We just put this up in the Staunton Festival of Lights

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

I used to live not so far from there...

Bismillah!

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Oops...wonder if he still gets all those virgins? Is it just the thought that counts?

Look what I just put in the freezer

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Your photograph is missing. You know what I just put in my freezer? A small piece of disassembled furniture! It's a good way to kill wood borers or other insects.

Something tells me that his faith was an insufficient shield from those arrows.

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

The answer appears to have been NO.

Hey! New guy here.

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Hi new guy! Welcome to Agnostic!

I may or may not have a cat,

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

I believe you do indeed have a cat. Or a cat has you.

Saudis Want a U.S. Nuclear Deal. Can They Be Trusted Not to Build a Bomb?

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

They can't be trusted, period!!

Should physician assisted suicide be made legal, for loved ones who're either terminally ill, or ...

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

My concern is that it can be abused by relatives or others. Several years after the Netherlands legalized physician assisted suicide an investigation revealed that the required protocols were often not followed & some pretty questionable cases were uncovered. I don't know if the weaknesses in the system have been corrected or not.

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect.

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

For sure! It may be that it's still the right thing to do, but reflection is always good.

I don’t celebrate Christmas, I don’t have a Christmas tree in my living room, there’s nothing ...

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Everything you say is true but we still celebrate it non-religiously. I never taught my kids to believe in Santa, as it's misleading them & also removes the spirit of generosity from gift giving & receiving. I see it as an opportunity to teach them not only generosity, but also to really think about who you are shopping for & picking a very special & personal gift for them--or better yet, to make gifts.

Why are women more inclined toward religious belief?

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Girls are raised, generally, with a strong emphasis on following the rules & being "good" much more so than boys are.

It's a hoot!!

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Oh I love this!! Austin Powers & Atheism in one meme!

The Romain Empire has fallen. Caesar is dead. Lettuce pray.

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

This is so clever & funny. I try not to laugh since people died, but I can't help it.

Trump complains the presidency is costing him 'a fortune' (it isn't) | MSNBC

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

He just babbles nonsense, without giving any thought to what he sounds like or if it even makes sense. He's an imbecile.

Don’t forget to spare a thought for people who have spend Xmas alone this year.

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

They may not consider themselves lucky. I didn't.

President Trump says he is thankful for himself this Thanksgiving | abc7chicago.com

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

He's just ridiculous. The same stupid phrases over & over & over.

Call me crazy, but I'm in absolute Heaven ! The Wizard of Oz is on TV! The greatest movie ever made!...

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

As old as it is, my 12 year olds love it! & I get a lot more out of it now than when my parents forced me to watch it as a kid.

Trump: We won't have 'peace and harmony' until I get better press coverage

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

He's just a sad joke.

Anyone in the Lifestyle?

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

What is "The Lifestyle?"

New! Felted Christmas tree ornaments!

Carin comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Cute!!

I refuse to buy anything (ok, other than food) today.

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I didn't even buy food. Plenty of leftovers. No way I'm shopping anywhere on Black Friday.

John Frum, he will come again - YouTube

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I have seen longer videos than this before, & it's just amazing! They have ceremonies & everything. Talk about faith....

Wouldn’t it be funny if Black Friday came along and everyone said “Nah, don’t need anything ...

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Someone said that Black Friday was America's version of the Running of the Bulls. I think they may be right....it's sort of become a cultural tradition.

My abuser's (my father) birthday was the 24th of November.

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I'm sorry. And it's hard to ignore it & act like it's any other day as so many businesses are closed.

Well, here goes this... Maybe I might have a little luck here...

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

You look like a handsome guy but not very approachable. For some reason I really like pictures of guys driving their cars, but if you were smiling a little it would be better.

"Tryptophan is sold over the counter in the United States (after being banned to varying extents ...

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Never did anything for me except cost me money.

Few more journalists and we might have free gas..

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

"let's go lower." I think that's his personal motto.

Hello everyone I have just joined this group.

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

You sound like me, except I see it as a way to be useful in this life. Listening to someone is often my good deed of the day. Maybe try wearing dark glasses? It makes people more unapproachable.

I'm not single but I like talking to people

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Hi! Me too. I met someone nice here but I still enjoy this group.

Happy Black Friday. This is the American version of running with the bulls.

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

You really hit the nail on the head there--great observation!

I love a good deal as much as anyone, but Black Friday is just ridiculous.

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I agree!! Do people actually enjoy that? Kind of reminds me of that show The Purge. At least one Black Friday death has been reported--a shooting. Now that's some serious bargain hunter there.

Day after breakfast. Thumbs up or Down?

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Two thumbs up for the deviled eggs, but give me some chocolate for dessert.

Anyone have a great Black Friday score?

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

At least one fatal Black Friday shooting reported so far. I've never gone shopping on Black Friday--I'm a pacifist.

Do any of you do this? I rarely have much because I always forget to take the shot!

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

My friends are probably lucky I don't know how to upload anything.

What (in hindsight) are the most idiotic things you've done for a relationship?

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Take him back.

Saudi Arabia only murdered an American resident.

Carin comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Right. Something else that didn't get much press--Saudi Arabia just beheaded a Filipino maid for killing her employer as he was raping her. Countries like that should be on some kind of black list. We should have no dealings with them at all--like we did to Cuba, except with good reason this time.

How many fingers do you have? count them carefully.

Carin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Is this a trick question?

Anybody cooking tonight?

Carin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Just salad tonight. For thanksgiving/indigenous persons day, likely just mashed potatoes, gravy & cranberry sauce, & of course salad, for me & the kids. We've only been here about 8 days & I don't have any work yet. The kids don't really like the other stuff anyway. I like to go to a park or walk down a nice country road after thanksgiving dinner.

The new you ??

Carin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Very nice!

Just trying to help...Woof.

Carin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

So sweet!

Please show some consideration.....

Carin comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Funniest post so far today!

Apparently my car is on every bird’s “shit list” for some reason.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

My car's such a piece of junk that birds don't bother pooping on it.

If I could find a uterine equivalent I’d share it.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Somebody has quite an imagination!

Wonder why ?

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Reminds me of a joke. An old man sees that a friend of his has just married a beautiful young wife. He pulls his friend aside & says "You're almost 70 years old! How on earth did you convince such a gorgeous young woman like that to marry you?" His friend answered, "Oh, it was easy! I told her I was 98 & rich!"

Today's multiple developments show clearly the Trump has never had even a fleeting relationship with...

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

You get no argument from me!

What life-altering things should every human ideally get to experience at least once in their lives?

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Have a baby! Unless you hate kids.

After 35 years of marriage, a husband and wife came for counseling.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Sounds like she needs a new husband.

Goodnight Kitty.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Bliss embodied.

Hello everybody! I like this site. How does one increase levels? Post stuff?

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Just about every form of participation gets you points.

I've been a member for awhile but never had the time to really get involved.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Hi Sophie! Here's a point or 2 towards your next level!

I agree with this

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Everyone's entitled to their opinion I guess, but don't be telling other people how their relationships should be.

Hey guys, new to this so saying hello! Are there many people on here around my age?

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Hi! Try my friend here, 46_2. He's young.

Only trying to be helpful

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Why Santa's reindeer, I wonder?

So I am bringing cranberry sauce to Thanksgiving.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Hate to be low class, but I've never had a home made cranberry sauce that I liked. Give it to me straight out of the can--jellied, not whole berry either.

I'm glad i never tied the knot now at 65 love was cursed love died twice so why wait for strike 3.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Gosh, I hope you're not as depressed as you sound.

As we head into the holidays: what are your plans?

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

I'm so sorry to hear it even happens with your kids. I had a huge life change last week & I think I just want to keep the holiday stuff to a minimum--possibly just ignore Thanksgiving altogether.

Joined years back, I'm back.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Does it look like things have changed?

Do you believe in the big bang theory?

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

I don't like it (too depressing) but I've looked into the question & there are no viable competing theories, at least on the scientific level.

Trying to work my wy up to level 2 !

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

You'll be there before you know it! Just about everything you do here gets you more points.

Posted a new picture.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

That's wonderful! Churches certainly don't have a monopoly on charitable works.

"Lock Her Up"

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

The whole family is one sick joke. If we weren't the butt of it all it would be funny.

Various Churches and Cathedrals in Europe where the stained glass and lighting is really unique.

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Religion does seem to have inspired a lot of truly breathtaking art, music & architecture.

Do you peruse before you pounce?

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Sometimes I do but usually not. Kind of depends on how intrigued I am by the post.

Watching Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy to escape the absurdity of life

Carin comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Have you read the book? I liked it a little better but the movie is also very fun.

What do people think about Ivanka and her government emails on her private server?

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

They seem to be oblivious to hypocrisy so I don't expect anything new.

?

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

There you go.

“Noaaaaaah!”

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

That's a good one!

That feeling you get - when life hands you a curveball, but you made the right life decisions (more ...

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

I'm glad things are working out for you. Same thing going on here.

What do normal people do when they feel this sad?

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

How sad do you feel & why? Oh never mind, I'm not normal. But I do hope you start to feel a little better soon.

How to decide?

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Wow, very good!

Just curious

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Even though I met a great guy I still like to come on here & see what sorts of things this group of very interesting & intelligent (for the most part) are talking about. I also have several friends I chat with on Messenger.

Why Not Date Men That Have Already Grown Up? Not Everyone Has a Peter Pan Personality.

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Don't expect to change someone, or assume that they will change on their own, after you're in a relationship with them. They are human beings, not fixer-uppers.

It’s a fine line...

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Yep.

Sex discrimination still reigns in Catholicism

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Um...this is not news. It always has & they don't plan on changing.

Breasts

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Yet women have been harassed for breastfeeding at beaches & pools, when all around them are old guys showing everything & young women in bikinis showing a lot more skin than the average mom would dare reveal.

Do you attract a certain type of the opposite sex? Do you have a preferred type?

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Yes I attract abusers & would definitely prefer another type!

Well, I've gone and done it again.

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

I'll have to check it out!

Wow. This guy should be shot. [crimeonline.com]

Carin comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Yes, he should be shot in the nuts so he can't have more kids. Or better yet, shot in the head.

Men look at my profile at a of 5-1 more than women.

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Not again!! Every few weeks a guy (always a guy) posts this exact same thing. I don't know why they do it. Just ignore them. I have never paid any attention to who just looks at my profile.

I think the only thing I miss about church is singing in the choir.

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

There are many secular choirs. When my friend's mom was dying a special choir came & sang to her. That was what they did, & they called it "singing them across" or "singing them over" or something like that. Apparently it was very beautiful & touching.

Rumor has it we are meeting up this coming weekend in NW DC.

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Who is "we?"

[facebook.com] I am easily amused. I can't stop laffing

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

That is funny! I used to take it as a compliment when people told me I was easily amused. I had not heard that insult before, & I thought it meant I was good company. I mean, people like it when you laugh at their jokes, right? Oh well, to heck with them. At least I'm having a good time.

Excited for Xmas!

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Was that your tree last year? It's lovely! My Xmas this year is going to be really different--my 2 big trunks of ornaments & decorations are back with my ex to be & I probably will have a very tiny budget for gifts for the kids, leaving pretty much nothing to spend on decorations. The kids & I always go out in the woods & cut our own tree for free, but there may not be much on it this year. I was thinking of just getting a very tiny one & looking for things like pine cones or holly sprigs to decorate it. It could be nice.

Hello , My name is Hans , So many men here !

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Interesting observation.

I'm visiting some friends about to okay some board/video games and drink. What are you all up to?

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

I just got 2 responses within a few hours of posting an ad on Craigslist to find work, so I'm feeling pretty optimistic about my brand new life in a state I'd never set foot in till last week.

Never Ignore a Person Who Loves You You Might Wake Up One Day and Realize, You Lost the Moon While...

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Yes, he lost me & I think he's regretting it.

Hello all i have just joined and i must admit i havent done anything like this before and i am a ...

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Hello & welcome! Don't worry too much--you have to be really awful to get kicked out!

Your entire life can really change in a year ......?

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Mine certainly did! & I am seeing it as an opportunity to make the rest of my life better than it would have been if things had not gone all to hell within 2 minutes. It's hard right now but I have hope.

Poor Turkeys

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Vegetarian Thanksgiving doesn't have to be as dreary as one might expect. I get a pumpkin on sale after Hallowe'en & fill it with a traditional bread stuffing (made with vegetable broth & with mushrooms added for a little "meaty" texture) wrap the stem in foil so it doesn't turn black, rub it with oil & bake it. The pumpkin turns a lovely bronze color & makes a very striking centerpiece at the table.

Clauses In English grammar, a clause consists of a Subject and a verb with or without other ...

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Oh dear! I just joined this group hoping to learn, but if this post is typical, it looks like I'm in way over my head. Perhaps there is an intermediate English grammar group? Any thoughts?

The Slapping Robot Know All.

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Great story--especially that ending!

i enjoy privacy for personal grooming.

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

I don't think it does a romantic relationship any good to leave the bathroom door unlocked.

Thought for the DAY!!!

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Thanks--I needed that. Starting over from scratch in a new city with just one friend & my kids, I find myself focusing too much on minor set backs & delays, & forgetting to look at the big picture & remember my past successes. Have a great day!

So, here's a question.

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

What a thoughtful question! I would have to say no--at least in my case. I don't think it's wise to make a judgement based on information from only one source.

Sad to see my home for 25 years for sale. Sad day [nh.craigslist.org]

Carin comments on Nov 18, 2018:

I'm facing the same thing within the year. It really is hard, but things get better quickly once it's done.

How often do you take yourself out for dinner or a movie?

Carin comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Pretty much never--I don't enjoy doing movies or dinner by myself.

Do Relationships Have These 3 Rules?

Carin comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Be kind! So simple but so easy to forget or put off till later...

Anyone else here wish there was a thing for teaching social skills to adults who never had the ...

Carin comments on Nov 17, 2018:

My goodness yes! & I learned even worse things from mine. Counseling & just watching what "normal" people do is the only help I've found. Still working on it at age 57...

I have only traveled outside of the US once and that was a humanitarian trip to Mexico back in the ...

Carin comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Canada is great & a shorter trip than most other options. Anywhere in the UK is great, as well as northern Europe. The only countries I ever went to & didn't really like were Spain & Italy.

I just joined and am getting discouraged.

Carin comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Making sure to answer all the question when you fill out your profile stuff gets you points. I found that gaining levels was very fast in the beginning. Liking people's posts also gets you a point or too. You'll be at 4 in no time.