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lee-child.webp lee child quote

( in culture, writing, advice from 2020)

Don't get it right, get it written! -- Lee ChildNew Rules for Writers -- Your Novel Blueprint ... read more

fat-wallet.webp richest 2% of the world's population owns more than half of all household wealth

( in life, money from 2001)

I just found this amazingThe richest two percent of the world's population owns more than half of the world's household wealth. Although you may believe you've heard this statistic before, you haven't: For the first time, persona ... read more

bee.webp more evidence points to pesticide as cause of mass bee deaths

( in life, health, environment from 2012)

So, literally, for the sake of human survival, please stop using at least this one pesticide by Bayer!A new study published in Naturwissenschaften -- The Science of Nature by a leading bee expe ... read more

baseball-sacto-rainbow.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

edgar-allen-poe.webp edgar allan poe quote

( in culture, quotes from 2021)

Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear. -- Edgar Allan Poe ... read more

orange-cat-clipart.webp my brother's cat, hobo

( in family, pets, cats, religion from 2020)

He was a stray in the neighborhood I moved to when I bought my house. Based on neighbor reports, he'd been here about 5 years when I finally adopted him in August of 2016 -- I moved here in Sept of 2012 and he'd reportedly shown up in the ... read more

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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!

pet detective has tracked and reunited hundreds of lost dogs with owners, free of charge
Great story!

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 another way: beyond the status quo

( in culture, writing, books, novels from 2022)

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, he meets and falls in love with ... read more

 tom mullen quote

( in culture, quotes, politics from 2021)

We even have an organization that styles itself, AntiFa, its chief means for fighting fascism being to dress all in black and beat its political opponents with clubs. -- Tom Mullen ... read more

 christmas jokes

( in culture, humor, jokes, christmas from 2020)

A Christmas StoryOne day, this past December, I was rushing around trying to get some last minute shopping done. I was stressed out and not thinking very fondly of the Christmas season right then. It was dark, cold, and wet in the parking ... read more

 thirtieth anniversary of moving to nashville

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

Tomorrow, August 26, will be my 30th anniversar ... read more

 favorite lines from songs/lyrics

( in culture, music, lyrics, quotes from 2021)

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

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 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

 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

 pets page

( in family, pets from 2008)

Cool toys here!Pet-related posts ... read more

 great visit

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

We had a great visit with our little girl this morning. There were no observers. That happens this afternoon. Vika mentioned we should think about showing more affection in front of the observers. It's more in line with how Russians tre ... read more

she's ours

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

We have her in the hotel now. I tried typing that sentence earlier but she shut the computer down as I was typing! I don't know how. But just ... read more

 thursday in astrakhan

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

First things first: Our little girl is warming up to Tara. She gave her a kiss yesterday, I think without even being asked. Now, for some more random thoughts:Before I forget to mention it, I need to tell you what happened Tuesday. I thi ... read more

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 kir ammo

( in life, health, self-defense, firearms from 2022)

Our Mission is to provide Freedom-Loving Americans with high quality ammunition at competitive prices and SAME-DAY shipping. Orders must be placed before 3pm CST Monday-Friday to qualify for SAME-DAY shipping. If you have any questions, ... read more

 never combine these over-the-counter drugs

( in life, health, drugs, advice from 2016)

Never combine these over-the-counter drugs. Your life may be endangered. Good to know!Painkillers and anti-anxiety medications. The metabolic pathways inside the body that are affected by opioid painkillers like hydrocodone (Oxycontin) a ... read more

 navigating a midlife crisis

( in life, health, advice, aging from 2024)

Image from PexelsPractical Strategies for a Fulfilling JourneyOur middle years often inspire a period of great reflection and contemplation commonly referred ... read more

 trip to europe (1996)

( in life, travel, europe, blog from 1996)

Jump straight to the video, if you want. I was in Bratislava, Slovakia for Doug and Jana's wedding, but this doesn't include the wedding itself. T ... read more

 vegetable garden 2010

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

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

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 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 6 no 1

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

Itchy Trigger FingerVol. 6, No. 1, February 6, 1994Earthquake in Southern California!We're sure you've heard all about it on the news, but we just wanted to mention it in case you've just recently emerged from a cave. It happened at 4: ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 6

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 6a, September 17, 1989Everyone seems to be on a diet these days. Lucy and Jeannie are trying a low carbohydrate/high protein diet. Don's trying good old reliable starvation. Eleanor is on the Nu ... 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, that the ... read more

 holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 4

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 4, August 1, 1989 Largest Tri-Weekly Newsletter Circulation in the West! tri-weekly (tri-week'lee) 1. we TRY to get it out weekly) Editor's Note: This will probably be the last issue. See article ... read more

holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 9

( in family, holmes, newsletter from 1990)

WORLD NEWS Award-Winning JournalismVol. 2, No. 9, June 14, 1990 Dad kills rattler! Special to the NewsBack from a week in the wilds of Arizona, Dad and Eleanor told of battles with man-eating coyotes and vicious attack- ... read more

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