Cary Clack
@caryclack.bsky.social
San Antonio Express-News Columnist & Editorial Writer
Dude, if I’m the first person you’re reaching out to you must really be in trouble.
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Dude, if I’m the first person you’re reaching out to you must really be in trouble.
Over the last three days, Trump, himself, has provided pictorial metaphors of what he's doing to our country.
October 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Over the last three days, Trump, himself, has provided pictorial metaphors of what he's doing to our country.
Here's a fun quiz, boys and girls.
Who was President of the United States on Jan. 6. 2021?
Which President of the United States spoke to the crowd on Jan. 6, 2021?
Bonus question: Is a President of the United States who would post this stupid, lying or bonkers? (Choose as many as apply.)
Who was President of the United States on Jan. 6. 2021?
Which President of the United States spoke to the crowd on Jan. 6, 2021?
Bonus question: Is a President of the United States who would post this stupid, lying or bonkers? (Choose as many as apply.)
October 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Here's a fun quiz, boys and girls.
Who was President of the United States on Jan. 6. 2021?
Which President of the United States spoke to the crowd on Jan. 6, 2021?
Bonus question: Is a President of the United States who would post this stupid, lying or bonkers? (Choose as many as apply.)
Who was President of the United States on Jan. 6. 2021?
Which President of the United States spoke to the crowd on Jan. 6, 2021?
Bonus question: Is a President of the United States who would post this stupid, lying or bonkers? (Choose as many as apply.)
I don’t buy or read celebrity-centric books and, six months ago, despite being a Bruce Willis fan, wouldn’t have bought this. But this resonates and is superb.
October 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I don’t buy or read celebrity-centric books and, six months ago, despite being a Bruce Willis fan, wouldn’t have bought this. But this resonates and is superb.
My response to the Speaker’s text.
September 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My response to the Speaker’s text.
Trump at UN today:
“Proud nations must be allowed to protect their communities and prevent their societies from being overwhelmed by people they have never seen before, with different customs, religions — with different everything,”
“Proud nations must be allowed to protect their communities and prevent their societies from being overwhelmed by people they have never seen before, with different customs, religions — with different everything,”
September 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Trump at UN today:
“Proud nations must be allowed to protect their communities and prevent their societies from being overwhelmed by people they have never seen before, with different customs, religions — with different everything,”
“Proud nations must be allowed to protect their communities and prevent their societies from being overwhelmed by people they have never seen before, with different customs, religions — with different everything,”
On Tuesday, I was gifted a birthday cake. But by the time I got home it began to fall apart. My efforts to save it and try to put it together were futile. (Not that the cake didn’t get eaten.)
The cake ended up looking like the cake that someone left out in the rain in the song “MacArthur Park.”
The cake ended up looking like the cake that someone left out in the rain in the song “MacArthur Park.”
August 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
On Tuesday, I was gifted a birthday cake. But by the time I got home it began to fall apart. My efforts to save it and try to put it together were futile. (Not that the cake didn’t get eaten.)
The cake ended up looking like the cake that someone left out in the rain in the song “MacArthur Park.”
The cake ended up looking like the cake that someone left out in the rain in the song “MacArthur Park.”
A lot of MAGA types are losing it and accusing Cracker Barrel of being “woke” because they removed a fictional caricature of a man from its logo.
These are the same folks who don’t care how people of color feel when they’re removed from history books.
These are the same folks who don’t care how people of color feel when they’re removed from history books.
August 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A lot of MAGA types are losing it and accusing Cracker Barrel of being “woke” because they removed a fictional caricature of a man from its logo.
These are the same folks who don’t care how people of color feel when they’re removed from history books.
These are the same folks who don’t care how people of color feel when they’re removed from history books.
David Robinson and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were both born 60 years ago today. The Admiral is in much better shape than the VRA.
August 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
David Robinson and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were both born 60 years ago today. The Admiral is in much better shape than the VRA.
With each update I’m becoming more Scottish and less Nigerian.
June 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
With each update I’m becoming more Scottish and less Nigerian.
I didn't know, until today, that the legendary Booker T. Jones will be performing at the Empire Theater Friday night. His band, Booker T. and the MGs were the backbone of Stax Records and Memphis soul.
June 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I didn't know, until today, that the legendary Booker T. Jones will be performing at the Empire Theater Friday night. His band, Booker T. and the MGs were the backbone of Stax Records and Memphis soul.
Minnesota was not forgotten during the “No Kings” protest in San Antonio,
June 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Minnesota was not forgotten during the “No Kings” protest in San Antonio,
Not a day passes without many of us thinking of these 21.
May 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Not a day passes without many of us thinking of these 21.
"No, I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side
Of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me"
"Scrub"
TLC
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side
Of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me"
"Scrub"
TLC
March 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
"No, I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side
Of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me"
"Scrub"
TLC
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side
Of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me"
"Scrub"
TLC
What an iconic photo from AFP/Getty Images.
Elderly Black man, pointing his cane, confronting white supremacy, and standing up for democracy.
Elderly Black man, pointing his cane, confronting white supremacy, and standing up for democracy.
March 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
What an iconic photo from AFP/Getty Images.
Elderly Black man, pointing his cane, confronting white supremacy, and standing up for democracy.
Elderly Black man, pointing his cane, confronting white supremacy, and standing up for democracy.
Firefighters have been fighting these fires on Lamar for more than an hour.
March 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Firefighters have been fighting these fires on Lamar for more than an hour.
Fire on 300 Lamar has spread to house next door.
March 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Fire on 300 Lamar has spread to house next door.
House fire in progress 300 Lamar.
March 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
House fire in progress 300 Lamar.
My special spot in the newsroom (artwork by Sylvie Brodesky) has been dismantled today as they begin building a conference room in the newsroom.
To the tune of Hall & Oates “She’s Gone” I’m singing, “It’s Gone.”
To the tune of Hall & Oates “She’s Gone” I’m singing, “It’s Gone.”
February 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
My special spot in the newsroom (artwork by Sylvie Brodesky) has been dismantled today as they begin building a conference room in the newsroom.
To the tune of Hall & Oates “She’s Gone” I’m singing, “It’s Gone.”
To the tune of Hall & Oates “She’s Gone” I’m singing, “It’s Gone.”
Happy Heavenly 85th Birthday, John Lewis. We will make ceaseless Good Trouble until we set things right in this country.
February 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Happy Heavenly 85th Birthday, John Lewis. We will make ceaseless Good Trouble until we set things right in this country.
Unexpected pop up on my phone, just now, from exactly 10 years ago. I’m a mere medium relaying a message from TC to all her family and friends. 🙂❤️
February 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Unexpected pop up on my phone, just now, from exactly 10 years ago. I’m a mere medium relaying a message from TC to all her family and friends. 🙂❤️