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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 walking around town l ... read more
The Lazy Pug CafeThe Lazy Pug Caf was a dilapidated new farmhouse abandoned years ago. A massive, ancient oak tree, Ol' Lightnin', lurked out back while the house itself served as a sad but ch ... read more
I love this! Especially after my last post. By using one of his strategies, 'projecting peace,' you can 'activate a different set of mirror neurons and begin to defuse the other's ... read more
If you're looking to get away from it all, here is some hopefully useful information. If you're primarily English-speaking (maybe looking to move permanently), here's a list of countries (whose primary language is NOT English) ranked by ... read more
Emergency Essentials -- Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage. That's the Boy Scout motto, isn't it? Never hurtsBePrepared is the world's largest dedicated online ma ... read more
How did they know we sell bicycles!? It's not mentioned anywhere on the site. Sure, we can sell you a bike by creating a link to a local bike shop and let them do the rest, if you want? Anyway, here's the latest very important random ... read more
Got this spam that I thought others might actually find interesting/useful...
My name is Phil Routh, and I work with TzAudioe.com, reaching out to introduce our team. Our company is one of the distributors of TZ Audios LLC.
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... maybe less! That cheers me up. That's assuming everything goes as planned ... and it WILL. I believe in positive thinking (when I'm desperate, anyway, because it leads to positive actions, which lead to positive results, or at le ... read more
I had to take our dog Chandler (my "best puppy", the "big man", or "Chanva" as our daughter Elizabeth used to call him) to the vet Thursday. I had discovered while giving ... read more
I'm wondering about internet access now that we've tentatively planned to stay in a weekly apartment in Astrakhan instead of the hotel the entire time. We'll probably want/need that internet access for the sake of something to do ... read more
"We've found 35 fruits and vegetables that you can grow in containers. These range from bananas and citrus fruits to tomatoes, cucumbers, and just about anything else that you would normally plant in a larger garden." ... read more
As I've said before, this country needs a new (or maybe just an enforced) Sherman Antitrust Act that will limit the size, influence and control of any one corporat ... read more
"According to many, there are multiple health concerns that arise from the genetic engineering of our food. On top of this are multiple massive marketing campaigns to convince the human population that genetically modified f ... read more
You probably can't fix it yourself, and your mechanic might not be able to, either. Almost a metaphor for our times. See Scotty Kilmer explains new car repair.
(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
Old stuff, but some of it's still funny ... It's basically the precursor to this website. Click the links in the table of contents, above. Otherwise, just do a search in the home page's ... read more
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Conveniently, too little too late. 
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emergency preparedness food storage
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corporate welfare vs. social welfare spending
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alex pannas quotes (from operation detour)
if a man speaks in the forest
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pro microphone hand-made in the usa
FAMILY
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tara the hero cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitch
a warning to pet owners with kids
internet access
first time in moscow
LIFE
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screw economies of scale
former monsanto genetic engineer warns about potential health risks of gmo potatoes
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