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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.

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.


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mark-twain.webp mark twain quotes

(in culture, quotes from 2010)

If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you do, you're misinformed. A classic is a book that is praised by all and read by no one. Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it! Nothing spoils a ... read more

food-apples-conveyor-belt.webp why your brain craves junk food and what you can do about it

(in life, health, food from 2013)

The good news is that the research shows the less junk food you eat, the less you crave it. In other words, self-control! What a concept!Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... 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

church-goers-in-pews.webp good news for church-goers

(in culture, people, religion from 2020)

The ruling comes after the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn sued the Democratic governor of New York over his executive actions restricting church attendance earlier this month. In their 5-4 decision, the majority struck down the regu ... read more

cancer-cells-1.webp dr. otto warburg discovered the cause of cancer and prescribed a natural cure

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

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 cance ... read more

job-fair-line.webp layoffs are for lazy corporate overseers

(in life, money, employment from 2013)

Why layoffs are for lazy corporate overseers -- Fortune Management. Layoffs are often a sign of failure by top executives to properly manage a business and forecast needs. The corporate movement ... read more

money-clipart.webp the 1930s chicago plan vs the american monetary act

(in life, money, economy from 2012)

If the purpose of money and credit were to discourage the exchange of goods and services, to destroy periodically the wealth produced, to frustrate and trip those who save, our present monetary system does that most effectively! ... read more

writing-clipart.webp writers need followers?

(in culture, writing, advice from 2016)

Publishers and writing gurus preach that writers need followers. The problem is that emotionally-stable people don't want followers. They want friends, compatriots, people who listen, not followers. Especially zombie followers. They'r ... read more

funny-get-out-of-the-car.webp get out of the car

(in culture, humor from 2022) by joker

... because this had me in tears, laughing. I guess it's a true story. Click on the image to the left. ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

george-orwell-liberty-quote.webp george orwell quotes

(in culture, quotes, politics from 2020)

  • "No one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means; it is an end."
  • "All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force."
  • "If liberty means ... read more

    groucho-clipart.webp couple of good ones

    (in culture, humor, jokes from 2018) by joker

    OK, three good ones.

    and

    and, this just in, something to settle the argument...

    ... read more

    lost a friend

    (in culture, humor, internet, social from 2013)

    No, not that kind of "lost" (knock on wood).

    But, don't you hate it when you're walking along talking to someone, it's crowded, you hear a muffled scream but think nothing of it, only to realize several blocks down the ... 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 more

    cincodemayo-clipart.webp cinco de mayo

    (in culture, food, restaurants, holidays from 2013)

    It was Cinco De Mayo, so we tried Moe's Southwest Grill. After ten minutes with very little movement ( ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    meme-if-earth-was-flat.webp one too many cats

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

    I was up a little earlier than usual this morning, which apparently surprised one of the cats in our house. The thing is, we only have one cat. Any more than that is too many.

    This one -- either a stray or just one of the neighbor's c ... read more

    adoption-video-frame.webp holmes russian adoption videos

    (in family, adoption, holmes, movies-tv-video from 2008)

    The links to both 1 and 2 are here. Part 1 has been updated slightly, in case you want to watch it again. Part 2 might be updated eventually, too, if more pictures come in. Here are the links: ... read more

    adoption videos

    (in family, adoption, holmes, movies-tv-video from 2007)

    OK, so it took a year, but here they are, finally: Part 1 Part 2

    You'll see all of our videos ... 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

    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

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp stay tuned

    (in family, adoption, holmes, travel from 2008)

    I hope to get the rest of the photos and videos on here, at least in raw form, over the next few days. I think I'm getting over my post traumatic stress disorder from the trip and can now face looking at the video again. :)

    Regarding C ... read more

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    mother-daughter-home-garden.webp garden improvements

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

    I finished up my little rain barrel project yesterday. My three rain barrels used to be underneath the downspout coming off the roof. And that's great for catching the most rain, but the problem was that it is downhill from and not close ... read more

    resume-clipart-1.webp the case for a 25 hour work week

    (in life, money, employment from 2013)

    "Whatever you may think of this theory, there are certainly many who think (including Sheryl Sandberg) the status quo 40/50...

    : ... read more

    marijuana-buds.webp more than half using prescription drugs quit after using cannabis and cbd

    (in life, health, drugs, treatment from 2019)

    "A survey on cannabidoil (CBD) usage found that women are more likely than men to use CBD; and once they start using it, they quit traditional forms of big pharma painkillers like Tylenol, ibuprofen, and Vicodin, Forbes repo ... read more

    cartoon-germs.webp rapid virus recovery

    (in life, health, tech, covid from 2021)

    Frightened with which way to turn? Heard about all the deaths from patients who went to the hospital and died of ventilator-induced lung trauma? During the early part of the "pandemic", mortality rates were as high as 97% for covid-19 infect ... read more

    making-chicken-nuggets-2.webp 1 in 4 supermarket meat samples tainted with drugs

    (in life, health, food, shopping from 2011)

    Another reason to go vegetarian, although their math isn't right. Forty-seven percent is much worse than "1 in 4." Maybe we should actually read the article? :)

    : ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    and
    now...
    THE NEWS Vol. 3, No. 3 (yes, only "No. 3")

    April 26, 1991 Doug returns from Hungary

    On March 21, Doug left Sacrament ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 10

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Things You Need To Know Vol. 2, No. 10, July 16, 1990 "Pioneer Portuguese" now available

    World famous Portuguese historian Lionel Holmes's latest work is now available at a store near you. Don't be surpr ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    the NEWSLETTER Vol. 3, No. 2
    February 10, 1991 It's a girl... and a boy and a girl and a boy...

    Chance, a dog, has given birth to seven little dogs. Three boys and four girls! Hasn't she ever hea ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 11

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    the NEWSLETTER Vol. 2, No. 11, August 13, 1990 Doug makes pilgrimage

    Doug, aka "Sluggo", made a pilgrimage to the Mormon church's genealogical library in Salt Lake City over a week ago and hasn't been se ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 13

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Hometown NewsVol. 2, No. 13, October 20, 1990
    [Editor's Note: This is most definitely the last issue.]

    Bill graduates!

    After seven months, Bill has finally completed his computer prog ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    the rabblerouser Vol. 5, No. 5, August 8, 1993

    Bill moving to Nashville

    Bill is moving to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his boyhood dream of being a country sing ... read more

     

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