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cash-or-gold.webp interesting podcast about gold, silver and housing values

(in life, money, investing)

Interesting podcast about gold, silver and housing values. It's information that people should know about. When will the government and banksters stop suppressing the actual value of silver? And how does the purchasing power of gold and sil ... read more

substack.ico auto repair and other stuff

(in culture, writing, blog)

I took my wife's car to Honest-1 Auto Repair in Spring Hill today. A warning light has been saying oil change required for a few months now, but she doesn't drive much. Works from home. Once the odometer finally reached the mileage sug ... read more

money-silver-bars.webp watch this before you buy more silver

(in life, money, investing)

Trump's war looks like the world will go into a depression. Demand for silver looks like it'll fall. But there are many other factors. But the US dollar is also collapsing. So if you've got cash and that cash is decreasing in purchasing ... read more

substack.ico an amazing life

(in culture, writing, blog)

It's been a while since I let you in on the details of my personal life. And I know -- or have to assume because I live such an amazing life -- that you live vicariously through me. Joking!First, I put our Boston terrier, Cleo, in the car. ... read more

linux-penguin.webp online linux distro tester

(in education, tech, computers, software)

Very cool way of getting to know what any particular Linux distro (distribution) looks and feels like... without installing anything. Test drive Linux distros online!Go to d ... read more

retirement-ahead-sign.webp retirement in tennessee

(in life, retirement, advice)

Prompted and edited by Bill. Tennessee is regularly rated as one of, if not THE best states to retire in. No state income tax. There's no ocean nearby but eastern TN has mountains (and bears), while the rest is mostly hilly. Memphis i ... read more

donut-lab-battery.png amazing battery could change everything

(in education, research, energy, tech)

Amazing battery could change everything. Want to live off grid? How about eliminating diesel and gas vehicles?This new battery technology by Donut Lab is coming soon, we can hope. Mike Adams explains the details. www ... read more

carrie-prejean-boller.webp what about religious freedom?

(in education, research, religion)

This is a very interesting conversation between An0maly and a Catholic from California who is very well-spoken and articulate. She's also not too hard on the eyes. :)Carrie Prejean Boller Joins: Do Catho ... read more

food-deviled-eggs-2.webp foods named after cultures... but not really

(in life, health, food, language)

Prompted and edited by Bill. Food history is basically a scrapbook of misunderstandings, stereotypes, and Europeans projecting their fantasies onto other cultures. Let's walk through a few of the most interesting examples. Here are some of ... read more

inflation-real-wages.webp 5000 years of wages in one giant timeline

(in life, money, employment)

Interesting. Key Takeaways:In ancient times, wages were paid daily. Over time, payday shifted with technology, laws, and scale. Biweekly pay dominates today, yet timing gaps still create pressure. Earned Wage Access gives e ... read more

substack.ico links to entire dobie pokorny saga

(in culture, writing, novels)

Here are the links to all five eBooks: Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way. And I've now got the printed version ... read more

circus-barker-clipart.webp for those interested in marketing

(in education, research, marketing)

The person in this podcast has some very interesting concepts in the field of marketing. Since marketing is how any business will make money, this is a vital piece of every business. It's even more about how businesses can and should learn ... read more

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most voters say trump hasn't been successful in cleaning up 'deep state,' poll finds
I'm with the "34% Not at all successful" crowd.

us marshals catch suspected war criminal from muslim group living quietly in america: report
Hopefully, next time Netanyahu visits they'll capture him and his war criminal puppet, Trump.

'the movie stunk! it was stupid!': chris 'mad dog' russo erupts over oscar's best picture winner
The trailer looked stupid, but the word is "stank," not "stunk." :)

reporter: you said iran got ... a tomahawk and bombed its own elementary school. trump: i was just making stuff up ... maybe i sold a tomahawk to some other country
Spoken like a true "honest liar" (as Dave Chappelle put it).

trump declares he will personally appoint the next leader of iran
Trump is now openly doing what the CIA secretly did/does.

the gateway experience of 432hz and exiting the hologram. have our brains become smaller?
Sounds about right.

federal judge rules trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process
Good!

hellebuyck set for medal of freedom, trump says
Hellebuyck was great, but awarding him the Medal of Freedom is an insult to those who have actually fought for freedom.

former cia officer reveals how politicians are compromised through blackmail and control mechanisms
You mean like Epstein? Yeah, we know.

america's enemies, who's on the list?
Probably anyone who disagrees with Israel... on anything.

the lies get so tedious
Human existence itself is one version of reality versus another. The solution is to create a better reality.

ex-fifa prez backs call to 'stay away' from wc
The ridiculously high ticket prices are accomplishing that.

establishing relationships in your new locale, by sarasue
Good article.

jd vance: the new trump doctrine is f*ck you!
Classy, as always.

if trump succeeds at acquiring greenland, will he stop there?
No, he wants all of North America, and Bibi wants the entire Middle East.

court confirms trudeau's emergencies act invocation against freedom convoy was illegal
Conveniently, too little too late.

satire: nfl announces each quarter of playoff game will be broadcast on different streaming service
It is getting harder and harder to be a sports fan.

you know they march every fbi member into the holocaust museum?
I'm sure they march them into the Holodomor, Nakba and Armenian holocaust museums, too. Oh, wait...

danish pm warns us attack on greenland would destroy nato
You say that like it's a bad thing.

under trump's madness, insanity has consumed this country
Trump is just one of many insane misleaders on both sides of the aisle.

us imposes visa bans on key figures involved in global censorship pressure
...unless they're pro-Israel.

a victory for informed consent: cdc panel reverses decades-old newborn vaccine policy
So far, it looks like RFK Jr is the only good thing about this Trump administration.

stop antisemitism founder says antisemites will be hunted down and destroyed for the rest of your life
She can start with the world's worst anti-Semites, the Israeli government and military.



 

One name, five books, a singular journey...
by William Arthur Holmes

Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way have been stitched together as an episodic saga starring Dobie Pokorny.

Yes, Benny, Alex, and Dub have new names. To those who loved them: thank you. This isn’t a rewrite; it’s a reframing. Each book still stands on its own.

The man, the myth, the legend? In his own mind, absolutely. Follow Dobie's misadventures through bad breakups, cult and anti‑cult entanglements in L.A., hit men and hit women across Southeast Asia, an unexpected lottery win and presidential run back home complete with the by‑now expected assassination attempts, a manifesto, more assassination attempts, an alien or hallucination (depending on who you ask), confrontation with the powers-that-be, and true love at last.


random older posts  

auto-repair-clipart.webp auto repair and maintenance estimates

(in life, help, maintenance, auto from 2012)

We hear this is a good website to estimate how much a car repair should cost. Read, listen or watch the rest here: Auto Repair and Maintenance Estimates Auto Shop an ... read more

shopping-cart.webp local pick up

(in life, money, shopping, humor from 2017)

Just ordered a $10 item on eBay. They offered Local Pick Up in Las Vegas, Nevada versus delivering it. I live in Nashville. I need to decide if it's worth driving out there. Suggestions? ... read more

dirt-bike-racing.webp tips to make your extreme backyard installation come to life

(in life, home-garden, entertainment from 2023) by steve johnson

Submitted by Steve Johnson. Photo Credit: Roger Lagesse via P ... read more

culture-clipart.webp dinner and a show

(in culture, food, restaurants from 2013)

After stopping at Tara's sister's house in Smyrna to pick up a newly-refurbished Kindle Fire her husband had put together for her, we had dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant, Mi Tierra. Now Chago's ... read more

flowers-dandelions.webp backyard weed that might replace all your medications

(in life, health, food, home-garden from 2022)

A powerful, pesky weed can potentially replace all of your medications, and it's probably growing in your backyard. Backyard Weed That Might Replace ALL Your Medications ... read more

turmeric-slices-powder.webp benefits of turmeric (2009)

(in life, health, food, treatment from 2009) by don

Turmeric, a spice which they eat loads of in India, essentially shuts down cancer switches in the body. Especially effective for breast and prostate cancer, but really all cancers. I add turmeric to at least one meal a day, as well as cay ... read more

rottweiler-drawing.webp rottweiler tricks

(in family, pets, dogs from 2010)

Here are some videos by my sister's friend who bought a puppy from her: watch?vPTyOqZemOq4 ... read more

worried-man-clipart.webp worrying works

(in culture, humor, jokes from 2018) by joker

Worrying must work, because almost everything I worry about ends up not happening! ... read more

co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp strange badge swipe policy

(in life, money, employment from 2017)

There's a strange badge swipe policy at work: required first thing in the AM, after that ANYONE can just walk right in. monitoring-v-security ... read more


Amazon Movers & Shakers

  culture.webp CULTURE

ana-de-armas.webp some of my favorite actors

(in culture, movies-tv-video, people, entertainers from 2024)

... plus a few I have a picture of (for other articles), so I included them. It's not my fault the women are all beautiful. ... read more

baseball-sacto-rainbow.webp the rainbow ends in sacramento

(in culture, photography, humor, sports from 2019)

The rainbow really does end in Sacramento! My nephew Milan has captured proof. :) This was taken at their minor league team, ... read more

george-orwell-liberty-quote.webp george orwell quotes

(in culture, quotes, politics from 2020)

  • "No one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means; it is an end."
  • "All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force."
  • "If liberty means ... read more

    corruption-clipart.webp political compass test

    (in culture, writing, politics from 2020)

    "Welcome! It's timely to stress that The Political Compass has been on the internet since 2001. The uniqueness of our take on politics is reflected in the gratifyingly enthusiastic reviews we've enjoyed in the national me ... read more

    twitter.webp tweets page

    (in culture, writing, tweets from 2013)

    Note: I am no longer on Twitter or Facebook, but here's what I've managed to salvage from back then.

    My Twitter feed: ... read more

  •   family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    foster-dog.webp missing pup found living like a king among doting inmates

    (in family, pets, dogs from 2020)

    "Although this pup's owners were frantic with worry over his disappearance, he was found only days later living like a king amongst the local prisoners...

    : ... read more

    adoption-video-frame.webp adoption videos updated

    (in family, adoption, holmes, movies-tv-video from 2009)

    You can watch them here:

  • Holmes Russian Adoptio ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp doctors say she's normal

    (in family, adoption, holmes from 2008)

    Tara took Elizabeth to the "international adoption specialist" doctors today for a psychological evaluation and another physical exam. They say she is perfectly average/normal for a girl her age. Of course, that puts her well above average f ... read more

    e-laughing-pumpkins.webp sunday ride

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2013)

    Elizabeth dragged me onto another one of her outings this morning. If nothing else, she keeps me in shape. This time, she was on her motorized scooter (the kind you stand on) ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp the day after

    (in family, adoption, holmes, travel from 2007)

    Well, we're much more relaxed now that we've gotten past the court appearance. The pro ... read more

    us-embassy-moscow.webp to the embassy

    (in family, adoption, holmes, travel from 2007)

    Our last stop before the airport on the magical mystery tour is the ... read more

    st-louis-arch.webp moving to missouri

    (in family, holmes, doug, humor from 2024)

    The adventure begins.

    A quiet, unassuming young man and his devoted wife and kids set out for parts unknown, unless you count Missouri as known ... read more

  •   life-clipart.webp LIFE

    criminal-with-handgun.webp 2019 most dangerous u.s. cities

    (in life, travel, usa, crime from 2019)

    This article is dated December 2018, and it's based on 2017 data, but whatever. :) ... read more

    trees-grassy-woods.webp leave the trees, please

    (in life, health, environment, trees from 2017)

    Another reason for short-sighted land developers to leave as many trees as possible when destroying/preparing the site for the next new neighborhood.

    "People living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less ... read more

    daily-habits-to-tame-stress.webp daily habits to tame stress and boost your peace of mind

    (in life, health, advice from 2024) by elijah dawson


    Image by Freepik

    Stress often weaves its way into daily routines, bu ... read more

    nutty-grain-and-oat-bars.webp healthy snack conversation with bing copilot

    (in life, health, food, recipes from 2024)

    Q: Which food preservatives allowed in the United States are the most damaging to one's health and should be avoided? [Left unsaid was the part where other, smarter countries have outlawed some of this.]

    A: Several food preservatives ... read more

    foster-dog.webp a new idea on fostering pets

    (in life, help, animals, pets from 2020)

    This is so great!

    "A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes."

    : ... read more

      family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    obtuse-moose-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    The Obtuse Moose Vol. 6, No. 3, April 21, 1994

    Jeannie finds dog

    Jeannie and John have a ranch in Tracy, California. To help pay the bills, they board a few horses. One of those horses, a fat new gray Arab ... read more

    record-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Broken Record Vol. 4, No. 5, June 25, 1992

    "Predictable, irritating. Really, no redeeming qualities whatsoever."

    L.A. riots: The aftermath

    In the aftermath of the Los Angeles riots, re ... read more

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 2, February 13, 1992
    "The quintessential newsletter."
    Warning: May not be suitable for the humor impaired. Elvis lives!

    Yes, all your prayers have been answered! "The King ... read more

    people-4.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    A Face in the Crowd

    Vol. 5, No. 3, May 25, 1993

    Eleanor Gets License

    After taking the DMV driving test every year since the age of 16, Eleanor has finally passed and been given her drivers license!

    "It just go ... read more

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    The Leaky Faucet"Irritating, yet soothing. Obnoxious, yet hypnotic"

    Vol. 3, No. 6, July 30, 1991Sapphire dispute settled out of court

    Steve of Sacramento, CA, invested in a sapphire venture a few solar eclipses ... read more

    paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 10

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Things You Need To Know Vol. 2, No. 10, July 16, 1990 "Pioneer Portuguese" now available

    World famous Portuguese historian Lionel Holmes's latest work is now available at a store near you. Don't be surpr ... read more

     

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