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retirement-ahead-sign.webp retirement in tennessee

(in life, retirement, advice)

Prompted and edited by Bill. Tennessee is regularly rated as one of, if not THE best states to retire in. No state income tax. There's no ocean nearby but eastern TN has mountains (and bears), while the rest is mostly hilly. Memphis i ... read more

amazing battery could change everything

(in education, research, energy, tech)

Amazing battery could change everything. Want to live off grid? How about eliminating diesel and gas vehicles?This new battery technology by Donut Lab is coming soon, we can hope. Mike Adams explains the details. www ... read more

what about religious freedom?

(in education, research, religion)

This is a very interesting conversation between An0maly and a Catholic from California who is very well-spoken and articulate. She's also not too hard on the eyes. :)Carrie Prejean Boller Joins: Do Catho ... read more

foods named after cultures... but not really

(in life, health, food, language)

Prompted and edited by Bill. Food history is basically a scrapbook of misunderstandings, stereotypes, and Europeans projecting their fantasies onto other cultures. Let's walk through a few of the most interesting examples. Here are some of ... read more

inflation-real-wages.webp 5000 years of wages in one giant timeline

(in life, money, employment)

Interesting. Key Takeaways:In ancient times, wages were paid daily. Over time, payday shifted with technology, laws, and scale. Biweekly pay dominates today, yet timing gaps still create pressure. Earned Wage Access gives e ... read more

for those interested in marketing

(in education, research, marketing)

The person in this podcast has some very interesting concepts in the field of marketing. Since marketing is how any business will make money, this is a vital piece of every business. It's even more about how businesses can and should learn ... read more

are you ready?

(in education, research, preparedness, advice)

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' ... read more

schoolkids-running-down-hall.webp great homeschooling option

(in education, school, homeschooling)

This podcast interviews the creators of a homeschooling option that seems really terrific and very inexpensive called Firefly. They also mention how people can create classes on any subject to teach children and get paid for it. So if you ... read more

chatgpt.webp chatgpt reliability

(in education, tech, ai)

As a joke (and to point out how ChatGPT is frequently USELESS, I asked about the projection of silver for the next year (FYI, it already passed $100)Silver Price Outlook for the Next Year (2026)Base Case Projection (Most Likely)$40-$60 per ... read more

winter-driving.webp how to survive the big freeze

(in life, weather, advice)

Great ideas and tips. Watch on BitchuteIt reminds me of the Amish home I was invited into last week when it was about 25. It was very nice and toasty. As you know, they use their big iron sto ... read more

how to spot fake silver coins

(in education, research, money, coins)

Silver Nearing $100 Is Fueling Counterfeits. Here's How to Spot Fake Coins. But even more fake silver is paper silver ETFs. At least you get some interesting metal in a fake coin. ... read more

focused-female-entrepreneur.webp interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs

(in life, employment, entrepreneurship)

Interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs. This might inspire someone:Reinvent Yourself to PROSPER in 2026 and Beyond ... read more

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the gateway experience of 432hz and exiting the hologram. have our brains become smaller?
Sounds about right.

federal judge rules trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process
Good!

hellebuyck set for medal of freedom, trump says
Hellebuyck was great, but awarding him the Medal of Freedom is an insult to those who have actually fought for freedom.

former cia officer reveals how politicians are compromised through blackmail and control mechanisms
You mean like Epstein? Yeah, we know.

america's enemies, who's on the list?
Probably anyone who disagrees with Israel... on anything.

the lies get so tedious
Human existence itself is one version of reality versus another. The solution is to create a better reality.

what if nato died?
The world would rejoice.

ex-fifa prez backs call to 'stay away' from wc
The ridiculously high ticket prices are accomplishing that.

establishing relationships in your new locale, by sarasue
Good article.

jd vance: the new trump doctrine is f*ck you!
Classy, as always.

if trump succeeds at acquiring greenland, will he stop there?
No, he wants all of North America, and Bibi wants the entire Middle East.

court confirms trudeau's emergencies act invocation against freedom convoy was illegal
Conveniently, too little too late.

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.

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...

danish pm warns us attack on greenland would destroy nato
You say that like it's a bad thing.

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 they're 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.



One name, five books, a singular journey...
by William Arthur Holmes

Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way have been stitched together as an episodic saga starring Dobie Pokorny.

Yes, Benny, Alex, and Dub have new names. To those who loved them: thank you. This isn’t a rewrite; it’s a reframing. Each book still stands on its own.

The man, the myth, the legend? In his own mind, absolutely. Follow Dobie's misadventures through bad breakups, cult and anti‑cult entanglements in L.A., hit men and hit women across Southeast Asia, an unexpected lottery win and presidential run back home complete with the by‑now expected assassination attempts, a manifesto, more assassination attempts, an alien or hallucination (depending on who you ask), confrontation with the powers-that-be, and true love at last.


random older posts  

bicycles-4.webp organizing for an extended mountain bike trip

(in life, health, exercise, biking from 2024) by spammer

Some random spammer (TommieSkask) sent me this, but it was interesting. Probably written by AI, but I cleaned it up and am publishing it. See below. Packing for a multi-day upland bike journey demands detailed planning and deliberation ... read more

twitter.webp recent tweets

(in culture, writing, tweets from 2015)

Note: I am no longer on Twitter or Facebook. I remember when I didn't know what a tweet was, other than the sound a bird makes. It wasn't so long ago, either. Below is just a random list of tweets. Pathetic, I know, but I felt the nee ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp great visit

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

We had a great visit with our little girl this morning. There were no observers. That happens this afternoon. Vika mentioned we should think about showing more affection in front of the observers. It's more in line with how Russians tre ... read more

usaproductsonly.webp made in america no longer

(in life, money, economy from 2011)

American as apple pie items that are no longer made here:19-iconic-products-that-america-doesnt-make-anymoreAnother ... read more

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. Maybe other cities near you have a similar program. ... read more

food-processing-plant-kenneth-mucke.webp do we really need industrial agriculture to feed the world?

(in life, health, food from 2013)

In a word, no. The biggest players in the food industry -- from pesticide pushers to fertilizer makers to food processors and manufacturers -- spend billions of dollars every year not selling food, but selling the idea that we need their ... read more

poetry-clipart.webp people you'll be missing and why

(in culture, writing, poetry from 2008) by jeannie

by JeannieThe time has come for you to move on,but I'm sure you'll be missing us while you are goneNo more conversation with boss Catherine to really make you think, ... read more

elizabeth-music-class.webp a very artsy picture of elizabeth

(in family, holmes, elizabeth, photography from 2008)

Just because I liked it, I'm posting it here! :) ... read more

draft-horses.webp draft horses pull big rig up hill

(in life, animals, horses from 2018)

A Minnesota couple harnessed their Belgian draft horses to help a semi truck driver whose vehicle was stuck on an icy driveway. Read, listen or w ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

tv-shows-nikita.webp great quote re the greater good

(in culture, quotes from 2024)

From the writers of the TV show, Nikita, from 2010-2013. Yes, I've been watching. A guilty pleasure.

"First, I protect the people I love, then I worry about the greater good." ... 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 ... read more

quote-open.webp religion quotes

(in culture, quotes, religion from 2019)

"When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad; and that is my religion." -- Abraham Lincoln

"Heaven is by favor. ... read more

splat31.webp support this site

(in culture, writing, blog, friendsnews from 2019)

...should you be so inclined:

  • Buy one of my books at Amazon or ... read more

    harry-truman.webp harry truman quote

    (in culture, quotes, politics from 2021)

    "Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citiz ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    st-louis-arch.webp moving to missouri

    (in family, holmes, doug, humor from 2024)

    The adventure begins.

    A quiet, unassuming young man and his devoted wife and kids set out for parts unknown, unless you count Missouri as known ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp nothing much to update about

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

    She's just driving us crazy. Luckily, Tara is taking the brunt of it. I had to get out and walk around town in the freezing cold, just for the sake of getting out. I was at least useful, coming back with some groceries.

    Elizabeth' ... read more

    jet-taking-off.webp travel day

    (in family, adoption, holmes from 2007)

    We fly out today. It would've been nice to have gotten one last good night's sleep, but the cat made sure that didn't happen. Stupid cat. Anyone want one? Seriously. She's very pretty; and sweet when she's not keeping you ... read more

    finnegan-in-belly.webp finnegan walter brouns hatched out

    (in family, brouns from 2010) by heather

    Finnegan Walter B ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp bowel movement

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

    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 ... 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

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp preparation for our first trip to russia

    (in family, adoption, holmes from 2007)

    Tuesday morning. Everyone's still asleep except for me, the pug Joey and the cat Sunny. In preparation for our trip, I'm trying to reacquaint myself with the digital ca ... read more

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    job-fair-line.webp economic inequality is not sustainable

    (in life, money, employment from 2013)

    "A Top-Heavy 1 Percent Will Topple Without a Stable Middle Class. Focusing exclusively on deficit reduction is the wrong policy. Focusing solely on cutting spending is the wrong policy. Focusing on jobs is the right policy now a ... read more

    co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp job starts today

    (in life, money, employment from 2011)

    I hope I like it.

    UPDATE (2 years later):

    I didn't.

    First day of school I mean work ... read more

    lazy-exercise.webp being overweight means you live longer

    (in life, health, fitness, research from 2015)

    I guess the only "diet" most of us need to be on is non-GMO.

    The figures actually show that being 'overweight' is healthier than being 'underweight' or within the 'normal' BMI range -- and c ... read more

    fda-deposit-box.webp thanks to the fda, you really have no idea what's in your food

    (in life, health, food, safety from 2011)

    "It's been stuck this way since the early 1990s, when the FDA hired former Monsanto lawyer Michael Taylor to write the re ... read more

    gray-haired-man-with-phone-pen.webp safeguards for seniors: essential tips to prevent financial exploitation

    (in life, money, tech, aging from 2024) by don lewis

    Monitor Your Financial Activities

    Regularly reviewing your bank statements and account activities is crucial. This habit helps you catch ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    and
    now...
    THE NEWS Vol. 3, No. 3 (yes, only "No. 3")

    April 26, 1991 Doug returns from Hungary

    On March 21, Doug left Sacrament ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family newsletter June 23, 1989 -- Vol. 1, No. 2 -- Since 1989

    [Editor's Note: This may be the last issue.] NEWS

    Jeannie's dog, Chance, finally had her puppies. Ten of twelve survived, eight of which ... 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

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 12

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    The Newsletter Vol. 2 No. 12, September 17, 1990

    "Your Only News Source" It's a girl!!

    We asked Denise if she could hurry up and have the baby because we wanted to put out this issue. And, sure ... 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

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 2, February 13, 1992
    "The quintessential newsletter."
    Warning: May not be suitable for the humor impaired. Elvis lives!

    Yes, all your prayers have been answered! "The King ... read more

     

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