Grahame

And from the comments ...

Apropos: "Why does Grindr always crash when there is a Republican convention or big event in town? Anyone meet someone (edit: that is openly anti-lgbt in words and action) famous or well known on there? Or just someone who is a raging Maga or Republican but secretly loves to have gay sex?" https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/s/jkk5cutnzV

https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/s/frPRx4pBIU Kids Today Not Nice?

Time for a (celebratory?) rewatch?

A Cranky Nerd ... Gets crankier and nerdier.

Exactly the right number of lemons were used to make this ( the above, with lemon rice) no more, no less.

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Thighs With Veggies

"The Böcker Agilo pays for itself several times over, in only seven minutes" https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMWps8goRf/ https://metro.co.uk/2025/10/23/shocking-video-emerges-louvre-heist-thieves-efficient-escape-24510085/

Tasty Fish and Chips, Beet Salad @ Andy's Anchor Bar

"15 Worst Audiophile Snake Oil Products That Break the Laws of Physics but Still Sell in 2025" https://www.headphonesty.com/2025/10/worst-snake-oil-products-break-laws-physics/

Apparently, ignore the global statecraft, it's all about relationships. https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/10/23/diplomat-netflix-keri-russell-clinton-marriage/

In case y'all don't think I'm eating (enough) (Round a friend's)

Haven't you heard of intermittent fasting? /s NYT Vegetable soup.

Wall Art. You're welcome.

The Diplomat (season 3) Escape from a world of improbable geopolitics where "The President is about to do something apocalyptically dumb" to this fictional reality of improbable geopolitics where "The President is about to do something apocalyptically dumb" Anglo American hi jinks with smart writing, an exceptional cast and great locations. But don't take my word for it. The Diplomat season three review – Keri Russell’s nail-biting political thriller is a ludicrous treat | Television | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/16/the-diplomat-season-three-review-netflix-thriller-keri-russells

Happy Belated Birthday Marc.

So when are you getting one, Ric?

Laksa

Deck Chicken / Pepper pan bake with brown rice and guac.

RIP AJ.

Happy Birthday Peter / Dusty!

Speaking of which Just before gen AI becomes good enough to "render" it obsolete. Top comment: "Came for the tech, stayed for the cake" As the kids say.

Easy Fish Stew With Mediterranean Flavors

Indeed