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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

frankie-dettori.webp it's been a tremendous journey: frankie dettori's final race will be chile's el derby

(in culture, sports, horse-racing)

Dettori aims to ride in several prestigious races in South America before ending his career in the final leg of the Chilean Triple Crown. See ... 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.



Dobie Pokorny title picture

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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books-clipart.webp my family members books

(in culture, writing, books, family from 2010)

Scared to Life ... and Loving It!: One Man's Journey With ... read more

bill-and-tara-before-court.webp picture of us before court

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

... from several days ago, the morning of ou ... read more

thomas-merton.webp thomas merton quote

(in culture, quotes from 2021)

People are constantly trying to use you to help them create the particular illusions by which they live. This is particularly true of the collective illusions which sometimes are accepted as ideologies. You must renounce and sacrifice the ... read more

hubbard-rand.webp how hubbard and rand got their ideas

(in culture, movies-tv-video, humor from 2012) by joker

According to this video, this must be how it happened. Rand, in bed with Hubbard: We can take the most wealthy, privilege ... read more

holiday-inn-1.webp first time in moscow

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

Well, we made it to Moscow!After a long plane trip, we managed to get through passport control and customs with no problems. And all of our luggage made it!Our CHI Rep and driver were late getting to the airport and we were worried, but th ... read more

fat-wallet.webp richest 2% of the world's population owns more than half of all household wealth

(in life, money from 2001)

I just found this amazingThe richest two percent of the world's population owns more than half of the world's household wealth. Although you may believe you've heard this statistic before, you haven't: For the first time, persona ... read more

skull-clipart.webp another reason to avoid monsanto products

(in life, health, food from 2010)

A very technical article from GMO-Free-Europe-2010 The above article is no longer available, but here is their main page: ... read more

baked-chicken.webp ronica's maple roasted chicken

(in culture, food, recipes from 2020)

4 large skinless chicken thighs or breasts3 potatoes cut into chunks1 medium onion cut into small pieces1 bag baby carrotsfrac14 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon saltfrac12 teaspoon pepperCombine all ingredients in roasting pan and toss to coat. ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

teddy-roosevelt.webp theodore roosevelt quote

(in culture, quotes from 2021)

"Get action; do things; be sane; don't fritter away your time; create; act; take a place wherever you are and be somebody; get action." -- ... read more

artwork-palicokvanie.webp crafts by friendsnews members page

(in culture, arts-crafts from 2019)

Jana's Palickovanie art ... read more

baked-chicken.webp ronica's oregano chicken

(in culture, food, recipes from 2020)

This is fast and easy. It is good over rice or noodles.

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushedCo ... read more

    aldous-huxley.webp aldous huxley quotes

    (in culture, quotes, politics from 2020)

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  • "There will be in the next generation or so a pharmacological method of making people love their servitude and producing dictatorship without tears so to speak. Producing a kind of painless concentration camp for entire ... read more

    movie-camera-clipart.webp movie night

    (in culture, movies-tv-video from 2013)

    My wife and I have been celebrating our twelfth wedding anniversary this weekend. The actual day was the 22nd (so mark your calendars for next year's gifts). :) With our daughter on a sleepover at a friend's house last night, Tara an ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    meme-if-earth-was-flat.webp feral cats find a new use

    (in family, animals, pets, cats from 2013)

    In case you're in the market for a "barn cat," this is for you: petguide.com.Maybe other cities near you ha ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp tuesday (10/2/2007)

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

    Just some random notes this morning.

    There's a real stray dog problem in Russian cities; or, at least Moscow and Astrakhan. A lot of people even apparently let the ... read more

    dogs-flying.webp dog grooming

    (in family, pets, grooming, humor from 2024)

    Someone asked, "Do you guys do the grooming at your place only, or do you come to the dog ... read more

    joey-on-lap.webp keep your dog safe from dognapping

    (in family, pets, dogs, advice from 2021) by becky simmonds

    "If you're anything like us here at Breed Advisor, we simply can't imagine life without our four-legged family members. That's why we were horrified to learn that approximately 2 million canines are dognapped each yea ... read more

    e-laughing-pumpkins.webp good friday

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2008)

    It WAS a good Friday. There was nothing religious about it. If you know me at all, that wouldn't surprise you.

    I was just reading my previous post and wanted to have something more positive this time. We're all still adjusting to ... read more

    video-camera.webp on vimeo

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2009)

    In chronological order (I think):

  • Bill in Europe, 1996
  • ... read more

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

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

    28 Sept -- 3:55pm CDT -- We're in the air on our way to Moscow. A little bit of good news is that it's "only" a 10 hour flight instead of 12 as we had thought. ... read more

  • life-clipart.webp LIFE

    resume-clipart-1.webp a week of testing

    (in life, money, employment from 2013)

    Took a test yesterday. Hope I passed! New job depends on it! Hope I did better than the previous day's job-related test. That one was on Windows 7 and Server 2008 techie stuff, and I just haven't kept up with Win 7, not as a tech, es ... read more

    bill-clinton.webp satire: bill clinton tests positive for covid, syphilis, gonorrhea, hepatitis, hiv, herpes (continued)

    (in life, health, satire, vaccines from 2022)

    "In breaking news today, the Clintons confirmed that Hillary has tested positive for covid-19, while Bill tested positive for covid-19, syphilis, gonorrhea, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, HIV..." ... read more

    peanut-clusters.webp diary, sunday, october 1, 2023

    (in life, home-garden, blog, shopping from 2023)

    Went to Home Depot today for one of those door-closer things for screen doors. I'd left ours propped open all night by accident, and the wind weakened its hinges. When I pushed to close it, a bracket snapped, and the door flew open inste ... read more

    veggies.webp farmers use social media to stop food waste

    (in life, health, food from 2014)

    "So far, CropMobster has managed to distribute nearly half a million kilograms of food, which has brought in close to a million dollars in revenue for small producers. ... 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

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

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

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    HARD COPY Vol. 2, No. 1
    "Hard-Hitting Journalism"
    January 3, 1990
    [formerly known as The Holmes Family Newsletter] Predictions for 1990

  • Elvis Presley will still be dead.
  • Vice-Preside ... read more

    blue-moon.webp holmes family newsletter vol 8 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1997)

    Once in a Blue MoonVol. 8 No. 1, February 1997

    A lot has happened since our last newsletter, so let's just jump right in with the "news"... Mike and Evelyn get married Almost two years ago now (June 21, 1995, a ... 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

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

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Itchy Trigger Finger ... 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

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 7

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    the NEWS Vol. 2, No. 7, May 1, 1990 ... read more

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