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world-cup-9c586846be3afd506c8858425844ebe2-500x500.png world cup 2026 tv schedule

(in culture, sports, soccer, world-cup)

Go here for a list of upcoming games and times: World Cup schedule ... read more

data-center-79225b655a52dd98c0be2e09ab1d5e0b-1075x512.jpg fighting and winning against data centers

(in life, health, environment, water)

At minute 5 of this video is great news about how a community in Oregon got their elected officials to vote against a data center proposal.

And there's another example of a town coming together to fight against another one. Great examples.

Are people starting to realize these data centers ... read more

woman-raised-fist-sunset-2f4f5f65b9ec6d318de24ca18673ad16-4930x3944.webp how to build confidence and reach your goals starting today

(in life, health, mental, advice)

Busy parents juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals carrying heavy expectations, and caregivers who keep everyone else on track often hit the same wall: goals stay clear, but follow-through feels inconsistent. The core tension is exhausting, building self-confidence seems to require ... read more

retirement-ahead-sign-74f809ecd99827557270caced5881477-174x180.webp how seniors can build strong financial skills for a secure retirement

(in life, retirement, advice)

For seniors in retirement, money can feel trickier than it did during working years, even after decades of being responsible. The core tension is real: a fixed income has to cover rising costs, surprise repairs, and healthcare, and those financial management challenges can make every decision fee ... read more

washer-dryer-d2bb7f2f8127176026adfdda5e36bbc9-1024x762.webp if you are looking for a reliable washer and dryer

(in life, home-garden, appliances, advice)

From Harper & Knowles

I've Repaired Hundreds of Washers. These Are the Only 4 I'd Actually Buy.And these are the Only 4 Dryers

... read more

mike-adams-3000751068be813334d09e6c55dae7d0-225x225.webp this is the sodium-ion battery we've been waiting for

(in education, research, tech, batteries)

Exciting off grid battery technology.

Mike Adams explains this new technology that will be ready to buy next year, maybe.

... read more

meme-covid-mice-1406c307a16b81b76c6f888000ab0d06-630x718.webp good news for covid shot recipients

(in life, health, covid, treatment)

If you ended up taking the vax and are in danger of getting microclots from it, here's an article about how you might be saved: Nattokinase Experimentally Eliminates 84% of Amyloid Microclots -- a Pathology Recently Found in 100% of Covid Vaccinated Individuals Tested.

Epidemiologist Nicol ... read more

earth-from-space-58ed703f107820a3945e99254871c76d-1024x705.webp the story of everything

(in education, science, astronomy, religion)

A very scientific look at the origin of matter, where Earth is, and how the evidence shows that there had to be something supernatural about it.

Go to The Story of Everything or here. ... read more

alpha-brainwaves-3fd1aa447408cbfc7f8ead5039522dab-1420x600.webp frequency, spirituality and the paranormal

(in education, research, science)

Includes frequency, spirituality and other paranormal things. I don't agree with all of it, but it's worth watching.

See "Mind-Blowing: Hodges & Westall Go Further on Hidden Gold, Zero Point Energy & Portals"

On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 12:13 AM, someone wrote: Dave Hodges is a delusi ... read more

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 to horse racing. I asked Copilot, and here is the result...

Every spri ... read more

coins-gold-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 silver work?

Banks Are Losing Control--Private Lendin ... read more

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mother-daughter-home-garden-a57005f1dc5c0ce0487a24ad7cb824b3-700x394.webp struggle in the vegetable garden

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

No, not just me and my pathetic crop management. While that's definitely been a struggle, there have apparently been physical altercations going on in the garden, specifically on top of the onions. The tops of those plants -- once so pr ... read more

writing-a3073883ddd0f6f917cfe97d24977e8a-129x160.gif more advice for writers

(in culture, writing, advice from 2020)

People read fiction seeking clarity -- in the payoff at the end of the book -- so, one of the worst things a writer can do is to create confusion. People also read fiction for a taste of something better than their own reality. So, keep i ... read more

copilot-icon-8ed852b770bad14b8697ffb8f7bc4429-56x56.webp questions for copilot (august 6, 2025)

(in education, tech, computers, windows from 2025)

QUESTION: I've got an external drive that works fine if I plug it in (mini usb) after windows 10 has started, but if I reboot with it still connected (I'm not telling windows to boot from any devices), it messes up the windows boot process. ... read more

baseball-sacto-rainbow-87d0da08ef249a3f1e84d7260336fadb-246x421.webp the rainbow ends in sacramento

(in culture, photography, humor, sports from 2019)

The rainbow really does end in Sacramento! My nephew Milan has captured proof. :) This was taken at their minor league team, Sacramento Rivercats, stad ... read more

buying gold or silver in kentucky

(in life, money, precious-metals, legal from 2025) by copilot

Prompted and edited by Bill. When buying gold or silver online in Kentucky, there is no specific state law requiring ID for such purchases. However, here's how it typically plays out: Dealer Policies Vary Most reputable ... read more

focused-female-entrepreneur-26ed92b454fbc079ff6721d5c3543bcf-1024x683.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 dominated by digital innovation, launch ... read more

shopping-cart-63b09730bc0dfc72343c0fe389724e26-290x258.png another reason not to shop at walmart

(in life, money, shopping from 2010) by staff

If you buy underwear at Walmart, they will be able to track wherever you go. If their sales are not hurt by this announcement, they will institute it in more products, probably eventually all products. According to ... read more

bill-gates-vaccine-b457687ad961bec10c48095e92675364-365x500.webp satire: winning: elon musk makes all of bill gates's tweets autocorrect to say poopy butt'

(in education, news, satire from 2022)

Bill Gates needs to go back to whatever hell he slithered out of. SAN FRANCISCO, CA--In the first step toward a world blossoming with freedom of speech, Elon Musk, the proud new owner of Twitter, ordered the companyrsquos tech team to mak ... read more

ai-generated-woman-daughter-in-garden-7bbb60a8d349b6ae21bd69fc80d455f4-1024x1024.webp what to plant in mid-may: a guide for gardeners

(in life, health, food, home-garden from 2025) by copilot

Prompted and edited by Bill. As mid-May rolls around, gardeners are entering the prime planting season for warm-weather crops. The last frost has passed, and the soil is warming up, making it the perfect time to introduce summer vegetable ... read more

groucho-mask-27ce97ac4200407d564e00e6236c9f74-400x272.webp couple of good ones

(in culture, humor, jokes from 2018) by joker

OK, three good ones. ... read more

volcanic-eruption-64765a0ed6e13b1a057a352f5a11b26a-460x258.webp a volcano in iceland furiously erupted after thousands of small earthquakes in the area

(in education, science, geology from 2021)

'Residents near and around the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, were privy to a violent volcanic eruption that took place last Friday evening, March 19. A giant red cloud managed to... A Volcano In Iceland Furiously Erupted After Thousands O ... read more

smiling-pc-0dcaa2cc4f663a66c250973e6a615cfc-150x150.webp the greatest names of modern-day personal tech

(in culture, tech, computers from 2025) by copilot

Bill: Seems like whenever people mention the 'greatest' names of modern-day personal tech, they mention Steve Jobs (not Wozniack), Bill Gates (not Ballmer meant to say Paul Allen), maybe Hewlett, Packard and Linus Torvalds, etc. No one men ... read more

curejm-086d8bd22e5a0bc40f29e7e05a81874a-48x48.ico all news/info sites linked on this site

(in home, news from 2020)

All News/Info Sites Linked On This Site nbsp All News/Info Sites Linked On This Site by bill - 2020-12-04 01:35:06 ( in education, news) php version rebuild 100 Percent Fed Up1216021st Ce ... read more

positive-black-man-f83c368c55e7d7a9eaf5d85c98b7abda.webp harness adversity for growth

(in life, health, mental, advice from 2024) by elijah dawson

Image via Pexels Transforming Challenges Into Strengths Adversity, often perceived as a ... read more


 

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

Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way.


Dobie Pokorny spends his late twenties bouncing between temp jobs in Los Angeles law firms and the gravitational pull of a cult member named Venelia. When that ends badly, he bolts to Kuala Lumpur, where he's swept into the orbit of Riva, a secret-agent-in-training, and her handler, Serge.

When that ends badly, Dobie lands in Nashville and marries Cori (a Riva look‑alike). She's nothing like Riva, but that's the least of his worries once he and newfound ally Darla turn whistleblower against their employer, LeHavre Industries. Shockingly, that ends badly too.

By his mid‑thirties, Dobie retreats to his hometown of Louisville, wins the lottery, and somehow ends up running for president with his brother Shane, his father Rudy, and his new girlfriend Glynnis by his side. It ends spectacularly badly.

So Dobie does the only sensible thing left: he writes a manifesto, hits the road on a speaking tour, and tries to make sense of the universe. The universe -- or at least its representative, a small blue alien named Semmy -- is not helpful. Along the way he meets Kaylie -- the first person who actually fits -- while being pursued by Colonel Charonne's enforcer, Major Watson.

And for once, it doesn't end badly. Mostly.


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americans' trust in federal health agencies has plunged since 2025
Try 2020, immediately following the covid scam.

judge allows medical kidnap of child based on perceived autism of parents
Gates and Musk are said to be a touch autistic. Should their kids have been taken from them?

plurality of americans say big health insurance companies are driving up medical costs
A plurality of Americans are right.

we should not 'integrate' our military with any foreign nation!
No kidding. This can't be Constitutional.

trump thinks cuba is a real threat
Trump has lost all credibility, if he ever had any.

no easy answers for a triple crown under siege
There's a VERY easy answer: space the races out more.

will federal covid indictment turn the tide on washington secrecy?
Only the removal of politicians can fix Washington secrecy.

valdez tossed as hinch questions lhp's actions
Isn't being hit by a pitch after back-to-back homeruns kind of expected?

our first amendment stands as a major block to the ability to hammer disinformation out of existence
Poor guy can't shut people up fast enough.

king charles tells us to prepare for war with russia
Luckily, no one takes Charles (or any so-called royalty) seriously.

trump trapped himself in the persian gulf
His ego makes him stupid.

'landmark' antitrust ruling finds live nation and ticketmaster operating as exploitative monopoly
I was just asking the other day why Ticketmaster has never been ruled a monopoly.

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

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, calls for his removal over 'absolute madness'
Most people agree.

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  culture.webp CULTURE

meme-mask-vs-fence-1245629b57ea9949efe4cb1045306536-720x864.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 receptionist ... read more

nutty-grain-and-oat-bars-7c402f84c475dc76dd0c72bf3e269028-1024x495.webp nutty grain and oat bars

(in culture, food, recipes from 2014)

I need to try this. Too bad I hate cooking so much. I eat way too many ... read more

joke-madcow-4af73242a99afe4a5ba864ec9ed909ba-109x108.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 dat ... read more

popcorn-3ffb270dad9556ef6b9762923d21e0c8-100x90.webp indian flick with subtitles

(in culture, movies-tv-video from 2017)

I'm selecting a movie to watch on Netflix. I see "Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty."

It's Indian, with subtitles, but in the category of Action/Advent ... read more

reading-novel-d40f1e165ae0be003b21508f222211e1-258x299.webp best fiction of 2019

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

"The Testaments by Margaret Atw ... read more


  family-clipart.webp FAMILY

cities-moscow-62928542b397dfb5da78dacb53ea316d-1024x561.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 even let us chase her around, an ... read more

airports-moscow-sheremetyevo-d3296a8755c55ee770fab81691893c9e-750x450.webp first time in moscow

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

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, bu ... read more

cities-moscow-62928542b397dfb5da78dacb53ea316d-1024x561.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 your ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store-91484275d9a811a81a16935650a2a8d9-582x450.webp back in astrakhan

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

We made it to Astrakhan, but I've lost my immigration form that goes with the passport and visa. It's just a little sheet that they have you fill out on the airplane before you land. If I'd known it was so important, I would have stapled it ... read more

cities-moscow-62928542b397dfb5da78dacb53ea316d-1024x561.webp doctors say she's normal

(in family, adoption, holmes from 2008)

Tara took Elizabeth to the "international adoption specialist" doctors today for a psychological evaluation and another physical exam. They say she is perfectly average/normal for a girl her age. Of course, that puts her well above average f ... read more

sleep, what a concept

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

I slept on the floor most of last night. It's a little after 7 a.m. here. Elizabeth refuses to sleep in her crib, even though we're told that's what she slept in at the orphanage. So, she sleeps with us in our bed. That bed is barely big eno ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store-91484275d9a811a81a16935650a2a8d9-582x450.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 just nothing to do when we're not visiting Elizabeth or going shopping, a ... read more

  life-clipart.webp LIFE

sandwich-5da4c604fd503ca1bce05c65262c57aa-600x400.webp free lunch, or is it?

(in life, money, employment, lunch from 2013)

I've been chosen (with 5-6 others) to 'Have Lunch With ****!' (one of the VPs at work) tomorrow. I've been instructed to 'come prepared to discuss real issues and solutions' regarding my job. Not looking forward to it. At least it's a free l ... read more

insects-bee-butterfly-b1cbb90f1e7562e26dd25f6b97feb611-1140x760.webp reduce wi-fi to attract butterflies and bees to your garden

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

Attract butterflies and bees to your garden, reduce wi-fi.

"A happy garden is a wireless-free garden. Decades of research has already determined that plants and insects as well as animals and people are harmed ... read more

resume-225cc699d5d248ed047ea9e1895060a2-160x160.webp note to recruiters

(in life, money, employment, interviews from 2013)

I almost posted this to LinkedIn, but thought better of it since hiring-managers and headhunters generally have no sense of humor regarding the hiring process. If they would admit (at least to themselves) that they don't know what they're do ... read more

fda-deposit-box-0ec982901ba9ba973cd87c84bd15ba6b-990x409.webp thanks to the fda, you really have no idea what's in your food

(in life, health, food, safety from 2011)

"It's been stuck this way since the early 1990s, when the FDA hired former Monsanto lawyer Michael Taylor to write the regula ... read more

food-bananas-3c83ab53ea290b2ce0941cc40b9d2703-882x1991.webp reduce food waste by storing fresh fruits and vegetables properly

(in life, health, food, advice from 2022)

"Bananas: Bananas release high levels of ethylene gas, so store them alone on the counter. Once they're ripe, move bananas to the fridge for a couple of days until you're ready to eat them. Buy bananas that are s ... read more


  family newsletter NEWSLETTER

paperboy-clipart.png 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 b ... read more

squawk-8af225df36e8102c8389ca711ba14bd2-90x135.webp holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 6

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

Hoot and a HollerVol. 5, No. 6, September 28, 1993 -- Nashville edition
Journalism at its finest! -- Yearly subscription rate: $135

Brouns family buys property

LATHROP, CA -- John, Jeannie, their kids, Tiffany ... read more

paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 1

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

HARD COPY Vol. 2, No. 1
"Hard-Hitting Journalism"
January 3, 1990
[formerly known as The Holmes Family Newsletter] Predictions for 1990 Elvis Presley will still be dead. Vice-Pres ... read more

judge-spitting-41a4230cf0910a2b7112e411ee36db3d-300x220.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 6

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

Coyote BreathVol. 6 No. 6, October 26, 1994 Don rides to Denver ... read more

falling-down-manhole-ba29084a46eccea5de7bb7add60e-147x314.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. "It ... read more

paperboy-clipart.png holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 8

(in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 8, October 23, 1989 earthquake! Where were you when it hit?Don was just leaving his office on the 15th floor in downtown San Francisco when the whole buildin ... read more

 

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