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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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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.

adl ceo jonathan greenblatt says christianity is the origin of anti-semitism
Bad behavior by a group is the origin of animosity toward that group.



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.


random older posts  

poetry-clipart.webp requiem for a pigeon

(in culture, writing, poetry, pigeons from 2014)

by Bill We witnessed a pigeon's demiseRight here on the dock o' the BayThere was nothing we could doNothing we could sayIt just wasn't the pigeon's day We tried mouth-to-beakAnd the Heimlich technique ... read more

e-snowman.webp thawing out

(in culture, writing, blog, weather from 2010)

Hopefully. It snowed a good 5-6 inches Friday in and around Nashville. It wasn't good snowman/snowball snow, though. Not in our neighborhood, anyway. It was too crusty because of the freezing rain that came after. It made for great sle ... read more

nashville-cumberland-riverboat.webp things to do in nashville

(in life, travel, usa, nashville from 2011)

Actually, in and around Nashville. Adventure Science Center ... read more

airports-moscow-sheremetyevo.webp back in moscow (11/26/2007)

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

We made it. The flight was horrible. I think I slept about 30 seconds out of the 11 hour flight. It was not a full flight, and half the people around us were able to take up two or three seats, but we weren't quick enough. The other mov ... read more

organized-clipart.webp getting organized

(in life, miscellany from 2010) by tara

On Tara's Faves, Tara says... I've been taking some time off from blogging to concentrate on some work issues and also household issues. One of those household issues is my closets. ... read more

turkey-clipart.webp in the waiting room

(in life, money, employment from 2010)

I went to a pre-employment drug screening this morning. Last week, I had interviewed for an IT instructor position. Had to give a mock class, and everything. I chose the subject of securing your home wireless network. It was fun. Any ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp riding the metro

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

We're going to attempt to ride the Metro subway to Red Square today. Wish us luck. The exits aren't numbered, they are listed by name ... in Cyrillic. Of course, the overhead announcements are in R ... read more

animated-globetrotter.gif new orleans

(in life, travel, usa, blog from 2000) by rex

We flew into New Orleans about noon time on a Friday. Since the room wasn't ready for such an early arrival, we walked four blocks to the pier and decided to ride the paddle wheel boat Natchez. It basically goes a mile up the Mississipp ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

leo-tolstoy.webp leo tolstoy quote

(in culture, quotes, people from 2020)

"People try to do all sorts of clever and difficult things to improve life instead of doing the simplest, easiest thing -- refusing to participate in activities that make life bad." -- ... read more

benjamin-franklin-clipart.webp benjamin franklin quotes

(in culture, quotes, politics from 2020)

"

  • Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
  • "Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech." ... read more

    record-clipart.webp music page

    (in culture, music from 2008)

    Five apps that should make middlemen nervous

  • BandCamp
  • ... read more

    pizza-slice.webp miscellaneous recipes and food articles

    (in culture, food, recipes from 2008)

    This just in: turmeric and black pepper together

  • Kind Earth Recipe ... read more

    writing-clipart.webp more advice for writers

    (in culture, writing, advice from 2020)

    People read fiction seeking clarity -- in the payoff at the end of the book -- so, one of the worst things a writer can do is to create confusion. People also read fiction for a taste of something better than their own reality. So, keep it c ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    family-amid-moving-boxes.webp parents can relocate on a budget with these thrifty moving tips

    (in family, home-garden, moving from 2024) by elijah dawson

    ... read more

    adoption-video-frame.webp adoption videos updated

    (in family, adoption, holmes, movies-tv-video from 2009)

    You can watch them here:

  • Holmes Russian Adoptio ... read more

    unabomber-clipart.webp hiking with elizabeth

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2019)

    Went 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-gif ... 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

    rottweiler-drawing.webp rottweiler tricks

    (in family, pets, dogs from 2010)

    Here are some videos by my sister's friend who bought a puppy from her:

  • watch?v=PTyOqZemOq4
  • ... 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

    turmeric-slices-powder.webp benefits of turmeric (2009)

    (in life, health, food, treatment from 2009) by don

    Turmeric, a spice which they eat loads of in India, essentially shuts down cancer switches in the body. Especially effective for breast and prostate cancer, but really all cancers. I add turmeric to at least one meal a day, as well as cayenn ... read more

    horse-in-hat.webp leaving your mark

    (in life, help, charity, animals from 2008) by jeannie

    We welcome all the visitors and students to our center, Harmony Haven.

    Our mission statement: "We rescue and rehabilitate horses so they can rescue and rehabilitate the peop ... read more

    gore-vidal.webp gore vidal quote

    (in life, money, employment, quotes from 2013)

    Depressing but true.

    "The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they ... read more

    vitamins-supplements.webp does creative writing deplete any particular vitamins/minerals?

    (in life, health, diet, writing from 2025) by copilot

    Prompted and edited by Bill.

    Creative writing itself doesn't directly deplete vitamins or minerals, but the lifestyle associated with it--long hours at a desk, mental strain, and irregular eating habits--can lead to deficiencie ... read more

    animated-environment-clipart.webp embracing nature's wisdom: designing for harmony, not control

    (in life, health, environment, tech from 2025) by copilot

    Prompted and edited by Bill.

    For centuries, human innovation has often been framed as a battle against nature--conquering the elements, bending the environment to our will, and engineering solutions that impose control. But what if, ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    judge-spitting-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Coyote BreathVol. 6 No. 6, October 26, 1994 Don rides to Denver ... read more

    newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 4

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    Not Just Another NewsletterMONDAY, JULY 19, 1993CIRCULATION: From 8 to 15 (depending on our mood and how many stamps we have)
    Copyright 1993 / Enterprises / 2 pages BILL ARRESTED

    That's right ... 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 2 no 10

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Things You Need To Know Vol. 2, No. 10, July 16, 1990 "Pioneer Portuguese" now available

    World famous Portuguese historian Lionel Holmes's latest work is now available at a store near you. Don't be surpr ... read more

    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

    behind-the-8-ball-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Behind the Eight Ball Who is that behind the ei ... read more

     

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