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linux-penguin.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.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

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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?
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.

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.



 

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.


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bob-marley.webp bob marley quote

(in culture, quotes from 2021)

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. -- Bob Marley ... read more

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 last night. Patient has chest pai ... read more

mama-baby-elephant.webp elephant climbs 5-foot wall to steal mangoes from lodge

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

An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge... Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

bldgs-sacramento-capitol.webp celebrities born or raised in sacramento

(in culture, history, california, sacramento from 2020)

Here at ... read more

garden-beds-1.webp vegetable garden 2010

(in life, health, food, home-garden from 2010)

Hopefully, this third time is the charm! It (the garden) has begun. See pictures, below. Click to zoom in: -- ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp riding the metro, part deux

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

All three of us went to Red Square this time. I'm glad Tara was able to see it. Elizabeth was fascinated, too, but probably won't remember a thing. We then had lunch at ... read more

lazy-exercise.webp virtual gym helps weight loss

(in life, health, fitness from 2013) by don

This one's for those too lazy to actually work out. :) Regular visits to a health club in the online virtual world Second Life appear to help shed the pounds in real life, say exercise scientists. Participants in two 12-week weight loss ... read more

cable-mess.webp visited a family member today

(in culture, writing, blog, health from 2023)

I visited a struggling family member today. He still has trouble walking. Has to hold onto things as he goes. Trouble seeing, too. You never know what he can see or not see in front of him. At least he was much less scary/out-of-it tod ... read more

animated-environment.gif maybe cashiers need to wear gloves

(in life, health, shopping from 2010)

Maybe their customers should wear gloves, too. Via ... read more


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  culture.webp CULTURE

music-notes.webp current favorite songs

(in culture, music from 2020)

Current favorite songs, in alphabetical order. The songs are not current, but their status as "favorite" is.

  • ... read more

    meme-dont-like-spam.webp spam: i am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency

    (in culture, humor, internet, spam from 2025) by dennis dajibre

    It's been a while since I've received a funny enough spam/junk email, but here it is:

    Dear Contact Us, I am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency. My name is Dennis [somebody], a resident of Hurlock, Mar ... read more

    splat31.webp guest posting

    (in culture, writing, blog, friendsnews from 2013)

    I've been following and listening to Jeff Goins's TribeWriters program, and he says an important aspect to successful blogging (at least as far as getting noticed) is to "guest po ... read more

    johann-wolfgang-von-goethe.webp goethe quote

    (in culture, quotes from 2023)

    "We do not have to visit a madhouse to find disordered minds; our planet is the mental institution of the universe." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ... read more

    animated-sports-clipart.gif sports jokes

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

    Baseball

    An Irishman moves to the USA and finally attends his first baseball game. The first batter approached the batters box, took a few swings and then hit a double. Everyone was on their feet screaming "Run, Run." The next batter ... read more

  •   family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp much better visit today

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

    Elizabeth (a.k.a. "Masha") was much happier today. We were told that the orphanage ca ... read more

    pug-dog-peeing-hydrant.webp get rid of dog urine smell

    (in family, pets, dogs, advice from 2020)

    "Does your whole house smell like dog urine? If so, you've come to the right place! If a dog hasn't been trained correctly or is suffering from a health problem, it's likely that it won't be able to control itself ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp what a day

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

    Where to begin...

    The original plan was for us to go to the Minister of Education and submit our dossier and then formally receive our referral. What really happened:

    Galina called the ministry this morning only to find out that they we ... read more

    foster-dog.webp missing pup found living like a king among doting inmates

    (in family, pets, dogs from 2020)

    "Although this pup's owners were frantic with worry over his disappearance, he was found only days later living like a king amongst the local prisoners...

    : ... read more

    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

    holiday-world.webp holiday world (2013)

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2013)

    I rode a rollercoaster for the first time in I don't know how long. It was a blast! The Raven has been voted "most awesome [or whatever] wooden coaster" several times in ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp nothing much to update about

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

    She's just driving us crazy. Luckily, Tara is taking the brunt of it. I had to get out and walk around town in the freezing cold, just for the sake of getting out. I was at least useful, coming back with some groceries.

    Elizabeth' ... read more

      life-clipart.webp LIFE

    flag-portugal.webp portugal to hungary

    (in life, travel, europe, blog from 1998) by doug

    How I Spent My Summer Vacations (Portugal to Hungary) [from 1992]Portugal/Azores

    On Sunday, July 12th, I woke up... but while getting ready for the flight to Portugal the next morning, I never went back to sleep. In Lisboa, ... read more

    female-doctor-classroom-clipart.webp too many doctors lately

    (in life, health from 2009)

    I had knee surgery the other day. They removed my bursa sac that kept filling up with fluid due to an injury. The only thing I can figure is that it happened when I helped this neighbor kid stop his bike as he was coming down the hill, scare ... read more

    resume-clipart-1.webp customer satisfaction surveys

    (in life, money, employment from 2010)

    When given one of those customer satisfaction surveys, always try and give a glowing report about the individual who helped you (unless they were terrible, of course) because those surveys are just another tool for corporations to harass the ... read more

    typical-american-kitchen.webp avoid the pharmacy, fight the flu with remedies from the kitchen

    (in life, health, treatment from 2013) by don

    "A gargle made from salt water can relieve a sore throat. As well, it can stop a budding infection in its tracks. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with a cup of water and gargle."

    ... read more

    lazy-exercise.webp being overweight means you live longer

    (in life, health, fitness, research from 2015)

    I guess the only "diet" most of us need to be on is non-GMO.

    The figures actually show that being 'overweight' is healthier than being 'underweight' or within the 'normal' BMI range -- and c ... read more

      family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 8

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 8
    "Anniversary Issue"
    May 25, 1990

    [Editor's Note: This is the big one! The big enchilada. The killer tomato. It's the anniversary issue! (Aren't you excited?) ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 13

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

    Hometown NewsVol. 2, No. 13, October 20, 1990
    [Editor's Note: This is most definitely the last issue.]

    Bill graduates!

    After seven months, Bill has finally completed his computer prog ... read more

    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. Sa ... read more

    falling-down-manhole-clipart.webp 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 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

    leaky-faucet-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 6

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

    The Leaky Faucet"Irritating, yet soothing. Obnoxious, yet hypnotic"

    Vol. 3, No. 6, July 30, 1991Sapphire dispute settled out of court

    Steve of Sacramento, CA, invested in a sapphire venture a few solar eclipses ... read more

     

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