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thought-bubble.webp 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 HolmesWow, that was deep -- my sarcastic interna ... read more

monkey-joe-thumbs-up-with-card.webp monkey joe's again

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2011)

This could get expensive coming here on a regular basis at $9-$10 every time, but Tara had a coupon that made it half price. We're at the new one in Brentwood/Cool Springs. Much better than the one north of town near ... read more

donation-clipart.webp americans in stable financial positions to donate their stimulus check

(in life, help, charity from 2020)

Since the United States government began issuing stimulus checks to Americans this week, a group of volunteers from North Carolina has rallied thousands of people in stable financial positions to donate part of their stimulus checks to hel ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp she's warming up to us

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

We had her laughing, smiling and giggling today. I pushed her around on the three-wheeler, then flew her around the room. She ev ... read more

bill-tara-98.webp bill and tara's excellent adventure

(in culture, movies-tv-video, transportation from 2000)

It started out as an innocent attempt at dinner and a movie on a Saturday night. It turned into... Tara's nightmare!We had dinner at Schlotzsky's, each of us ordering one of their 8 personal piz ... read more

cities-moscow-st-basils.webp bowel movement

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

I like a headline that demands attention!It's official, I'm a parent. Elizabeth had her first bowel movement since we've had her, and it was on my watch! Tara was unable to put Elizabeth down for a nap while I was out walking around town l ... read more

digital-coins.webp bitcoin information

(in life, money, crypto from 2023) by doug

I'm hearing about crypto currency attacks by our criminal rogue government, but not sure what this means. Adams pays close attention to this type of thing so I'll wait to hear his interpretation. He's saying Bitcoin is a great on-ramp to ... read more


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luvu wants nfl to ban 'cheapo' tush push play
It is a boring, stupid play.

u.n. estimates half a million refugees returned to syria after fall of assad
Wow, that's great.

fbi director kash patel: america needs to wake up and prioritize israel. we will make sure that we stand by our number one ally, which is israel
Name one thing, anything, that Israel has contributed to the health and well-being of this country's non-Jewish citizens.

they're tracking everybody that criticizes israel, whether you're on a visa or not, citizen or not
I hope they track me. I could use the extra traffic.

trump advisor to washington post: in maga, we are not bibi fans
No sane person is.

the summer of empty shelves is coming
See us-and-china-reach-trade-truce

american man went to a mcdonald's just built, filmed the new play place for kids
That is sad.

kaine: gop senators saying we need to be a check against trump's overreach
Yes, they do. That's their job, always.

elon musk at milken conference: ai will replace bloated, inefficient federal government
I look forward to it replacing bloviating CEOs.

defeat for israel lobby over us bill hoping to impose sentences and fines for boycotting israel
Good. You cannot outlaw the boycotting of anyone.

no ac needed in india's heat: inside gujarat's eco-friendly cool house'
I love this!

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.

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Long before win­ning the lottery and run­ning for presi­dent, Benny was living in L.A. work­ing as a word pro­ces­sing temp. He thought his latest assign­ment was just another gig, never antici­pating Venelia and the Dynamos. The what?
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Benny was on the elevator of a building he'd never been in before. It was climbing fast. Too fast. "It didn't stop on those floors," he said, looking at the still-lit numbers as it sped upward.

When no one replied, he looked to see if anyone heard him. Apparently not.

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 parents code of ethics

(in culture, humor, sports from 2014)

Signing my daughter up for softball, I had to laugh at this (stripped down) Parents Code of Ethics:I will encourage good sportsmanshipI will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win. I will ... read more

 knots by anna nalick

(in culture, music from 2019)

Wow, great vocals. My current favorite Here it is at ... read more

 george washington quote

(in culture, quotes, politics from 2021)

If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. -- George Washington ... read more

 carl jung quote

(in culture, quotes, philosophy from 2021)

... it is not famine, not earthquakes, not microbes, not cancer but man himself who is man's greatest danger to man, for the simple reason that there is no adequate protection against psychic epidemics, which are infinitely more devastatin ... read more

 ordering a sandwich

(in culture, food, restaurants from 2017)

Man behind the counter: What kind of meat?Me: Tuna. Man: Ham?Me: If by ham you mean tuna, then yes. ... read more

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 first time in moscow

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

Well, we made it to Moscow!After a long plane trip, we managed to get through passport control and customs with no problems. And all of our luggage made it!Our CHI Rep and driver were late getting to the airport and we were worried, but th ... read more

 can't leave early

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

... but at least it's all over. The Embassy visit went fine. Delta said that the only way we could take the available seats on earlier flights was to pay $2800 extra FOR EACH ticket. We said no. Unless someone wants to donate that to u ... read more

 i love my daughter

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2015)

There's something on the kitchen counter. I'm thinking it's a shriveled, rotting potato. Not that we usually have that sort of thing on the counter, but that's what I'm thinking. I point at it and ask my wife, What is that?Elizabeth's ... read more

 it's going to be a good week

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

That's all I wanted to say. :)We had a shortened visit with Elizabeth today because we had to first stop by the pharmacy and get ... read more

 what crickets eat

(in family, holmes, elizabeth, insects from 2011)

After catching a cricket and putting it into her bug cage (yes, she has a bug cage), my six-year-old daughter Elizabeth asked, Can you ... um ... look on the Internet and see what crickets eat?I just laughed and said, Yes, I can actual ... read more

 holiday world (2009)

(in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2009)

Tara just brought me back from the pharmacy where I'm having a prescription filled. We used CVS because Tara had a coupon. She is the coupon queen. Doesn't buy anything without a coupon these days. It's a hobby. You ... read more

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 how much money you should save for a comfortable retirement

(in life, money, savings, retirement from 2025)

Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement... ... read more

 money matters

(in life, money from 2023)

and I were talking and I don't remember how it came up but JFK Jr. was mentioned. There was that video with the theory that he is still alive and the real Q. looked up more about him and he died in 1999. Hmmm, turn 1999 upside down ... read more

 more than half using prescription drugs quit after using cannabis and cbd

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

A survey on cannabidoil (CBD) usage found that women are more likely than men to use CBD and once they start using it, they quit traditional forms of big pharma painkillers like Tylenol, ibuprofen, and Vicodin, Forbes reported. ... read more

 urban forests of ny revealed: the city has 5 million trees

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

Most visitors think of New York's parks as the only place to find trees. However, a new study found New York City has over 5 million 'forested natural areas' along with 666,000 street trees. ... read more

 mass layoffs begin at california fast food chains as $20 minimum wage law takes effect

(in life, money, employment, politics from 2024)

This result shouldn't surprise anyone. Inflation has driven up operational costs for businesses across the US and shrunk profit margins for major... ... read more

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 holmes family newsletter vol 7 no 1

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1995)

The Wandering Eye Vol. 7 No. 1, March 19, 1995We're back! Sorry it took so long between issues, but the entire staff was frozen solid in a block of ice the past three months. We just now thawed out. You know how it is. We should have k ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 14

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

The Daily Gargoyle Vol. 2, No. 14, November 16, 1990 Just when you thought it was safe to open the mailbox!Editor's note: For those of you who actually believed, or hoped, ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 3

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1 No. 3, July, 1989Editor's Note: Due to profanity, nudity, and the mature theme of this issue, parental discretion is advised. ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 3

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

A Face in the CrowdVol. 5, No. 3, May 25, 1993Eleanor Gets LicenseAfter taking the DMV driving test every year since the age of 16, Eleanor has finally passed and been given her drivers license!It just goes to show that perseverance pays ... read more

 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 ThanksgivingTurkey was served and everybody ate it. What else is there to say? Okay, so it was an excellent meal thanks to the efforts of Denise and those who brought s ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 7

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

The Belching Frog Vol. 4, No. 7, September 16, 1992Thomas should like this name. Doug returns again O ... read more

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