Lefse! Man that takes me back.

My wife captured this image of a gust of wind stirring the newly snow-dressed trees outside our NYC apartment just a few moments ago.

"....we should do something about it." That's as clear a summons for his loyalists to do harm as any Trump has issued thus far.

Nice story in today's NYT, p. 1, about the demise of the penny. Well done; written with a good deal of charm. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/b...

I wish someone would remind Hegseth and Trump that small conflicts have a way of becoming big and nasty wars very quickly. Can't imagine what would have happened if we'd had these amateurs in charge during the Cuban Missile Crisis. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump was right. New York City is a hellscape of criminal savagery. (Spotted today at Lexington Ave and E. 107th.)

Congratulations to all! @katmezzacappa.bsky.social, @exlarson.bsky.social, @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social, @lissakevans.bsky.social, @christinebreen.bsky.social

Thanks for sending. People found remnants of the ship for years afterward, but for this jacket to reach the Delaware River? Remarkable.

Thank you!

At last one of my books has made it to the big-ish screen! (Ethan Hawke in "The Lowdown;" see shelf behind.)

Not sure what "premise" you think I'm accepting. I agree completely, especially with your last line. Well put, by the way.

Just arrived at Union Station in Washington, DC. Troops on patrol in one of the safest spots in the city. At least they’re not wearing masks. Must be incredibly boring: aimlessly walking streets already patrolled by multiple federal police agencies, Amtrak police, and the DC metro cops.

I'm headed to DC today. Curious to see how the city feels under occupation.

Thank you.

Wow. Are you re-reading it? If so you may not be able to sleep.

Going to DC on Friday. Never been to an occupied city. I feel like William Shirer:

So often in my research I come across tiny little mysteries that have zero relevance to what I'm working on, but are compelling nonetheless. Eg this, from the London Times, Sept. 5, 1871.

Ha. Love it.

Good to know! I'm in good company. Bunch of my favorites here: Bryson, Mankell, Nesbo, Atkinson, and Maj S. and Per W. (Martin Beck remains my favorite detective.)

"We're going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: 'Give us back the Statue of Liberty. We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it.'"

Just finished reading "Diavola," by Jennifer Thorne. Terrific, really scary ghost story. So much so I couldn't read it at night. Note: I have zero connection to Ms. Thorne or her publisher. books.google.com/books/about/...

I wonder when the French will demand that we return her.

Ha! Thanks for telling me.

Sigh.

I like your term, "non-overlapping realities."

Great piece by my past employer, the WSJ.

THAT is lovely.

Interesting. Thanks for the tip.

The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle. Don't give them one. Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.

The perfect bird feeder doesn't exi--

Hysterical. How could he be that out of touch? Reminds me of Sgt. Schultz from the now-ancient Hogan's Heroes: "I know nothing. I KNOW NOTHING."

You are my kind of reader!

Actually, no. Sorry to disappoint you. It’s pure love across the board.

Hard to believe that a year ago today I was halfway through my book tour for "Demon of Unrest." What a tour. So many incredible interviewers and audiences. One high point: When my middle daughter did the on-stage interview in Dallas and, five minutes in, asked, "Dad, who's your favorite daughter?"

Since when do police wear masks to disguise themselves?

Well, that was satisfying.

TANK vs TESLA "We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again" - ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

Forceful and direct.

Perfect.

Petty is right.

Glad to hear it!

At least someone was paying attention! Good on you. It's shocking. What'll be really appalling is if they try to tap Census records for people's addresses.

Another new word: floruit. Came across it in a chronology in an old book about Victorian England. Broadly, it means, according to Webster, "a period of flourishing (as of a person or movement.)" The author arbitrarily set the floruits of everyone in the chronology at age 35. Harsh!

I loved "Smilla's Sense of Snow."

Delighted with this little bit of news, re: Devil in the White City. www.kirkusreviews.com/nonfiction/b...

I won't be able to sleep tonight.

Rest assured, this is my real account. And thank you--the Code Duello was an eye-opener for me. As were the "ring tournaments" and other trappings of Arthurian chivalry.