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Does rereading a book count?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I would say, it depends on your goal. Was it to read 100 books *this year?* or is this your lifetime tally? I think, you can’t count the same book twice under, say, this year’s goal. But having read a book long ago shouldn’t count against you.

Here are 11 kinds of Bible verses Christians love to ignore | Alternet

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 19, 2018:

And that’s like, all of them, right? Or all except the ones that serve their own selfish needs.

What are some turn offs from other people? Turn ons?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Turn-offs: bad hygiene, rudeness, Turn-ons: facial hair and men who are bad for me, apparently

Religious people generally have quite the resource and network of people, buildings and events from ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Meetup.com is a great way to find people you have things in common with!

I agree. The U.S. has become too politically correct to implement this.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Yeah that whole new 1st amendment thing would get in the way

Let's weigh in on this

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Omg I scrolled away and THEN got it ? “mass” confusion ?

It's been nearly a month and I thought I'd get over it, but I still miss my ex.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 18, 2018:

You just... deal with it. And eventually some days are easier. And some aren’t. I’m sorry you are hurting - and a month is not an unreasonable time to grieve. You will survive.

Good news for singles!!! How do you sleep now?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 17, 2018:

That’s how I sleep, now that I’m single and I don’t have to worry what disaster my ex will rain on us next.

That’s about how I view the Christmas story. Except I do enjoy holiday lights and wrapping gifts.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 17, 2018:

OMG this actually made me laugh OUT LOUD!

It's amazing how conservatives can nit pick when it is something they support.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Oh the irony

Does he ever remind you of Charlie Sheen? Winning!!

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Yes, I’ve Had the same thought. Charlie Sheen when he was on a LOT of drugs.

Looking for something is to wear? What is the MOST attractive thing to don?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 16, 2018:

I’m gonna go with NO BRA

I always celebrate longest night aka the winter solstice, not because I consider myself a witch just...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 16, 2018:

There is an annual solstice event at the Indian health center I work with.

This Great Pyrenese is taking care of this baby deer who has lost his mom. Beautiful

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Oh my GAWD that is SO CUTE!!!

Which is worse in a spouse, one who is very conservative, supportive of Trump, gun rights, lower ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 15, 2018:

At least liberals care about other people.

Healthcare: Give it to everyone as a government program.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 15, 2018:

Have you been reading my homework? I just turned in a paper on that topic.

Here is an interesting thought.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 15, 2018:

I recently read that yes, your phone is listening, and that’s why you see ads for things that have only been mentioned in out-loud conversations.

My son graduated from our local tech college today.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 14, 2018:

I think, since your son is done and it won’t impact him, it would be ok to contact the dean. And I think your point about touting “diversity” is key.

Under the heading of, "I can't f-ing believe it".

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 14, 2018:

That’s appalling.

So, tell us, do you think in terms of race or ethnicity?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 14, 2018:

Race isn’t a biological fact but a social construct. That doesn’t mean that it’s impact isn’t real. I do research and program work in an urban Native American setting and there is a focus on cultural competency/humility. It’s important to be aware of how race and ethnicity and culture may effect people without assuming that you know who individuals are based on those characteristics.

Texas Federal Judge says Obamacare is unconstitutional.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 14, 2018:

Yeah conservatives are still trying to dismantle this but taking health insurance away from people might actually get them to complain. 3 states voted in Medicaid expansion under the ACA this November because their republican congress wouldn’t pass it.

Remembering Sandy Hook Elementary Victims | Nightline | ABC News - YouTube

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 14, 2018:

These children should be tweens now. And nothing has changed.

FYI -Top 5 Dating Sites.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 14, 2018:

Nice. 4 of them are for specific populations.

Is being single dangerous?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 14, 2018:

It is hella better than a bad relationship!

No Money for the Wall but...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Can I get in on that?

Is anyone else getting phone or text messages from religious organizations?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Hah nope. But I *have* been getting calls in Chinese!

I put some cheese back at the store the other day because I noticed it said non-GMO; went back to ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 13, 2018:

I feel that. The GMO panic is ridiculous.

In the past few days I’ve been inundated at work by mansplaining emails about why it’s really OK...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 13, 2018:

“We shake hands” this starts with OFFERING your hand to another person, not reaching out and grabbing it.

Are there any other academics here?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 12, 2018:

I work in mental health research/ evaluation and am working on a master’s related to public health.

How long did your longest relationship last? And why did it end?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 12, 2018:

20 years and it ended because I kept insisting that he be a marginally functioning adult and he was not going to put up with my unreasonable demands.

This is a follow up to my previous post about supporting my friend through the death of his brother ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 12, 2018:

You are putting yourself in difficult situations in order to support others. You are not a crappy person. You are doing the best you can. You need to balance your well-being with your empathy and there’s nothing wrong with that.

This could also be in the vegan group but I think here is more appropriate.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 12, 2018:

People are thoughtless. They don’t think beyond their own little life. Or they think there will be a rapture and it won’t matter.

Abuse From Customers Is Not Part of the Job! Respect Retail Workers and Restaurant Staff.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Agreed. This is why everyone should have to work a crappy customer service job at least once in life - so they learn to treat CS workers like human beings.

We're 75 and 81 and had our second date yesterday! I mention our ages to show that just because ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Good for you!

"At first Felicity was not too impressed with George.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Right? And when he catcalled her on the street it was all she could do not to fall madly in love with him.

Catholic Church Blames Women For Pedophile Priests

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Of course they do. The Catholic Church blames women for literally everything.

Trans and non-believers

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 9, 2018:

The qualities that make many people atheists also make them more likely to be open and accepting of differences in people. People who arrive at atheism through logic and reason are more likely to use logic and reason where others judge based on emotion and “gut feelings.” Obviously this doesn’t apply to ALL atheists.

I had a hell of a scare tonight.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Whoa scary! I’m glad kitty is ok!

Wasn’t lightning 🌩 after all.....

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Haha I guess the Elf shouldn’t be so judgy.

Whenever different people try different ciltures they are always ridiculed by the new age woke kinds...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

The real issue with cultural appropriation is when it’s done in a way that disrespects the culture. It is disrespectful to wear a culture as a costume. It is disrespectful to don sacred symbols as a “fashion statement.” Or people who pretend to be part of a culture because it is “cool.” Another common issue is the implication that “I can do your culture better than you can.” Its really just a matter of respect.

Gay people should not join Catholic clergy, Pope Francis says | World news | The Guardian

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Problem is that the clergy, because of the rule of celibacy, specifically attracts men whose sexual inclinations are not accepted by the church. If you can’t marry a woman and make a bunch of Catholic babies (because you’re gay), and you can’t live as an openly gay man (because of the church) you join the clergy.

Existence vs. Creation

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

It is religion that insists that something cannot come of nothing and therefore existence must have a creator. Thus the paradox of “what created the creator?” I make no such assertion. As far as I’m concerned, maybe it came from nothing. Maybe it has always been. I don’t need to explain with magic that explicitly contradicts itself.

Nice little bit of analysis in the Atlantic regarding the independent counsel's investigation: ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Not surprising.

Just found out my friend who I'd wrote about visiting a few weeks ago passed away today.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

I’m sorry for your loss. But glad you got to say goodbye.

People who are currently living with a partner or have done so in the past, how did you manage the ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 8, 2018:

In my marriage, the bills were mine and the money was his. It was not a great system. Not for me anyway.

Sometimes... Justice Prevails! [foxnews.com]

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 7, 2018:

Yep

How to get rid of telemarketers

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 7, 2018:

Recently I have tried getting to a person and said “take this number off your list.” They hang up on me. But since they all route calls through fake numbers I can’t tell if it’s the same ones that keep calling.

Makes me wonder what his jackass underlings think of him

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 7, 2018:

That’s awesome!

In rememberance of Pearl Harbor

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 7, 2018:

My dad posted about this on FB. When I was a kid he taught me the names of the 8ships that were there - they were all states. Don’t remember them all anymore.

Thanks for weeding yourself out, dude.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 7, 2018:

You should *not* go out with ME if: you post pictures of your chest hair and don’t know the difference between you’re and your.

Has anyone been FWB?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 7, 2018:

I have always thought casual sex is a terrible idea, because it’s always less casual for one person than the other. But then I was also a little smug about only having been with one man and he cheated on me so, what do I know? Now I’ve been single for a while (3 years) and haven’t gotten involved with anyone and my life is finally good. But there is that one thing that’s missing and I really don’t have any desire to get into a relationship (because that was pure hell the last time) and casual sex seems more reasonable. But I have no good prospects for that either. Because I would definitely want to feel comfortable with someone. And if I’m Gonna be friends and have sex with someone that’s a relationship, as far as I’m concerned. and we’re back to not wanting to do all that.

Weekend plans

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 6, 2018:

I remember someone joking about doing that as a senior prank at my high school. But we’re in the suburbs so no one would’ve known where to get 4 pigs.

What makes an accent?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 5, 2018:

Pretty sure the white immigrants’ language was not influenced by the Indigenous people they considered less-than-human.

My girlfriend dosent understand electricity she just complained that she spent £99 for an idiot to ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 5, 2018:

Yes it must be all women 🙄

Something strange going on this week.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 5, 2018:

Where TF do you LIVE?!?!

A Promising Male Birth Control Trial Is Finally Happening, But Some Women Are Furious

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 5, 2018:

Women have been complaining about the unpleasantness of birth control as long as there has been birth control. Because it’s unpleasant. And we deal with it constantly. This is not “new.”

Uh-huh! We all agree!

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 5, 2018:

I saw this posted and lol’d at Michelle’s bubble!

Just a little bit of Atheist 'blasphemy' for all to enjoy.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 5, 2018:

Now THIS is a Jesus I can relate to!

John Dingell: How to Fix Government - The Atlantic

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 4, 2018:

He was my rep for, well longer than I’ve been alive, and his wife is now. I agree with everything he says here.

I got this idea while lambasting someone's post.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 4, 2018:

Just one for me: Don’t be a dick.

I’m surprised so many people here celebrate Xmas.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 4, 2018:

Most of us grew up with it. For me it’s a family holiday not a religious holiday.

Okay boys and girls, Aunt Mary needs some advice.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 3, 2018:

Not a good sign that there is ZERO effort to meet your needs or compromise.

Oops.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 2, 2018:

Well that’s awkward ?

Adam Schiff

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 2, 2018:

I’m not familiar with this guy.

Make it legal! THE WEED!

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 2, 2018:

Done in Michigan!

I look forward to the day when people take classes in school on how to raise children.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 2, 2018:

It IS just as bad. Physical abuse is at least easily recognizable. Even a child will eventually figure out that it’s not ok for someone to hit them. Emotional abuse is insidious. It changes what you think about yourself.

Prerequisites

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 1, 2018:

I voted for the things I think *everyone* should verify before having sex with someone, as they’re a matter of safety (stds and criminal record). I would also add “consent” to the list. . Personally, I would also be concerned about compatibility but that’s for me. Oh and relationship status - with me and if there’s anyone else.

Hairdo Question, when I joined I had my hair up for work. What would make the best impression?

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 1, 2018:

My usual look is pony-tail.

we're putting together the heated cat house for the garage so this fur baby and the other 8 strays ...

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 1, 2018:

What a cutie!

Current body type: I try to stay active and fit. I also won't turn down cake.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 1, 2018:

Same. Like, exactly me!

Hi All.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 1, 2018:

That is a low bar to clear. No offense to the Bush familiar specifically, just that it’s a damn shame if the standard for presidents gets permanently lowered to reality-tv trash.

Started off my morning a little rough when I realized I was out of creamer.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 1, 2018:

You put all that effort into perfect coffee and then ruin it with cream?! Blasphemy!!!

It’s taken me a while but, I think I’m finally ready to accept that it’s not butter.

A2Jennifer comments on Dec 1, 2018:

My Mom buys “Butter It’s Not” (store brand) and every time I see it I chuckle and think “margarine by Yoda” ?

Have you ever yelled at an inanimate object out of frustration?

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 30, 2018:

Hasn’t everyone?

From another dating site...so very Christian

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 29, 2018:

Classy ?

I still struggle.

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 28, 2018:

I finally got there too

I think I’m being ghosted.

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 28, 2018:

I mean, “ghosted” is when someone completely freezes you out, does not respond to any messages and basically disappears. Do, not quite that but sounds like some variant that is stringing you along.

Last sat.

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 27, 2018:

A pint is a fixed amount. If they sell you a pint and bring you 10oz, they are cheating you. It’s like saying “our gallon of milk is half a gallon.” Also Applebees is terrible. You’d be appalled how much of your dinner came out of a microwave.

The handyman wants $500 to do odd jobs like hanging two curtain rods, attaching a 12-outlet strip to...

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 27, 2018:

That’s what? An hour’s work? Handyman rate is maybe $20-40 an hour. Sounds like he’s taking advantage.

Do you think unhealthy families are more numerous today?

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 27, 2018:

I think it’s like everything else - there aren’t any more shark attacks but everyone reads about them on-line so it feels like it is super common. We are much more aware today of what behaviors are toxic and abusive, and have more ways to communicate about them, where people used to just keep it to themselves.

I had taken my mom back to the airport yesterday.

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 27, 2018:

A good answer is “don’t worry about it. It doesn’t make any difference to you. And it’s rude to call attention to another person’s appearance.”

What is everyone’s experience on Tinder, for those of you who have it?

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 27, 2018:

I stay away from Tinder. Because my best friend did it for a while, and she got a LOT of dick pics.

heart melt Joshua: Out of 12 foster moms in my life, you're my favorite. Me: 12?

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Wow - fostering is such a big, important job. Thanks for doing it right!

The godfather of fake news - BBC News [bbc.co.uk] I don't have words

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Aaaaagggghhhhh! Hating people a little more right now.

For men on dating sites.

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 26, 2018:

But we are supposed to be grateful to men for finding us attractive. He meant it as a compliment so we’re just being rude/judgmental/a bitch for not taking it as he wants us to. We don’t we just loosen up and appreciate being objectified? ?

Dating site observation.

A2Jennifer comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I never respond to a message that is “Hey Sexy” or “Hello, Beautiful.” It’s weird, over-familiar and lazy.

Smartphones are surveillance tech sold to you as a social trend.