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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

House of Guinness Peaky Blinders meets Succession in Dublin's fair city complete with anachronistic rock music while walking in slow motion past dickensian scenes in the steampunk brewery. Politics, intrigue, liaisons and forbidden love. And a (duh!) cliff hanger for the next season. Did I mention the subtle product placement? But don't take my word for it. House of Guinness review – James Norton’s pheromones positively sizzle off the screen | Television | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/25/house-of-guinness-review-james-norton-pheromones-positively-sizzle-off-the-screen Unless you're 'Oirish ‘A steampunk Mr Tayto’: why Irish critics hate Netflix’s House of Guinness | Ireland | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/01/irish-critics-netflix-series-house-of-guinness-ireland

Easy Fish Stew With Mediterranean Flavors

More than I wanted to know, with some long words ("Transurethral cystolitholapaxy") clearly explained Bladder stones - Treatment - NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder-stones/treatment/ Did they say what your treatment options were, and tradeoffs / preference. Hoping for an outcome that works for you.

A warming Curry on a chilly night.

What else on a night like tonight. https://www.kqed.org/news/12014852

^Apropos:

Did someone say Fish & Chips? (Post sharing split) Which makes room for

The groovy sounds of the sixties, With Revolver On a glorious day by the water.

And no Ketchup dispenser / applicator? What are they thinking

Are you having a Good Time, San Carlos? The Sounds of Chicago And Steely Dan With Aja Vu

Or you could move to the EU ...

When your audiophile OCD has OCD?

Mobland The same leads as The Thursday Murder Club, But an entirely different , (Guy Ritchie) vibe. Plenty of dodgy and diamond geezers in an underworld setting. Great pacing, visuals, intrigue, banter and twists. And Tom Hardy. Satisfying. MobLand review – Tom Hardy can pull off miracles! And this show needs a few | Television & radio | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/30/mobland-review-tom-hardy-guy-ritchie

A colourful Chicken and veggie stir fry.