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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

woman-painting-home.jpg 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

frankie-dettori.webp it's been a tremendous journey: frankie dettori's final race will be chile's el derby

(in culture, sports, horse-racing)

Dettori aims to ride in several prestigious races in South America before ending his career in the final leg of the Chilean Triple Crown. See ... read more

wad-of-cash-various-denominations.webp the creative's map to getting discovered (and paid for it)

(in education, tech, internet, advice)

by Michelle Casey of doityourself In a world where visibility can make or break a creative career, learning how to be seen matters as much as mastering your craft. Whether you're a painter, fashion designer, ceramicist, or indie musician ... read more

emoji-facepalm.webp complete list of emojis

(in culture, tech, internet, icons)

For the most comprehensive and official reference, check out the Unicode Consortium's Full Emoji List It includes: Every emoji character and sequence Their Unicode code ... read more

usmnt-jersey.webp copilot ai-suggested usmnt starting xi

(in culture, sports, soccer, usa)

Prompted and edited by Bill. I had to tell it to include Aidan Morris and use a 3-4-2-1 formation. Otherwise, its suggestions are almost exactly what I would have suggested. Now we need a coach who knows his player pool as well as most f ... read more

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"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 goal, too, 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 video #260
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 on 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.

refugees are here because we are there; public policy creates the migrant crisis
Yep.

warren: republicans are determined to break laws to hang on to power
Just like Democrats.



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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.


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stephen-hawking.webp stephen hawking quote

(in culture, quotes, science, aliens from 2022)

If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't turn out very well for the Native Americans. ... read more

signs-exercise.webp six exercises for happiness

(in life, health, mental from 2015)

These six daily happiness exercises are proven to make anyone, from a 4-year-old to an 84-year-old, happy, or simply happier. Achor says in just 21 days, the exercises can transform a pessimist into an optimist. Gratitude Exercises. Wr ... read more

elizabeth.webp elizabeth's house

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2009)

The other day at the house, we had this conversation:Elizabeth: This is my house. Bill: Your house? I thought it was my and mom's house. Elizabeth: No. It's mine. I'm sharing it ... read more

pizza-slice.webp a few tips

(in life, help, advice from 2001) by don

Reheat PizzaHeat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works. Easy Devil ... read more

groucho-clipart.webp joke images

(in culture, humor, jokes from 2019) by joker

WARNING: Not necessarily for kids (or the squeamish). AnimalsAll Joke Images ... read more

astrakhan-kremlin-3.webp it's a girl, it's a girl!

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

Oh My Gosh what a difference 1 day makes! So, we have a beautiful blond-haired, blue-eyed, 2-1/2-year-old girl!First, the obvious question: What happened to the 4-year-old boy? We don't know. After 2 trips to the Minister of Education, a ... read more

giving-machine.webp giving machines are all the rage

(in life, help, charity, tech from 2021)

We bought the Lumber item just the other day at the Giving Machine in front of Nashville's Bridgestone Arena as my wife's friend Andrea Ballard sang Christmas carols nearby. See more here: ... read more

make-your-own-smoothie.webp 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


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culture.webp CULTURE

laurence-j-peter.webp laurence j. peter quote

(in culture, quotes from 2021)

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- ... read more

albert-einstein.webp einstein quotes

(in culture, quotes from 2020)

  • "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth."
  • "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid."
  • "Our ... read more

    quote-open.webp todd wagner quote

    (in culture, quotes, politics from 2021)

    "The truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth" -- Todd Wagner ... read more

    joke-madcow.webp transportation jokes

    (in culture, humor, jokes, travel from 2020) by joker

    New Los Angeles Driver's Exam

    For those not fortunate enough to live in Los Angeles, here is a copy of the Los Angeles Driver's Exam. For those of you who are, study real hard. This is a new exam. ... read more

    splat31.webp guest posting

    (in culture, writing, blog, friendsnews from 2013)

    I've been following and listening to Jeff Goins's TribeWriters program, and he says an important aspect to successful blogging (at least as far as getting noticed) is to "guest po ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    el-bij-ev-dad-stev.webp dad's 94th birthday, part 2

    (in family, holmes, lionel, birthdays from 2013)

    Part 1, ... read more

    roller-skate.webp taking elizabeth to skating party

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2017)

    Preparing to take Elizabeth to a skating party, I said, "Here, take some money. Go ask your mom for more." I thought I had at least a $10, but only had $6. When she returned I asked how much she had now.

    "Forty-six dollars."

    "What?! Yea ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp skora mweh tam boojum

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

    Translation: "We'll be there soon." This time next week, actually.

    I really want to be able to communicate with our daughter Elizabeth when we get there. I've been playing ... read more

    update to the update's update

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

    I went ahead and paid for the 24-hour internet connection from the room. It wasn't even double the cost of one hour. I also swapped out the flaky cable and that seems to have fixed the connection problem. [Wrong. I had to call the te ... read more

    jeannies-2023-wildhorse-saloon.webp california invades tennessee

    (in family, holmes, travel, usa from 2023) by jeannie

    June 20th 2023 -- The Road Warriors, head out from Cottonwood/Anderson California on a mission from God. Thomas, Finnegan, Skyla, and I left at 5:00 AM Pacific Time to start our 5,400 mile road trip in my 2019 Subaru Forester. We knew it wou ... read more

    e-haircut-front.webp elizabeth cut off all her hair

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2009)

    In the twenty minutes that Tara and I left Elizabeth alone, she found some (child-safe) scissors and cut off all her hair. At first I thought it was just wet. Then I realized she'd cut it all off. I laughed and said I was just glad she h ... read more

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    flood-aerial-shot.webp the 2010 nashville flood

    (in life, environment, weather, disaster from 2023)

    On the first weekend of May, 2010, the Nashville, Tennessee area was hit with some serious flooding. Here's Wikipedia's entry on the subject.

    Be ... read more

    classifieds-clipart.webp classified ads

    (in life, help, services from 2008)

    Shopping-related posts

  • Religious advisor wanted. No experience necessary. Must enjoy out-of-body travel and work well with animals. Send resume and salary histor ... read more

    wild-lettuce.webp wild lettuce to help pain

    (in life, health, food, treatment from 2017)

    This looks very familiar in my yard. Go here for more info: lettuce

    "I ... read more

    co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp job offer

    (in life, money, employment from 2015)

    Got the below email today. Probably because they saw that I have several books on Amazon (here, ... read more

    food-eggs-over-easy.webp all about eggs

    (in life, health, food, eggs from 2022) by don

    Watch on YouTube

    Lots of info you probably didn't know. ... read more

  • family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 4

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 4, August 1, 1989 Largest Tri-Weekly Newsletter Circulation in the West!
    [tri-weekly (tri-week'lee) 1. we TRY to get it out weekly) [Editor's Note: This will prob ... read more

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 3, March 18, 1992

    "More of the same, basically." Doug elected president

    With this nation in the throes of its quadrennial tradition of political rhetoric and ... read more

    newspaper-clipart.webp 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 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    the NEWS Vol. 2, No. 6, April 16, 1990 ... read more

    sprocket-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 4

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Squeaky Sprocket ... read more

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 1, Since 1989

    May 25, 1989

    [Editor's Note: This may be the only issue, so pay attention!] Announcements

    Well, the big news, of course, is Steve and Denise's ... read more

     

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