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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: 2025-12-23 13:25:16 ... 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

groucho-clipart.webp mundane-in-chaos: why triviality wins big laughs

(in culture, writing, humor, advice)

Prompted and edited by Bill How a can of Cheez Whiz became comedy geniusand how to use that rhythm in your own writing. The Blues Brothers' Cheez Whiz Masterclass ... read more

magnifying-glass-clipart.webp useful online image identifier

(in education, tech, computers, internet)

Search across 146 billion images instantly with our advanced image recognition technology. Go here: PicDetective ... read more

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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 video #260
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.

trump when asked what hed say to u.s. ranchers losing their shirts
He is not very consistent on this America First thing.

with monster: the ed gein story,netflix revels in darkness
Aren't they always reveling in darkness?

a-list nepo-baby demands global mask mandates at un
You are free to wear a mask, but cannot force your personal choices on the rest of us.

justice clarence thomas says legal precedents are 'not the gospel'
I'm glad someone realizes the "because that's how it's always been done" mentality is not always the right approach.

abbott says teachers will have certification suspended over social media posts
So much for freedom of speech.

phillies clinch nl east with wild win vs. dodgers
Phillies Karen was not in attendance.

venezuelan minister claims video of u.s. strike on drug boat is ai fake
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.

refugees are here because we are there; public policy creates the migrant crisis
Yep.



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One name. Five books. A singular journey.

From Temporary Insanity to Another Way, I have stitched together 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 and Facebook.


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flag-britain.webp british problems

(in culture, humor from 2019)

Look, buddy, I get it. You have a Ferrari and 'wanna go fast' like Ricky Bobby but maybe central fcking London isn't the place for you. Phone doctors at 7. 59 a. m. : 'surgery is closed. ' Phone doctors at 8. 00 'You are num ... read more

harmony-haven-horses-rosie.webp harmony haven (12/23/2010)

(in life, animals, charity, rescue from 2010)

You can watch it here: vimeo/18194031Please donate by clic ... read more

another-way-cover-2022.webp semmy quotes (from another way: beyond the status quo)

(in culture, quotes, books, novels from 2020)

Don't be scared when you feel you are about to die. You're not frightened when you wake up in the morning, are you? Pretty much the same thing. 'Life is but a dream!'We are from beyond the Pleiades, in the eig ... read more

lazy-exercise.webp virtual gym helps weight loss

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

This one's for those too lazy to actually work out. :) Regular visits to a health club in the online virtual world Second Life appear to help shed the pounds in real life, say exercise scientists. Participants in two 12-week weight loss ... read more

co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp job starts today

(in life, money, employment from 2011)

I hope I like it. UPDATE (2 years later):I didn't. Read, listen or watch the rest here First day of school I mean work ... read more

groucho-clipart.webp non-fiction humor 2

(in culture, humor from 2020) by joker

Credit Card BillIn March, 1992, a man living in Newtown near Boston, Massachusetts received a bill for his as-yet unused credit card stating that he owed $0. 00. He ignored it and threw it away. In April he received another and threw that ... read more

lies-clipart.webp we are ruled by huge corporate monopolies

(in life, money, employment from 2010)

We are ruled by huge corporate monopolies that replicate the political and economic power, on a vastly expanded scale, of the new trading companies of the 17th and 18th centuries. Walmart's gross annual revenue of $250 billion is greater ... 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 cnew. ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

edgar-allan-poe.webp edgar allan poe quote

(in culture, quotes from 2021)

"Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear." -- Edgar Allan Poe ... read more

record-clipart.webp good album

(in culture, music, pop from 2019)

Dido's latest (here) is pretty ... read more

talker-clipart.webp you cannot simply build your own free-speech version of twitter

(in culture, tech, internet, social from 2021)

"To build an alternate social media website with a dissenting moderation policy, you must first invent the universe. Good luck."

... read more

animated-artist.webp greeting cards by natalia holmes

(in culture, arts-crafts from 2010)

Greeting Cards by Natalia Holmes, my niece.

[NOTE: She no longer does this.] ... read more

horse-racing-bc-contenders.webp a day at the races

(in culture, writing, stories, horse-racing from 1998)

[from 1994]

The first Saturday in May. What does this date mean to you? Probably nothing, except that Spring has arrived, unless you live in California where it's been Spring for two months at least -- real Spring, not ... read more

family-clipart.webp FAMILY

hotel-sokolniki-front-desk.webp still in moscow

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

We're in a different hotel, the Holiday Inn -- Moscow Sokolniki, for the rest of our stay. This is the one that was originally reserved fo ... 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

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp what a day

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

Where to begin...

The original plan was for us to go to the Minister of Education and submit our dossier and then formally receive our referral. What really happened:

Galina called the ministry this morning only to find out that they we ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store.webp wednesday in astrakhan

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

We just got back from today's first visit with the child (we're not supposed to mention her name online). We'll be going back this afternoon. In the meantime, Tara's trying to catch up on her sleep. She had woken up ... read more

thursday in astrakhan

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

First things first: Our little girl is warming up to Tara. She gave her a kiss yesterday, I think without even being asked.

Now, for some more random thoughts:

Before I forget to mention it, I need to tell you what happened Tuesday. I t ... 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

    adoption-return-luncheon-1.webp luncheon for elizabeth

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

    I can't believe how nice my coworkers at Franklin are. On Friday, they had a luncheon at work for Elizabeth and Tara. They invited me, too. :)

    Great food, several gifts, and the biggest surprise: a money tree. Tara and I were speech ... read more

  • life-clipart.webp LIFE

    football-clipart.webp steroid level so high in beef it's causing players to fail drug tests

    (in life, health, drugs from 2016)

    I'm sure it's just a coincidence! :)

    "Five months after Congress voted to remove country-of-origin labeling from pork and beef, the NFL is warning that meat produced in Mexico and China may contain a substance banned ... read more

    signs-ugly-children.webp beauty bias at work

    (in life, money, employment, beauty from 2010)

    "In her provocative new book, The Beauty Bias: The Injustice of Appearance in Law and Life, Stanford law professor Deborah Rhode argues that workers deserve legal protection against appearance-based discrimination u ... read more

    vaccination-clipart.webp autism linked to aluminum adjuvants

    (in life, health, politics from 2018)

    "We now have 5 years of medical research, mostly from outside the United States, incriminating aluminum adjuvants in "vaccines" as the SOLE cause of autism epidemic. JB Handley does a nice job laying out the argument and summariz ... 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

    smileyface-clipart.webp don't calm down

    (in life, health, mental, advice from 2014)

    Go ahead and let yourself get excited. It's OK! You might even enjoy yourself. They say "...getting excited helps with performance anxiety."

    Read the rest ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 7

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 3, No. 7, October 14, 1991 Mike lands great job!

    Michael has been named Executive Producer of Cal State Stanislaus' new bi-weekly cable television show. It will basically be a show focus ... read more

    behind-the-8-ball-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Behind the Eight Ball Who is that behind the ei ... read more

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1 No. 3, July, 1989

    [Editor's Note: Due to profanity, nudity, and the mature theme of this issue, parental discretion is advised.]

    ... 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

    happy-hairball.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 8

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    The Happy Hairball

    (something we keep coughing up)
    Volume 5, Number 8 December 20, 1993
    Publisher: This guy ->>
    Editor: Same guy
    Distributor: Brave little delivery boys and girls worldwide
    Address: Nashville ... read more

    squawk-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    Hoot and a HollerVol. 5, No. 6, September 28, 1993 -- Nashville edition
    Journalism at its finest! -- Yearly subscription rate: $135

    Brouns family buys property

    LATHROP, CA -- John, Jeannie, their kids, Tiffany an ... read more

     

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