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retirement-ahead-sign.webp retirement in tennessee

(in life, retirement, advice)

Prompted and edited by Bill. Tennessee is regularly rated as one of, if not THE best states to retire in. No state income tax. There's no ocean nearby but eastern TN has mountains (and bears), while the rest is mostly hilly. Memphis i ... read more

donut-lab-battery.png amazing battery could change everything

(in education, research, energy, tech)

Amazing battery could change everything. Want to live off grid? How about eliminating diesel and gas vehicles?This new battery technology by Donut Lab is coming soon, we can hope. Mike Adams explains the details. www ... read more

carrie-prejean-boller.webp what about religious freedom?

(in education, research, religion)

This is a very interesting conversation between An0maly and a Catholic from California who is very well-spoken and articulate. She's also not too hard on the eyes. :)Carrie Prejean Boller Joins: Do Catho ... read more

food-deviled-eggs-2.webp foods named after cultures... but not really

(in life, health, food, language)

Prompted and edited by Bill. Food history is basically a scrapbook of misunderstandings, stereotypes, and Europeans projecting their fantasies onto other cultures. Let's walk through a few of the most interesting examples. Here are some of ... read more

inflation-real-wages.webp 5000 years of wages in one giant timeline

(in life, money, employment)

Interesting. Key Takeaways:In ancient times, wages were paid daily. Over time, payday shifted with technology, laws, and scale. Biweekly pay dominates today, yet timing gaps still create pressure. Earned Wage Access gives e ... read more

circus-barker-clipart.webp for those interested in marketing

(in education, research, marketing)

The person in this podcast has some very interesting concepts in the field of marketing. Since marketing is how any business will make money, this is a vital piece of every business. It's even more about how businesses can and should learn ... read more

homeopathic-remedy-preparation.webp are you ready?

(in education, research, preparedness, advice)

Readiness quiz. A fun way to assess how ready you are for an emergency. Supply chains are fragile. The grid is vulnerable. When disaster strikes, you're on your own. Take the quick quiz to get your Ready Score and discover your family' ... read more

schoolkids-running-down-hall.webp great homeschooling option

(in education, school, homeschooling)

This podcast interviews the creators of a homeschooling option that seems really terrific and very inexpensive called Firefly. They also mention how people can create classes on any subject to teach children and get paid for it. So if you ... read more

chatgpt.webp chatgpt reliability

(in education, tech, ai)

As a joke (and to point out how ChatGPT is frequently USELESS, I asked about the projection of silver for the next year (FYI, it already passed $100)Silver Price Outlook for the Next Year (2026)Base Case Projection (Most Likely)$40-$60 per ... read more

winter-driving.webp how to survive the big freeze

(in life, weather, advice)

Great ideas and tips. Watch on BitchuteIt reminds me of the Amish home I was invited into last week when it was about 25. It was very nice and toasty. As you know, they use their big iron sto ... read more

silver-coin.webp how to spot fake silver coins

(in education, research, money, coins)

Silver Nearing $100 Is Fueling Counterfeits. Here's How to Spot Fake Coins. But even more fake silver is paper silver ETFs. At least you get some interesting metal in a fake coin. ... read more

focused-female-entrepreneur.webp interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs

(in life, employment, entrepreneurship)

Interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs. This might inspire someone:Reinvent Yourself to PROSPER in 2026 and Beyond ... read more

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the gateway experience of 432hz and exiting the hologram. have our brains become smaller?
Sounds about right.

federal judge rules trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process
Good!

hellebuyck set for medal of freedom, trump says
Hellebuyck was great, but awarding him the Medal of Freedom is an insult to those who have actually fought for freedom.

former cia officer reveals how politicians are compromised through blackmail and control mechanisms
You mean like Epstein? Yeah, we know.

america's enemies, who's on the list?
Probably anyone who disagrees with Israel... on anything.

the lies get so tedious
Human existence itself is one version of reality versus another. The solution is to create a better reality.

what if nato died?
The world would rejoice.

ex-fifa prez backs call to 'stay away' from wc
The ridiculously high ticket prices are accomplishing that.

establishing relationships in your new locale, by sarasue
Good article.

jd vance: the new trump doctrine is f*ck you!
Classy, as always.

if trump succeeds at acquiring greenland, will he stop there?
No, he wants all of North America, and Bibi wants the entire Middle East.

court confirms trudeau's emergencies act invocation against freedom convoy was illegal
Conveniently, too little too late.

satire: nfl announces each quarter of playoff game will be broadcast on different streaming service
It is getting harder and harder to be a sports fan.

you know they march every fbi member into the holocaust museum?
I'm sure they march them into the Holodomor, Nakba and Armenian holocaust museums, too. Oh, wait...

danish pm warns us attack on greenland would destroy nato
You say that like it's a bad thing.

under trump's madness, insanity has consumed this country
Trump is just one of many insane misleaders on both sides of the aisle.

us imposes visa bans on key figures involved in global censorship pressure
...unless they're pro-Israel.

a victory for informed consent: cdc panel reverses decades-old newborn vaccine policy
So far, it looks like RFK Jr is the only good thing about this Trump administration.

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.



 

One name, five books, a singular journey...
by William Arthur Holmes

Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way have been stitched together as an episodic saga starring Dobie Pokorny.

Yes, Benny, Alex, and Dub have new names. To those who loved them: thank you. This isn’t a rewrite; it’s a reframing. Each book still stands on its own.

The man, the myth, the legend? In his own mind, absolutely. Follow Dobie's misadventures through bad breakups, cult and anti‑cult entanglements in L.A., hit men and hit women across Southeast Asia, an unexpected lottery win and presidential run back home complete with the by‑now expected assassination attempts, a manifesto, more assassination attempts, an alien or hallucination (depending on who you ask), confrontation with the powers-that-be, and true love at last.


random older posts  

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 least ... read more

mother-daughter-home-garden.webp garden improvements

(in life, health, food, home-garden from 2013)

I finished up my little rain barrel project yesterday. My three rain barrels used to be underneath the downspout coming off the roof. And that's great for catching the most rain, but the problem was that it is downhill from and not close ... read more

joke-madcow.webp did i read that sign right?

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

In a public restroom Toilet Out Of Order. Please Use Floor Below In a laundromat Automatic Washing Machines Please Remove All Your Clothes When The Light Goes Out In a London department store Bargain ... read more

iphone.webp no service

(in culture, humor, phones from 2021)

No Service. That's what my phone said when I arrived at the restaurant to pick up my teenage daughter. I couldn't text her to say I'd arrived. I would have to do the unthinkable: Get out of the car, physically walk in, and risk human int ... read more

wad-of-cash-various-denominations.webp cash back

(in life, money, shopping from 2017)

Don't you hate it when you tell the self-checkout register that you want cash back. Then by the time you're finished, because the $!? machine has screwed up so many times, you've forgotten all about the cash? Yep, if you want to get rich j ... read more

quote-open.webp hannah arendt quote

(in culture, quotes from 2022)

The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the dedicated communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction, true and false, no longer exists. -- Hannah Arendt ... read more

e-laughing-pumpkins.webp you saying i'm ugly?

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2015)

I was explaining to my 9-year-old daughter what networking is, and that I'm not very good at it. She said, That's because a lot of people judge you by your looks. And you're not ... You trying to say I'm ugly?I don't think so, she ... 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

chandler-on-couch.webp chandler's a good dog

(in family, holmes, pets, dogs from 2012)

Chandler's a good dog. He's been through a lot in this life (before we adopted him) and will probably never fully recover. Never fully trust anyone again. I know the feeling. Maybe that's what we have in common. Whatever it is, I just ... read more


Amazon Movers & Shakers

  culture.webp CULTURE

meme-mask-vs-fence.webp first doctor's visit in years

(in culture, writing, blog, health from 2022)

Yesterday, I had my first doctor's appointment in several years. Hey, I've been healthy. Shocking, I know.

There was a sign on the outside door saying masks required, and a sign on the interior door saying the same thing. The recep ... read more

operation-detour-cover.webp alex pannas quotes (from operation detour)

(in culture, quotes, books, novels from 2020)

"If I seem flippant, that's just how I cope. You either laugh or you cry. You apparently start referring to yourself in the second person, too."

"I'm a trusting pers ... read more

thought-bubble-clipart.webp our thoughts

(in culture, quotes, philosophy, religion from 2019)

All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make our world." -- Buddha ... read more

movie-camera-clipart.webp movie night

(in culture, movies-tv-video from 2013)

My wife and I have been celebrating our twelfth wedding anniversary this weekend. The actual day was the 22nd (so mark your calendars for next year's gifts). :) With our daughter on a sleepover at a friend's house last night, Tara an ... read more

fool-clipart.webp the problem with the world

(in culture, people from 2022)

The problem with the world is that truly stupid people -- with access and control over critical information -- are the ones running things.

You don't have to be particularly intelligent to rule. In fact, it probably gets in the way. Yo ... read more

  family-clipart.webp FAMILY

jets-taking-off.webp airport arrival

(in family, adoption, holmes, travel from 2008)

Some pictures as we arrived in the airport. There was a great welcoming party there! We've never had an airport welcoming party before! ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store.webp went for a walk

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

... in the freezing cold, we were THAT bored. I'm starting to hate this place. There's ... read more

obituary-clipart.webp uncles obituaries

(in family, holmes, obituaries from 2010)

I lost a couple of uncles this year. Here are their obituaries:

  • ... 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

    adoption-fashion-trendsetter.webp the first hours of parenthood

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

    Oh my gosh! She's a handful!

    Well, we left the orphanage without much incident. She told the orphanage staff that she wanted to leave in the car. But, she refused to let me or Bill hold her hand or touch her other than put her snowsuit ... read more

    doug-jana-milanko.webp doug and family page

    (in family, holmes, doug from 2003)

    Doug sells power tools

    Doug's ... read more

    terrorist-sander-sammy-unsplash.webp satire: brother steve missing

    (in family, holmes, humor from 2025)

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- My brother Steve went missing. Our brother Doug sounded the alarm via email after not hearing from him for several days. I assumed that "knock on the door and brief struggle" that Steve's wife was afraid of had fi ... read more

  •   life-clipart.webp LIFE

    boss-arrows.gif for all bosses who dislike directness

    (in life, money, employment from 2013)

    ...and are afraid of offending anyone...

    "Simon Sinek says, "Bad leaders may edit the truth for fear of causing discomfort. Good leaders accept that the truth is often uncomfortable."

    ... read more

    animated-environment.gif actual environmental issues

    (in life, health, environment from 2017)

    Here are some actual environmental issues we should be addressing instead of "climate change" (or sc ... read more

    cartoon-germs.webp honey, i killed the superbug

    (in life, health, treatment from 2012)

    "Australian researchers have been astonished to discover a cure-all right under their noses -- a honey sold in health food shops as a natural medicine.

    Far from being an obscure health food with dubious healing qualities, new r ... read more

    focused-female-entrepreneur.webp key steps to launching a successful e-commerce venture for young entrepreneurs

    (in life, employment, entrepreneurship, advice from 2024) by spencer gray

    Image: Freepik

    In an era dominat ... read more

    food-deviled-eggs-2.webp foods named after cultures... but not really

    (in life, health, food, language from 2026) by copilot

    Prompted and edited by Bill.

    Food history is basically a scrapbook of misunderstandings, stereotypes, and Europeans projecting their fantasies onto other cultures. Let's walk through a few of the most interesting examples.

    He ... read more

      family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 2, February 13, 1992
    "The quintessential newsletter."
    Warning: May not be suitable for the humor impaired. Elvis lives!

    Yes, all your prayers have been answered! "The King ... read more

    paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 9

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    WORLD NEWS

    "Award-Winning Journalism"

    Vol. 2, No. 9, June 14, 1990 Dad kills rattler! Special to the News

    Back from a week in the wilds of Arizona, Dad and Eleanor told of battles with ma ... read more

    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

    howling-dog-drawing.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Barking Dog ... read more

    paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 12

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    The Newsletter Vol. 2 No. 12, September 17, 1990

    "Your Only News Source" It's a girl!!

    We asked Denise if she could hurry up and have the baby because we wanted to put out this issue. And, sure ... read more

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 8

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    The Leaky Faucet Vol. 3, No. 8, December 10, 1991 Steve & Denise host Thanksgiving

    Turkey was served and everybody ate it. What else is there to say? Okay, so it was an excellent meal thanks to the efforts of Deni ... read more

     

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