Marcus Kelson
@marcuskelson.bsky.social
Retired journalist, at the ABC for three decades, madly in love with Virginia, 37 years married, swimmer and swim teacher, has reviewed film, music and more for 40 years off and on. No DMs unless l know you.
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More than 70 percent of those polled feel the US is out of control…
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Trump has always been the master of the story, but he's losing control of the narrative
If there was one policy area that was at the centre of US President Donald Trump's election win in 2024, it was immigration. But it has now become mired in controversy.
www.abc.net.au
January 27, 2026 at 8:28 PM
More than 70 percent of those polled feel the US is out of control…
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
The great bypass…
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As Trump watches on, India and EU lock in 'mother of all deals'
The agreement could impact nearly 2 billion people in both economies and comes amid an upheval in global trade stemming from Donald Trump's tariff policies.
www.abc.net.au
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The great bypass…
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www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
just had an afternoon nap and I've come out to hear my wife on the phone in discussions about her family, emotional intelligence, maturity, grief, coping etc, and I'm here to say my family, if ever an issue came up that needed addressing, we would bury that shit down so it was never mentioned again.
January 27, 2026 at 6:45 AM
just had an afternoon nap and I've come out to hear my wife on the phone in discussions about her family, emotional intelligence, maturity, grief, coping etc, and I'm here to say my family, if ever an issue came up that needed addressing, we would bury that shit down so it was never mentioned again.
OK I've cut up all ther ingredients for soffritto... plus beetroot...I'm going to say the carabinieri might be here sometime soon but I'm going off grid :)
January 27, 2026 at 5:15 AM
OK I've cut up all ther ingredients for soffritto... plus beetroot...I'm going to say the carabinieri might be here sometime soon but I'm going off grid :)
a serious fan of tennis all my life I follow it like a bloodhound - and in all seriousness I don't think Alex is quite up to scratch against Carlos just now ahead of their match tonight - that said this may also be a crucial turning point...
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 AM
a serious fan of tennis all my life I follow it like a bloodhound - and in all seriousness I don't think Alex is quite up to scratch against Carlos just now ahead of their match tonight - that said this may also be a crucial turning point...
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Was so loving the vibe Mimi brought to this.
#fineartnude #artisticnude #fineartphotography #artphotography #nudephoto #blackandwhite #nudeart
#fineartnude #artisticnude #fineartphotography #artphotography #nudephoto #blackandwhite #nudeart
January 26, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Was so loving the vibe Mimi brought to this.
#fineartnude #artisticnude #fineartphotography #artphotography #nudephoto #blackandwhite #nudeart
#fineartnude #artisticnude #fineartphotography #artphotography #nudephoto #blackandwhite #nudeart
OK just watch this one episode and tell me you must eat all of it...and don't lie because I will know...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbBS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbBS...
Anthony Meets Alison Mosshart in Nashville | Full Episode | S08 E02 |Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
YouTube video by Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown
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January 27, 2026 at 3:17 AM
OK just watch this one episode and tell me you must eat all of it...and don't lie because I will know...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbBS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbBS...
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I say again, this does not even approach a scintilla of the accountability that is required. These are PR moves.
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM
I say again, this does not even approach a scintilla of the accountability that is required. These are PR moves.
quick question, I'm watching an episode of Bourdain right now and he's in Nashville and they are cooking grits - I want to make this, are they readily available in Australia?
January 27, 2026 at 1:54 AM
quick question, I'm watching an episode of Bourdain right now and he's in Nashville and they are cooking grits - I want to make this, are they readily available in Australia?
dear America, you need this in your hearts and souls right now...
www.dailymotion.com/video/x1k3nmc
www.dailymotion.com/video/x1k3nmc
Sly and the Family Stone on The Dick Cavett Show, 1970: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), Live
Dailymotion video by Eric Hope
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January 27, 2026 at 12:43 AM
dear America, you need this in your hearts and souls right now...
www.dailymotion.com/video/x1k3nmc
www.dailymotion.com/video/x1k3nmc
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I’ve never been prouder to be a Minnesotan.
January 27, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I’ve never been prouder to be a Minnesotan.
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well that was a bit better..
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January 27, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Wordle 1,683 3/6
well that was a bit better..
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shout out to people of a certain vintage who have started listening to their bodies more and don't feel the need to punish themselves physically daily like they have for the last fifty years, yes it is 11:15, yes I just got up, and yes I think I'll make carbonara and salad for dinner :)
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 AM
shout out to people of a certain vintage who have started listening to their bodies more and don't feel the need to punish themselves physically daily like they have for the last fifty years, yes it is 11:15, yes I just got up, and yes I think I'll make carbonara and salad for dinner :)
now don't come at me you wankers, and sure I know Tom Cruise is a weird short unit with religious beliefs that no one understands, yeah well the same as all religious beliefs imho, and his world is who knows - bloody scientologists etc - but the second Top Gun film is brilliant entertainment...
January 26, 2026 at 9:05 AM
now don't come at me you wankers, and sure I know Tom Cruise is a weird short unit with religious beliefs that no one understands, yeah well the same as all religious beliefs imho, and his world is who knows - bloody scientologists etc - but the second Top Gun film is brilliant entertainment...
I'm going to say this was the line-up on Saturday night - oh bliss, oh perfection...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Lv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Lv...
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Wild God (Live)
YouTube video by bystarlight2010
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January 26, 2026 at 8:36 AM
I'm going to say this was the line-up on Saturday night - oh bliss, oh perfection...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Lv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Lv...
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There is no reason why that racist cunt Macca should still be on ABC Radio on Sunday mornings except that ABC management are gutless.
January 24, 2026 at 9:49 AM
There is no reason why that racist cunt Macca should still be on ABC Radio on Sunday mornings except that ABC management are gutless.
America, the world is watching you - David Rowe -Australian Financial Review.
January 26, 2026 at 6:34 AM
America, the world is watching you - David Rowe -Australian Financial Review.
so this....
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Redirecting...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:21 AM
so this....
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Bye bye beautiful Sydney and the utterly gorgeous Surry Hills - you never disappoint 💕
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Bye bye beautiful Sydney and the utterly gorgeous Surry Hills - you never disappoint 💕
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Fountain pen geeks, if you need a small pick-me-up there's currently a sale at Van Dieman's Ink. All of their 2025 Inks of the Month are cheaper.
If you don't know Van Dieman's Ink, they're a local business here in Tasmania, Australia. They ship to the USA through Pen Chalet in Arizona.
If you don't know Van Dieman's Ink, they're a local business here in Tasmania, Australia. They ship to the USA through Pen Chalet in Arizona.
2025 Ink of the Month
Made in Launceston, Van Dieman's quality fountain pen inks are uniquely inspired by the rich and majestic colours of Tasmania.
www.vandiemansink.com.au
January 25, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Fountain pen geeks, if you need a small pick-me-up there's currently a sale at Van Dieman's Ink. All of their 2025 Inks of the Month are cheaper.
If you don't know Van Dieman's Ink, they're a local business here in Tasmania, Australia. They ship to the USA through Pen Chalet in Arizona.
If you don't know Van Dieman's Ink, they're a local business here in Tasmania, Australia. They ship to the USA through Pen Chalet in Arizona.
Utterly stupid decision…
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Dingoes on Australia’s K’gari island to be euthanised after death of Canadian tourist Piper James
Queensland government says pack linked to 19-year-old’s death pose ‘unacceptable public safety risk’ as Indigenous traditional owners say they were not consulted
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Utterly stupid decision…
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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My message is short and sweet: Cappuccino Pavlova is #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/capp...
Cappuccino Pavlova
I am inordinately proud of this, and am not ashamed to say so.
I have long been a pava-holic but this is my first venture into a fruit-free (though far from fruitless) version. The instant espresso p...
www.nigella.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM
My message is short and sweet: Cappuccino Pavlova is #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/capp...
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Interview with Rob Hirst on ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton - 5 May 2003
Midnight Oil - Interview with Rob Hirst on ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton - 5 May 2003
YouTube video by Billy P
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January 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Interview with Rob Hirst on ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton - 5 May 2003
Sickening to the core - under Trump there is an administration of state sanctioned murder.
January 25, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Sickening to the core - under Trump there is an administration of state sanctioned murder.
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The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
January 25, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.