The D
@d-hq.bsky.social
Lapsed optimist. Wistful for 60s/70s/80s/90s. Cat person.
Ex-journalist. Non-fiction author. Frustrated rockstar. Avid gardener.
✅ Sharp wit. Sharper writing. Good wine. Loud music.
❌ Bigots. Bores. Bastards. Frauds. Fools. Fanatics.
Ex-journalist. Non-fiction author. Frustrated rockstar. Avid gardener.
✅ Sharp wit. Sharper writing. Good wine. Loud music.
❌ Bigots. Bores. Bastards. Frauds. Fools. Fanatics.
When Trump declares something's "a hoax" you can bet every last cent "he's already invested heavily on whatever the "hoax" is.
September 15, 2026 at 3:58 PM
When Trump declares something's "a hoax" you can bet every last cent "he's already invested heavily on whatever the "hoax" is.
Why haven't the Democrats started whatever process is necessary to replace the late Senator Mitch McConnell ?
Asking for a baffled world...
Asking for a baffled world...
August 31, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Why haven't the Democrats started whatever process is necessary to replace the late Senator Mitch McConnell ?
Asking for a baffled world...
Asking for a baffled world...
If Trump can arbitrarily rename Lake Ontario, any reason Washington DC can't now be known as Poutineville ?
No ? Didn't think so...
No ? Didn't think so...
August 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
If Trump can arbitrarily rename Lake Ontario, any reason Washington DC can't now be known as Poutineville ?
No ? Didn't think so...
No ? Didn't think so...
If you employ fewer and less-experienced journos, don't be surprised when their output isn't reliably literate/accurate/objective. Or consistently quality-controlled.
August 17, 2026 at 12:14 PM
If you employ fewer and less-experienced journos, don't be surprised when their output isn't reliably literate/accurate/objective. Or consistently quality-controlled.
If King Charles posted a pic of himself having a cosy chat at Windsor Castle with Winston Churchill, he'd have been swiftly taken away in a padded ambulance. And yet Trump still seems to be US President. WTactualF is wrong with America that uncontrolled lunacy like this is allowed to continue ?
August 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM
If King Charles posted a pic of himself having a cosy chat at Windsor Castle with Winston Churchill, he'd have been swiftly taken away in a padded ambulance. And yet Trump still seems to be US President. WTactualF is wrong with America that uncontrolled lunacy like this is allowed to continue ?
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He didn’t change. They did.
August 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
He didn’t change. They did.
What does it say to you about a country that delights in the existence of electric shock gloevs - let alone spending $20 million on buying them ?
(Aside from falling on your knees and thanking your God you don't live there...)
(Aside from falling on your knees and thanking your God you don't live there...)
August 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM
What does it say to you about a country that delights in the existence of electric shock gloevs - let alone spending $20 million on buying them ?
(Aside from falling on your knees and thanking your God you don't live there...)
(Aside from falling on your knees and thanking your God you don't live there...)
Stunned by headline of "Trump's ex-lover confirmed as new AG" before realising it was about "Trump's ex-lawyer".
Should get stronger lenses - but would miss the entertainment value of the current ones...
Should get stronger lenses - but would miss the entertainment value of the current ones...
August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Stunned by headline of "Trump's ex-lover confirmed as new AG" before realising it was about "Trump's ex-lawyer".
Should get stronger lenses - but would miss the entertainment value of the current ones...
Should get stronger lenses - but would miss the entertainment value of the current ones...
"This area is one of France's major tourist hotspots..."
Brit broadcast journo failing to connect brain with mouth while reporting on the massive wildfires currently engulfing France,,,
Brit broadcast journo failing to connect brain with mouth while reporting on the massive wildfires currently engulfing France,,,
July 26, 2026 at 11:13 AM
"This area is one of France's major tourist hotspots..."
Brit broadcast journo failing to connect brain with mouth while reporting on the massive wildfires currently engulfing France,,,
Brit broadcast journo failing to connect brain with mouth while reporting on the massive wildfires currently engulfing France,,,
This WCup a total crock. Too many teams/timezones/rubbish games. Too hot/expensive/l o n g. Over-hyped/over-blown Final halftime show. And Trump's usual "it's all about ME" trying to to hijack closing ceremony. But at least best team won. And sanity returns in Spain/Portugal/Morocco 2030.
July 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This WCup a total crock. Too many teams/timezones/rubbish games. Too hot/expensive/l o n g. Over-hyped/over-blown Final halftime show. And Trump's usual "it's all about ME" trying to to hijack closing ceremony. But at least best team won. And sanity returns in Spain/Portugal/Morocco 2030.
Today in SW France. Not many better places to drink chilled rosé and enjoy the view
July 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Today in SW France. Not many better places to drink chilled rosé and enjoy the view
Only Trump could fuckup the W. Cup by "asking" his FIFA lapdog Infantini to give US star Balogun a walk after a red card...thus outraging upcoming US opponents Belgium AND Europe's very powerful; very vocal; and very p'd-off football governing body UEFA.
And it had all been going so well...
And it had all been going so well...
July 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Only Trump could fuckup the W. Cup by "asking" his FIFA lapdog Infantini to give US star Balogun a walk after a red card...thus outraging upcoming US opponents Belgium AND Europe's very powerful; very vocal; and very p'd-off football governing body UEFA.
And it had all been going so well...
And it had all been going so well...
In view of continued speculation, need to confirm I *am* among the select 4,500,000 guests at the upcoming Swift/Kelce wedding. Slight hitch that tho the nuptials are at MSG, my table's in Queens, seated alongside Kanye, Kim K, Katy Perry, the NYJets Defence, and other close buds of the bride.
July 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
In view of continued speculation, need to confirm I *am* among the select 4,500,000 guests at the upcoming Swift/Kelce wedding. Slight hitch that tho the nuptials are at MSG, my table's in Queens, seated alongside Kanye, Kim K, Katy Perry, the NYJets Defence, and other close buds of the bride.
One overlooked Trump achievment is thanks him and his proxy Netanyahu, Israel's been transformed from a generally tolerated, grudgingly admired country, pluckily standing-up to its many enemies, into an aggressive, universally unpopular, minority-opressing rogue state.
June 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
One overlooked Trump achievment is thanks him and his proxy Netanyahu, Israel's been transformed from a generally tolerated, grudgingly admired country, pluckily standing-up to its many enemies, into an aggressive, universally unpopular, minority-opressing rogue state.
With perfect timing, Iran close the Straits of Hormuz again.
Who says these guys don't have a sense of humor ?
Who says these guys don't have a sense of humor ?
June 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
With perfect timing, Iran close the Straits of Hormuz again.
Who says these guys don't have a sense of humor ?
Who says these guys don't have a sense of humor ?
Not surprised by this news.
Am surprised this the first time (?) Eric Trump's been publicly called-out
Am surprised this the first time (?) Eric Trump's been publicly called-out
June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Not surprised by this news.
Am surprised this the first time (?) Eric Trump's been publicly called-out
Am surprised this the first time (?) Eric Trump's been publicly called-out
So when the Supreme Court has revealed itself to be just as venal and corrupt as the rest of those who actually hold power in the US right now, who you gonna call ? Ghostbusters ?
America rapidly disappearing down an endless dark tunnel.
America rapidly disappearing down an endless dark tunnel.
May 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
So when the Supreme Court has revealed itself to be just as venal and corrupt as the rest of those who actually hold power in the US right now, who you gonna call ? Ghostbusters ?
America rapidly disappearing down an endless dark tunnel.
America rapidly disappearing down an endless dark tunnel.
Writing finds you out. I can't write fiction. (Tho not for lack of trying). But I have written 13 commissioned/published non-fiction titles; endless blogs/articles; and now - as I wind down - a regular magazine column. So if one genre defeats you, never give up. Keep going until you find your niche.
May 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Writing finds you out. I can't write fiction. (Tho not for lack of trying). But I have written 13 commissioned/published non-fiction titles; endless blogs/articles; and now - as I wind down - a regular magazine column. So if one genre defeats you, never give up. Keep going until you find your niche.
Supreme Court tenures for life are absurd.
Re-election needs to be tagged onto each Presidential race, along with - like the Pres - a 2-term max for all Justices.
Re-election needs to be tagged onto each Presidential race, along with - like the Pres - a 2-term max for all Justices.
May 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Supreme Court tenures for life are absurd.
Re-election needs to be tagged onto each Presidential race, along with - like the Pres - a 2-term max for all Justices.
Re-election needs to be tagged onto each Presidential race, along with - like the Pres - a 2-term max for all Justices.
Castello di Roccacalascio in Abruzzo. Italy's highest fortified castle. Many Ladyhawke scenes shot here. Easy(ish) - and free ! - to visit. (But snowbound in winter...) Stupendous views from battlements across the desolate Campo Imperatore to Corno Grande - highest mountain in Appenine range.
May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Castello di Roccacalascio in Abruzzo. Italy's highest fortified castle. Many Ladyhawke scenes shot here. Easy(ish) - and free ! - to visit. (But snowbound in winter...) Stupendous views from battlements across the desolate Campo Imperatore to Corno Grande - highest mountain in Appenine range.
Trump's reportedly reassured King Charles he'll be "very safe" during his upcoming US visit.
So it'll be King William and Queen Catherine in the hot-seats at the end of the week then...
So it'll be King William and Queen Catherine in the hot-seats at the end of the week then...
April 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Trump's reportedly reassured King Charles he'll be "very safe" during his upcoming US visit.
So it'll be King William and Queen Catherine in the hot-seats at the end of the week then...
So it'll be King William and Queen Catherine in the hot-seats at the end of the week then...
Even to a mild cynic, so much wrong with the latest alleged assassination attempt, that another ratings/ballroom-boosting bid can be the only explanation. In the circs, Trump declaring he "wasn't worried" not exactly galaxy-shattering news.
April 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Even to a mild cynic, so much wrong with the latest alleged assassination attempt, that another ratings/ballroom-boosting bid can be the only explanation. In the circs, Trump declaring he "wasn't worried" not exactly galaxy-shattering news.
After finding myself suddenly locked-out of Bluesky, round of applause for their backstage crew who've swiftly reacted to my miffed bleats and re-established my presence here. Deserved round of 👏👏👏
April 27, 2026 at 6:28 AM
After finding myself suddenly locked-out of Bluesky, round of applause for their backstage crew who've swiftly reacted to my miffed bleats and re-established my presence here. Deserved round of 👏👏👏
Locked out of BSky on my MacBook...but can access without probs on my phone.
Anyone else with similar issues ? Seems quite widespread. Suggested fixes ?
Anyone else with similar issues ? Seems quite widespread. Suggested fixes ?
April 25, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Locked out of BSky on my MacBook...but can access without probs on my phone.
Anyone else with similar issues ? Seems quite widespread. Suggested fixes ?
Anyone else with similar issues ? Seems quite widespread. Suggested fixes ?
OK...so the world's richest are a bunch of dog turds.
But surely by the law of averages, there's one seriously wealthy guy who's actually pretty nice. Treats his staff well and has a social conscience ?
But surely by the law of averages, there's one seriously wealthy guy who's actually pretty nice. Treats his staff well and has a social conscience ?
April 24, 2026 at 7:09 AM
OK...so the world's richest are a bunch of dog turds.
But surely by the law of averages, there's one seriously wealthy guy who's actually pretty nice. Treats his staff well and has a social conscience ?
But surely by the law of averages, there's one seriously wealthy guy who's actually pretty nice. Treats his staff well and has a social conscience ?