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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

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

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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.

trump when asked what hed say to u.s. ranchers losing their shirts
He is not very consistent with 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.



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One name. Five books. A singular journey.

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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mark-twain.webp notes from the road to doug's house... and mark twain's boyhood home

(in life, travel, usa, missouri from 2024)

Just past Jackson, Tennessee, after getting onto 412, a trucker had some fun at my expense. I had just passed him and am 99% sure I hadn't merged back in front of him too close. Drivers around here are offended easily. He then came up ... read more

anti-inflammatory smoothie to heal you from the inside out

(in life, health, food from 2013)

I think I'll try this. If you are battling an aliment or just want to feel good -- this smoothie rocks. The ad ... read more

animated-environment.gif maybe cashiers need to wear gloves

(in life, health, shopping from 2010)

Maybe their customers should wear gloves, too. Via ... read more

money-clipart.webp why we have usury

(in life, money, economy, history from 2021)

Wow. Talk about the good ol' days. OK, it wasn't all good, obviously, but, wowBecause of Usury prohibition, there was no Banking. There was an economy based on the understanding that men share the common fate of having to wrest a living ... read more

writing-clipart.webp elements of a story

(in culture, writing, advice from 2021)

They say... What are the main ELEMENTS OF A STORY? Setting Character Plot Conflict Theme Point-of-view Tone Style... but I would put them in order of importance: Character, Conflict, Plot, Point-of-view, Theme, Style, Tone, ... read more

bill-tara-98.webp engaged... finally

(in family, holmes, bill from 2001)

Engaged... finally!Tara and I are finally getting married. We've felt married, but now we're making it official, just for the sake of making it official. :) The actual wedding will be August 22, which we've always celebrated as our ann ... read more

website-clipart.webp which website would you choose?

(in culture, people, internet from 2013)

If you were on a deserted island with an Internet connection and a pug, but could only access ONE website, which site would it be?(BTW, the pug is irrelevant, I just like pugs!)Facebook -- 3 votesGoogle -- 2 votesKindle -- 1 votesTwitter -- ... read more

man-at-podium.webp the power of words: boosting your small business through better public speaking

(in life, money, economy, entrepreneurship from 2024) by don lewis

... read more


Amazon Movers & Shakers

culture.webp CULTURE

joke-madcow.webp ways to turn down unwanted men

(in culture, humor, jokes, men-women from 2023) by joker

He: Can I buy you a drink?
She: Actually I'd rather have the money.

He: I'm a photographer. I've been looking for a face like yours.
She: I'm a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for a face like yours.

He: Hi. D ... 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

planets-saturn-clipart.webp what is saturnalia?

(in culture, holidays, christmas from 2018)

"At no time in the history of the early Christian church was it ever thought that the birth of Christ took place on 25 December. In fact, Jesus' birthday was not celebrated at all until the mid-4th century. O ... read more

worrying works

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

Worrying must work, because almost everything I worry about ends up not happening! ... read more

wah-circled.webp quote of the day (6/21/2010)

(in culture, quotes, economy from 2010)

Watching Titanic [the part where the ship is sinking] is like watching the U.S. economy, where the rich conspire to sink as many of the poor as they possibly can." -- (yes, I thought this one up myself!) ... read more

family-clipart.webp FAMILY

foster-dog.webp missing pup found living like a king among doting inmates

(in family, pets, dogs from 2020)

"Although this pup's owners were frantic with worry over his disappearance, he was found only days later living like a king amongst the local prisoners...

: ... read more

coyote-clipart.webp when coyotes (try to) attack

(in family, animals, pets, dogs from 2019)

Well, I had an exciting morning. Who needs coffee to wake up? It was around 5:30 when I let our pug Joey out in the backyard. I'm standing there keeping an eye out for critters (ther ... read more

sunny-large.webp sunny came home

(in family, holmes, pets, cats from 2010)

I spent all day today wondering how I was going to tell our 5-year-old that our cat, Sunny, was no longer with us.

Literally.

After being awakened last night at 2:30 a.m. by the sound of a VERY close coyote, and then not finding Sunny ... read more

airports-moscow-sheremetyevo.webp we're in moscow

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

We'll be spending the night in Moscow, after all, and flying down to Astrakhan tomorrow afternoon.

I was stressed out without an internet or even a usable power connection. But I'm obviously connected now. I had the power converte ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp here's your update

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

Everyone is wanting an update! Well, we're parents of a two-year-old now. No time for updates!

She is keeping us busy. Her favorite things to do are: play in the sink, play in the tub, and play in the toilet. She is a waterbaby! One of ... 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

don-1981.webp all about don

(in family, holmes, pets from 2005)

Music by a brother

Conan

Our cat Conan died of a kidney infection today (we had ... read more

life-clipart.webp LIFE

tv-dinner.webp good food, bad packaging

(in life, health, food from 2017)

Feedback I sent to Luvo (now Performance Kitchen):

I love your frozen meals, but hate your packaging.

Your microwave cooking instructions basically say "look elsewhere on ... read more

flowers-water-lillies.webp water: making the most of it in a drought

(in life, health, water from 2021)

"As irrigation districts and municipal suppliers cut water allocations in the 'mega drought,' we must use strategies to maximize our use of each drop. In this talk, Christian introduces concepts from rainwater harvesting, ... read more

co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp corporate welfare vs. social welfare spending

(in life, money, employment from 2013)

"Market subsidies, market protections, market interventions, regulatory favors, favorable legislation, legal protections, ex-post facto reclassifications, government spending (Keynesian), artificially low interest rates (monetary ... read more

magnesium.webp magnesium may prime immune system to fight cancer and infections

(in life, health, minerals from 2022)

"A simple mineral we all learned about in high school PE class could be the active ingredient in a new method of cancer treatment and prevention. In this way, magnesium has gone from being something to help us play sports longer ... read more

thumbs-up-clipart.webp don't take potassium iodide unless already exposed to radiation

(in life, health, advice, treatment from 2011)

Click below: dont-take-potassium-iodide-unless

Here's a website all about nuclear energy, courtesy of my brot ... read more

family newsletter NEWSLETTER

animated-just-checking.webp holmes family newsletter vol 7 no 1

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1995)

The Wandering Eye Vol. 7 No. 1, March 19, 1995

[We're back! Sorry it took so long between issues, but the entire staff was frozen solid in a block of ice the past three months. We just now thawed out. You know how ... read more

newspaper-clipart.webp 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

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

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

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

belching-frog.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 7

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

The Belching Frog Vol. 4, No. 7, September 16, 1992

"Thomas should like this name." Doug returns again

On August 26, Doug returned from Europe for the second time in as many months. Of ... read more

 

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