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groucho.webp there, i fixed it

( in culture, humor, home-garden, chores from 2022)

Handymen/women at their finest ... read more

co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp switzerland shows us how to handle ceos

( in life, money, employment from 2013)

Switzerland Shows US How to Handle CEOs. Here in the United States, had the minimum wage kept pace with productivity since the 1960s it would now be ... read more

animated-slow-clap.webp paying off a credit card

( in life, money from 2011)

That's a nice headline, and it felt good doing it today. Granted, the bulk of the balance was simply transferred to another credit card. But still ... :) I also closed out the checking account associated with the card, making sure to clo ... read more

redsquare10.webp we're home! (for good, this time)

( in family, adoption, holmes from 2007)

And now I'm going to bed! :) I'll blog tomorrow. ... read more

crime.webp insurance companies

( in life, health, insurance from 2013)

Good news: SunLife Financial sent me a refund check! Bad news: It was because they denied my policy for, according to them, failing to send all of my paperwork in on time. Um, I think faxing it in at least a couple days prior to the dead ... read more

newspaper-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 1

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

HARD COPY Vol. 2, No. 1 Hard-Hitting JournalismJanuary 3, 1990 formerly known as The Holmes Family Newsletter Predictions for 1990 Elvis Presley will still be dead. Vice-President Quayle will be kicked out of offi ... read more

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7 in 10 dems fear trump return
7 in 10 watch too much mainstream news

new field hospital launches in calgary, mandatory nasal swab testing in miami, national guard mobilizes for eclipse
Misleading headline, the swabs are not mandatory.

scientists say just one day in the sun can increase your risk of heart disease
Most people need more sun, not less.

scottish police ordered to begin arresting comedians who tell offensive jokes
I won't be visiting Scotland anytime soon.

"america's field trip" to send students to nation's top landmarks for unforgettable experiences
I love this idea, but it should be available to anyone who can't otherwise afford such a trip.

justice jackson says it's time to abolish the first amendment
We need term limits for the Supremes

us intelligence: world still vulnerable to pathogens that could cause scamdemic
We know because we've created half of them!

dengue fever surges by 400% in brazil after bill gates-backed gene-edited mosquitos released
The man is a menace.

century of tree planting stalls the warming effects in the eastern united states, says study
Bill Gates thinks killing and burying trees is the answer, but he's an idiot.

it is now a crime to refuse the mrna injection in france
Guess I won't be visiting France anytime soon.

biden's memory struggles imperil national security: 'not only weak, but confused'
Put him out to pasture.

eu backpedals on green agenda due to farmer protests
Great! Protests work sometimes!

more voters are, in hindsight, rating trump's presidency as 'better than expected'
Not bad. But then, compared to our current idiot, anyone would look good.

australia to allow workers to ignore after-hours calls from bosses
This is great!

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 one of my favorite twain quotes

( in culture, quotes from 2020)

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

 elements of a story

( in culture, writing, advice from 2021)

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, ... read more

 blue ashes music

( in culture, music, rock from 2021)

These guys played in my neighborhood today (still playing, actually) for the neighborhood pool party. They're pretty good, so I thought I'd mention them here. And, apparently, one of my neighbors (or at least someone local) had to step up ... read more

 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 post on other people's blogs. Jef ... read more

 vernon coleman md quotes

( in culture, quotes, covid from 2021)

Forcing individuals to have an experimental, toxic drug which has now almost certainly caused more deaths and injuries than any other prescription drug in history surely breaks laws in all civilized nations. The PCR test is the most dang ... read more

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 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

 we're in astrakhan

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

After a nerve-wracking trip to the airport and getting through the airport security we finally made it to our plane. We were told that our Rep, Galina, would be flying with us. We never saw her until we were already on the plane. She was ... read more

 happy father's day

( in family, holmes, elizabeth, holidays from 2012)

My daughter just made my day. Here's her card to me. ... read more

 what a day

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

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 were ... read more

 when coyotes (try to) attack

( in family, animals, pets, dogs from 2019)

Well, I had an exciting morning. Who needs coffee to wake up? It was around 5:30 when I let our pug Joey out in the backyard. I'm standing there keeping an eye out for critters (there is no fence) when, sure enough, a couple of coyote ... read more

 we're home

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

OK, now we're home! I'll try and do a trip summary tomorrow after a good night's sleep ... in my own bed. Tara says she feels like Dorothy, There's no place like home! ... read more

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 new fence

( in life, home-garden, chores from 2009)

I forgot to mention I built a fence last weekend. It only spans about 12 feet from the side of the house to the retaining wall dividing us from our slightly-uphill neighbor. I've still got to cut a gate into it. Hopefully, I can pull tha ... read more

 virtual gym helps weight loss

( in life, health, fitness from 2013)

Virtual gym 'helps weight loss'As my brother anonymous says, this one's for those too lazy to actually work out. :) ... read more

 fall is definitely here

( in life, health, environment, blog from 2010)

It was actually cold all day today, but that didn't stop me and Elizabeth, then the pugs, from spending half of our day outside! First, we went exploring the new neighborhood being built nearby. I don't know why they're building. There's ... read more

 the effects of fluoride

( in life, health, water from 2020)

See articles below on the effects of fluoride. Harvard Study Finds Fluoride Lowers IQ -- Published in Federal Gov't Journal ... read more

 leave the trees, please

( in life, health, environment, trees from 2017)

Another reason for short-sighted land developers to leave as many trees as possible when destroying/preparing the site for the next new neighborhood. People living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffe ... read more

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 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 2 no 8

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 8 Anniversary IssueMay 25, 1990Editor's Note: This is the big one! The big enchilada. The killer tomato. It's the anniversary issue! (Aren't you excited?) It was one year ago today that a yo ... read more

holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 4

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

Not Just Another NewsletterMONDAY, JULY 19, 1993CIRCULATION: From 8 to 15 (depending on our mood and how many stamps we have)Copyright 1993 / Enterprises / 2 pages BILL ARRESTEDThat's right. Bill, this newsletter's edito ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 6

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

The Barking Dog Vol. 4 No. 6, July 22, 1992 Who names these newsletters, anyway? earthquakes, earthquakes! We're sick of earthquakes! Why doesn't the government do something!? On June 2 ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 6

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

the NEWS Vol. 2, No. 6, April 16, 1990Back in spite of popular demand. WORLD NEWS Mike is back from Germany and looking very European. (Fancy haircut, pale complexion, but otherwise healthy. ) He's having trouble getting used to speakin ... read more

holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 1

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1991)

news from La-La Land HAPPY NEW YEAR!!Vol. 3, No. 1, January 4, 1991 Newsletter editor murdered!The editor of this newsletter was apparently murdered some time over the weekend according to police. We think it was our editor, anyway. N ... read more

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