a fun book and the fake ads in the back really round it out.

Today's Rude Tales of Magic episode has me asking a lot of questions about moons in the greater Bucket of Milk cosmology.

Crucial Track for February 3, 2026: "Killing In the Name" by Rage Against the Machine Today's prompt: Share a song that represents your current mood. #CrucialTracks Do not comply in advance. https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260203

This is one of my favorite optical illusions, because even when you know specifically HOW IT WORKS, it's still hard to make your brain believe it. The image below is real-world video, but you're being tricked into believing it's an elaborate miniature by the DIORAMA EFFECT. Let's talk about it.

Crucial Track for February 2, 2026: "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees Today's prompt: Share a song that makes you want to dance every time. #CrucialTracks There's only one thing to do at a moment like this... STRUT. https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260202

You know Shredder hates to see this

Crucial Track for February 1, 2026: "You Make Me" by "Weird Al" Yankovic Today's prompt: What was the first album you ever bought? Pick your favorite song off that album. #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260201

Crucial Track for January 31, 2026: "Aside" by The Weakerthans Today's prompt: Share a song that got you through a difficult time. #CrucialTracks https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260131