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earth-from-space-58ed703f107820a3945e99254871c76d-1024x705.webp the story of everything

(in education, science, astronomy, religion)

A very scientific look at the origin of matter, where Earth is, and how the evidence shows that there had to be something supernatural about it. Go to The Story of Everything or here. ... read more

roads-fields-288e3e2714ddb6c97c07caa24130a109-1920x1200.webp why roads get like washboards

(in education, research, travel, roads)

Pretty interesting. I had this question recently and see I was completely wrong with my assumption. If you drive on gravel roads, you may have noticed washboards. Why Roads Get Washboards - 18 min My brother-in-law told me it was because people are driving too fast. . . but I didn't have an expla ... read more

alpha-brainwaves-3fd1aa447408cbfc7f8ead5039522dab-1420x600.webp frequency, spirituality and the paranormal

(in education, research, science)

Includes frequency, spirituality and other paranormal things. I don't agree with all of it, but it's worth watching. See "Mind-Blowing: Hodges & Westall Go Further on Hidden Gold, Zero Point Energy & Portals" On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 12:13 AM, someone wrote: Dave Hodges is a delusional idio ... read more

lidocaine-pain-patch-109f6261c1e457bd3860f6700ba6e78c-550x367.webp fascinating pain relief patch

(in life, health, pain, treatment)

Really amazing how it works. Mike Hammond Interview: Signal Relief's Drug-Free Micro-Antenna Technology for Pain Relief ... read more

woman-baby-refuse-vaccine-6ef453fd7b02e7ba8977189b601704d9-768x512.webp unvaccinated singles have their own dating app... and it's working

(in life, health, vaccines, dating)

It was inevitable. Know any singles who refuse to date vaxxed people? It's a very nice reward for those who stood strong in the face of incredible peer pressure at the height of the scamdemic. From: Jeffrey Prather On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 12:12 PM, someone wrote: See the rest here. ... read more

derby-winner-mystik-dan-df66ccac9c3e58d6607109e04c88d94a-1240x827.webp leading from the rear: how herd instinct shapes kentucky derby closers

(in culture, sports, horse-racing, triple-crown)

I remember my sister telling me how a dominant mare "leads" her herd from behind, not from in front. Being a lifelong fan of horse racing, it got me wondering how that mindset might apply to horse racing. I asked Copilot, and here is the result... Every spring, as the Kentucky Derby field loads in ... read more

retirement-ahead-sign-74f809ecd99827557270caced5881477-174x180.webp retirement in tennessee

(in life, retirement, advice)

. 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 is a hellhole (government housing projects make up half of that city), and Nashville always ha ... read more

money-silver-bars-c3300c69b469d738e2d76493667941a3-544x558.webp watch this before you buy more silver

(in life, money, investing, coins)

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 power, precious metals are still the best deal. Mike Adams expl ... read more

dobie-pokorny-title-pic.webp 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 versions listed on there, too. Go to DobiePokorny.com for those same links as well as each one's blurb/synopsis, along with links to every epi ... read more

inflation-real-wages-1a9b45bf526251ea6dcfbb8146f35706-500x350.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 employees flexibility by unlocking already-earned wages alongside payroll. Re ... read more

circus-barker-8fc65e11736f252d56954fb9d8252008-360x329.webp for those interested in marketing

(in life, money, 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 how to use AI to get more out of your time and be more pr ... read more

washer-dryer-d2bb7f2f8127176026adfdda5e36bbc9-1024x762.webp if you are looking for a reliable washer and dryer

(in life, home-garden, appliances, advice)

From Harper & Knowles. I've Repaired Hundreds of Washers. These Are the Only 4 I'd Actually Buy. And these are the Only 4 Dryers. ... read more

woman-raised-fist-sunset-2f4f5f65b9ec6d318de24ca18673ad16-4930x3944.webp how to build confidence and reach your goals starting today

(in life, health, mental, advice)

Busy parents juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals carrying heavy expectations, and caregivers who keep everyone else on track often hit the same wall: goals stay clear, but follow-through feels inconsistent. The core tension is exhausting, building self-confidence seems to require ex ... read more

auto-repair-c399fef40fa2ab4d0858a4335222fdda-160x112.webp auto repair and other stuff

(in culture, writing, blog, repair)

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 suggested on the last oil change sticker, though, I scheduled an a ... read more

retirement-ahead-sign-74f809ecd99827557270caced5881477-174x180.webp how seniors can build strong financial skills for a secure retirement

(in life, money, aging, retirement)

For seniors in retirement, money can feel trickier than it did during working years, even after decades of being responsible. The core tension is real: a fixed income has to cover rising costs, surprise repairs, and healthcare, and those financial management challenges can make every decision feel h ... read more

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insects-bee-butterfly-b1cbb90f1e7562e26dd25f6b97feb611-1140x760.webp reduce wi-fi to attract butterflies and bees to your garden

(in life, health, environment, home-garden from 2019)

Attract butterflies and bees to your garden, reduce wi-fi. A happy garden is a wireless-free garden. Decades of research has already determined that plants and insects as well as animals and people are harmed by exposure to wireless radi ... read more

hubbard-and-rand-40de516168fe899c4e1f14afd5064f5d-1280x744.webp how hubbard and rand got their ideas

(in culture, movies-tv-video, humor from 2012) by joker

According to this video, this must be how it happened. Rand, in bed with Hubbard: We can take the most wealthy, privilege ... read more

passport-91526d26918a3f33754d24c993091658-1024x1311.webp how to take your own passport photo

(in life, travel, photography from 2018)

I was having a hard time converting a digital photo down to the correct 2x2 physical size. Then I found this article: take your own passport photos. At first, I was thinking Tell ... read more

workers-unsplash-9c3cf8dfa7b24d033baf9a40c417a2eb-1280x720.webp the 10 most hated companies in america

(in life, money, employment from 2012)

Facebook currently has more than 800 million users. Any company of this size is sure to have some detractors. Compared to other leading social media sites, however, Facebook has the lowest customer satisfaction score from the American Cu ... read more

psychology-today-a1a56a10f6b8bed84af8a66f550fafd8-1024x1344.webp lessons in the art of living

(in life, help, advice from 2013)

Good guidelines. The snippet below is the most useful part:In DBT dialectical behavior therapy, the skill is encapsulated in a mnemonic device known as... Read, listen or watch the ... read more

trees-ginkgo-b52f94bde052829ad04d768290175f43-1024x1024.webp when is arbor day?

(in culture, holidays, environment, trees from 2022)

Yes, I know today (6/19/2022) is both Father's Day and Juneteenth, but I wanted to know when Arbor Day was. You know, add it to my calendar. Welp, as it turns out, that's not such a simple question. Here's the response I got when I asked ... read more

mushroom-598c105231b435b1e43a2c00dee47d99-300x285.webp 6 ways mushrooms can save the world

(in life, health, food from 2009)

Very cool talk given here. He talks fast, so you have to pay close attention. 6 ways mushrooms can save the world ... read more

trees-grassy-woods-d0b56a1fdb0ac1131c579d2e8fa886c9-1920x1280.webp one indonesian man manages to stop drought, bring fortune to village by planting 11,000 trees

(in education, science, trees from 2021)

A rural countryside in Indonesia has one man to thank for saving their drought-prone village. 65-year new Pak Sadiman is a local farmer and father of two who lives in... One Indonesian Man Manages To Stop Drought And Bring Fortune To His V ... read more

carl-jung-bb83c41d448c8517119647395c30f116-1024x1326.webp jung's four stages of character transformation

(in education, research, people from 2022)

A robust character hinges on eight core virtues: courage, moderation, wisdom, justice, curiosity, honor, humility, and humor. These virtues will all be needed to navigate the four stages of transformation. ... read more

tv-shows-nikita-dede3e4d52bfa9309a15d86efd6babd4-497x640.webp great quote re the greater good

(in culture, quotes from 2024)

From the writers of the TV show, Nikita, from 2010-2013. Yes, I've been watching. A guilty pleasure. 'First, I protect the people I love, then I worry about the greater good. ' From ... read more

aaron-judge-shohei-ohtani-68a04341c4604fac45c4f87289a8fed1-1500x1000.webp yankees aaron judge and dodgers shohei ohtani win mlb mvp awards

(in education, news, sports from 2024)

They earned it but both disappeared in the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday... . ... read more

bucket-of-mac-cheese-252968587173081b7d14f7f96cad679e-694x640.webp 27 pound bucket of mac and cheese

(in life, health, food from 2019)

We should just go ahead and get this for our 13yo daughter. ... read more

cancer-cells-2f1c3a618d5812ea51ee226a05535ce5-237x215.webp dr. otto warburg discovered the cause of cancer and prescribed a natural cure

(in life, health, cancer, treatment from 2022) by doug

Wow! And just more proof that you cannot (never have been able to) trust the healthcare industry to have your best interest at heart. The cause of cancer is a low oxygen environment. A low oxygen environment is caused by environmental ... read more

elizabeths-first-video-429897e067250c00aeb2220560fcd9fb-729x548.webp an entire day with elizabeth

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2009)

I can't believe I made it. Of course, it's not over yet. It's only dinner time. It's been a LONG day. I'm at McDonald's as I write this. I tried to get online with their free wi-fi, but you have to have an account already before you ca ... read more


 

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.


Dobie spends his 20s in L.A., bouncing between temp jobs, and gets involved with a cult member named Venelia. When that ends badly, he escapes to Kuala Lumpur, where he's swept into the orbit of Riva, a secret-agent-in-training.

Dobie next finds himself in Nashville where he marries a Riva look‑alike. When he and a co-worker turn whistleblower against their employer, they end up in Witness Protection.

Dobie comes out of hiding and returns to his hometown, Louisville. He thinks his luck has turned when he wins the lottery. And it might have, had he not taken that money and run for president. Unsurprisingly, that ends badly, too.

Trying to make sense of the universe, Dobie takes the next logical step, writes a manifesto, and hits the road on a speaking tour. The universe -- or at least its representative in the form of a little blue alien named Semmy -- is not helpful.

While evading Colonel Charonne and his enforcer, Major Watson, Dobie's luck takes a turn for the better upon meeting Kaylie -- the first thing in his universe that actually makes sense.

And -- for once -- it doesn't end badly. Mostly.


Here is a fake podcast created by Copilot AI.

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did the us bite off more than it can chew in iran?
Apparently.

is ai the preamble to creating the idiocracy?
I thought the idiocracy was already here.

are you undergoing cognitive agency surrender? video #335
Good questions to ask yourself.

good news in history, july 5
I wouldn't call this good news, but it is notable.

we are winning! the ivermectin cancer revolution has made the mainstream media
Once again proving the conspiracy theorists/realists right.

netanyahu says he will not comply with trump's peace deal with iran and will strike iran and lebanon whenever he deems necessary
Time for Trump to treat Netanyahu like an enemy combatant.

immigrant advocacy blob tries fighting trump's crackdown on foreign truckers
How about a crackdown on foreigners in the White House?

americans' trust in federal health agencies has plunged since 2025
Try 2020, immediately following the covid scam.

judge allows medical kidnap of child based on perceived autism of parents
Gates and Musk are said to be a touch autistic. Should their kids have been taken from them?

plurality of americans say big health insurance companies are driving up medical costs
A plurality of Americans are right.

we should not 'integrate' our military with any foreign nation!
No kidding. This can't be Constitutional.

trump thinks cuba is a real threat
Trump has lost all credibility, if he ever had any.

no easy answers for a triple crown under siege
There's a VERY easy answer: space the races out more.

will federal covid indictment turn the tide on washington secrecy?
Only the removal of politicians can fix Washington secrecy.

valdez tossed as hinch questions lhp's actions
Isn't being hit by a pitch after back-to-back homeruns kind of expected?

our first amendment stands as a major block to the ability to hammer disinformation out of existence
Poor guy can't shut people up fast enough.

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  culture.webp CULTURE

elon-musk-9858e2f2b2683ea667f4461590898cf4-1024x574.webp elon musk flooded with requests to buy facebook, linkedin and youtube to return free speech to those platforms

(in culture, humor, internet, social from 2022)

If you came here looking for an actual article, you'll be disappointed. The title has more words than the article, or did until I wrote this sentence. This is a joke, though I wouldn't be surprised to hear this is actually happening. Elon never calls just to chat anymore, though, so I don't know. ... read more

auto-repair-c399fef40fa2ab4d0858a4335222fdda-160x112.webp auto repair and other stuff

(in culture, writing, blog, repair from 2026)

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 suggested on the last oil change sticker, though, I scheduled an a ... read more

meme-dont-like-spam-cc8a8e6d400e40f04cd3d75b6f1b803b-420x315.webp spam: i am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency

(in culture, humor, internet, spam from 2025) by dennis dajibre

It's been a while since I've received a funny enough spam/junk email, but here it is: Dear Contact Us, I am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency. My name is Dennis [somebody], a resident of Hurlock, Maryland, and I am formally requesting an emergency loan in the amount of $800 ... read more

dog-friends-cb776b37e541a7810d29468c2c506232-1024x512.webp friends of humanity

(in culture, people, internet from 2019)

The Friends of Humanity website. Don't know anything about it, but I like the sound of it. :) "Friends of Humanity is active in the defense of human rights, education, health care, and environmental protection. Our projects are currently underway in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America."The ".ch" ... read more

joke-madcow-4af73242a99afe4a5ba864ec9ed909ba-109x108.webp ways to turn down unwanted men

(in culture, humor, jokes, men-women from 2023) by joker

He: Can I buy you a drink?She: Actually I'd rather have the money.He: I'm a photographer. I've been looking for a face like yours.She: I'm a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for a face like yours.He: Hi. Didn't we go on a date once? Or was it twice?She: Must've been once. I never make the same mis ... read more

kentucky-derby-start-eb53a6b6cdcdfe41392ac2f453719c47-1536x977.webp road to the triple crown (2013)

(in culture, sports, horse-racing, triple-crown from 2013)

The Triple Crown 2013 -- ESPN. I always try and follow these preludes to the Kentucky Derby so that I have at least an educated guess on Derby Day. ... read more

mark-twain-21b533666f7ac288a998ec8d28b0c3e9-653x855.webp putting words in mark twain's mouth

(in culture, quotes from 2017)

Nice list: Putting Words in Mark Twain's MouthI wonder if any of these are on that list ... read more


  family-40e97a9357a79ed9ea336aaa35c52665-172x188.webp FAMILY

chandler-on-couch-59288d797c2aaecf416771a33fdbbaf5-336x353.webp a warning to pet owners with kids

(in family, holmes, pets, dogs from 2010)

I had to take our dog Chandler (my "best puppy", the "big man", or "Chanva" as our daughter Elizabeth used to call him) to the vet Thursday. I had discovered while giving him a bath what looked like a bloody gash on his throat. I was horrified. I literally gasped in shock (I'm such a girl sometimes, ... read more

laughing-pumpkins-86b49612850f66421defc19fac5021e1-816x612.webp first official day of daycare

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2008)

Elizabeth spent her first official full day at daycare yesterday. The teacher went on and on about how wonderful and good and helpful she was. I say "first official" day because Tara took her to a free trial day last week. Daycare is probably a lot like the orphanage, which is why she flourishes the ... read more

tara-the-hero-cat-b6d2536a6d1fbe95eb3c9a1731115918-562x391.webp tara the hero cat attempts to throw a ceremonial first pitch

(in family, pets, cats, dogs from 2014)

Watch Tara the Hero Cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitch.. The 'first pitch' video is now missing from the Times, so there's now a link to the original news report, although YouTube has marked it 'offensive to some viewers.' Who are these viewers? Ridiculous. Here's another link. UPDATE: No ... read more

airports-moscow-sheremetyevo-d3296a8755c55ee770fab81691893c9e-750x450.webp back in moscow (12/18/2007)

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

We made it this far! The plane ride was terrible for several minutes when we had to fasten our seat belts, which Elizabeth did not want to do. She SCREAMED loudly for quite a while, ticking off everyone nearby. Luckily, part of it was drowned out by the sound of the jet engines revving up and taking ... read more

cities-moscow-62928542b397dfb5da78dacb53ea316d-1024x561.webp light at the end of the tunnel

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

We visited Elizabeth again today. We caught her when she was in the music room with all the other kids in her age group. She smiled wide when she saw us, but by the time she reached us, she tried to keep it cool. Like, "Oh, it's you. I thought you were somebody else." Just kidding about that "quote. ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store-91484275d9a811a81a16935650a2a8d9-582x450.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 of the last passengers on the plane, she saw us and gestur ... read more

airports-moscow-sheremetyevo-d3296a8755c55ee770fab81691893c9e-750x450.webp we're in moscow

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

We'll be spending the night in Moscow, after all, and flying down to Astrakhan tomorrow afternoon. I was stressed out without an internet or even a usable power connection. But I'm obviously connected now. I had the power converters, but not the three-prong-to-two-prong adapter that I have plenty of ... read more

  life-c71c3f4cd206653a430c66c75d69b1eb-473x458.webp LIFE

toxic-waste-a95e79702994c4c13b9e43d50183c424-1024x1707.webp chlorine dioxide breaks down glyphosate in body (allegedly)

(in life, health, treatment, minerals 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 toilets. It is an industrial bleach when used FOUR THOUSAND times more con ... read more

band-aid-5b9d75e4e2e7feaca133bd2066b0483b-600x402.webp how to stop bleeding

(in life, health, treatment, advice from 2015) by don

I looked online and it's hard to find direct, simple instructions, they tend to get academic or theoretical about it. It's very simple: APPLY HARD PRESSURE!Once, I cut myself on the job trying to free a piece of metal, and got smacked in the forehead with the metal piece, and it was flowing pretty s ... read more

animated-environment-c706f1bfbf61ec57d1c4beb49136e08d-500x287.gif amnesty day at the dump

(in life, health, environment from 2009)

That sounds weird, but I just returned from the dump/recycling center, in my case the one on Omohundro Drive. I dropped off the new dishwasher along with my usual recycling and household trash. Anyway, the woman there told me that today (Saturday, May 15) is an unadvertised "amnesty day" when you ca ... read more

horsetail-herb-dad2221054c468887f7e9a8f33d8565a-279x235.webp horsetail herb said to remove aluminum

(in life, health, food, plants from 2017)

"The Health Ranger reveals why Horsetail herb, which grows as a weed, allows your body to eliminate toxic ALUMINUM, a heavy metal linked to Alzheimer's and dementia. (It's also found in popular deodorant products.)"Read the rest here.. ... read more

farm-basket-c639971d350ed0bf79d89451f2c0d45e-225x180.webp 10 ways to survive skyrocketing food prices

(in life, health, food from 2014)

Good to know. from 10 Ways to Survive Skyrocketing Food Prices"Food prices are getting out of control. As meats, dairy, and eggs climb to record high prices and over 50 million Americans are now on public food assistance, family budgets are being stretched like never before just to survive." ... read more

young-adults-with-disabilities-31cdab881d413ca7ef945940ace69a98-2048x1363.webp power moves: a business career guide for young adults with disabilities

(in life, money, employment, advice from 2025) by martin block

Photo by Freepik The business world isn't reserved for a particular mold of person. It rewards thinkers, planners, connectors, and bold decision-makers--qualities that don't rely on physical norms or conventional pathways. As a young adult with a disability, you're not entering the workforce behind ... read more

typical-american-kitchen-4b8aa331d56841213c43102a38104a58-512x384.webp avoid the pharmacy, fight the flu with remedies from the kitchen

(in life, health, treatment from 2013) by don

"A gargle made from salt water can relieve a sore throat. As well, it can stop a budding infection in its tracks. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with a cup of water and gargle.": Avoid the Pharmacy: Fight the Flu with Remedies from the Kitchen. ... read more


 

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