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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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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.

michael rosen analyses further targeting of him by laas directors
This is why the English need to use "z" instead of "s." "Analyzes" would be the correct word in this context.



Dobie Pokorny: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

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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sitting-bull.webp sitting bull quote

(in culture, quotes, philosophy from 2021)

Warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, for no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is the one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take car ... read more

popcorn-clipart.webp indian flick with subtitles

(in culture, movies-tv-video from 2017)

I'm selecting a movie to watch on Netflix. I see Holiday: A Snewier Is Never Off Duty. It's Indian, with subtitles, but in the category of Action/Adventure. The blurb says Capt. ... read more

cleaning-reason.webp professional house cleaning maid services for women with cancer

(in life, help, services, cleaning from 2011)

Professional House Cleaning Maid Services for women with cancerInterested in giving the gift of a clean home to a woman undergoing cancer treatments? We would love to hear from you! ... read more

bonnie-plants-veggies.webp antibiotics can have severe lasting effects

(in life, health, drugs, treatment from 2016)

Choose raw horseradish or these natural remedies instead. (NaturalNews) Antibiotics should really be a last resort when you are feeling unwell, and the misuse of them is leading to more and more bugs becoming resistant to antibiotics. The ... read more

jets-taking-off.webp airline gripesheet

(in culture, humor, jokes, maintenance from 1998) by joker

After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction. The mechanics read and correct the problem, and then r ... read more

glacier-1.webp alaska, a true wilderness

(in life, travel, usa, alaska from 1999) by rex

I've always heard people use the words wilderness and Alaska in the same sentence. It didn't mean a lot to me until recently when my wife Carla and I cruised the Inside Passage of Alaska. The state is huge, but it still takes a good s ... read more

traffic-jam.webp diane's icy adventure

(in life, travel, weather from 2010) by don

Christmas night, Diane, on the way to a party, found herself in the fast lane of the freeway with a car stopped in front of her and the brakes not working due to a patch of black ice. With cars and trucks honking on the right side, she had ... 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


Amazon Movers & Shakers

culture.webp CULTURE

clock-time-spring-forward.webp norwegian official apologizes for making 2020 an hour longer

(in culture, humor from 2020)

"Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Norwegian official responsible for Daylight Saving Time in the country apologized for adding an additional hour to what "has already been a very demanding year."...

... read more

fawlty-towers.webp john cleese quotes

(in culture, quotes, humor from 2021)

Creativity is not a talent. It is a way of operating."Nothing will stop you being creative so effectively as the fear of making a mistake."He who laughs most, learns best." ... read more

groucho-clipart.webp detroit bank robbery

(in culture, humor, crime from 2009)

Detroit PD should be ashamed! :) Here's the new link ... read more

culture-clipart.webp dinner and a show

(in culture, food, restaurants from 2013)

After stopping at Tara's sister's house in Smyrna to pick up a newly-refurbished Kindle Fire her husband had put together for her, we had dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant, Mi Tierra. [Now ... read more

splat31.webp how to support this website

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

Please support this website, should you be so inclined:

  • buy one of my novels/novellas;
  • buy me a (virtual) cup of coffee ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp moscow update continued

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

    We're in Moscow.Bill already summarized our trip here. I do believe that I am fully initiated into the sisterhood of Mothers. I have changed an exploding poopy diaper in an airplane bathroom, with turbulence! I'll spare you all the d ... read more

    animated-mail-envelope.webp an email exchange

    (in family, holmes, bill, humor from 2001)


    Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001, 2:59 PM
    Tara McKinney
    Subject: rescheduled again

    Better not bring any boyfriends home tonight. I'll be here, after all. It's been rescheduled for tomorrow.

    Got a call from TekSy ... read more

    astrakhan-grocery-store.webp we're in astrakhan

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

    After a nerve-wracking trip to the airport and getting through the airport security we finally made it to our plane. We were told that our Rep, Galina, would be flying with us. We never saw her until we were already on the plane. She was one ... read more

    daisy-pug.webp our first (and best-ever) dog, daisy

    (in family, holmes, pets from 2006)

    Daisy graduates! Pic One,

    Picture from earlier that day!

    Previous pictures: ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp just another week to go

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

    ... 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

    bill-and-tara-before-court.webp picture of us before court

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

    ...from ... read more

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp it's the jobs, stupid

    (in life, money, employment from 2010)

    Good article here. Read the quote from the lifelong Republican who was a victim of a mass layoff and now can't find a job.

    blog.aflcio.org/2010/06/01/its ... read more

    thought-bubble-clipart.webp thought for the day

    (in life, health, mental from 2009)

    I was noticing how I'm not as good of a speller as I used be, or at least not as quick. Old age, I figured. Brain deteriorating. Oh well.

    Then I decided it's not necessarily that big a deal when certain brain synapses or pathways/ ... read more

    bill-gates-vaccine.webp bill gates funding scheme to cut down 70 million acres of forests

    (in life, health, environment, trees from 2023)

    Gates needs to be stopped.

    Because Earth is a closed system, the amount of carbon on the planet never changes.

    The carbon cycle is vital to life on Earth. Nature tends to keep carbon levels balanced, meaning that the amount ... read more

    mcdonalds.webp mass layoffs begin at california fast food chains as $20 minimum wage law takes effect

    (in life, money, employment, politics from 2024)

    "This result shouldn't surprise anyone. Inflation has driven up operational costs for businesses across the US and shrunk profit margins for major..."

    ... read more

    flag-portugal.webp portugal to hungary

    (in life, travel, europe, blog from 1998) by doug

    How I Spent My Summer Vacations (Portugal to Hungary) [from 1992]Portugal/Azores

    On Sunday, July 12th, I woke up... but while getting ready for the flight to Portugal the next morning, I never went back to sleep. In Lisboa, ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    billyclub-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 4

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Billy Club

    News That Hits You Over The Head

    Vol. 2, No. 4, February 26, 1990

    Coyote has puppies!

    Lucy's dog, Coyote, had four "little shepherdy things" on Friday, the 23rd. Yeah, only four. "But they' ... read more

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1 No. 3, July, 1989

    [Editor's Note: Due to profanity, nudity, and the mature theme of this issue, parental discretion is advised.]

    ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 11

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    the NEWSLETTER Vol. 2, No. 11, August 13, 1990 Doug makes pilgrimage

    Doug, aka "Sluggo", made a pilgrimage to the Mormon church's genealogical library in Salt Lake City over a week ago and hasn't been se ... read more

    billyclub-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    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 doctor

    Call her " ... read more

    animated-gunslinger-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Itchy Trigger Finger ... read more

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    HARD COPY Vol. 2, No. 1
    "Hard-Hitting Journalism"
    January 3, 1990
    [formerly known as The Holmes Family Newsletter] Predictions for 1990

  • Elvis Presley will still be dead.
  • Vice-Preside ... read more

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