When they wear the hats it’s in a dramatic scene and rather than focusing on the emotional action and dialogue I’m just thinking what is that on their head?


Marvel TV shows and movies need to get rid of the ridiculous headgear. The costumes are fine but the silly hats have got to go.


Tonight‘s TV choices: Season finale of “Loki,” season debut of “For all Mankind,” final two episodes of the season of “Bosch” and a new episode of “Lessons in Chemistry.” Tough decision!


I’m grateful to the Automattic team for keeping Tumblr running and being good custodians of the community. Today’s announcement is sad news, but I’m hopeful Tumblr will succeed many years with its new, more focused mission.



Today’s ephemera: Dinosaurs are like the coolest thing possible


This runner finished last at the NYC Marathon. He feels ‘blessed.’.

Of course he should be proud. He finished the damn thing. He came in 51,258th place.

Also, today I learned there are people who walk marathons. Might be something I should do sometime.


No, Grammarly, “fertile AI” is not a better way to say “generative AI.”





A guide for visiting journalists on how to write a San Francisco “doom loop” story:

You’re here to write the millionth story about the San Francisco doom loop, the much publicized (including at least 100 times by the Chronicle) and hotly debated theory that a city that endured proudly through the 1906 earthquake and fire, AIDS crisis, Zodiac killer, one tech boom-and-bust and the band Starship will be completely undone by … high commercial vacancy rates.”


Welcome to dating in 2023: Today’s oddly satisfying and mildly interesting things I saw on the internet


I would not say I have “sensory processing issues” (autism, PTSD—I probably do have ADHD) but yesterday I was at the supermarket and the ambient music was annoying. Also, I hate that waiting rooms now have TVs playing at all times. So Walmart’s sensory-friendly hours sound good to me.


I just did a rough tally of our monthly streaming video and cable bill.

Scrooge McDuck diving into a pool of gold and jewels

Minnie wants you to know you’re awesome and she hopes you’re as comfortable as she is.

A medium-sized dog looking very comfortable and relaxed, sprawled three-quarters on her back on a chair with her legs splayed.

Food insecurity on the rise. 10% of California households can’t afford to buy enough food for everybody. Nationwide, that number is 11%. That’s unacceptable.


I have seen no policy or legislative proposals from No Labels. It’s all a bunch of handwaving about centrism and bipartisanship.


The timelessness of the Meg Ryan rom-com era. Meg Ryan’s latest film, “What Happens Later,” “recalls the Nora Ephron classics that defined the genre.”

New Meg Ryan romcom co-starring David Duchovny? Sure, why not?


How do I stop the “Start your day?” notifications every morning on Apple Watch? They are annoying.