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derby-winner-mystik-dan-df66ccac9c3e58d6607109e04c88d94a-1240x827.webp leading from the rear: how herd instinct shapes kentucky derby closers

(in culture, sports, horse-racing, triple-crown)

I remember my sister telling me how a dominant mare leads her herd from behind, not from in front. Being a lifelong fan of horse racing, it got me wondering how that mindset might apply within that c ... read more

gold-coins-f5ab97c8bcdf215544e68b980b21b475-884x462.webp interesting podcast about gold, silver and housing values

(in life, money, investing)

Interesting podcast about gold, silver and housing values. It's information that people should know about. When will the government and banksters stop suppressing the actual value of silver? And how does the purchasing power of gold and sil ... read more

auto-repair-c399fef40fa2ab4d0858a4335222fdda-160x112.webp auto repair and other stuff

(in culture, writing, blog)

I took my wife's car to Honest-1 Auto Repair in Spring Hill today. A warning light has been saying oil change required for a few months now, but she doesn't drive much. Works from home. Once the odometer finally reached the mileage sug ... read more

silver-coin-cf1866d2674f43a5f54b1c5e01de3c54-359x358.webp watch this before you buy more silver

(in life, money, investing)

Trump's war looks like the world will go into a depression. Demand for silver looks like it'll fall. But there are many other factors. But the US dollar is also collapsing. So if you've got cash and that cash is decreasing in purchasing ... read more

substack-e9af0cb40bf4c51910f2044492920bc8.ico an amazing life

(in culture, writing, blog)

It's been a while since I let you in on the details of my personal life. And I know -- or have to assume because I live such an amazing life -- that you live vicariously through me. Joking!First, I put our Boston terrier, Cleo, in the car. ... read more

linux-6185e13a81d5ae653840eea33799903b-386x395.webp online linux distro tester

(in education, tech, computers, software)

Very cool way of getting to know what any particular Linux distro (distribution) looks and feels like... without installing anything. Test drive Linux distros online!Go to d ... read more

retirement-ahead-sign-74f809ecd99827557270caced5881477-174x180.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-5ee55be6560e84ceff86c0cd47aabd22-767x594.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

carsrie-prejean-boller-551a5432bf4b5b51930ef29d4361698e-499x612.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-d334acf9053baee479e18a75352f5770-4096x3072.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-1a9b45bf526251ea6dcfbb8146f35706-500x350.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

dobie-pokorny-title-pic.webp links to entire dobie pokorny saga

(in culture, writing, novels)

Here are the links to all five eBooks: Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way. And I've now got the printed version ... read more

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ussf sporting director quits to take saudi role
Not a good look, but he won't be missed.

the last emperor of chaos
Pretty much, yep.

iran to accept bitcoin for strait of hormuz transit as ceasefire takes hold
I wonder if this was part of the plan all along, making digital currency an integral part of the world economy?

urine from music festival toilets is fertilizing a new biodiverse forest with odor-free nutrients
See that? There's no fertilizer shortage!

mtg says trump is unstable and calls for his removal over 'absolute madness'
Most people agree.

voters oust half of missouri city council for greenlighting $6,000,000,000 ai data center
Good for them!

player: 'heart goes out' for tiger, but stop driving
Even Charlie Sheen had enough sense to hire a driver.

historic drought and unexpected fertilizer shortages could mean massive crop losses
Why would American farmers need foreign fertilizer? Don't we have enough cattle providing fertilizer?

'open the f**kin' strait': trump threatens to 'blow everything up' if no iran deal by tuesday
The man is deranged. Read this.

brit hume shuts down claims moon landing was fake
The article gives credible evidence of the actual landing(s), but Hume himself does nothing to prove or disprove anything.

most voters say trump hasn't been successful in cleaning up 'deep state,' poll finds
I'm with the "34% Not at all successful" crowd.

us marshals catch suspected war criminal from muslim group living quietly in america
Hopefully, next time Netanyahu visits they'll capture him and his war criminal puppet, Trump.

'the movie stunk! it was stupid!': chris 'mad dog' russo erupts over oscar's best picture winner
The trailer looked stupid, but the word is "stank," not "stunk." :)

reporter: you said iran got ... a tomahawk and bombed its own elementary school. trump: i was just making stuff up ... maybe i sold a tomahawk to some other country
Spoken like a true "honest liar" (as Dave Chappelle put it).

trump declares he will personally appoint the next leader of iran
Trump is now openly doing what the CIA secretly did/does.

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

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.

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.



 

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  

fluoride-burk-quote-33f6c0c9a9888ab23d66c84f24f3c4ad-474x536.webp harvard study confirms fluoride reduces iq

(in life, health, water from 2013)

Maybe this will finally convince the idiots-that-be-in-power to stop adding it to our water? Just a thought. A recently-published Harvard University meta-analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has concluded t ... read more

harmony haven (2008)

(in life, animals, charity, rescue from 2008)

My sister and her daughter have started a therapeutic riding and horse rescue! Don't forget to donate by clicking on the DONATE button. Please donate ... read more

telling our tree stories

(in life, health, environment, trees from 2020)

In turbulent times, being in nature among the trees can offer a vital sense of calm, solace, and inspiration. Here, we share the stories of people who've devoted their professional lives to eco-advocacy. And this Earth Day, they share wh ... read more

hl-mencken-093fecfda3b656ed7ca219437ca593c0-1024x1371.webp h.l. mencken quotes

(in culture, quotes from 2021)

Morality is doing what is right, no matter what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, no matter what is right. The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule. ... read more

advice for writing

(in culture, writing, advice from 2014)

A writer's narrative perspective (their voice, or, how they come across to their reader) must be: This is me talking to you. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. It's not: This is me 100 years ago speaking in a classical voice. It ... read more

bumper-stickers-699e2259553cb222fda20ada6a3d6049-2100x700.webp leaving zazzle

(in culture, arts-crafts from 2019)

Here's my goodbye letter to Zazzle. Yes, it's awfully bitter and conspiracy theory-ish, but I was upset. :) Your new policy sucks, big time. And when I tried to create something new before the deadline after which they start charging ... read more

real world math

(in culture, humor, jokes, math from 2001) by joker

ROMANCE MATHEMATICS Smart man smart woman romanceSmart man dumb woman affairDumb man smart woman marriag ... read more

gray-haired-man-with-phone-pen-0069652d879579edda8a4459d2c025d3-1024x683.webp safeguards for seniors: essential tips to prevent financial exploitation

(in life, money, tech, aging from 2024) by don lewis

Monitor Your Financial Activities Regularly reviewing your bank statements and account activities is crucial. This habit helps you catch ... read more

marijuana-buds-7b755e2095239810f0e7f148e61cb3ae-900x426.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


Amazon Movers & Shakers

  culture.webp CULTURE

dobie pokorny quotes (from another way: beyond the status quo)

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

"If you're not a conspiracy theorist these days, you're just not paying attention. Sure, some scoff at the mere thought of conspiracy, but ask any detective, lawyer or judge -- if you can find an honest on ... read more

joke-madcow-4af73242a99afe4a5ba864ec9ed909ba-109x108.webp insurance-related jokes

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare

Q: What does HMO stand for?

  • A: This is actually a variation of the phrase, "Hey, Moe!" Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Doctor Moe Howard, who discovered that a patient could ... read more

    aleksandr-solzhenitsyn-b5809cec0620d9ccfd57e5976c08d12c-395x370.webp solzhenitsyn quotes

    (in culture, quotes, politics from 2020)

    The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. One word of truth outweighs the world.

  • "The timid civilized world has found nothing with which to oppose the onslaught of a sudden revival ... read more

    latest deep thought

    (in culture, quotes from 2019)

    "One way or another, in our own inimitable way, we all do to others what was done to us." -- William Arthur Holmes

    "Wow, that ... read more

    animated-screen-clean-7f7db7c0d4931da4055e68fed2fb7d17-640x480.webp cleanliness counts

    (in culture, humor, pets from 2013) by joker

    Click on this link to clean the inside of your screen: animated-screen-clean-7f7db7c0d4931da4055e68fed2fb7d17-640x480.webp ... read more

  •   family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    taras-favorites-0aaba0cfed346ef5ad1dff2854fac3cc-300x300.webp tara's favorites

    (in family, holmes, tara from 2008)

    Tara's got a new blog! It's called Tara's Favorites, available at tarasfaves.com or ... read more

    bill-and-tara-before-court-ce4654969ca069c70e624f0b52e53253-1229x938.webp picture of us before court

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

    ... read more

    astrakhan-grocery-store-91484275d9a811a81a16935650a2a8d9-582x450.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, s ... read more

    coca-cola-atlanta-a89510fc245f0ed1c37be35216a907eb-1024x547.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

    cities-moscow-62928542b397dfb5da78dacb53ea316d-1024x561.webp round two

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

    We've received our court date. We're haggling with the airlines now. One round-trip ticket for one adult costs a little over $800. One one-way ticket for our daughter's flight home with us costs $1,600!! I suggested just buying o ... read more

    meme-if-earth-was-flat-a61ddc03f42c5533eb1f4b0ea1fa6b02-485x331.webp one too many cats

    (in family, holmes, pets, cats from 2014)

    I was up a little earlier than usual this morning, which apparently surprised one of the cats in our house. The thing is, we only have one cat. Any more than that is too many.

    This one -- either a stray or just one of the neighbor's c ... read more

    lionel-holmes-deddda492653d665781f00c4f2147ef7-548x426.webp lionel rocha holmes memorial dna fund

    (in family, genealogy, holmes from 2017) by doug

    This is no longer an active donation drive.

    In honor of my father and his strong support for DNA testing of the Portuguese people, I am awarding a free DNA test each quarter who is announced in each issue of O Progresso, the newsle ... read more

      life-clipart.webp LIFE

    recycled-tires-d796614950a82d9d3af73b316d037fe7-730x553.webp roads last twice as long when made with recycled tire rubber

    (in life, travel, roads, recycling from 2022)

    "I like this! ... read more

    man-at-podium-07d252271f0c8bcaddff90f03ee3c2f1-1024x683.webp the power of words: boosting your small business through better public speaking

    (in life, money, economy, entrepreneurship from 2024) by don lewis

    ... read more

    animals rescued from wildfires

    (in life, animals, wildlife, rescue from 2017)

    "UC Davis has been caring for dozens of animals that were displaced or injured in the California wildfires over the past two weeks." ... read more

    bucket-of-mac-cheese-252968587173081b7d14f7f96cad679e-694x640.webp 27 pound bucket of mac and cheese

    (in life, health, food from 2019)

    We should just go ahead and get this for our 13yo daughter. ... read more

    home-canned-tomato-sauce-2621f082985ecdb7aa0a56da12b52eb3-209x208.webp emergency preparedness food storage

    (in life, health, food from 2011)

    Emergency Essentials -- Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage.

    That's the Boy Scout motto, isn't it? Never hurts

    "BePrepared.com is the wor ... read more

      family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    the NEWS Vol. 2, No. 6, April 16, 1990

    [Back in spite of popular demand.] WORLD NEWS Mike is back from Germany and looking very European. (Fancy haircut, pale complexion, but otherwise healthy.) He's having tr ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    ... read more

    blue-moon-bcc3e3ee8d2fdbed6d90516409e6ba83-600x600.webp holmes family newsletter vol 8 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1997)

    Once in a Blue MoonVol. 8 No. 1, February 1997

    A lot has happened since our last newsletter, so let's just jump right in with the "news"... Mike and Evelyn get married Almost two years ago now (June 21, 1995, a ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 2

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Falling Down a Manhole (can be quite painful and should be avoided)Vol. 6, No. 2, March 1, 1994 Michael moves!Michael has moved out of his mother, Lucy's, house. "I ... read more

    paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 15

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    NEWS, ETC. Vol. 2, No. 15, December 18, 1990

    "Christmas Issue" Lucy to Host Christmas

    Lucy will be having Christmas at her house this year. It's a potluck affair. Only those with food will be allowed in. Say ... read more

    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

     

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