No one has got my Clue of the Day yet on YouTube: Player of golf game? It’s him, overturned! (6,5) Third letter is G.

Oh, a civilization is dying, alright. The one losing the rule of law, the one without a functioning legislature, the one with a leader who spews hatred and sows division.

The most common letters in Wordle so far (through 1,752 words, with some repeats) and a heat map of where they are most likely to occur within the answer. 31% of answers have had a letter appear twice, which still surprises me.

I wonder if @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social 's ears were burning. It would be nice if David had Bill on for a follow-up discussion. My 2 cents: Pragmatism > Ideology.

My solve of this lovely film-themed crossword is up on YouTube, but I do recommend having a go yourself first. youtu.be/6D98nA0F_ww?...

I don't always do the Prize crossword, but I do when Thomas recommends it!

My Cryptic Clue today is somewhat timely: Key resignation of old General in America? Everywhere! (10) (Second letter is B, last letter is S.) youtu.be/yVlQ6ZerCEQ?...

RIP Dolores Keane. The glossy production hasn't aged well but what a voice and what a song! youtu.be/51GvSi_M6cs?...

Excited bop among Department and industry leaders after AG booted (3,5)

Perhaps there should be a Ducking Stool at the Supreme Court for these situations. If the President drowns, his executive order was constitutional.

Big announcement for my YouTube channel! youtu.be/LKM5jr9AaOA?...

My very shaky solve of Fed's Guardian Prize Crossword - lots of fun. youtu.be/f3gETqyUKI8?...

Great turnout at #NoKingsSouthlakeTX - not exactly a hotbed of rabid radicals. But folks are fired up and itching to vote in the midterms.

DOW now inching closer to 45,000 dollars. I'll bet Pam has some extra spicy Trump-Epstein revelations for us now <rubbing-hands-emoji>

I'm attending the No Kings's event in Southlake, Texas - sign up now to join me! 10am on Saturday. www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Does anyone else wave at the contestants at the end of "University Challenge" and get disappointed if they don't wave back? And there was that magical week when Amol waved too!

Hats off to President Trump for posing for this new Prostate Cancer Awareness campaign.

Please tell me that he doesn't really think it's called the "Straight of Hormuz", and he's annoyed because it clearly has a bend in it???

I have a joke about a postmark but it might get me cancelled.

When Chelsea's players huddle in a circle around the centre spot before an away game, the PA system should play the Hokey Cokey.

St. Patrick's Day card from the Irish President includes the text of the United Nations charter seeking to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war” and uphold international law. There goes the invitation to the White House.

My recent excursion has gone terribly wrong due to my own poor planning. Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others will bail me out, even though I've treated them horribly.

So nice to hear Steve Forbert played at the supermarket this morning. What songs have surprised and delighted you in public places? youtu.be/OJVzPCba2To?...

DOW below $47k. Bad news: lost $3000. Good news: Pam Bondi will now take your questions on the Trump-Epstein Files.

The Guardian states in their live blog today that "a news anchor read [Mojtaba Khamene's] statement out loud on state television". The unnecessary "out loud" reminded me of one of Spike Milligan's bits where he'd say, "I'd like now to read a poem by Keats," and would then read silently to himself.

"Speak loudly and wear clown shoes."

BREAKING: Pete Hegseth to team up with OJ Simpson to find the real bombers of the girls' school in Iran.

"Sunday Morning" covered by Beth Gibbons for the new War Child album. Unfortunately, they're making wars faster than they can make albums. 😢 youtu.be/RdJMe7ATYg4?...

This may be controversial. Instead of parboiling or steaming potatoes before roasting, I've started microwaving them. Two minutes, then flip them over for another two. A lot quicker and less to clean up, and they roast just as perfectly: crispy on the outside and fondant on the inside.

Catchy tune! youtu.be/aPAcuRNQCrE?...

www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ma... This story reminded me of when I was in a supermarket in the Virgin Islands with my mother in the 1970s. Mum heard what she thought was a Cork accent from the next aisle, and excitedly ran around. It was a local.

Neguse: “Where's Safe America Media headquartered?” Noem: “I don’t know.” Neguse: “I don’t know either. We can't find it…You want the American people to believe that this is all above board, that a $143 million of taxpayer money just happened to go to this one company that doesn't have a headquart

Excerpt: On one of my recent visits to him in Budapest, he informed me that he was free only until 7.30pm. “And what are you doing at 7.30?” I asked. “I have a Latin lesson.” www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...

The FIFA Peace Prize is starting to lose some of its sheen.

The Guardian using "on accident" in a headline. Oh dear.

Here's my solve of @liari.bsky.social 's Guardian debut yesterday. Congratulations on a great debut! (And apologies for misgendering you!) youtu.be/CvzLd2YVwyc?...

Here's the message I'd like to see from Dems: "Show Your Work" - rather than a massive dump of millions of carelessly redacted files, the DOJ and FBI should walk us through their investigations of all accusations against Epstein and his co-conspirators...

Due to the timing and my previously scheduled academic and professional commitments, I regret that I am unable to watch the #StateOfTheUnion

In this video I look at where the voter turnout is in the Texas Primary as of 2-22. I also talk about what a post March 3rd, and what it will take to win in Texas come November. I also address many of the questions that I read in my comments. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my channel.

Facebook deletion has been submitted (will be official after mandatory 30 day period). So long, major Trump donor Mark Zuckerberg, who is seemingly trying to morph into Screech from "Saved by the Bell".

So much of MAGA "policy" reminds me of Homer's attempt to get free phone service. "Let's try the red one." [Electrocution] "Okay, I'll try the green." [Electrocution] "Let's try the red one again." [You guessed it] They're dismantling what it took us so long to learn. How long to rebuild?

It's Bandcamp Friday, when Bandcamp waives their customary fees so the artists get more of your money. Might I suggest Chuck Prophet's 2024 album, "Wake The Dead"? chuckprophet.bandcamp.com/album/wake-t...