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winter-driving.webp how to survive the big freeze

(in life, weather, advice)

It 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 stove to also heat the house. I like the tip to set up a tent to contain the heat. I alre ... read more

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

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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.

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-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

resume-clipart-1.webp note to recruiters

(in life, money, employment, interviews from 2013)

I almost posted this to LinkedIn, but thought better of it since hiring-managers and headhunters generally have no sense of humor regarding the hiring process. If they would admit (at least to themselves) that they don't know what they're ... read more

korean research team may have found the secret to water desalinization

(in life, health, water from 2021)

Could the holy grail of turning salt water to drinkable water finally be upon us? A new report from Interesting Engineering seems to suggest that could be the case detailing a new nanofiber membrane developed by Yunchul Woo and his team ... read more

health-clipart.webp health benefits of cinnamon

(in life, health, food from 2022)

A powerful spice that can help reduce blood sugar levels. According to research, cinnamon has been used as early as 2800 B. C. for anointing, embalming and treating digestive and respiratory ailments. Cinnamon is also used in traditional ... read more

fat-wallet.webp ceo salaries

(in life, money, employment from 2011)

Just warms your heart, doesn't it? Not. It turns out that the good times are even better than we thought for American chief executives. Read, listen or watch the rest her ... read more

guitar-player-clipart.webp randy bachman reunited with stolen guitar... 46 years on

(in culture, music, guitar from 2022)

A happy guitar story!'With that guitar, I wrote many million-selling songs... it was like my magical guitar. And then when it's suddenly gone, the magic is gone. 'Read, listen ... read more

joke-madcow.webp hospital charts

(in culture, humor, jokes from 1998) by joker

NOTATIONS ON HOSPITAL CHARTS Actual Sentences or notations Found In Patients' Hospital Charts She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night. Patient has chest pai ... read more

food-bananas.webp reduce food waste by storing fresh fruits and vegetables properly

(in life, health, food, advice from 2022)

Bananas: Bananas release high levels of ethylene gas, so store them alone on the counter. Once they're ripe, move bananas to the fridge for a couple of days until you're ready to eat them. Buy bananas that are still a little green so the ... read more

franklin-pug.webp franklin has been adopted

(in family, adoption, pets, dogs from 2012)

Franklin has been adopted!Our daughter was sad to see him go, but he's now in a good home. And they're close to us, so she might get to visit sometimes. ... read more


Amazon Movers & Shakers

culture.webp CULTURE

gustave-le-bon.webp gustave le bon quote

(in culture, quotes, people from 2021)

"The ascendancy of crowds indicates the death throes of a civilisation. Crowds are only useful for destruction." -- by Gustave L ... read more

splat31.webp most popular site on the internet

(in culture, writing, blog, friendsnews from 2019)

This is the 12,157,539th most popular website in the world, according to silktide.com! Wow! We have hit the big time. See image here: ... read more

buttons-stupid.webp stupid sayings

(in culture, humor, jokes from 1998) by joker

  • Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
  • A day without sunshine is like, night.
  • On the other hand, you have different fingers.
  • 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
  • 99 percent of politicians give the rest a ... read more

    books-clipart.webp review my books

    (in culture, writing, books, reviews from 2020)

    If you've read any of my novels, please give them a review on Amazon (click the book's image, below or on the right, then click the "Write a Customer Review" button on its Amazon page, to the left), on ... read more

    creating-artwork.webp artwork that we found interesting

    (in culture, arts-crafts from 2012)

    Artwork we found interesting enough to mention here.

  • Julian Beever's Sidewalk Art
  • Jana's ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    tv-clipart.gif my youtube videos

    (in family, holmes, bill, movies-tv-video from 2019)

    Most videos have been moved to Vimeo. Contact us here for the password. ... read more

    unabomber-clipart.webp hiking with elizabeth, part 2

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2019)

    [continued from Hiking with Elizabeth]

    The scariest part was when we stopped. Then he stopped. I had my phone in hand, looking at the map. There was a tense moment until he smiled ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp we're home

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

    OK, now we're home! I'll try and do a trip summary tomorrow after a good night's sleep ... in my own bed. Tara says she feels like Dorothy, "There's no place like home!" ... read more

    airports-moscow-sheremetyevo.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 drowne ... read more

    astrakhan-grocery-store.webp back in astrakhan

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

    We made it to Astrakhan, but I've lost my immigration form that goes with the passport and visa. It's just a little sheet that they have you fill out on the airplane before you land. If I'd known it was so important, I would have ... read more

    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-laughing-pumpkins.webp settling in

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2008)

    I just thought I'd mention that Elizabeth is settling into her new life pretty well. Tara is her full-time parent, I just appear after work and on weekends. :) Even then, it's Tara who does most of the work.

    Elizabeth's bigges ... read more

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp job starting next week

    (in life, money, employment from 2011)

    I'm starting a new job next week, so I ran a test of how long it would take to get there after dropping Elizabeth off at school. It was 7:42 when they started letting the kids inside, allowing me to leave. I could do like a lot of parent ... read more

    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 2"x2" physical size. Then I found this article: take your own passport photos ... read more

    butterfly-bee.webp bees absolutely love cannabis, and it could help restore their populations

    (in life, health, environment from 2020)

    "New research out of Cornell University that's been published in Environmental Entomology, shows that humans aren't the only fans of cannabis...

    ... read more

    bonnie-plants-veggies.webp easiest container-friendly food plants

    (in life, health, food, home-garden from 2017)

    "We've found 35 fruits and vegetables that you can grow in containers. These range from bananas and citrus fruits to tomatoes, cucumbers, and just about anything else that you would normally plant in a larger garden." ... read more

    cancer-cells-1.webp joe tippens protocol (original version) complimentary cancer treatment

    (in life, health, treatment from 2021)

    Fenbendazole dosage guide. Complimentary cancer treatment.

    "Fenbendazole 222 mg. Take 1 capsule three days a week, once a day after a fatty meal.* Then take no fenbendazole for four days. Repeat this cycle every ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    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

    bullseye-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Bullseye Vol. 2, No. 2, January 26, 1990

    [formerly known as Hard Copy; before that, The Holmes Family Newsletter] Denise expecting!

    Taking her cue from Lucy's dog, Coyote, Denise is also e ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 7

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 7, October 5, 1989

    [Let's face it, these things are going to just keep coming.] Steve arrested ... 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

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 9

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    WORLD NEWS

    "Award-Winning Journalism"

    Vol. 2, No. 9, June 14, 1990 Dad kills rattler! Special to the News

    Back from a week in the wilds of Arizona, Dad and Eleanor told of battles with ma ... read more

    animated-gunslinger-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Itchy Trigger Finger ... read more

     

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