WORLD CUP 2026 TV SCHEDULE
from 2026 in ( culture / sports / soccer / world-cup )

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

A LINE FROM MACBETH FITS TRUMP TO A T
from 2026 in ( culture / writing / poetry / politics )

Everything that comes out of Donald J. Trump's mouth is ... a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.... read more

LEADING FROM THE REAR: HOW HERD INSTINCT SHAPES KENTUCKY DERBY CLOSERS
from 2026 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...... read more

AUTO REPAIR AND OTHER STUFF
from 2026 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 suggested on the last oil change sticker, though, I scheduled an appointment for 8 AM today. ... read more

LINKS TO ENTIRE DOBIE POKORNY SAGA
from 2026 in ( culture / writing / novels )

williamarthurholmes.substack.com/p/links-to-the-entire-dobie-pokornyHere 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 versions listed on there, too. Go to dobi... read more

THE GREATEST NAMES OF MODERN-DAY PERSONAL TECH
from 2025 in ( culture / tech / computers )

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 mentions the founders of Word Perfect and Novell (once separate, then combined, then separate agai... read more

HARNESS RACING RETURNS TO CALIFORNIA IN 2026
from 2025 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

Prompted and edited by Bill.The California Horse Racing Board's drf.com/news/harness-dates-awarded-fresnoapproval of dates at Fresno for Watch and Wager harness racing marks a significant step forward for the sport in the state: Barn area dates: November 4, 2026 -- May 11, 2027... read more

MUNDANE-IN-CHAOS: WHY TRIVIALITY WINS BIG LAUGHS
from 2025 in ( culture / writing / humor / advice )

Prompted and edited by Bill. How a can of Cheez Whiz became comedy geniusand how to use that rhythm in your own writing. The Blues Brothers' Cheez Whiz Masterclass In The Blues Brothers, after a madness-fueled... read more

COMPLETE LIST OF EMOJIS
from 2025 in ( culture / tech / internet / icons )

For the most comprehensive and official reference, check out the Unicode Consortium's unicode.org/emoji/charts/full-emoji-list.htmlFull Emoji List It includes: Every emoji character and sequence Their Unicode code points Sample images from major platforms (Apple, Google, Microsof... read more

THE HISTORY OF KENTUCKY DOWNS
from 2025 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

Prompted and edited by Bill. Nestled in the rolling hills of Franklin, Kentucky -- just a stone's throw from the Tennessee state line -- Kentucky Downs is one of the most distinctive horse racing venues in North America. Its story begins not with thoroughbreds, but with pistols. The land on which Kentucky Downs sits was once kn... read more

ALL-IN-ONE LIST OF SPORTS RESULTS
from 2025 in ( culture / sports / winners / list )

Year/Season, Event, Winner, Runner-Up, Result/Time 2025, Kentucky Derby, SovereigntySovereignty (Junior Alvarado), JournalismJournalism, 2:02.31 2025, Royal Ascot Gold Cup, Trawlerman (William Buick), Illinois, 4:15.02 2025, UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain, Inter MilanInter Milan, 5--0 2025, Preaknes... read more

SPAM: I AM WRITING TO YOU TODAY UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES OF EXTREME URGENCY
from 2025 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

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, Maryland, and I am formally requesting an emergency loan in the amount of $800,000. This substantial loa... read more

THE ART OF GAMBIARRA: A PORTUGUESE LEGACY OF INGENUITY
from 2025 in ( culture / european / portuguese / invention )

Prompted and edited by Bill. In the fabric of Portuguese heritage, there's a thread that doesn't always make the history books but lives on in daily life, duct tape, and last-minute fixes: the art of gambiarra. It's a cultural hallmark -- a proud display of making things work when resources are scarce and instruct... read more

THE 2025 BELMONT STAKES: JOURNALISM VS. SOVEREIGNTY IN A THRILLING REMATCH
from 2025 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing / triple-crown )

Prompted and edited by Bill. Horse racing fans are in for a spectacular showdown this Saturday as Journalism, Sovereignty, and Baeza face off once again in the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. With the Kentucky Derby winner (Sovereignty) and Preakness Stakes champion (Journalism) both in the field, the race promises fierce competit... read more

KENTUCKY DERBY 2025 IS TODAY
from 2025 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

The Kentucky Derby is today! I know I'm excited. Are you excited?! I like the following horses (jockey, trainer) in the following order: 8 Journalism (Umberto Rispoli, Mike McCarthy); 21 Baeza (Flavien Prat, John Shirreffs); 18 Sovereignty (Junior Alvarado, Bill Mott); 7 ... read more

A FREE LIBRARY OF CLASSIC BOOKS & NOVELS
from 2025 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Here's the link: AmericanLiterature.com20,000 Leagues Under the SeaAbigail Adams and Her TimesAbsalom's HairA Child's History of EnglandA Christmas CarolA Comic History of the United StatesA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court... read more

HOW TO COPY A MUSIC CD TO YOUR PHONE
from 2025 in ( culture / music / tech )

Question: Is there a way to put a CD onto my phone so I can play them from my phone in my car through the radio? Answer: You would have to put your CD into a PC, have the PC convert those songs to files on its hard drive (C:) somewhere, then connect your phone to that PC and copy them from the PC to the phone. The exact... read more

PRO MICROPHONE HAND-MADE IN THE USA
from 2025 in ( culture / online / audio / tech )

Got this spam that I thought others might actually find interesting/useful... My name is Phil Routh, and I work with TzAudioe.com, reaching out to introduce our team. Our company is one of the distributors of TZ Audios LLC. ...we've just launched a tzaudioe.com/collaboration.htmlTal... read more

NERDY STUFF, TRAILER HITCHES AND SMALL TOWN MAYORS
from 2024 in ( culture / writing / blog / family )

It's been an interesting past several days. 1) My new 2-terabyte external drive went bad after I'd moved all of my music, pictures and videos to it from other drives; 2) Tara needed my help printing a PDF document, which is always exciting; 3) she also needed help at her mother's house to clean out/organize the garage; and 4... read more

GOING FOR A RIDE
from 2024 in ( culture / writing / travel / usa )

I went for one of my weekend drives. I almost said Sunday drive, but it was a Saturday. Anyway, I brought our dog, Cleo, with me this time. I never used to, but nowadays I take her almost everywhere because she and our newly adopted Yorkshire terrier, Lily, don't like each other. I'd been online just prior, looking at nearby hou... read more

DUBAI IS BUILDING THE WORLD'S TALLEST RESIDENTIAL CLOCK TOWER
from 2024 in ( culture / cities / buildings / residential )

Another random spammer sent me this, but it was interesting, so I cleaned it up and published it. Dubai is set to add another towering figure to its skyline. The Aeternitas Tower, officially unveiled at a launch event last week, will be the world's tallest residential clock tower at a staggering 450 meters (1,476 feet) tall,... read more

REIGNING CHAMPIONS OF MAJOR U.S. SPORTS
from 2024 in ( culture / sports / winners )

... as of April 25, 2026 kentuckyderby.comKentucky Derby ... read more

GREAT QUOTE RE THE GREATER GOOD
from 2024 in ( culture / quotes )

From the writers of the TV show, Nikita, from 2010-2013. Yes, I've been watching. A guilty pleasure. First, I protect the people I love, then I worry about the greater good. From imdb.com/title/tt2256429/?refttepep16this episode , or... read more

SOME OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS
from 2024 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / people / entertainers )

... plus a few I have a picture of (for other articles), so I included them. It's not my fault the women are all beautiful.... read more

PHOTOS: ESCALATORS AND STAIRS
from 2024 in ( culture / photography / wallpaper )

You read that right. There's just something fascinating about them, at least in the hands of these photographers.... read more

THE KENTUCKY DERBY: A GATEWAY TO IMMORTALITY
from 2024 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

Prompted and edited by Bill.The Kentucky Derby, often referred to as The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, is not just a race; it's a tradition steeped in history. Since its inception in 1875, the Derby has become the first jewel in the coveted Triple Crown of horse racing, a feat achieved by only a select few of the finest tho... read more

WISDOM IS DEFINED BY WHAT YOU FOCUS ON
from 2024 in ( culture / quotes / advice )

Focus on the title. :)... read more

UTOPIA, A SHORT FILM FROM 2019
from 2024 in ( culture / film / civics )

I haven't watched it yet, but I actually like the social credit score idea, in theory. The problem, as usual, is that it won't be run honestly. The elites will maintain their ill-gotten status at the top. Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2024 3:51 AM Utopia -- 2019 short film Worth a watch. Created in Australia before the scamdemic,... read more

LIFE IS MEANT TO BE ENJOYED
from 2024 in ( culture / quotes / philosophy / religion )

Life on Earth is essentially a struggle between those who believe it is meant to be enjoyed, like a dance with many partners, and those who think it is a never-ending competition to be controlled and dominated.... read more

ANOTHER NIGHT WALKING THE DOG
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / blog / animals )

It was just another night out walking our Boston terrier, Cleo. Or so I thought. I put my boots on instead of the usual sneakers because of the recent rain. I like to keep both pairs tied but loose enough to slip on. Still, I have to wedge them on, using my fingers as a shoehorn. I should probably just buy an actual shoehorn... or a targ... read more

BRAKES ARE IMPORTANT
from 2023 in ( culture / writing / blog )

I emailed this to my siblings, and the following conversation ensued... On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 03:22:31 PM PST: Stumbled across this great new photo of our dog Stein attacking a strange man in the back yard of the Edison house Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 3:33 PM yes, my att... read more

THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MOVING TO NASHVILLE
from 2023 in ( culture / writing / blog / nashville )

Tomorrow, August 26, will be my 30th anniversary of having moved from Los Angeles to Nashville. Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

WHY IS THE U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM HATED?
from 2023 in ( culture / sports / soccer / women )

For me, it's because they have no class or sportsmanship.

For me, it's because they have no class or sportsmenship.According to many, the team's players have distinguished themselves as prima donnas who feel entitled... thenewamerican.com/us/culture/pseudo-elites-befuddled-why-is-the-u-s-womens-soccer-team-hated/... read more

STILL MORE ADVICE FOR WRITERS
from 2023 in ( culture / writing / advice )

I came across this video last night and thought, Yes! Thank you! This guy (and Lee Child) share my disagreement with the saying, Show, Don't Tell. As Child puts it, You tell a story. You don't show a story. That saying might apply to visual story-telling such as film and TV, not so much the written word.Anyw... read more

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO BUY A COMPUTER
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / jokes / computers )

This is an old joke, so some of the program names might not be familiar.If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their famous sketch Who's on First? might have turned out something like this:COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTTABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm... read more

CHATGPT ANSWER TO QUESTION ABOUT KENTUCKY DERBY
from 2023 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing / tech )

Me: Who is the most likely winner of the upcoming Kentucky Derby?ChatGPT: At this time, it is difficult to predict the most likely winner of the upcoming Kentucky Derby as the race has not yet taken place.You don't say! Thanks for nothing! It can predict stocks but not horses?... read more

WAYS TO TURN DOWN UNWANTED MEN
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / jokes / men-women )

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 date once? Or was it twice?She: Must've been once. I never make the same mist... read more

WE ARE LIKE RAINDROPS
from 2022 in ( culture / quotes / philosophy / religion )

We are like raindrops. We start out as a collection of molecules in the clouds. When we get too heavy, we fall to the ground as glorious, individual raindrops, only to hit the ground and return to the collection as a puddle, lake or ocean. That, in a nutshell, is human existence. -- your humble editor... read more

GET OUT OF THE CAR
from 2022 in ( culture / humor )

...because this had me in tears, laughing. I guess it's a true story.Click on the image to the left . ... read more

RANDY BACHMAN REUNITED WITH STOLEN GUITAR... 46 YEARS ON
from 2022 in ( culture / music / guitar )

A happy guitar story!'With that guitar, I wrote many million-selling songs... it was like my magical guitar. And then when it's suddenly gone, the magic is gone.': www... read more

WHEN IS ARBOR DAY?
from 2022 in ( culture / holidays / environment / trees )

Yes, I know today (6/19/2022) is both Father's Day and Juneteenth, but I wanted to know when Arbor Day was. You know, add it to my calendar. Welp, as it turns out, that's not such a simple question. Here's the response I got when I asked the good people at ArborDay.org: I think on a website devoted to any particular holiday, first a... read more

PREPPER RECIPES: HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS ACORN PANCAKES
from 2022 in ( culture / food / recipes / prepper )

(Natural News) As a prepper, you may already know that foraging is a useful skill to have, especially if you're always looking for more ways to add to your food supply when SHTF. Knowing how to forage is a good way to save money on food expenses. naturalnews.com/2022-06-13-prep... read more

FIRST DOCTOR'S VISIT IN YEARS
from 2022 in ( culture / writing / blog / health )

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 was wearing a mask. I introduced myself. She asked if I needed a mask. I said sure, she gave me on... read more

ELON MUSK FLOODED WITH REQUESTS TO BUY FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN AND YOUTUBE TO RETURN FREE SPEECH TO THOSE PLATFORMS
from 2022 in ( culture / humor / internet / social )

If you came here looking for an actual article, you'll be disappointed. The title has more words than the article, or did until I wrote this sentence. This is a joke, though I wouldn't be surprised to hear this is actually happening. Elon never calls just to chat anymore, though, so I don't know.... read more

ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO
from 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Anti-corp­orate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world from corp­orate titans like Colonel Charon­ne. The latter and his henchmen are deter­mined to stop him. On Dobie's speak­ing truth to power tour,... read more

INSPIRATION FOR MY NOVELS AND NOVELLAS
from 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

I just put this together and thought I'd share it on this blog in addition to my writing platform. Lottery Pr... read more

YOU HAVE A DONATION FROM CLAY TOUSEY
from 2022 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

They try hard on this one to look legitimate, but the fact remains that nobody shares their money with strangers unless it's a charity. icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left This notif... read more

THE PROBLEM WITH THE WORLD
from 2022 in ( culture / people )

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. You simply need control of key infrastructure and information, then guard those two ruthlessly.The abilit... read more

PORTFOLIO MANAGER FROM STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
from 2022 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left My name is doesn't matter, a portfolio manager from Stockholm, Sweden and a custodian of the Late David Holmes ce... read more

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO QUESTION AUTHORITY
from 2021 in ( culture / people / politics / freedom )

Remember that new bumper sticker, QUESTION AUTHORITY? Well, there has NEVER been a better time than NOW for that frame of mind. These past two years it has been AUTHORITIES and EXPERTS versus FREEDOM OF CHOICE and COMMON SENSE. THE GROUP versus THE INDIVIDUAL. The 66.6% versus the 33.3%. Okay, that last one might be a bit of a stretch, ... read more

SELL YOUR ALBUMS AND CDS
from 2021 in ( culture / music / media / shopping )

They've probably had this for years, but I just discovered that you can sell your music albums and CDs on discogs.com/Discogs.com , which I thought was pretty cool. Here's a sample link, though it obviously doesn't have to be this album: discogs.com/sell/m... read more

PEOPLE EVERYWHERE CONFUSE WHAT THEY READ IN NEWSPAPERS WITH NEWS
from 2021 in ( culture / quotes / news )

People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news. -- search.brave.com/search?qpeople-everywhere-confuse-what-they-read-in-newspapers-with-news&iawebAJ Liebling, The New Yorker journalist from 1935 to 1963 ... read more

ELEMENTS OF A STORY
from 2021 in ( culture / writing / advice )

They say...What are the main ELEMENTS OF A STORY? Setting; Character; Plot; Conflict; Theme; Point-of-view; Tone; Style;... but I would put them in order of importance: Character, Conflict, Plot, Point-of-view, Theme, Style, Tone, SettingRead,... read more

FAVORITE LINES FROM SONGS/LYRICS
from 2021 in ( culture / music / lyrics / quotes )

Obviously a work in progress but, here goes... in no particular order. Lyrics verified on azlyrics.comazlyrics.com . PLEASE add your own by leaving a comment below! ... read more

WHITE HOUSE, CDC AND W.H.O. ARE HEREBY BANNED
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / covid / politics )

In accordance with the White House's wishes, we are banning all misinformation from the worst offenders (the White House, CDC and WHO) from this website/platform. They have lost all credibility. I guess we should add justthenews.com/accountability/cancel-culture/facebook-faces-lawsuit-suspending-user-who-cite... read more

A NOVEL LOCATION OF PACK WORKER, ETC
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

Spam number 1Salute,A novel location of Pack Worker of our package association was unblocked. Our business offers a vast fee and training bundle to make you as a teammate of our team's expanding 'n' favorably influential fellowship.We unearthed yours data by means of the CareerBuilder online space and think that thine ... read more

ACTIVIST RECORDED AMERICAN TV 24 HOURS A DAY FOR 30+ YEARS TO PROTECT THE TRUTH (DOCUMENTARY)
from 2021 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / research / documentaries )

The media's version of the truth, anywayBy B.N. Frank Activist Marion Stokes was so concerned about American broadcast networks disposing archives, as well as the influence that television was having on... activistpost.com/2021/05/activist-recorded-american-tv-24... read more

ELECTRIC BICYCLE SUPPLIER FROM CHINA
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

How did they know we sell bicycles!? It's not mentioned anywhere on the site. Sure, we can sell you a bike by creating a link to a local bike shop and let them do the rest, if you want? Anyway, here's the latest very important random email: icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left... read more

HACKERS HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR DEVICE
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

One of our favorite scams! Our comments are interspersed in brackets and look like this. icons8.com/icon/38968/quote-left Hello there. Let me intro... read more

SUMPTUOUS OPPORTUNITY IS PROMPTLY UNCOVERED
from 2021 in ( culture / humor / internet / spam )

I am so excited! Sounds sumptuous!Received this email the other day from Iris Holets at mrtito88.. I'm sure that is an actual person and address. People don't lie about these things, but I'm concerned. They're asking homemakers to be package managers. What exactly does that mean? In-home prostitution? Middleman for drugs a... read more

THIS SORT OF THING IS WHY I QUIT FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
from 2021 in ( culture / tech / internet / social )

The tech giant continues to police discussions about the coronavirus.: reclaimthenet.org/facebook-removes-covid-19-vaccine-victims-group/Facebook removes covid 19 vaccine victims group... read more

NOW, THIS IS A TRUE SPORTS HERO
from 2021 in ( culture / sports / baseball / hero )

A line drive foul ball hits a four year new boy in the head at Fenway. Jim Rice, realizing in a flash that it would take EMTs too long to arrive and cut through the crowd, sprang from the dugout and scooped up the boy. He laid the boy gently on the dugout floor, where the Red Sox medical team began to treat him...From ... read more

INGREDIENTS OF A NOVEL
from 2021 in ( culture / writing / advice )

VARIOUS WRITERS' RULES Write a draft. Then let it rest. -- Stephen King;Read a lot. -- King;Never use a long word when a short one will do. -- George Orwell;Never use the passive voice when you can use the active voice. -- Orwell;... read more

STRUGGLING FISHERMAN FINDS RARE PEARL WORTH $330,000 WHILE SEARCHING FOR FOOD
from 2021 in ( culture / people / money )

A struggling fisherman from an impoverished village in Thailand's Nakhon Si Thammarat province made an incredible discovery on the beach. 37-year new Hatchai Niyomdecha happened to be walking along the... s24990.pcdn.co/struggling-fisherman-finds-rare-pearl-while-searching-for-foo... read more

THOSE WHO TELL THE STORIES RULE SOCIETY
from 2021 in ( culture / quotes / stories )

Those who tell the stories rule society. -- search.brave.com/search?qthose-who-tell-the-stories-rule-society&iawebPlato Or, maybe it was the Native American Proverb... Those who tell stories rule the world. It might be m... read more

QUOTES BY CARL JUNG TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND YOURSELF
from 2021 in ( culture / quotes / philosophy )

One of the things I love about Carl Jung is the fact that he was a deep philosophical thinker who examined all aspects of the self when writing about the human experience. As you will see in the quotes below, Jung was clear on the notion that we are spiritual...He said... Indeed, it is becoming ever ... read more

VARIOUS BEGINNINGS TO THE TWILIGHT ZONE
from 2021 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

In honor of the year 2020 -- the year of unprecedented I never thought I'd see the day... sort of stuff -- we bring you... youtube.com/watch?vtJj9nvk0AgYSomebody's collection of the various beginnings to the new TV show, The Twilight Zone. All Openings (1959 -- 2002)... read more

YOU CANNOT SIMPLY BUILD YOUR OWN FREE-SPEECH VERSION OF TWITTER
from 2021 in ( culture / tech / internet / social )

To build an alternate social media website with a dissenting moderation policy, you must first invent the universe. Good luck.: https:... read more

COLONEL CHARONNE QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

You're that Commie, Pokorny! I should shoot you where you stand!Pokorny's still out there selling that tripe and it needs to stop. Now! I want him gone! You know what I'm saying? -- Colonel Charonne from Another Way: Be... read more

DOBIE POKORNY QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

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 one -- and they'll ... read more

SEMMY QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

Don't be scared when you feel you are about to die. You're not frightened when you wake up in the morning, are you? Pretty much the same thing. 'Life is but a dream!'We are from beyond the Pleiades, in the eighth dim... read more

OL' LIGHTNIN' QUOTES (FROM THE LAZY PUG CAFE)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

It's not a tree's purpose in life to stand around being picturesque. Not this tree, at least. Maybe that weeping willow up front, or my new friends ruthlessly cut down in their prime when this place was built, but a mighty oa... read more

NYC RESTAURANTS TO BAN CUOMO FROM DINING
from 2020 in ( culture / food / restaurants / politics )

Serves him right! No pun intended.Struggling restaurant owners city-wide are permanently banning New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo from setting foot into their establishments. Effective immediately... :... read more

ON THE SUBJECT OF BIDETS
from 2020 in ( culture / humor / home-garden )

Hilarious conversation I came across on thegatewaypundit.comthegatewaypundit.com in the comment section of an article...No toilet paper for you!I have a bidet. Best investment eva!How do you dry your crack?It has a built in blow (heated) dryer.Holy moly! I'm slumming it with my basic... read more

GOOD NEWS FOR CHURCH-GOERS
from 2020 in ( culture / people / religion )

The ruling comes after the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn sued the Democratic governor of New York over his executive actions restricting church attendance earlier this month. In their 5-4 decision, the majority struck down the regulations since they cannot be viewed as neutral because they single out houses of worship for ... read more

THE QUEST FOR A FACEBOOK REPLACEMENT CONTINUES
from 2020 in ( culture / tech / internet / social )

I keep joining these other social networking sites, only to be disappointed. The main problem is they insist I upload my contact list, which I refuse to do. You're welcome. :) Maybe this one -- parler.com/profile/Holmeswa/postsParler -- will work out. UPDATE: Not so much!Here are a few o... read more

ORDERING A PIZZA IN THE NEAR FUTURE (LIKE, MAYBE NEXT MONTH)
from 2020 in ( culture / humor / movies-tv-video )

A man learns how tough it is to order a pizza in the not-too-distant future.: youtube.com/watch?v-lVTDY75mlAHow to order a Pizza in the Future UPDATE: Even better, here's... read more

NORWEGIAN OFFICIAL APOLOGIZES FOR MAKING 2020 AN HOUR LONGER
from 2020 in ( culture / humor )

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Norwegian official responsible for Daylight Saving Time in the country apologized for adding an additional hour to what has already been a very demanding year....: u... read more

ONE OF MY FAVORITE TWAIN QUOTES
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes )

If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed. -- Mark Twain... read more

CELEBRITIES BORN OR RAISED IN SACRAMENTO
from 2020 in ( culture / history / california / sacramento )

several celebrities born in Sacramento (my home town), in alphabetical order by first name, and only the ones I've heard of.... read more

WATCHDEEPFAKE DONALD TRUMP ON HIS FIRST DAY WORKING AT RT
from 2020 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / humor )

Making news not faking news: Watch Deepfake Donald Trump on his first day working at RT...: rt.com/news/501369-donald-trump-rt-deep-fake/rt.com/news/501369-donald-trump-rt-deep-fake/ ... read more

FREEWRITE, THE DEVICE FOR DISTRACTION-FREE WRITING
from 2020 in ( culture / writing / tech )

Article wired.com/2016/02/freewrite/about it here , and the manufacturer's getfreewrite.com/website here .... read more

THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / conspiracies )

The purpose of communist propaganda was not to persuade or convince, not to inform, but to humiliate; and therefore, the less it corresponded to reality the better.When people are forced to remain silent when they are being told the most obvious lies, or even worse when they are forced to repeat the lies themselves, they lose o... read more

BRAND SUICIDE OR SAVVY PR MOVE? CEO OF FOOD GIANT GOYA PRAISES TRUMP
from 2020 in ( culture / tech / internet / social )

After the CEO of Hispanic food megabrand Goya spoke at the White House, demands to cancel the popular brand on social media have arisen, met by equally furious pushback from the corporation's defenders....: target... read more

CASSETTE TAPE CONVERTED TO MP3
from 2020 in ( culture / music / tech )

Cool! I am getting one of these. I am including an affiliate link here. This sounds like a scam post, but I really am amazon.com/gp/product/B01GI9791O/refasliqfasiniltl?ieUTF8&taghepyacom-20&creative9325&linkCodeas2&creativeASINB01GI9791O&linkId19f14c51d1172b53918568bb810b2357going to buy this!... read more

BELMONT STAKES TO BE RUN FIRST IN TRIPLE CROWN THIS YEAR
from 2020 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing / triple-crown )

Horse racing fans will not be denied the Triple Crown this year, even though the order of races will be different. Instead of having the Kentucky Derby, which will take place on Sept. 5, kick off the Triple Crown schedule, the series will begin on Saturday with the 2020 Belmont Stakes. This year's race is shorter than usual, as ... read more

MOVIES AND TV SHOWS FILMED IN BUDAPEST
from 2020 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / europe / hungary )

I was researching this for my next possible novel, and though... read more

MORE ADVICE FOR WRITERS
from 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice )

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 it clear and concise and, most importantly, interesting... without getting too implausible. It doesn't ... read more

THOUGHTS ON WRITING
from 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice )

Louis L'Amour once said he could write while sitting in the middle of the freeway. That didn't impress me at the time, but now it does.Not one, but two dogs threw up behind me as I wrote. Was that a commentary on my writing? Wouldn't be the first time.As I told these guys in the job interview, If you're wondering where ... read more

THE PPP IS LETTING OUR SMALL RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES DIE
from 2020 in ( culture / food / restaurants / politics )

The PPP was supposed to save our small restaurants and businesses. But where's the money?...: news./column-ppp-letting-small-restaurants-120014102.htmlnews. See also: ... read more

10 TV SERIES WITH CONSCIOUS THEMES IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING GOOD
from 2020 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

As the Founding Director of the Tribeca Film Festival, former Head of Content for GAIAMTV (Gaia), and now Founder and CEO of Conscious Good... read more

BEST FICTION OF 2019
from 2020 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood... wins this year's Best Fiction award for her long-... read more

BEST AND WORST SELF-PUBLISHING SITES
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / advice )

This is a good site showing who to trust (or not) when it comes to self-publishing: selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-service-reviews/Self-Publishing Services Rated by the Alliance of Independent Authors /pages/new-rules-for-writers/New Rules for Writers --... read more

MOST POPULAR SITE ON THE INTERNET
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / blog / friendsnews )

This site is the 12,157,539th most popular website in the world, according to silktide.com! Wow! We have hit the big time. Look at that Popularity and Social Interest score! Woohoo! All zeroes, baby!... read more

HOW TO SUPPORT THIS WEBSITE
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / blog / friendsnews )

Please support this website, should you be so inclined: buy one of williamarthurholmes.com/my novels/novellas ; buy me a (virtual) cup of coffee ko-fi.com/holmeswahere or buymeacoffee.com/holmeswahere ; ... read more

HISTORY OF FRIENDSNEWS.COM
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / blog / friendsnews )

FYI for those researching insignificant corners of the web: web.archive.org/web/20060902062742/friendsnews.com/Wayback Machine Please support this website, should you be so inclined: buy one of williamarthurholmes.com/my novels/novellas ; b... read more

ALL OF MY BOOKS
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Novels/NovellasFeatured book deals on Smashwords... read more

DIY ARTS AND CRAFTS
from 2019 in ( culture / arts-crafts )

If you've ever felt the need to do it yourself when it came to one of your crafty/artsy ideas, you might try cafepress.com/lazypugcafeCafePress and make something exactly as you want it.Yes, we'll get a small commission.... read more

THE RAINBOW ENDS IN SACRAMENTO
from 2019 in ( culture / photography / humor / sports )

The rainbow really does end in visitsacramento.com/Sacramento ! My nephew Milan has captured proof. :) This was taken at their minor league team, milb.com/sacramento/Sacramento Rivercats , stadium where Milan works. Speaking of Sacramento, here's a list of... read more

FRIENDS OF HUMANITY
from 2019 in ( culture / people / internet )

The friendsofhumanity.chFriends of Humanity website. Don't know anything about it, but I like the sound of it. :) Friends of Humanity is active in the defense of human rights, education, health care, and environmental protection. Our projects are currently underway in Asia, Europe, Afr... read more

WHAT IS SATURNALIA?
from 2018 in ( culture / holidays / christmas )

At no time in the history of the early Christian church was it ever thought that the birth of Christ took place on 25 December. In fact, Jesus' birthday was not celebrated at all until the mid-4th century. Oh, and the lighting of candles during Christmas Eve services? Another Roman tradition, celebrating Sol Inv... read more

COUPLE OF GOOD ONES
from 2018 in ( culture / humor / jokes )

OK, three good ones.... read more

HOW TO MOVE A BOOK STORE
from 2018 in ( culture / writing / books )

A rent increase forced the owners of October Books to move locations in Southampton. They used a crowd funding campaign and loans to buy a former bank location about 500 feet down the street for $400,000.Cool! upi.com/Odd-News/2018/10/30/Human-chain-helps-British-book-store-move-down-the-street/37815409350... read more

TAKING THE STAIRS
from 2018 in ( culture / humor )

Don't you hate it when you're taking the stairs, looking down because it's a struggle, you think you've reached your floor only to look up and see you've got two more to go? Working on the third floor is rough!... read more

BEST THRILLERS OF ALL-TIME
from 2018 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

According to the Telegraph, anyway. An interesting list. Several if not most of these were that author's first published novel. I've actually read half of these, though it's been years. ... read more

WORDS TO LIVE BY
from 2018 in ( culture / quotes / advice )

Stay loose, keep moving, stay true to yourself... always. -- your humble editor.... read more

NOVELS AND NOVELLAS
from 2018 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Did I mention I've written a few novels/novellas?Another Way: Beyond the Status QuoA politically-incorrect manifesto. Anti-corporate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world. His new boss, Colonel Charonne, wants to stop hi... read more

QUOTE ON TOLERANCE
from 2017 in ( culture / quotes )

Total tolerance is not a virtue, it is a total lack of principles. -- Plainsman 2016And here are a couple more.Never trust a Republican with your PUBLIC LAND. Never trust a Democrat with your FIREARMS. -- search.brave.com/search?qBernie KuntzBernie ... read more

LESSON ON TAXES
from 2017 in ( culture / quotes / humor )

The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream. -- search.brave.com/search?qBill MurrayBill Murray ... read more

NATALIA HOLMES PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOS
from 2017 in ( culture / photography )

Natalia Holmes travel photography and yout... read more

NOVELLAS AND NOVELS
from 2017 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Free novellaTemporary InsanityLong before winning the lottery and running for president, Benny was living in L.A. working as a temporary word processor (glorified typist). For his latest assignment, he thought he was ... read more

INDIAN FLICK WITH SUBTITLES
from 2017 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

I'm selecting a movie to watch on Netflix. I see imdb.com/title/tt2556308/?reffnaltt1Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty . It's Indian, with subtitles, but in the category of Action/Adventure. The blurb says Capt. Bakshi sets out to stop a network of terrorist sleeper cells! I... read more

HOTDOG FROM REGGIO'S
from 2017 in ( culture / food / restaurants / chicago )

Just had a hotdog from yelp.com/biz/reggios-pizza-express-o-hare-airport-chicago-3Reggio's at Chicago's O'Hare Airport . I'm told that's a real Chicago style dog. It was good!... read more

IF A MAN SPEAKS IN THE FOREST
from 2017 in ( culture / humor / jokes )

If a man speaks in the forest and his wife is not there to hear it, is he still wrong?... read more

PUTTING WORDS IN MARK TWAIN'S MOUTH
from 2017 in ( culture / quotes )

Nice list: realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/12/10/faketwainquotesandotherhazardsoftwitter116376.htmlPutting Words in Mark Twain's Mouth I wonder if /pages/some-of-my-favorite-twain-quotesany of these are on that list... read more

ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREAT ROCK ERA LYRICISTS
from 2017 in ( culture / music / lyrics )

Listening to Don Henley this morning. He is one of the all-time great lyricists/poets. Just thought I'd say so.... read more

ACTION FILMS ON NETFLIX
from 2017 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / humor )

Almost half of all action films on Netflix have a variation of this description: He thought he was retired, but has to do One. Last. Job!... read more

IS THERE A DECENT SERIES AVAILABLE ONLINE?
from 2016 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

Is there a single, decent series available online that isn't depraved; you know, doesn't involve zombies or some sort of depressing, apocalyptic, loser view of the world? Just wondering. Thanks.UPDATE: ... and three years later, we have an answer! See /pages/10-tv-series-with-conscious-themes... read more

CAN YOU SAY AWKWARD?
from 2015 in ( culture / humor / family )

So, I'm walking back from feeding the neighbor's dog while they're on vacation. I see my wife and daughter in the car up ahead, just about to turn onto our street. I'm looking at them. They're looking at me. They're still about a hundred yards away, so I'm actually not entirely sure. To be silly, I pretend to hide beh... read more

ADDICTED TO CEREAL
from 2015 in ( culture / humor / food )

Bill: I think I'm addicted to cereal. Tara: Addicted? Bill: Yeah. I'm gonna hit the street looking for my latest fix. Tara: And by street you mean Aisle 3 at Kroger, right? Bill: Right.... read more

AMERICAN PHAROAH VS. SECRETARIAT, WHO WOULD WIN?
from 2015 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

Interesting!The 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah ran the sixth-fastest Belmont Stakes ever, but if he was racing against en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretariat(horse)Secretariat 's record time in 1973, he would have been a distant second. Watch the two races side-by-side. Source: targ... read more

THE ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY (2015)
from 2015 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing / triple-crown )

The 20 three-year-olds to make the starting gate in the KentuckyDerby.comKentucky Derby are determined by the Road to the KentuckyDerby.comKentucky Derby , a series of races leading up to the Derby where contenders can earn points. Follow the leaderboard to se... read more

NUTTY GRAIN AND OAT BARS
from 2014 in ( culture / food / recipes )

I need to try this. Too bad I hate cooking so much. I eat way too many amazon.com/dp/B002DHN956/refas-li-qf-sp-asin-il-tl?ieUTF8&taghepyacom-20&camp1789&creative9325&linkCodeas2&creativeASINB002DHN956&linkId64bf045de512188c7c7246762a1908d7snacks at work, but at least these are healthy. The snack... read more

PARENTS CODE OF ETHICS
from 2014 in ( culture / humor / sports )

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 remember that the game is for the youth -- not adults.I guess they got sick of paren... read more

REQUIEM FOR A PIGEON
from 2014 in ( culture / writing / poetry / pigeons )

by Bill We witnessed a pigeon's demiseRight here on the dock o' the BayThere was nothing we could doNothing we could sayIt just wasn't the pigeon's day We tried mouth-to-beakAnd the Heimlich techniqueBut the pigeon had croakedDid you know pigeons float?Well, t... read more

CALIFORNIA CHROME, A HORSE OF A UNITING COLOR
from 2014 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

Here's hoping he wins! The race is tomorrow, Saturday, late afternoon Eastern time, usually on NBC. They have a 77-year-old trainer who thought his big-time days were over, and a jockey who grew up afraid of horses. They pulled California Chrome's name out of Coburn's cowboy hat. If not for the luck of the draw th... read more

ADVICE FOR WRITING
from 2014 in ( culture / writing / advice )

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's not: Speaking as if from professor to student or from adult to child. It's n... read more

HOLLYWOOD PARK, WHAT A RUN IT HAD
from 2013 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

Today (December 22, 2013) is the last day of racing at Hollywood Park before it's torn down. It's sad, but that part of town has been the 'hood for several decades now, so it's no surprise no one wanted to go there. I worked there once, briefly, with the harness horses. It was back in the 80's, and it was not during a ra... read more

MUCHO MACHO MAN GROOVES TO HIS SONG
from 2013 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing )

BreedersCup.comBreeder's Cup Classic winner youtube.com/watch?vsiX3OTQGnoQMucho Macho Man grooves to his song . It was apparently removed, probably due to copyright issues, but here's the horse winning that race, anyway!UPDATE... read more

THIS IS DEEP
from 2013 in ( culture / humor / internet )

I just had to share this comment someone left here on FriendsNews.com. Read it, absorb it, digest it, lather, rinse and repeat it. Then let me know what the %$# it means! Here it is:I comprehend that is genuinely uninteresting and you're merely skipping to the next comment, nonetheless i basically prefe... read more

COURT TO FEDS: EXPLAIN MARINE'S FACEBOOK POSTINGS ARREST
from 2013 in ( culture / tech / internet / social )

Brandon Raub's case exposes the seedy underbelly of a governmental system that continues to target military veterans for expressing their discontent over America's rapid transition to a police state, said John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute. ... read more

DINNER AND A SHOW
from 2013 in ( culture / food / restaurants )

After stopping at Tara's sister's house in Smyrna to pick up a newly-refurbished Kindle Fire her husband had put together for her, we had dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant, Mi Tierra. Now chagosmexrestaurant.com/Chago's Elizabeth was dying for refried beans! Whatever. She's eight. ... read more

HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR CO-WORKER IS A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY
from 2013 in ( culture / humor / politics )

Essentially, pretend the Soviets won the Cold War and then conquered the United States -- that's how the government is operating.: themattwalshblog.com/How to know if your coworker is a... read more

CRACKING UP OVER LOTTERY PRESIDENT
from 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Here's one of my brothers reading my book, Lottery President. He seems to be enjoying it. I swear I didn't pay him to do this. New book out! Here's my ... read more

GETTING USED TO HAVING NO TV
from 2013 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

I'm slowly but surely getting used to having no TV in the house. It's been about a week now. I still get all the local news headlines by following those channels through Facebook. And the only thing I ever watched on Roku -- with what little time our daughter allowed us to watch anything other than her shows -- were the... read more

ROAD TO THE TRIPLE CROWN (2013)
from 2013 in ( culture / sports / horse-racing / triple-crown )

espn.com/horse-racing/The Triple Crown 2013 -- ESPN . I always try and follow these preludes to the KentuckyDerby.comKentucky Derby so that I have at least an educated guess on Derby Day.... read more

THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY
from 2013 in ( culture / holidays / christmas )

This is the Christmas story as told through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Wikipedia, Google Maps, GMail, Foursquare, Amazon... ad infinitum. See youtube.com/watch?vGkHNNPM7pJAYouTube -- THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY .And, for a miniseries on the subject, go to: ... read more

A COUPLE OF BOOKS/NOVELLAS ON KINDLE
from 2012 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

I've published a couple of books/novellas on Kindle recently: Lottery President is a political thriller; and Operation Detour is a darkly comedic adventure (... read more

SOME FACEBOOK USERS DISLIKE BEING USED IN ONLINE ADVERTISING
from 2012 in ( culture / tech / internet / social )

Some Facebook users 'dislike' being used in online advertising.: boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/11/01/some-Facebook-users-dislike-being-used-online-advertising-for-mitt-romney/4HAxE8p7s9vlrnDgufqW9J/story.htmlonline advertising for Mitt Romney ... read more

ON THE SUBJECT OF TYRANTS
from 2012 in ( culture / quotes / politics )

When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty, and there is nothing more to fear from them, then he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader. -- search.brave.com/search?qPlatoPlato ... read more

HOW HUBBARD AND RAND GOT THEIR IDEAS
from 2012 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / humor )

According to cracked.com/video18426how-ayn-rand-l.-ron-hubbard-came-up-with-their-big-ideas.htmlthis video , this must be how it happened. Rand, in bed with Hubbard: We can take the most wealthy, privileged, powerful people and get them to talk like they're the poor, per... read more

QUOTE OF THE DAY (7/14/2012)
from 2012 in ( culture / quotes )

The War on Terror™ is a product. It doesn't exist to keep us safe. On the contrary, it exists to keep us in a state of fear.... read more

QUOTE OF THE DAY (6/25/2012)
from 2012 in ( culture / quotes / politics )

To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize. -- VoltaireGood quote, but apparently not spoken by Voltaire. : titleDEBUNKED hrefanswers./question/index?qid 120826085842AAwFmIvanswers./question/index?qid 12082... read more

PUTTIN ON THE RITZ IN MOSCOW
from 2012 in ( culture / dance-stage )

Sparrow Hills, Moscow: titleputtin' on the ritz hrefyoutube.com/watch?vKgoapkOo4vgPuttin' on the Ritz in Moscow ... read more

PART 1 HUNGRY FOR CHANGE
from 2012 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / politics )

This inspiring film has the power to transform your health! -- Anthony Robbins, World Renowned Peak Performance Expert. : hungryforchange.tv/Hungry For Change -- Part 1 .... read more

ESCAPE FROM ZIP TIES
from 2011 in ( culture / people / advice / crime )

If you're ever unlawfully detained, this might be good to know:from the rear -- titlefrom the rear hrefyoutube.com/watch?v1ZvEXcRE4BUescape from zip ties in front -- youtube.com/watch?vD2T4-p71q4Qescape ... read more

GREED IS NOT A VIRTUE
from 2011 in ( culture / people / money )

Great article. By capitalism's perverse moral logic, if a person sells toxic assets by knowingly misrepresenting them as sound, the fault lies not with the misrepresentation of the seller, but rather with the lack of due diligence on the part of the overly-trusting borrower.... read more

FREE MONTY PYTHON VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE LEAD TO 23,000% SALES INCREASE
from 2011 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

Free Monty Python Videos on YouTube Lead to 23,000% DVD Sale Increase. We're letting you see absolutely everything for free!... read more

RULES FOR WRITERS
from 2011 in ( culture / writing / advice )

huffpost.com/entry/new-rules-for-writersb808558Anis Shivani: New Rules For Writers: Ignore Publicity, Shun Crowds, Refuse Recognition And More These rules totally go against every prescription for writing success you'll hear as a young new writer from all quarters: ... read more

FOX SHOOTS HUNTER IN BELARUS
from 2011 in ( culture / sports / hunting )

Hooray for the fox!A wounded fox shot its would-be killer in Belarus by pulling the trigger on the hunter's gun as the pair scuffled after the man tried to finish the animal off with the butt of the rifle ...Read, listen or watch the rest h... read more

SOLD ANOTHER BUMPER STICKER
from 2010 in ( culture / humor )

Man, that's three this year. At a dollar apiece, I'm gonna be rich! :) UPDATE: That was at Zazzle, but now I recommend cafepress.com/lazypugcafeCafePress .... read more

HOOKING UP THE TELEVISION
from 2010 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

When I wasn't working on computers this weekend, I was trying to get the amazon.com/Philips-30PW9100D-30-Widescreen-HDtv/dp/B000A3951M/b?node165796011&tagtarasfavo-20&camp212317&creative380265&linkCodeur1&adid1Q8SAVP3A47VER26XECW&new used television working in the bedroom. Prior to even havi... read more

DOORMATS WITH A DIFFERENCE
from 2010 in ( culture / humor / jokes )

A few doormats for your consideration...... read more

QUOTE OF THE DAY (6/21/2010)
from 2010 in ( culture / quotes / economy )

Watching Titanic the part where the ship is sinking is like watching the U.S. economy, where the rich conspire to sink as many of the poor as they possibly can. -- (yes, I thought this one up myself!)... read more

QUOTE OF THE DAY (4/6/2010)
from 2010 in ( culture / quotes )

For life to work well for most people today, the universe has chosen an unlucky few for whom nothing works at all. :) Try and keep that in mind as you go through your day. -- ... read more

MP3 PLAYER FOR MY CAR
from 2010 in ( culture / music / tech / auto )

I am now the proud owner of this very cool device.... read more

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
from 2008 in ( culture / quotes / employment )

The corporation is a true Frankenstein's monster, an artificial person run amok, responsible only to its own soulless self. -- William Dugger... read more

HOLDING THE SUN
from 2008 in ( culture / photography )

For more, go to titleholding the sun hrefsearch.brave.com/search?qholdingthesunimage&iaimagesholding the sun pictures , but here's a few to hold you over... ... read more

PEOPLE YOU'LL BE MISSING AND WHY
from 2008 in ( culture / writing / poetry )

by harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/author/jeanniewomack/Jeannie The time has come for you to move on,but I'm sure you'll be missing us while you are gone;No more conversation with boss Catherine to really make you think,You'll miss your adventures with supervisor Stella who is always ... read more

A PRINCE IN DISGUISE
from 2008 in ( culture / writing / poetry )

by harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/author/jeanniewomack/Jeannie We met on the race track in '72I couldn't resist his eyes, so blueWe soon fell in love and started a lifeIn '76 he made me his wifeA teacher, leader, rebel and yesA son, brother, father, the bestBoss ma... read more

A SAGA OF SEVEN
from 2008 in ( culture / writing / poetry )

This is a story in the style called rapthat'll surely encourage an afternoon napof a family of seven, their kids and their wivesand something regarding their travels and lives. Now first there was Greg, a Brooklyn-born lad;and then it was Lucy that Mom and Dad had.She was born at Sing Sing (no, not in the jai... read more

ALL ABOUT MOVIES AND TV
from 2008 in ( culture / movies-tv-video )

Check out IMDB imdb.com/features/video/featured content for the latest TV episodes, popular clips, and trailers. freedocumentaries.orgFree documentaries! Great website!Others here: topdocumentaryfilms.com/Top Documentary Fil... read more

MISCELLANEOUS RECIPES AND FOOD ARTICLES
from 2008 in ( culture / food / recipes )

This just in: healthline.com/nutrition/turmeric-and-black-pepperturmeric and black pepper together kindearth.net/kind-earth-recipes/Kind Earth Recipes by Anastasia Cheap, healthy: divineca... read more

THE LEGEND OF CONAN
from 2005 in ( culture / writing / poetry )

(Irish Traditional)Once there was a kittenConan was his nameHe grew to nearly 20 poundsBut a kitten he remainedHe grew to be ferociousFeared throughout the landHush, my child and you shall hearThe legend of ConanA harder working kittenThe world has never seenHe'd guard the yard from front to backA... read more

CYCLING IN IOWA
from 2005 in ( culture / sports / cycling )

It's over, for me, anyway. I rode two days in and that was enough. As I expected, it was nice to ride with 10,000 other cyclists and the party-like attitude of the riders and the people in the towns was really nice. The problem was that it took place in Iowa. I was glad that when I rode, it was overcast, had head winds, and occasional rains.... read more

BILL AND TARA'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE
from 2000 in ( culture / movies-tv-video / transportation )

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 schlotzskys.comSchlotzsky's , each of us ordering one of their 8 personal pizzas. Tara got her usual barbecue chicken. I tried something new: the s... read more

A DAY AT THE RACES
from 1998 in ( culture / writing / stories / horse-racing )

from 1994 The first Saturday in May. What does this date mean to you? Probably nothing, except that Spring has arrived, unless you live in California where it's been Spring for two months at least -- real Spring, not calendar Spring. Ask any horse racing buff, though, and they'll tell you the first Satu... read more

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