are you ready?Readiness quiz. A fun way to assess how ready you are for an emergency. Supply chains are fragile. The grid is vulnerable. When disaster strikes, you're on your own. Take the quick quiz to get your Ready Score and discover your family's gaps--before it's too late.' readyscore.com UPDATE: On Monday ... read more
New research suggests a common skin disease with no cure could be treated with nutritional supplements. The B vitamin derivative showed encouraging results for reducing psoriasis symptoms in studies with both humans and mice. Psoriasis causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most often on the knees ... read more
natural soil bacteria combo completely eradicates tumors across multiple human cancer types in miceA-gyo and UN-gyo achieved 100% complete tumor regression in animal models of human colorectal, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer, with no observable systemic toxicity. A remarkable study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering reports 100% complete tumor regression in mouse models of human colorect ... read more
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) weight loss drugs in recent years have become a medical, Big Pharma gold rush. They have evolved into a multi-billion dollar money spinner. Openly touted by celebs, described as game changers in the mainstream media, there has been a world-wide obsession with these drug ... read more
this is the sodium-ion battery we've been waiting forExciting off grid battery technology. Mike Adams explains this new technology that will be ready to buy next year, maybe. . ... read more
if you are looking for a reliable washer and dryerFrom Harper & Knowles. I've Repaired Hundreds of Washers. These Are the Only 4 I'd Actually Buy. And these are the Only 4 Dryers. ... read more
kidney stonesOn Monday, September 28th, 2026 at 9:20 PM, someone wrote: Had a doctor visit today, and they said I have kidney stones. I was afraid it was something worse like kidney disease or cancer. There's really just one stone -- a white spot on the CT scan image -- big enough to cause problems. It's in t ... read more
Lots of very interesting information about how and when western medicine changed. Really interesting. "Decentralize.TV - Episode 163 -- Oct 08, 2026 - Razi Ann Berry on Naturopathy, Root-Cause Care and Breaking Medical Monopolies. " . ... read more
life on other planetsHere's what Copilot AI says: "Earth is probably the only planet in the entire universe with life" is one of those arguments that sounds bold and "scientific" when packaged in a dramatic YouTube documentary, but collapses the moment you apply actual probability, scale, or astrophysics. Earth is s ... read more
bookvault app"Print Books On Demand: Publish, Print & Sell Globally. Self-publish and print books on demand and sell them through our retail network or retain maximum profit through your direct selling store." Check it out here. ... read more
This is a better link: . On Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 at 10:03 PM, someone wrote: Interesting: . Or, just go to pickax.com. :): pickax.com ... read more
how seniors can build strong financial skills for a secure retirementFor seniors in retirement, money can feel trickier than it did during working years, even after decades of being responsible. The core tension is real: a fixed income has to cover rising costs, surprise repairs, and healthcare, and those financial management challenges can make every decision feel h ... read more
is your lettuce safe to eat?For decades, Americans have been reminded to "eat their greens" as part of a healthy diet. For many, that now comes with the bizarre concern, "Is this safe?" The reason for safety concerns over lettuce and many other produce items is simple — cyclospora, a parasite spreading like wildfire across th ... read more
survey finds only one-third of women under 25 have a positive view of menThis is shocking information and is a major reason to home school all children and not be indoctrinated into this modern cult. "Our culture is being transformed at a pace that is difficult to comprehend. The numbers that I am going to share with you in this article paint an undeniable picture about ... read more
don't give glucosamine to anyone with early-stage alzheimer's"A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found a 25% higher likelihood of developing dementia among glucosamine users and uncovered biological clues that may expl ... read more
unvaccinated singles have their own dating app... and it's workingIt was inevitable. Know any singles who refuse to date vaxxed (covid-shot) people? It's a very nice reward for those who stood strong in the face of incredible peer pressure at the height of the scamdemic. From: Jeffrey Prather See the rest here. ... read more
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holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 6Coyote BreathVol. 6 No. 6, October 26, 1994 Don rides to DenverIn August, Don rode his motorcycle from Nashville to Denver. He wouldn't say why or what he did while in Denver. All we know is that he returned to Nashville a week later, but only stopped for a quick chiropractic adjustment before conti ... read more
feral cats find a new useIn case you're in the market for a barn cat, this is for you: In NYC, Feral Felines Get a Second Chance at Life as Working Cats. Maybe other cities near you have a similar program. ... read more
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Last Train Out:
Clay and his adopted daughter Jenna look forward to their upcoming "homeland tour" to Russia. His intentions are pure. Hers, not so much. When she goes missing, he goes looking, only to find she is not the innocent little girl he thought she was. Not even close.
hiking with elizabethWent hiking with my daughter, Elizabeth, yesterday evening. There's a nice little park in Thompson's Station with fairly extensive walking trails on its south end, near the water tower. We saw an owl, so, with her new birthday-gift SLR camera in hand, Elizabeth shushed and gestured for me to stop wh ... read more
"... it's worth noting that the Bible's 82nd Psalm says something that many people find shockingly un-Biblical: You are gods."Or, at least "god-like," depending on translation. Anyway, I've always agreed with the article title. :): We're Better Than We Think We Are ~ Casey ResearchUPDATE: Upon furth ... read more
adoption videos updatedYou can watch them here:Holmes Russian Adoption, Part 1 (updated)Holmes Russian Adoption, Part 2 (updated)To download the songs from the videos, click on any or all of the following:Raúl Di Blasio -- Andino -- Dima Bilan -- Eto bila Liubov -- Django Reinhardt -- Russian Songs Medley -- Stevie W ... read more
pro microphone hand-made in the usaGot 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. ...we've just launched a Talent Moment Project, so we'd love to invite you t ... read more
best and worst self-publishing sitesThis is a good site showing who to trust (or not) when it comes to self-publishing: Self-Publishing Services Rated by the Alliance of Independent Authors ... read more
Check out Last Train Out:
Clay and his adopted daughter Jenna look forward to their upcoming "homeland tour" to Russia. His intentions are pure. Hers, not so much. When she goes missing, he goes looking, only to find she is not the innocent little girl he thought she was. Not even close.
installed the new dishwasherI finally got around to installing the new dishwasher that Tara's sister Stephanie mysteriously bought for us. Not sure why, but I never look a gift horse in the mouth. Seriously, if anyone ever feels like giving me something, feel free! :) Anyway, taking apart the old one (and its hoses) released t ... read more
on the subject of pandemics and mask mandates"Article I, Section 1, Clause 1 of the Constitution states: "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." In other words, NOT the president and his or her "executive orders" and "mandates." S ... read more
nerdy stuff, trailer hitches and small town mayorsIt's been an interesting past several days. 1) My new 2-terabyte external drive went bad after I'd moved all of my music, pictures and videos to it from other drives; 2) Tara needed my help printing a PDF document, which is always exciting; 3) she also needed help at her mother's house to clean out/ ... read more
usdot to ban dog breed discrimination on airlines"The regulation is set to put an end to airlines discriminating against service dogs based on their appearance or breed, particularly pit bulls." : goodnewsnetwork ... read more
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The Lazy Pug Cafe:
The Lazy Pug Café was a dilapidated old farmhouse abandoned years ago. A massive, ancient oak tree, Ol' Lightnin', lurked out back while the house itself served as a sad but charming reminder of days gone by.
using shungite for healthDid you know about this rock from Russia? It's supposed to neutralize wireless signals. I perceive a difference when I put it on my wifi-router, which I rarely use due to a kind of buzz I perceive in my head. But when I put a couple of these rocks on top, that buzz goes away. There's fake shungite f ... read more
how to secure your water supply for emergenciesTreat the water with bleach once a month. This will help prevent algae growth. All you need is 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water, or 2 to 4 tablespoons for a 55-gallon barrel. Beneficial microbes can also be used in lieu of bleach. One such product is Nutri-Life BAM3. Test the pH of your water once ... read more
she's oursWe have her in the hotel now. I tried typing that sentence earlier but she shut the computer down as I was typing! I don't know how. But just a few keystrokes and it was shutting down. Now she keeps trying to run away from Tara down the hall. So far, she hasn't cried, just the occasional "I don't wa ... read more
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Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way have been stitched together as an episodic saga starring Dobie Pokorny.
Raised in Louisville, Dobie spends his 20s in L.A., where jobs, relationships, even his sanity are temporary.
Next comes Kuala Lumpur, where he gets tangled up with Riva, a beautiful young black ops agent‑in‑training. It sounds better than it is.
Back in the States, he marries a woman who looks like Riva but — good news/bad news — is nothing like her. When he and a co-worker expose their employer's corruption, they end up in Witness Protection.
Dobie wins the lottery — literally — and launches a presidential campaign. It made sense at the time.
With assassination attempts behind him — mostly — he writes a manifesto and takes his show on the road. The universe gives him Semmy — a little blue alien who may or may not be a figment of his imagination — and Kaylie — who just might be the love of his life.
Here is a cringe-worthy podcast all about it, created by Copilot AI.
external news feedsimmigrant advocacy blob tries fighting trump's crackdown on foreign truckers
How about a crackdown on foreigners in the White House?
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...
ex-fifa prez backs call to 'stay away' from wc
The ridiculously high ticket prices are accomplishing that.
court confirms trudeau's emergencies act invocation against freedom convoy was illegal
Conveniently, too little too late.
hillary's russia hoax the greatest political scandal we'll see in our lifetime
No, the covid scam is still the biggest scam of all time... so far.
valdez tossed as hinch questions lhp's actions
Isn't being hit by a pitch after back-to-back homeruns kind of expected?
trump trapped himself in the persian gulf
His ego makes him stupid.
brazil ends long tradition of 6-day workweek via constitutional amendment
It only took them 100 years to catch up with the rest of the world.
more tech leaders learning that ai cannot replace humans, efficiency and accuracy actually getting worse
The chatbots we have to deal with are a prime example.
trump invites netanyahu to his fifth white house meeting
Netanyahu is calling the shots, so it only makes sense.
trump cancels budapest summit: five reasons why trump is once again escalating against russia
Trump does whatever the warmongers tell him to do.
good news in history, july 5
I wouldn't call this good news, but it is notable.
watcha-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.
ussf sporting director quits to take saudi role
Not a good look, but he won't be missed.
pochettino missing pl, eyes return after usmnt
Just leave now. They do better with interim coaches, anyway.
gavin newsom's styrofoam ban inspires launch of snitch line for californians to rat each other out
A styrofoam food container ban is long overdue. Snitch line, not so much.
cruz: 'we're witnessing a hostile takeover of the democrat party by communists and islamists'
They're simply copying the Zionist takeover of the GOP.
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culture
ingredients of a novel
VARIOUS WRITERS' RULESWrite a draft. Then let it rest. — Stephen King;Read a lot. — King;Never use a long word when a short one will do. — George Orwell;Never use the passive voice when you can use the active voice. — Orwell;Know and understand your audience. — Pierre Berton;Recycle and read the goo ... read more
abbott and costello buy a computer
This is an old joke, so some of the program names might not be familiar. If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their famous sketch "Who's on First?" might have turned out something like this:COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTTABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?CO ... read more
so god made a dog
I love this. "And on the 9th day God looked down on his children and said they need a companion, so God Made A Dog. Paul Harvey-style tribute to dogs.": So God made a dog ... read more
addicted to cereal
Bill: I think I'm addicted to cereal. Tara: Addicted? Bill: Yeah. I'm gonna hit the street looking for my latest fix. Tara: And by "street" you mean Aisle 3 at Kroger, right? Bill: Right. ... read more
inspiration for my novels and novellas
I just put this together and thought I'd share it on this blog in addition to my writing platform. Lottery PresidentWanted to state my political opinion and point of view. And what better way than to follow a candidate for president? Operation DetourTo show what various "intelligence" agencies, and ... read more
carl oglesby quote
"It isn't the rebels who cause the troubles of the world, it's the troubles that cause the rebels." — Carl Oglesby, American political commentator, author, and former U.S. Army officer ... read more
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education
what are those solitary, black utility poles?
Bad news, they are 5G cellphone towers. You know, the same 5G suspected of -- slowly, over time -- causing cancer. Yeah. See links below.For the full story, read this: what-are-all-those-black-poles-popping-upSee also: Is 5G Wi-Fi The Same As 5G Cellular?, Stop 5G On Earth And In Space, We Have No R ... read more
jung's four stages of character transformation
"A robust character hinges on eight core virtues: courage, moderation, wisdom, justice, curiosity, honor, humility, and humor. These virtues will all be needed to navigate the four stages of transformation.". ... read more
what it means to "mine" bitcoin
Prompted and edited by Bill. Mining Bitcoin — or any proof-of-work-based cryptocurrency — is essentially the process of validating transactions and securing the network by solving complex mathematical puzzles. Here's a breakdown of what that really means: What "Mining" Actually Involves Transacti ... read more
solar-pavement driveways made of plastic bottles can power the average household
"You've already heard about solar-paneled rooftops, but now, a company from Hungary is powering residential homes with solar driveways." : solar-driveways-made-from-pet-can-power-average-household/ ... read more
vaccine bill of rights
I just sent this to my U.S. Senators. You should do the same. Here are the links to your representatives: usa.gov. I added "Remember the Nuremberg Code?" "Dear Senator __________,As your constituent, I support a Vaccine Bill of Rights (see vaccine-bill-of-rights) to protect myself from unconstituti ... read more
15,000-year-old viruses never before seen by humans discovered in glacier ice
"Never before seen..." that we know of. But watch Fauci, Gates or Schwab spread this around as much as possible to stoke the never-ending fear campaign. Hopefully, these viruses only kill rich, entitled, unelected misleaders. "Scientists who study glacier ice have found viruses nearly 15,000 years ... read more
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family
the Evening Star Post-Tribune Dispatch (we couldn't decide on a name) Vol. 3, No. 4, June 4, 1991 Bikers ride to YosemiteOn Mother's Day, John, Jeannie, Don and Diane (collectively known as "Hell On Wheels") rode their motorcycles to Yosemite. "We had a great time," Jeannie, the club spokesperson, s ... read more
back in moscow (12/18/2007)
We made it this far! The plane ride was terrible for several minutes when we had to fasten our seat belts, which Elizabeth did not want to do. She SCREAMED loudly for quite a while, ticking off everyone nearby. Luckily, part of it was drowned out by the sound of the jet engines revving up and taking ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 8 no 1
Once in a Blue MoonVol. 8 No. 1, February 1997A 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, actually), Mike married his longtime friend, Evelyn. Only a select few of the newsletter sta ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 3
Billy Club Vol. 2, No. 3, February 8, 1990 [aka Bullseye, Hard Copy, The Holmes Family Newsletter] A newsletter for the 90s and beyond!Diane now a doctorCall her "Dr. Holmes" now. Diane Holmes, D.C., to be exact. She passed her exams last month and is now officially a chiropractor! Diane stated,"It ... read more
free birthday dinner
We drove to Smyrna to get a free birthday dinner for Tara at a new-ish Mexican restaurant called Mi Tierra [Now Chago's]. It was her birthday recently and they give you a grace period. Dinner still ended up costing $26 after tax and tip. Tara had to study the receipt to make sure we really did get h ... read more
our adoption story
My wife Tara has written up our adoption story in response to that woman (not far from us, unfortunately) who returned that boy to Russia a couple weeks ago. With the recent headline news about the Russian adoption that went very very wrong, I have been asked by many friends and family about my opin ... read more
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life
eagle sends drone to watery grave in brazen attack over lake michigan
"Michigan state officials said a drone [that was] mapping shoreline erosion in the Upper Peninsula was sent to a "watery grave" in a "brazen attack" by a bald eagle.": upi.com ... read more
pesticides causing adhd
It might explain the relatively recent phenomenon. : health-kids-and-parenting [something wrong with that link] Try health-kids-parenting-pesticide or kidshealth.org/en/parents See also Why French kids don't have ADHD and extra recess time alleviates ADHD ... read more
adjusted to winter
You know you've adjusted to winter when you walk outside to 45F degrees and think "It's not bad out here!" ... read more
how wildlife bridges over highways make animals -- and people -- safer
I love this! "Bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises have significantly reduced the number of wildlife-car collisions worldwide." ... read more
a brief history of my home town, folsom, california
I asked Bing Copilot (AI) to write a blog post about Folsom. Here's the result... If you want to know more about the history of Folsom, California, you might enjoy this. Folsom is a city in Sacramento County that has a rich and diverse heritage, dating back to the Native American tribes, the Gold R ... read more
elephant climbs 5-foot wall to steal mangoes from lodge
"An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge. The Bushcamp Company posted video to YouTube showing the big bull elephant climbing over a 5-foot wall outside the Mfuwe Lodge in South Lungwa National Park." : upi.com ... read more
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