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schoolkids-running-down-hall.webp the new core subject: teaching digital literacy in today's schools

(in education, tech, computers)

In an age where students learn, communicate, and create through screens, developing digital literacy has become as foundational as reading and writing. Schools across the world are redesigning curricula to help middle and high school stude ... read more

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

you had covid?

(in life, health, covid, fraud)

of all those people supposedly who had covid, in REALITY only ONE OUT OF SEVEN really had it. Yeah, the PCR test didn't work but it made BIG MONEY for Pharma, so that's all that really mattered, right? ... 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

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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 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.

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.


random older posts  

groucho-clipart.webp too funny

(in culture, humor, transportation, auto from 2017)

This is too funny not to share. Almost every driver has been there -- when parking in a large lot or garage, it can be easy to misplace a car. But while most drivers locate their cars after a frustrating few minutes, one German man has be ... read more

house-cleaning-clipart.webp house cleaning

(in life, home-garden, chores, humor from 2013)

While doling out who would be doing what for today's house cleaning project, my wife Tara assigned the following to me: Strip and make the bed. Knowing me, she then felt the need to clarify. That means strip the bed. I'll just let that ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp more pics (12/28/2007)

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2007)

Elizabeth likes bows in her hair ... read more

side-yard-fence-gate.webp fence

(in life, home-garden, chores from 2009)

I forgot to mention I built a fence last weekend. It only spans about 12 feet from the side of the house to the retaining wall dividing us from our slightly-uphill neighbor. I've still got to cut a gate into it. Hopefully, I can pull tha ... read more

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

skull-clipart.webp another reason to avoid monsanto products

(in life, health, food from 2010)

A very technical article from GMO-Free-Europe-2010 The above article is no longer available, but here is their main page: ... read more

steve-kristen-dad.webp dad's 94th birthday, part 3

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

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3Old SacramentoOnce Bijou and her people hooked up wit ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp mweh yeddum v aeroport eta ootra

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

You probably guessed what that means: We are going to the aiport this morning. It's probably not grammatically correct, but I ain't got no time for linguistic correctitude. :)Unlike last time when the cat kept waking me up, this time I wa ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

joke-madcow.webp hospital charts

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

NOTATIONS ON HOSPITAL CHARTS Actual Sentences or notations Found In Patients' Hospital Charts

  • She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed las ... read more

    groucho-clipart.webp non-fiction humor 1

    (in culture, humor from 2020) by joker

    Five people who have a job worse than yours

    The San Francisco Zoo has an elephant named Calle who has a chronic illness requiring medication. The zoo people couldn't get Calle to take her dose orally, so a California pharmacist d ... read more

    blue-skies-boot.webp this clever & controversial artwork will help you think deeper about society

    (in culture, arts-crafts from 2020)

    "Art Should Comfort The Disturbed And Disturb The Comfortable..."

    : ... read more

    doormats-beer.webp doormats with a difference

    (in culture, humor, jokes from 2010) by joker

    A few doormats for your consideration... ... read more

    website-clipart.webp which website would you choose?

    (in culture, people, internet from 2013)

    If you were on a deserted island with an Internet connection and a pug, but could only access ONE website, which site would it be?

    (BTW, the pug is irrelevant, I just like pugs!)

  • Facebook -- 3 votes
  • Google -- 2 votes
  • Kindle -- 1 v ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    bill-and-tara-before-court.webp it's showtime

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

    We leave in an hour for Court. I just got back from breakfast. Tara did not join me because she can't eat, she's so nervous. Gotta go get dressed. Wish us luck! ... 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

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp the day after

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

    Well, we're much more relaxed now that we've gotten past the court appearance. The pro ... read more

    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 trea ... read more

    elizabeth-with-director.webp a few pictures

    (in family, adoption, holmes from 2007)

    Finally, some pictures of Elizabeth. They're not even the latest, but it should hold you over if you've never seen her before.

    ... read more

    coca-cola-atlanta.webp back in atlanta

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

    We're in the Atlanta airport now! Good to be on US soil, except that they keep mentioning George Bush (... as in the Houston Airport). :) It's 1:45a.m. Moscow time right now (5:45p.m. EDT), but I'm not tired. I'm anxious to c ... read more

    life-clipart.webp LIFE

    nashville-cumberland-riverboat.webp best places to go (2013)

    (in life, travel from 2013)

    Nashville made the list! Here's what they say about it:

    "The new Nashville offers two things worth traveling for: a hot, trendy ... read more

    harmony-haven-2010.webp my sister's horse rescue

    (in life, animals, charity, rescue from 2015)

    My sister's Harmony Haven horse rescue and riding therapy operation has a donation page!

    I hope you've got some pocket change yo ... read more

    cancer-cells-1.webp joe tippens protocol (original version) complimentary cancer treatment

    (in life, health, treatment from 2021)

    Fenbendazole dosage guide. Complimentary cancer treatment.

    "Fenbendazole 222 mg. Take 1 capsule three days a week, once a day after a fatty meal.* Then take no fenbendazole for four days. Repeat this cycle every ... read more

    criminal-with-handgun.webp 2019 most dangerous u.s. cities

    (in life, travel, usa, crime from 2019)

    This article is dated December 2018, and it's based on 2017 data, but whatever. :) ... read more

    animated-gunslinger-clipart.webp kir ammo

    (in life, health, self-defense, firearms from 2022)

    "Our Mission is to provide Freedom-Loving Americans with high quality ammunition at competitive prices and SAME-DAY shipping. Orders must be placed before 3pm CST Monday-Friday to qualify for SAME-DAY shipping. If you have any qu ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    kangaroo-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    The Stupid Kangaroo Vol. 5, No. 1, February 1, 1993

    Editor's Note ... read more

    yeehaw-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 7

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1995)

    Yee-Haw The only newsletter we do!

    Vol. 6, No. 7, December 29, 1994Belinda Has Puppies!

    Another one of Lucy's dogs has gone and had a litter of pups. This time the mother is Belinda, a Rottwe ... 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 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

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 7

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    the NEWS Vol. 2, No. 7, May 1, 1990 ... read more

    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

     

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