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newspaper-extra.webp people everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news

(in culture, quotes, news from 2021)

People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news. -- AJ Liebling, The New Yorker journalist f ... read more

marijuana-buds.webp marijuana, hemp and cbd: what's legal and where

(in life, health, food, legal from 2019)

For those asking for a friend, see marijuana-hemp-cbd-whats-legal-and-where:As the legalized cannabis industry in the Unite ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store.webp pictures of our life in astrakhan

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

Tonight is our last night in Astrakhan. So, I thought I'd post some pictures of where we've been living for the past 19 days. We've had many battles over clothing. She thinks I put too much clothes on her. In the hotel room, she wears h ... read more

money-clipart.webp quantitative easing explained

(in life, money, economy from 2012)

The truth about quantitative easing. I just watched this again and laughed my a$$ off. Now with a ridiculous 5. 2 million views on YouTube. Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

joke-madcow.webp ways to turn down unwanted men

(in culture, humor, jokes, men-women from 2023) by joker

He: Can I buy you a drink?She: Actually I'd rather have the money. He: I'm a photographer. I've been looking for a face like yours. She: I'm a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for a face like yours. He: Hi. Didn't we go on a date once? ... read more

deer steals hunter's gun, flees into woods

(in life, animals, wildlife, humor from 2020)

Of course, the deer is now considered to be armed and dangerous. Be on the look-out. A hunter in the Czech Republic now called Czechia was charged by a deer that snagged his gun on its antlers and fled into the woods with the weapon... ... read more

cincodemayo-clipart.webp cinco de mayo

(in culture, food, restaurants, holidays from 2013)

It was Cinco De Mayo, so we tried Moe's Southwest Grill. After ten minutes with very little movement (the line was so long), we left. Next ... read more


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netanyahu claims iran is aiming to threaten "every city in the united states" with its nuclear program
Netanyahu is, and always has been, full of it.

nolte: exclusive -- 71% believe media rig polls to fit political agenda
Good to see that people are catching on.

rfk jr. considers pulling coronavirus vaccine from official childhood vaccine schedule
Please do!

white house proposes 'reparations' for americans affected by illegal immigration
That's good, but what about those affected by the bogus covid shots?

san francisco erects statue of naked woman to greet ferry building visitors
Being San Fran, I'm surprised it's not an erect naked man.

after two decades of socialist attacks on christianity, 97% of venezuelans still believe in god
You don't have to be Christian, or even religious, to believe in God.

world court declares israel an illegal nation whose sovereignty should not be recognized
Works for me.

ontario court admits ban on covid protests was unconstitutional
They always admit these things too late (if ever), after the damage is done.

one label under blackmail: the early intersections of diddy and the epstein network
I don't normally care about such stuff, but Whitney Webb makes it interesting.

study reveals ai robots have passed turing test and are now indistinguishable from humans
Indistinguishable from politicians and corporate middle-managers, maybe.

you cannot annex another country: denmark pm to us on greenland
You can if they vote in a referendum to allow it.

airliner strikes kite while landing at reagan national airport, just months after fatal midair crash
That is one airport I will be avoiding.

iowa bill would strip vaccine makers of some liability protection for injuries
Good!

one of putin's limos blew up
Just a few days after Zelensky said Putin would be dead soon. Interesting.

jd vance arrives in greenland: it's cold as s--t here -- nobody told me'
What kind of dumbass couldn't have guessed it would be cold in Greenland in March?

rubio says we should be proud we have a president promoting peace and the end of conflict
Unless you count Israel and Yemen.

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 can you say awkward?

(in culture, humor, family from 2015)

So, I'm walking back from feeding the neighbor's dog while they're on vacation. I see my wife and daughter in the car up ahead, just about to turn onto our street. I'm looking at them. They're looking at me. They're still about a hundre ... read more

 those who tell the stories rule society

(in culture, quotes, stories from 2021)

Those who tell the stories rule society. -- PlatoOr, maybe it was the Native American Proverb... Those ... read more

 my first bumper sticker sale

(in culture, humor from 2010)

I just got an email saying I've made my first bumper sticker sale! They bought three, actually. At 33 cents commission per item, at this rate, one sale per year, I'll be rich in no time!UPDATE: That was at Zazzle, but now I recommend ... read more

 a girl named lucy

(in culture, writing, poetry from 1998)

from 1990This is a story 'bout a girl named LucyOtherwise known as The Rappin' WatusiShe lays down a beat that gets your toes tappin'If your toes get tired, let your fingers do the snappin'She says Hey buddy, don't you be no squa ... read more

 various political quotes

(in culture, quotes, politics from 2021)

The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in the insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well meaning but without understanding. -- Justice Louis Brandeis ... read more

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 it's a girl, it's a girl!

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

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

 to the embassy

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

Our last stop before the airport on the magical mystery tour is the US Emb ... read more

 walking the dogs

(in family, holmes, pets, dogs from 2008)

It's something I do every night. I actually stopped for several months starting in May, I guess, when my back problems flared up. Then came my knee surgery, which kept me from walking much. Then I got to where I enjoyed not having to wal ... read more

 counterfeit seresto collars linked to pet deaths and injuries

(in family, animals, pets, safety from 2021)

If we can't depend on the EPA to warn the public about something so thoroughly documented, should we depend on the agency... Read the ... read more

family gems of old

(in family, holmes, mementos from 2024)

Just now I perused some of the family newsletters Bill wrote about 35 years ago. So funny!! They are a real family treasure now. Of course, these were all kept in a folder by Dad. Included there was something I remem ... read more

 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

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 using shungite for health

(in life, health, tech, treatment from 2019)

Did you know about this rock from Russia? It's supposed to neutralize w ... read more

 verizon to lay off 1,700 workers after paying ceo $22 million last year

(in life, money, employment from 2013)

Yes, large corporations really are that stupid, short-sighted and corrupt. If this CEO had any decency (as if), he would have said, No, give me one million and split the rest with those 1700 laid-off workers. It would have come out to r ... read more

 benefits of turmeric (2009)

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

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 cay ... read more

 digging a shallow well

(in life, health, advice, home-garden from 2019)

Digging a shallow well from dowsing to digging to capping. This shallow well will provide water for our bees and supporting plants. This dig uses a modified hand auger and took about 4 hours to complete (17 feet with nearly 4 feet of wat ... read more

 the 99th congress that called vaccines "unavoidably unsafe"

(in life, health, vaccines from 2025)

by Ginger Taylor at Brownstone InstituteMeet the original Conspiracy Theorists, Ronald Reagan and the members of the 99th Congress, who, in 1986, passed into law the statement that vaccines were unavoidably unsafe and potentially caused aut ... read more

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 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 ARRESTEDThat's right. Bill, this newsletter's edito ... 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 probably be the last issue. See article ... 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 pilgrimageDoug, aka Sluggo, made a pilgrimage to the Mormon church's genealogical library in Salt Lake City over a week ago and hasn't been seen since! Several theories have been ... read more

holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 2

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

the NEWSLETTER Vol. 3, No. 2 February 10, 1991 It's a girl... and a boy and a girl and a boy... Chance, a dog, has given birth to seven little dogs. Three boys and four girls! Hasn't she ever heard of birth control? The puppies ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 8

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

The Leaping Lizard Vol. 4, No. 8, October 20, 1992 EDITOR'S NOTE ... After Grandma's recent birthday party (see article b ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 3

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 3, March 18, 1992More of the same, basically. Doug elected president ... read more

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