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  • The Trump Fraud Tip Line

    The Trump Fraud Tip Line

    President Donald Trump says he is starting a tip line for people to report anyone committing government fraud. (Rewards are possible!) The new tip line is in addition to the already established National Fraud Enforcement Division, which already has an established Whisthleblowers Rewards Program. Perhaps Trump reinvented the wheel. Nevertheless, rolling it out (no pun…

  • Novel November 2026

    Novel November 2026

    Fiction writing is pure creative expression. Think: F-R-E-E-D-O-M-!!! But for wanna-be novelists out there who may need a little structure and motivation, Novel November will sharpen your focus and juice your productivity. You will write 50,000 words in 30 days, about 6-7 pages a day. Here’s the beauty of Novel November: You write a rough…

  • Saturday, October 17 is No Kings Day

    Saturday, October 17 is No Kings Day

    What are you doing this weekend? The autumn weather is perfect to tell a wanna-be king “NO!” Join a nationwide No Kings rally near you on Saturday, October 17th. (It’ll be better than the school football game!) While you’re at it, make sure everyone you know has a plan to vote. Because: No Kings, Just…

  • Earthship Homes: A Quick Review

    Earthship Homes: A Quick Review

    Earthship homes blow my socks off. Architech Michael Reynolds began developing them in the 1970s. They are the epitome of off-grid, sustainable, green buildings. Practical-looking on the outside. Beautiful and magical on the inside. Forever young hippies? Survivalists? What a way to retire: Or imagine a luxury greenhouse home with koi pond, free-flying canaries, and…

  • New Sign of Government Mental Pathology: Live Streamed Executions

    New Sign of Government Mental Pathology: Live Streamed Executions

    I am shocked, and sickened. The US Pentagon will live stream the fire squad execution of the 2009 Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. The execution will take place at Fort Hood, Texas, on December 3, 2026. I will NOT watch it. I don’t care how guilty Nidal Malik Hasan is. Capital punishment is cruel…

  • The Stars and Stripes Staffers Case: A Matter of Free Speech

    The Stars and Stripes Staffers Case: A Matter of Free Speech

    Stars and Stripes staffers are under attack. What can woke senior citizens do to help protect freedom of speech?

  • Legislative History of this Week, June 8-14

    Legislative History of this Week, June 8-14

    Historic legislation that evolved during the week of June 8-14, worldwide.

  • World Bicyle Day 2026

    World Bicyle Day 2026

    June 3rd is World Bicycle Day. Enjoy a peddling journey!

  • Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet.

    Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet.

    How do you plan to celebrate Earth Day this year?

  • Top 3 Great American Novels

    Top 3 Great American Novels

    Which great American novels are on your Top 3 list, and why?

  • “Give to Gain” This 2026 International Women’s Day

    “Give to Gain” This 2026 International Women’s Day

    The sum of giving is greater than its parts. Women are great givers. Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026.

  • Super-Food Frozen Breakfast Smoothie

    Super-Food Frozen Breakfast Smoothie

    Super-charge your health regime with this easy, nutritious, frozen breakfast smoothie.

Quotes or Jokes

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It is worth remembering just how radical the whole idea of self-government really was back in 1776.”

Former President Barack Obama

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When’s the worst time to have a heart attack? During a game of charades.”

Anonymous