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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

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

how creative pursuits help people manage stress

(in life, health, advice)

Image: Freepik by Michelle Casey from doityourselfpro. Stress shows up quietly but affects every ... 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.



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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? On a good day, sure. Myth and Legend? In his own mind, definitely.

Yes, Benny, Alex, and Dub have been renamed. To those who loved them: thank you. This isn't a rewrite -- it's a reframing. Dobie carries their spirit, contradictions, and consequences.

Each book stands alone. Start anywhere. Exit clean. The saga unfolds in semi-regular posts on Substack.


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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

tv-shows-twilight-zone.webp various beginnings to the twilight zone

(in culture, movies-tv-video from 2021)

In honor of the year 2020 -- the year of unprecedented I never thought I'd see the day... sort of stuff -- we bring you... Somebody's collection of the various beginnings to t ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp more pictures (12-09-2007)

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

Here are some photos from today of the hotel and the closest major street to us. We didn't get very far on our walk because it was too cold. ... read more

fathers-day.webp eleanor and lionel

(in family, holmes, lionel, obituaries from 2001)

Eleanor's back surgery was a success!Everyone warned me against back surgery, she says. But, I'd be in a wheelchair now if I hadn't had surgery! ... read more

steve-kristen-dad.webp dad's 94th birthday, part 3

(in family, holmes, lionel, birthdays from 2013)

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3Old SacramentoOnce Bijou and her people hooked up wit ... read more

mother-daughter-home-garden.webp make the most of your yard by planning an edible landscape

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

(Natural News) A home garden is a must-have for any prepper. Even if you live in a small house or apartment, you can grow vegetables and herbs on a window sill or in containers like pots or buckets. With some planning, you can also turn y ... read more

signs-dare-to-complain.webp dare to be nice

(in life, help, advice from 2015)

... (or friendly, even) once in a while instead of cool. As my brother-in-law says, Jus' sayin'. ... read more

gold-coins.webp buying gold or silver in kentucky

(in life, money, precious-metals, legal from 2025) by copilot

Prompted and edited by Bill. When buying gold or silver online in Kentucky, there is no specific state law requiring ID for such purchases. However, here's how it typically plays out: Dealer Policies Vary Most reputab ... read more


Amazon Movers & Shakers

culture.webp CULTURE

writing-clipart.webp best and worst self-publishing sites

(in culture, writing, advice from 2019)

This is a good site showing who to trust (or not) when it comes to self-publishing:

Self-Publishing Services Rated by the Alliance of Independen ... read more

poetry-clipart.webp a brother departs

(in culture, writing, poetry, obituaries from 2023)

  • Always a trailblazer,
  • the first of us to go.
  • Now after the fireworks,
  • he's gone.
  • Here is his ... read more

    reading-novel-clipart.webp your novel blueprint

    (in culture, writing, advice, novels from 2013)

    Good article for writers.

    "Writing a novel and building a house are pretty similar when you think about it. For instance, most builders or homeowners spend a lot of time dreaming...

    ... read more

    resume-clipart-1.webp happy may day

    (in culture, holidays, employment from 2013)

    "Today, May Day, honors the workers who produce all of the wealth. [It is also "a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on 1 May" (from Wikipedia), but we digress.] It is in hono ... read more

    tax-day-clipart.webp lesson on taxes

    (in culture, quotes, humor from 2017)

    "The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream." -- Bill Murray ... read more

    family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    pug-dog-peeing-hydrant.webp get rid of dog urine smell

    (in family, pets, dogs, advice from 2020)

    "Does your whole house smell like dog urine? If so, you've come to the right place! If a dog hasn't been trained correctly or is suffering from a health problem, it's likely that it won't be able to control itself ... read more

    elizabeth-with-director.webp a few pictures

    (in family, adoption, holmes from 2007)

    Finally, some pictures of Elizabeth. They're not even the latest, but it should hold you over if you've never seen her before.

    ... read more

    3rd-birthday-candles.webp birthday party pics (2008)

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth, birthdays from 2008)

    Elizabeth's 3rd birthday. April 2008.

    Go to: 3rd birthday ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp bowel movement

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

    I like a headline that demands attention!

    It's official, I'm a parent. Elizabeth had her first bowel movement since we've had her, and it was on my watch! Tara was unable to put Elizabeth down for a nap while I was out ... read more

    el-bij-ev-dad-stev.webp dad's 94th birthday, part 2

    (in family, holmes, lionel, birthdays from 2013)

    Part 1, ... read more

    our-portuguese-table.webp our portuguese table

    (in family, genealogy, holmes from 2019)

    My brother Doug talking about Portuguese genealogy on their January 22, 2019 podcast.

    In today ... read more

    family1.webp parenting tip #426

    (in family, advice from 2017)

    Parenting Tip #426: When taking out recycling/trash, check its contents. I almost threw out our daughter's purse and wallet! #parentingtips ... read more

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    wood-carving-river-city-saloon.webp visiting old sacramento

    (in life, travel, usa, california from 2018)

    Observations while walking around Old Sacramento with Elizabeth:

    Jul 14, 2018 2:38pm

  • As I sat ... read more

    the good old days

    (in life, money, shopping from 2020)

    Ah, the good ol' days when the shelves were full! Click the image. ... 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 an ... read more

    resume-clipart-1.webp these two phrases on your resume are why it just hit the trash can

    (in life, money, employment from 2013)

    They might be right about this. Worth a shot

    "Does your resume read like a job description? Is it one long list of bullets that contain the phrases duties ... read more

    nashville-cumberland-riverboat.webp best places to go (2013)

    (in life, travel from 2013)

    Nashville made the list! Here's what they say about it:

    "The new Nashville offers two things worth traveling for: a hot, trendy ... read more

  • family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family newsletter June 23, 1989 -- Vol. 1, No. 2 -- Since 1989

    [Editor's Note: This may be the last issue.] NEWS

    Jeannie's dog, Chance, finally had her puppies. Ten of twelve survived, eight of which ... 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

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 3, March 18, 1992

    "More of the same, basically." Doug elected president

    With this nation in the throes of its quadrennial tradition of political rhetoric and ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 1, January 4, 1992

    "Everything you've ever wanted to know about anything." Diane has surgery

    On December 3, Diane of Hayward, CA had back surgery done ... read more

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

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Big News & Other Stuff

    Vol. 2, No. 5
    [Yeah, another new name.]
    March 19, 1990 Mike to return early

    Mike has had a change of plans and expects to return from Germany at the end of March, assuming his mom ... read more

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 8

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 3, No. 8, December 10, 1991 Steve & Denise host Thanksgiving

    Turkey was served and everybody ate it. What else is there to say? Okay, so it was an excellent meal thanks to the efforts of Deni ... read more

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