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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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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.

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.



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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.


random older posts  

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 brother: ... read more

family-clipart.webp family members survive the middle east

(in life, travel, middle-east, planets from 2020)

My brother and his wife just returned from their 16-day trip to Dubai, Egypt and Jordan. It was a great trip and at no time did we feel unsafe (except in the crazy traffic). In Egypt, we had a tour guide and a security guard with an Uzi ... read more

lottery-president-cover.webp lottery president

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

For most people, winning $300 million i ... read more

farm-basket-clipart.webp 10 ways to survive skyrocketing food prices

(in life, health, food from 2014)

Good to know. from 10 Ways to Survive Skyrocketing Food PricesFood prices are getting out of control. As meats, ... read more

joey-on-lap.webp cats disrespecting pugs

(in culture, humor, animals, pets from 2017)

So, I'm lying on the bed with the pug Joey between my legs. No, that's not a figure of speech. I'm referring to an actual dog between my calves. ... 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

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp sleep, what a concept

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

I slept on the floor most of last night. It's a little after 7 a. m. here. Elizabeth refuses to sleep in her crib, even though we're told that's what she slept in at the orphanage. So, she sleeps with us in our bed. That bed is barely ... read more

ballroom-dance-for-couples.webp life is meant to be enjoyed

(in culture, quotes, philosophy, religion from 2024)

Life on Earth is essentially a struggle between those who believe it is meant to be enjoyed, like a dance with many partners, and those who think it is a never-ending competition to be controlled and dominated. ... read more


Amazon Movers & Shakers

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tv-clipart.gif 10 tv series with conscious themes if you're looking for something good

(in culture, movies-tv-video from 2020)

"As the Founding Director of the Tribeca Film Festival, former Head of Content for GAIAMTV (Gaia), and now Founder and CEO of Conscious Good..."

Read the rest at ... read more

dancing-girl-clipart.webp my nieces' channels

(in culture, online, influencers, family from 2025) by copilot

Prompted and edited by Bill.

Looking for straight-talk on health, mindset, and motivation? @waddupholmes delivers no-nonsense advice with a side of tough love. This ... read more

food-palacsintas.webp palacsintas recipes

(in culture, food, recipes from 2020)

Markowitz palacsintas recipe. (pronounced pah-lah-CHIN-tuhz). Makes 4 or 5.

  • beat well 2 eggs
  • Add a pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • beat/mix in blender until has a loose consistency.
  • Add ½ cup water and some flour ... read more

    writing-clipart.webp how does writing affect your brain?

    (in culture, writing, health from 2013)

    Interesting ... to me, anyway.

    "Most of us write a little something everyday. It might be a grocery list, a poem, or a write-up on the infographic of the day. As we go through this daily ritual, however, we are ... read more

    baked-chicken.webp ronica's maple roasted chicken

    (in culture, food, recipes from 2020)

  • 4 large skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion cut into small pieces
  • 1 bag baby carrots
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Combine all ingredients in ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    franklin-pug.webp franklin has been adopted

    (in family, adoption, pets, dogs from 2012)

    Franklin has been adopted!

    Our daughter was sad to see him go, but he's now in a good home. And they're close to us, so she might get to visit sometimes. ... 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

    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

    at-home-1.webp what crickets eat

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth, insects from 2011)

    After catching a cricket and putting it into her bug cage (yes, she has a bug cage), my six-year-old daughter Elizabeth asked, "Can you ... um ... look on the Internet and see what crickets eat?"

    I just laughed and said, "Yes, I can actual ... read more

    adoption-video-frame.webp it's going to be a good week

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

    That's all I wanted to say. :)

    We had a shortened visit with Elizabeth today because we had t ... read more

    holiday-world.webp holiday world (2013)

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2013)

    I rode a rollercoaster for the first time in I don't know how long. It was a blast! The Raven has been voted "most awesome [or whatever] wooden coaster" several times in ... 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

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    animated-globetrotter.gif trip to roanoke

    (in life, travel, usa, blog from 2005) by lucy

    I'm home after a long trip to Roanoke, VA and back. It was quite an experience overall. The 1-3/4 hour drive to SMF was punctuated by the puppy screaming and howling in the crate behind me in the van. She messed the newspapers o ... read more

    kids-in-playground.webp playing in the dirt boosts immune systems

    (in life, health from 2020)

    " As more states and countries attempt to send children back to school amid the covid-19 "pandemic", we have seen some utterly horrifying...

    : ... read more

    safety-clipart.webp osha frequently asked questions

    (in life, money, employment, covid from 2021)

    osha.gov/coronavirus/faqs You can clearly sue your employer if they require this "vaccine" and you have an adverse reaction. ... read more

    pulled-over-clipart-bw.webp not pulled over

    (in life, health, mental, dreams from 2013)

    Had a very brief, mundane, realistic dream the night before last in which I was pulled over by a traffic cop. I didn't think much about it until the next morning when I was going down Antioch Pike to a client's office. That particula ... read more

    food-broccoli.webp what to plant now

    (in life, health, food, home-garden from 2009)

    Just FYI if you were wondering, 'cuz I was. In my case, it's the middle of September.

    "Broccoli.

    If you live in a warmer climate and can find a quick growing Broccoli variety, you can harvest well into November." ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    obtuse-moose-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    The Obtuse Moose Vol. 6, No. 3, April 21, 1994

    Jeannie finds dog

    Jeannie and John have a ranch in Tracy, California. To help pay the bills, they board a few horses. One of those horses, a fat new gray Arab ... 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

    judge-spitting-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Coyote BreathVol. 6 No. 6, October 26, 1994 Don rides to Denver ... read more

    gargoyle-laughing.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 14

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    The Daily Gargoyle Vol. 2, No. 14, November 16, 1990
    "Just when you thought it was safe to open the mailbox!"

    [Editor's note: For those of you who actually believed, or hoped, that there wouldn't be any more newsletters, we ... read more

    rotten-apple.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 7

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    The Rotten Apple
    "Journalism with visible holes"Vol. 5 No. 7, December 1, 1993 ... 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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