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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

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

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

alpha-brainwaves.webp do you realize how powerful gratitude is?

(in life, health, mental)

Let Greg Reese explain: Watch on Bitchute Received: 2025-11-26 18:32:44 That's interesting. last Sunday our pastor gave a sermon on how powerful gratitude is (No, I haven't looked ... read more

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

(in life, health, advice)

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

jeannie-jeppy-ho-powder-puff-derby-1974.webp harness racing returns to california in 2026

(in culture, sports, horse-racing)

Prompted and edited by Bill. The California Horse Racing Board's approval of dates at Fresno for Watch and Wager harness racing marks a significant step forward for the sport in the ... read more

vaccination-clipart.webp covid bioweapon shots still killing, but not everyone

(in life, health, covid, treatment)

If you know someone who got these injections and has no signs of cancer yet, this doctor recommends being proactive and not waiting for signs of poor health. Get tested for the spike proteins still working after all this time. It's not ev ... read more

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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.

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

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...

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.

trump tells airlines venezuela's airspace is 'closed in its entirety' as tensions rise
Trump is creating his own little Bay of Pigs scenario.

war department investigating allegations against mark kelly, court-martial possible
Military personnel are SUPPOSED TO defy illegal orders.

russia responds to trump: 'venezuela' is spanish for 'vietnam'
Gotta love the Russian sense of humor.

danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.



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.

The man, the myth, the legend? In his own mind, maybe. Either way, he's not real big on planning. He just goes with the flow.

Yes, Benny, Alex, and Dub have been renamed. To those who loved them: thank you. This isn't a rewrite, it's a reframing. Each book stands alone.


random older posts  

map-russia-red-clipart.webp russian bureaucracy

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

Oh... my... God. Do not EVER lose that document they have you fill out on the plane before you land! Stapling it to your forehead would be less painful than what Galina, Liena and I went through today. Vika was tending to the other coup ... read more

worried-man.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

rosario-argentina.webp american man walks through most dangerous neighborhood in rosario

(in life, travel, americas, argentina from 2022)

In the past few decades, one city in Argentina has begun to develop a rather unsavory reputation for criminality. Rosario, which connects the north of Argentina to Buenos Aires through the Parana River, is actually a fairly beautiful city ... read more

jail-corrupt-politicians.webp usurpation and the corporation as crime

(in life, money, employment, crime from 2011)

Richard Grossman says that Occupy Wall Street activists need to go beyond greed and corruption and focus on usurpation. As in illegal seizure of power. As in the corporation has usurped illegally seized power from the people. He quo ... read more

animated-environment.gif conservation: at least 28 bird and mammal species have been saved from extinction since 1993

(in life, health, environment from 2020)

Researchers from the UK analysed some of the world's most threatened species and predicted how many would have gone extinct were it not for conservation... Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

trees-grassy-woods.webp urban forests of ny revealed: the city has 5 million trees

(in life, health, environment, trees from 2020)

Most visitors think of New York's parks as the only place to find trees. However, a new study found New York City has over 5 million 'forested natural areas' along with 666,000 street trees. ... read more

co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp old age discrimination suit vs google

(in life, money, employment from 2010)

The California Supreme Court unanimously agreed that a trial court erred in dismissing a complaint by Brian Reid, who was hired in 2002 as a director of operations and engineering, and fired less than two years later at age 54 after being ... read more

chandler-on-couch.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 blood ... read more

side-yard-fence-gate.webp i built a fence

(in life, home-garden, chores from 2009)

I forgot to mention I built a fence last weekend. It only spans about 12 feet from the side of the house to the retaining wall dividing us from our slightly-uphill neighbor. I've still got to cut a gate into it. Hopefully, I can pull tha ... read more


Amazon Movers & Shakers

culture.webp CULTURE

russian-ritz-dance.webp puttin on the ritz in moscow

(in culture, dance-stage from 2012)

"Sparrow Hills, Moscow"

: Puttin' on the Ritz in Moscow ... read more

happy-new-year-clipart.webp happy new year

(in culture, holidays from 2011)

New Year Countdown Singapore, New Year Celebrations Kick Off Worldwide. ... read more

reading-novel-clipart.webp a free library of classic books & novels

(in culture, writing, books, novels from 2025)

Here's the link: AmericanLiterature.com

  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ... read more

    the-number-two.webp happy 2/22/22 tuesday

    (in culture, humor, calendar from 2022)

    A day like today has GOT to be special! Make it a good one! ... read more

    four-young-adults.webp which generation am i?

    (in culture, research, people, generations from 2025)

    I found this interesting...

    "Where were you when the space shuttle Challenger exploded?

    The answer to that question is just one example of how generations identify with a shared experience. Baby boomers may have watched from ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp nothing much to update about

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

    She's just driving us crazy. Luckily, Tara is taking the brunt of it. I had to get out and walk around town in the freezing cold, just for the sake of getting out. I was at least useful, coming back with some groceries.

    Elizabeth' ... read more

    elizabeth.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 ... read more

    hotel-front-desk.webp check-out time

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

    We check out in an hour.

    We got a nice free breakfast this morning, then went back to that grocery store and managed to pay the right amount for the right ki ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp in the air again

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

    Sunday, November 25, 2007, 5:00pm CST

    We're in the air on our way back to Moscow. Delta Flight 46. The current in-flight movie is "Evan Almighty," which we saw on one of our other flights to or from Moscow last time. You know, when you ... read more

    obituary-clipart.webp uncles obituaries

    (in family, holmes, obituaries from 2010)

    I lost a couple of uncles this year. Here are their obituaries:

  • ... read more

    doug-jana-milanko.webp doug and family page

    (in family, holmes, doug from 2003)

    Doug sells power tools

    Doug's ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp 51-1/2 hours

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

    That's how long before we leave Astrakhan for Moscow. Not that we're counting or anything. The bad thing about these in-country flights is that they don't use "jetways," those expandable tubes that protect you from the weather as ... read more

  • life-clipart.webp LIFE

    thumbs-up-clipart.webp the four s's

    (in life, help, advice from 2022)

    Be STRONG, be SMART, be SOFT, be SIMPLE.

    That's it.

    And don't confuse "soft" with "weak" or "simple" with "stupid." Simplicity is the hallmark of genius. ... read more

    co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp it's the jobs, stupid

    (in life, money, employment from 2010)

    Good article here. Read the quote from the lifelong Republican who was a victim of a mass layoff and now can't find a job.

    blog.aflcio.org/2010/06/01/its ... read more

    money-clipart.webp strike debt, debt resistance for the 99%

    (in life, money from 2012)

    "Strike Debt is a nationwide movement of debt resisters fighting for economic justice and democratic freedom."

    : ... read more

    veggies.webp this year's (2013) vegetable garden

    (in life, health, food, home-garden from 2013)

    My checklist for this year's vegetable garden:

    Soil tilled? Check! Top soil added? Check! Plants bought? Check! Seeds for plants not available for purchase? Check! Plants planted? Check!

    Now the watering ... and waiting begins! Oh, y ... read more

    tv-clipart.gif e waste (computers, tvs, other electronics) collection

    (in life, health, environment, computers from 2010)

    There will be an E-Waste (computers, TV's, other electronics) collection held Saturday May 8 at the Walmart Supercenter located on Nolensville Pike a quarter mile south of Old Hickor ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    rotten-apple.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 7

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    The Rotten Apple
    "Journalism with visible holes"Vol. 5 No. 7, December 1, 1993 ... read more

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 8

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 8
    "Anniversary Issue"
    May 25, 1990

    [Editor's Note: This is the big one! The big enchilada. The killer tomato. It's the anniversary issue! (Aren't you excited?) ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 8

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 8, October 23, 1989 earthquake! Where were you when it hit?

  • Don was just leaving his office on the 15th floor in downtown San Francisco when the whole building s ... read more

    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

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 10

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 10 -- Worldwide Circulation -- December 6, 1989 Newsletter sold!

    The Holmes Family Newsletter was involved in a hostile takeover. A group of Japanese in ... read more

    lizard-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 8

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Leaping Lizard Vol. 4, No. 8, October 20, 1992 EDITOR'S NOTE ...

    After Grandma's ... read more

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