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homeopathic-remedy-preparation.webp are you ready?

(in education, research, preparedness, advice)

Readiness quiz. A fun way to assess how ready you are for an emergency. Supply chains are fragile. The grid is vulnerable. When disaster strikes, you're on your own. Take the quick quiz to get your Ready Score and discover your family' ... read more

schoolkids-running-down-hall.webp great homeschooling option

(in education, school, homeschooling)

This podcast interviews the creators of a homeschooling option that seems really terrific and very inexpensive called Firefly. They also mention how people can create classes on any subject to teach children and get paid for it. So if you ... read more

chatgpt.webp chatgpt reliability

(in education, tech, ai)

As a joke (and to point out how ChatGPT is frequently USELESS, I asked about the projection of silver for the next year (FYI, it already passed $100)Silver Price Outlook for the Next Year (2026)Base Case Projection (Most Likely)$40-$60 per ... read more

winter-driving.webp how to survive the big freeze

(in life, weather, advice)

Great ideas and tips. Watch on BitchuteIt reminds me of the Amish home I was invited into last week when it was about 25. It was very nice and toasty. As you know, they use their big iron sto ... read more

silver-coin.webp how to spot fake silver coins

(in education, research, money, coins)

Silver Nearing $100 Is Fueling Counterfeits. Here's How to Spot Fake Coins. But even more fake silver is paper silver ETFs. At least you get some interesting metal in a fake coin. ... read more

focused-female-entrepreneur.webp interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs

(in life, employment, entrepreneurship)

Interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs. This might inspire someone:Reinvent Yourself to PROSPER in 2026 and Beyond ... read more

tattoo-artist.webp how tattoos affect your immune system

(in education, health)

I've always suspected that they're unhealthy, long-term. Humans have been tattooing their skin for thousands of years, and the practice has grown in popularity across the world in recent decades. However, tattoos don't come without risks ... read more

gardening-filip-urban-unsplash.webp anybody can easily grow potatoes

(in life, health, food, gardening)

Here's an article that tells how to do it in leaves or cardboard: selfsufficientprojects/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-only-leavesReceived: 2025-12-23We h ... read more

blonde-woman-walking-away.webp finding your footing after life takes an unexpected turn

(in life, health, mental, advice)

Major life changes affect everyone. Whether it's a career shift, a move to a new place, the end of a relationship, a health diagnosis, or becoming a parent, these moments disrupt routines and challenge identity. This article explores prac ... read more

smiling-pc.webp the "greatest" names of modern-day personal tech

(in culture, tech, computers)

Bill: Seems like whenever people mention the greatest names of modern-day personal tech, they mention Steve Jobs (not Wozniack), Bill Gates (not Balmer), maybe Hewlett, Packard and Linus Torvalds, etc. No one mentions the founders of Wo ... read more

schoolkids-running-down-hall.webp the new core subject: teaching digital literacy in today's schools

(in education, tech, computers)

In an age where students learn, communicate, and create through screens, developing digital literacy has become as foundational as reading and writing. Schools across the world are redesigning curricula to help middle and high school stude ... read more

world-cup-trophy.webp copilot ai 2026 world cup prediction full bracket

(in culture, sports, soccer, world-cup)

2026 World Cup Prediction: Full Bracket ... read more

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

what if nato died?
The world would rejoice.

ex-fifa prez backs call to 'stay away' from wc
The ridiculously high prices are already 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 trudeaus 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 these censors are anti-Palestine and 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.

uk arrests 33 people a day for social media posts
I'll probably be arrested for this website if I ever visit.

the controversial call that may ultimately knock baltimore out of the playoffs
He had the ball in his hands for two steps. Horrible call.

adams sets semifinals goal for usmnt after draw
That's my hope, and that's what Copilot AI predicts.

how mls keeps getting better beyond messi's magic -- but no one seems to care
No one seems to care because it's all behind a paywall.

us institute of peace renamed after president trump
I thought this was satire, but apparently not.

trump announces invasion of venezuela to come
Such a pinhead.

rfk jr plans overhaul of child vaccine schedule: report
This is long overdue. Childhood vaccinations have gotten ridiculous.

trump invites netanyahu to his fifth white house meeting
Netanyahu is the one calling the shots, so it only makes sense.



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.


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animated-trumpeters.webp good news for bad references

(in life, money, employment from 2013)

Picture this scenario: you've been seeking new employment at a company, but without success. Your employment credentials are excellent and while you've been able to land the interviews -- sometimes more than one with a prospective employe ... read more

facebook.webp this sort of thing is why i quit facebook and twitter

(in culture, tech, internet, social from 2021)

The tech giant continues to police discussions about the coronavirus. Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

woman-raised-fist-sunset.webp how to pursue self-improvement without burning out right away

(in life, health, advice from 2025) by michellecasey

Image from FreePik Introduction Everyone wants to improve. Yet in the chase for better, man ... read more

ihop-pancakes.webp cake mixes and toxins

(in life, health, food, safety from 2010) by don

PLEASE remember to check your cupboards when you get home tonight!!!Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix, brownie mixes, Bisquick, cake and cookie mixes, etc. , you have in your home. A high school student had pancakes and it almost became ... read more

auto-repair-clipart.webp our cars

(in life, travel, transportation, auto from 2022)

Those who read my last story know I drive a Ford Escape. I love it but need to trade it in soon. The transmission shudders a bit at certain speeds, certain RPMs. I need to sell it before the transmission fails. It's got about 125K, 75K ... read more

load-of-laundry.webp simple recipe for homemade non-toxic fabric softener

(in life, health, environment from 2020)

Fabric softener sheets are one of the most unnecessary dangerous chemicals that you may be using in your home, and it's important that you stop. We have been gravely misinformed and maybe we believe there are some kind of standards set b ... read more

writing-clipart.webp rules for writers

(in culture, writing, advice from 2011)

Anis Shivani: New Rules For Writers: Ignore Publicity, Shun Crowds, Refuse Recognition And MoreThese rules totally go against every prescription for writi ... read more

mama-baby-elephant.webp elephant climbs 5-foot wall to steal mangoes from lodge

(in life, animals, wildlife, elephants from 2020)

An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge... Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

lazy-exercise.webp you know you're lazy when

(in life, health, environment, weather from 2016)

You know you're lazy when you check weather instead of getting up and going outside to see what the weather is doing! I (eventually) went outside. ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

john-lennon.webp john lennon quote

(in culture, quotes, music from 2021)

"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." -- John Lennon

UPDATE: Now, after wa ... read more

deli-double-decker-sandwich.webp ordering a sandwich

(in culture, food, restaurants from 2017)

Man behind the counter: What kind of meat?

Me: Tuna.

Man: Ham?

Me: If by "ham" you mean "tuna," then yes. ... read more

farm-basket-clipart.webp get into farming

(in culture, humor, jokes from 2019) by joker

Some bad language, but funny. Get Into Farming ... read more

garden-hoe.webp diary: saturday, november 18, 2023

(in culture, writing, blog, chores from 2023)

Today started, as usual, with feeding Cleo, our Boston terrier, and leaving the back door open. It was cool out but not too cold, and I prop the door open, weather permittin ... read more

openlivewriter-clipart.webp a day without my car

(in culture, humor, transportation, auto from 2009)

I'm just testing this Windows Live Writer software. UPDATE: There's now a newer, "open-source" version here.

It was a dark and stormy night ... No, it was an unusually col ... read more

family-clipart.webp FAMILY

e-at-airport.webp more pictures of elizabeth in california

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2008)

Bill on Rosie, while Jeannie, Tara, even Shayden, fall for Elizabeth's attention-getting antics. ... read more

e-skiing.webp elizabeth skiing for the first time

(in family, holmes, elizabeth, skiing from 2015)

It was father-daughter day (for me, my brother, nephew and our daughters) at NorthStar ski resort in Lake Tahoe. See ... read more

e-laughing-pumpkins.webp diversity

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2017)

Me (fnewing clothes): I need some of your hangers.

Elizabeth: Here you go.

Me: Wow, a variety of hanger types, thanks.

Elizabeth: Well, I am diverse!

Her friends are diverse, actually, but it's an inside joke with us ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store.webp we're in astrakhan

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

After a nerve-wracking trip to the airport and getting through the airport security we finally made it to our plane. We were told that our Rep, Galina, would be flying with us. We never saw her until we were already on the plane. She was one ... 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

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp tuesday (11/27/2007)

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

Time flies when you lose nine hours. We fly to Astrakhan this afternoon. This morning, we'll be having the free breakfast that the hotel offers. Then we'll exchange our dollars for rubles (before the dollar devalues even more). I cou ... read more

family-amid-moving-boxes.webp parents can relocate on a budget with these thrifty moving tips

(in family, home-garden, moving from 2024) by elijah dawson

... read more

life-clipart.webp LIFE

resume-clipart-1.webp working for someone else

(in life, money, employment from 2014)

Something I've always hated about working for someone else (in the corporate setting, at least) is that you're expected to believe (or convincingly pretend) that the people in positions above you are in fact superior to you. It's ... read more

barrel-toxic-waste.webp chlorine dioxide breaks down glyphosate in body (allegedly)

(in life, health, alternative, treatment from 2019) by don

"I should say something about bleach, as a number of critics insist MMS (chlorine dioxide) is a bleach and, thus, a poison. Chlorine dioxide, the chemical that is MMS, has never been used domestically as a bleach for cleaning toi ... read more

no-gmo.webp former monsanto genetic engineer warns about potential health risks of gmo potatoes

(in life, health, food from 2020)

"According to many, there are multiple health concerns that arise from the genetic engineering of our food. On top of this are multiple massive marketing campaigns to convince the human population that genetically modified f ... read more

animated-bully.webp angry people

(in life, health, mental from 2013)

Funny how the day after commenting on Facebook (see below) about driving past a local rich neighborhood, this morning in that same neighborhood I ticked off the driver behind me by having the gall to use a turn lane properly. You do realize ... read more

avocado-sliced.webp avocados poisonous to most pets

(in life, health, pets from 2013)

Did you know that avocados are poisonous to most pets? Check out these links:

  • petpoisonhelpline.com
  • ... read more

  • family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    cow-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    The Sacred CowVol. 5, No. 2, March 15, 1993 Dad sucked from plane!

    Well, almost. And it was 41 ... read more

    blue-moon.webp holmes family newsletter vol 8 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1997)

    Once in a Blue MoonVol. 8 No. 1, February 1997

    A lot has happened since our last newsletter, so let's just jump right in with the "news"... Mike and Evelyn get married Almost two years ago now (June 21, 1995, a ... read more

    billyclub-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Billy Club

    Vol. 2, No. 3, February 8, 1990
    [aka Bullseye, Hard Copy, The Holmes Family Newsletter]

    A newsletter for the 90s and beyond!

    Diane now a doctor

    Call her " ... read more

    falling-down-manhole-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Falling Down a Manhole (can be quite painful and should be avoided)Vol. 6, No. 2, March 1, 1994 Michael moves!Michael has moved out of his mother, Lucy's, house. "I ... read more

    animated-just-checking.webp holmes family newsletter vol 7 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1995)

    The Wandering Eye Vol. 7 No. 1, March 19, 1995

    [We're back! Sorry it took so long between issues, but the entire staff was frozen solid in a block of ice the past three months. We just now thawed out. You know how ... read more

    paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 5, September 5, 1989 Jeannie breaks elbow Placed on Disabled List

    Lathrop -- While attempting a "sling-shot" maneuver during a roller derby match last month with t ... read more

     

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