I went through so many changes last year that it was overwhelming.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

I married as my parents were in the process of moving away . Eight years later , as I went through my divorce , I realized my entire marriage had been built around my mother-in-law , by her and my husband . I had no local relatives of my own , and was told I was no longer to visit with any of his relatives , even though they invited me to visit them . I needed to start my own life , make friends ( I'm most definitely an introvert ) , starting from scratch . I picked up a small notebook , and began writing things into it , that I liked . The first was a comment I heard from a teacher who was running for president at the time . She said , you can't love any else until you learn to love yourself first . By the time I worked myself out of the marriage I felt about as big as a green pea . I had decisions to make about who I wanted me to be , which way I wanted to live my life . In the beginning , since I had Sundays free , I volunteered at the local hospital . It was interesting work , I met a lot of people , and even made friends with the receptionists I worked with . As the seasons rolled around I decided to sign p for collage courses .

The Green New Deal gas-free chainsaw.🤣😂

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Looks like a bicycle pedal . Can pretty much bet , some one's going to try sitting on that and pedaling it with his feet .

[cbc.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

And here I've been seeing the beautiful beach advertisements , on the internet - no one was saying anything about the bars , drunks , and violence in those advertisements .

Took a little walk around Swansboro NC yesterday. Met some locals and had a wonderful afternoon.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Duck , duck , cat , duck .

personal ad.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Well written and very informative , but I don't think I'd be able to handle that kind of life style .

How do you deal with muscle cramps?

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

I don't add salt to anything , ever , and am not allowed to eat prepared foods because of the salt in them , but I do eat both potatoes and bananas a lot . Very , very seldom have any cramps .

I messaged one yesterday.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

I've had something similar happen .We're having an on line conversation , and I attempted to explain why he had found his original account had been removed , by the admin. scammer identifier , and he chose instead to believe I was making those choices . Oh well , he'd already been identified and notices published .

While living on acreage in the Sierra foothills which had been hydraulically mined in the 1870s, I ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Very large crystals .

Queenie had her breaky and now it’s nap time.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Cat presents . My cat liked to lay on my keyboard . I had two matching sets of drawer towers for papers , and decided to put a board across them and the space between , so the cat could lay there while I was typing . I stopped at the Home Depot and bought a board , then went grocery shopping . As I began bringing my purchases into the house , the cat wrapped his front paws around the board as soon as I got it in the house , ignoring all the bags of food .

1962 cost of living🤔

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Bought a tiny , 3 bedroom , one bathroom , used house then , for just under that price . The two of us working full time jobs , combining our entire income , could not have paid for a VW Beetle . That rent would have covered a one bedroom apartment , not an average one . I can remember my father paying about that for gas , but not when I reach adulthood , and got my driver's license in 1962 . An attendent used to pump your gas for you then . We could go to a drive in movie , and the price was $1.75 per car , no matter how many people were in the car . I believe an indoor movie was more than a dollar .

Open ended question for y'all.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Life happens , and it doesn't always include Prince Charming , or whom ever you'd like to find . Be you . Be the best person you want to be . Live your life the way you want to live it . You may never find the right person , but finding yourself is more important .

I have been an atheist since my very early childhood.

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

We need to do what works best for us as individuals . Like you I am open about it , if it comes up , but , for the most part , religion is not a topic that just pops up .

New take on shark pics

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

W.O.W. Interesting point of view .

Has anyone read The Expanse Series and/or is watching the series?

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

Had never even heard of it , but from the photo I'd suggest it's for and about white men , and they've thrown in the obligatory one female and one non-white man .

Interesting article [psychologytoday.com]

Cast1es comments on Sep 11, 2019:

And there you have it .

Theses are my Khaki Campbell ducks they often hide out in the coop today they came out to play in ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

They're camoflagged .

It's a lifestyle🎃

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Still have the five ghosts that fly in my conservatory , still flying around , from five years ago , when I put them up .

I’m half-way through with the MicroVas treatment for my neuropathy – well, somewhat half-way: ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

I'm guessing you're diabetic . Good luck with your continued treatments . If I may suggest , ask yuor doctor for Gaba , ( Gabapentin ) to help you with temporary relief from the pain You can also order it on line , larger quantity at a better price .

Wise Beyond Her Years

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Dorian just took out the Bahamas . You may want to select your second choice .

Are you a collector?

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

If you collect enough of those ,you can build a house using them like bricks .

Checked in with my friend Dan this morning.

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Chose not to be a smoker , and don't like being around others who have decided not only that they will be stinky smokers , but they feel they need to pollute the air for breathers , as well .

Back at my Fall/Winter/Spring workplace......

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Looks a bit wobbly .

I turned 65 today, and this is how I feel this morning

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Happy birthday , and welcome to the club .

Good Morning Everyone! Another busy morning.

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Will working part time satisfy your needs , both present and future ? SS requires 40 quarters , that's ten years , basically of working , in order to qualify for a retirement income . The amount is based of your highest four years . Working part time ,MAY help you reach your four quarters , if you haven't already made that limit , but most likely won't increase the amount of your highest four years income .

ISN’T THE BIGGEST THREAT TO THE CREDIBILITY OF CHRIST, HIS EMBRACING OLD TESTAMENT TEACHINGS?

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

If you're a non believer , why do you care . What difference does it make ?

Sound familiar , does to me

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

I looked into stem cell , and thought I was their poster child . They decided I was too sick for it to work for me .

You know its true.. We used that shit for damn near anything and everything.

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

I can remember one of my kids , late at night , saying , " Mom < can't breath ." And I said , "I , can fix that ." I got the tiny jar of Vicks, VapoRub , from the medicine cabinet , took the top off , and held the jar under her nose . I said , " Can you smell this ? " She said yes , so i spread some over her little chest , and she went right to sleep ., and slept through the rest of the night .

Ivy leaves

Cast1es comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Did you notice , the ivy is ( making or just growing in ) cracks in the walls ?

This is the kind of bullshit thinking that I'm trying to recover from. [patheos.com]

Cast1es comments on Sep 9, 2019:

I'm wondering , if there was something that the wife was doing , that completely turned off the husband , if he would be forced to remain in the marriage , and try to satisfy her sexual needs , in spite of not being satisfied himself ? I used to volunteer at our local hospital , and worked with the receptionist at the ER , receiving incoming patients . I remember one receptionist commenting one day that her daughter-in-law wasn't having sex with the woman's son , and she was saying the girl should do it , whether she wanted to or not , because , after all , if she didn't , he might not stick around . I know my thoughts at the time were , perhaps that's what she was hoping for , and if she was lucky enough , she'd not only get rid of the husband , but her mother-in-law as well .

Ain't that the truth...

Cast1es comments on Sep 9, 2019:

We were taught to be competitive . We were made to feel we were failures , if we weren't better than all the others .And sometimes , we were made to feel we were failures , even if we were better than the others . We were taught to hate ourselves and others as well .

Because why not get awesome new pillowcases? 😃⚡

Cast1es comments on Sep 9, 2019:

Woman's got a few more billion , now .

How would you reply to a theist who says, "You send yourself to hell"?

Cast1es comments on Sep 9, 2019:

This one's easy . According to the Bible , Lucifer was one of God's favorite angles . Angles were made by God . Lucifer rebelled and was thrown out of heaven and sent to live in hell , also created by God . If God does not exist , then he did not create either Lucifer or Hell , therefore only Christians can be sent to Hell , because it does not exist for non Christians .

Lmao..glad I don't vape nor smoke!

Cast1es comments on Sep 8, 2019:

So she's wearing some kind of odor proofing protection over her head/hair ? ? ?

This is what they tell me:

Cast1es comments on Sep 8, 2019:

Who ya gonna call ?

Belt I made from pop tabs and cotton string.

Cast1es comments on Sep 8, 2019:

You make string beautiful !

I highly recommend the new Jo Nesbo : Knife.

Cast1es comments on Sep 8, 2019:

Haven't a clue .

Life goals - fall asleep early enough - and wake up early enough to do this - REVENGE WILL BE MINE! ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 8, 2019:

Cats are nocturnal predators . Their normal sleep cycle is to sleep for twenty hours out of every twenty four , which is one reason they're great pets for working families - they sleep for most of the time you're at work and/or school .

Careful what U wish for...

Cast1es comments on Sep 8, 2019:

Learn to be brief .

Imagine sitting in a chair playing musical chairs, refusing to leave when the music next stops, ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 7, 2019:

A bit like being retired .

amateur hour.....[youtu.be]

Cast1es comments on Sep 7, 2019:

I believe something's missing here .

Damn! Linda says my diet must continue. 😳

Cast1es comments on Sep 7, 2019:

Not fat , just fluffy . It's all baby fuzz .

Pagan practices ?

Cast1es comments on Sep 7, 2019:

Loosing a part of your body , especially for the first time , be it hair , finger nails , or teeth , can be terrifying to a small child . Come to think of it , adults aren't real happy about loosing teeth and hair , either , and even nails , especially if you're female .j so there's nothing wrong with having a little fun , and realizing that it's expected . Now a large flow of blood , on the other hand .....

Prime Minister of India on the Space Program. An impressive man. Has anyone here been to India?

Cast1es comments on Sep 7, 2019:

India is so very overpopulated . It's a shame they are looking into space exploration , when what they really need is better access to birth control .

It was Christmas Eve.

Cast1es comments on Sep 7, 2019:

Doesn't hurt to ask for what you want . You just might get it .

If i could just get rid of this peeing thing that happens at like 2 in the morning thing and relieve...

Cast1es comments on Sep 7, 2019:

When I was potty training my kids , and the night time was a problem . I made a point of offering them their last drink of the evening , an hour before bed time . Then required a trip to the bathroom just before they went to bed . Seemed to help . On the other hand , my kidney doctor had me on a medication that had me going every hour day or night . Told him he was killing me . He didn't listen . Eventually I stopped going to see him , and had a pacemaker installed

Well I never, anybody here ever had a lucky bird? 🤔

Cast1es comments on Sep 5, 2019:

"Perpetual motion machine ." Once you set it in motion , dipping it's beak in a glass of water , the thing continues to rock back and forth .

Good morning.

Cast1es comments on Sep 5, 2019:

Men just love playing with their balls .

Humor from terry pratchett

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

Terry Pratchett , one of my favorite authors - love his Disc World series . Miss him already .

Can you drive one ?

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

Yes , learned to drive on a stick , the the seats aren't comfortable.

Ok.

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

Think this woman's wish list sounds off , you should read the men's bios . Mostly , I find , they don't tell us anything about themselves , even after several email exchanges , they want to know information about the women , most importantly how soon they can expect to have sex .

The last of my "potato" soup ... Yummy stuff.... 😊

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

Ice melting as you tried to warm it, steamed the camera lenses .

I have been reading the warranty and home builder's information on the new house (well, it's not ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

They could , but they don't want to have to pay out when a natural disaster takes out whole cities , and they don't want to take the blame for not paying out , so they blame it on the invisible scape goat , who is responsible for all catastrophies .

Abilities Evolution Took From Us [youtube.com]

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

The third eye , for seeing auras .With all of today's different light bulbs , probably couldn't see the difference anyhow .

Keeping it positive.

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

Good luck , with this ,

Well ok then! [facebook.com]

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

Yummm !

Good Morning Everyone! Have you known someone who's been down on the floor and won't let anyone ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

Extremely well said .

A year or so back I switched from the heavier cat litter to the lighter one.

Cast1es comments on Sep 4, 2019:

I switched back as well . If I recall correctly , there was also a problem with the smell .

My mother is having a family cookout on Friday.

Cast1es comments on Sep 3, 2019:

If he's still dealing , make an anonymous call to the police on him . That way , he is removed from the family gathering , not you .

Oops that hurt

Cast1es comments on Sep 3, 2019:

Oh no , you didn't !

Dear young people, Here are a few things you should know about getting older: One day you will...

Cast1es comments on Sep 3, 2019:

We HAVE a corrupt President . We are STILL at war . They have STOLEN TRILLIONS from Social Security and have no plans to pay interest on the money they , "borrowed ," nor return the principle . And yes , we've turned platinum blond and move carefully , in pain . The corporations have no intention of selling us medications to cure our illnesses , because it's so much more profitable to keep us sick , and just lead up on with false medications .

Where are the Insomniacs?

Cast1es comments on Sep 3, 2019:

Yes , But is it fours every night , or just once in awhile .

Atheists with chronic pain! Well mine is not chronic, but my heart goes to those who have it.

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

You might give tummeric a shot . It can be bought in capsule form .

Honest-to-goodness animals doing whatever in the ways they do it so well ....

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

You might give tumeric a shot .

Woman spends $500/year removing body and facial hair. Why?

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

We are taught , women shouldn't have the hair that turns up , as a part of puberty . Faint mustache , we're going to get bullied for it , under arm pit hair , shame on me , fuzzy leg hair , how unlady like . We are taught how to use a razor , hair removal chemicals , hot waxes to rip the hairs out by the roots , electrolysis , laser , plucking , and what ever else they can come up with , for the entire rest of our lives . And it's just the beginning of the body shaming . And I have to admit , I am also influenced by the grooming maintenance of the people I meet . Shame on me .

An email from a guy on a dating site: "Gwen forgive me for bothering you, you're the first real ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Wow ! I'm impressed by your knowledge . Powerful answer . Thank you !

When a Hurricane hit our Island Puerto Rico.

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

The difference between doers and believers .

This is a serious problem...LOL

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Time to start by going on line . Then find out interests that you have in common , go to events you're mutually interested in .

[friendlyatheist.

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Jesus is the scape goat , for when you don't want to do /allow something , but don't have any valid reasons , for not allowing it .

From the heart ❤️

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

I knew immediately upon reading the third sentence, that this was written by a male . It seems they can't make any positive comment , without immediately converting it into an idiotic insult . And then they wonder why women don't want to be around them .

The simple act of extending a helping hand

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Sounds like a keeper ! I retired after 42 years, 9 months , and three days with a government agency . I had been with them for some twenty or so years , and had transferred into a new group a year or so , when , while talking with a male co worker , we approached the door to our office . I was amazed when he not only opened the door , but held it for me as well . And as I passed through , he says to me , "See , this is why men get paid more than women do ." I felt I owed him a right to the jaw for that statement , but , instead simply replied with the truth . I've held the door for a number of male co workers , just being polite , so if this one politeness , is the justification for our difference in salaries , then the government owes me big time .

Morning Girls and Boys...Happy labor day

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Love it ! ! !

A manwich is a meal!

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Gross . And some folks wonder why women chose to be careful about leaving with a stranger .

Great idea for dining room table this Halloween.🎃

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Very effective for atmosphere , but not much room left for eating a mean .

This you was me

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Good to avoid both , which often one leads to the other .

I am curious what is the general consensus in this community on the notion of death and then the ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Once I'm dead and gone , my dead body is no longer my concern . I do feel funerals have a place in our society . It marks the end of the life of someone who had an impact on our own lives . It's like a period at the end of a sentence , or an amen at the end of a prayer ( for the religious ) , or the credits at the end of a movie . It means , this one is now completed . It's time to start letting go .

I do not think many here really care what happens to their remains after they die.

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

My brother , whom I consider to be quite gross , informed his wife , at the time , that he want his body cremated , then he wanted them put in her douche bag , for one last ride . I strongly suspect it was comments like these that led to his divorce .

CELICE.

Cast1es comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Insane .

I don't know about any of you, but I cannot stand when people who consider themselves extroverts ...

Cast1es comments on Sep 1, 2019:

I find those who talk the most , have the least to actually say , they just enjoy talking over the ones who know more .

Who wants cake

Cast1es comments on Sep 1, 2019:

Gross !

O.K. Ladies...Is it really like this???? Good Morning all!!!

Cast1es comments on Sep 1, 2019:

These developed in response to the tortures , men applied to women who responded otherwise .

[nytimes.

Cast1es comments on Sep 1, 2019:

Wow, only ten years to prepare their case . Guess they didn't want there to be any cause for mistrials .

cab·o·tage /ˈkabəˌtäZH,ˈkabədij/ noun the right to operate sea, air, or other transport...

Cast1es comments on Sep 1, 2019:

Didn't know they even had a specific word for that .

Close call!

Cast1es comments on Sep 1, 2019:

She wouldn't have that sink full of dishes , if she didn't already have a man . Caption doesn't match the photo .

My thing of beauty for today is my almost finished stone patio built with stone from my own two ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 31, 2019:

My guess is , it will be a bit rough walking over , and difficult to get the furniture to sit level on it . Will you be using concrete to fill in around the stones ?

Just noticed that one of the random FB friend requests I recently received changed their profile pic...

Cast1es comments on Aug 31, 2019:

That's weird . Awhile back , I saw a profile photo of an actor whose films I liked , and thought the person using it , perhaps just liked the type film he produced , so commented on it . Turns out , he didn't even know who the actor was , just liked the photo .

There is so much wrong with Christianity, mainly the part where devotees are required to "WORSHIP" ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 31, 2019:

Have to agree with what you say . There are , however , good folks who raise money and build , staff and supply hospitals , orphanages , schools , shelters , and meals for the homeless . Just because someone is religious , does not necessarly mean they are bad .

Seriously.

Cast1es comments on Aug 31, 2019:

As rude as this is , I suspect you're likely to remain a virgin .

Shirt of the day.....

Cast1es comments on Aug 31, 2019:

Love the shirt !

To preface this, I'm not opposed to dating, I just think I'm not necessarily looking to date right ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 31, 2019:

Sorry , but I don't know what , " wwf ," is .

They won't crown any contestants from shithole planets like Uranus.

Cast1es comments on Aug 30, 2019:

Contestants from other planets haven't arrived in time for the contest , yet .

A very lovey stray around my sisters.

Cast1es comments on Aug 30, 2019:

Just because it's outside , doen't mean it's ferrel or homeless .

You are at the lake having a day off fishing, picnic, playing games.

Cast1es comments on Aug 30, 2019:

Don't know if they can swim , or how many of them there will be , so would find the nearest row boat and row out to see what needs to be done .

So.

Cast1es comments on Aug 30, 2019:

Why do you have a ."special ," driver's license ? I took my passport , and my current license , ehich had my current address .

I had to screenshot this one. 😂

Cast1es comments on Aug 30, 2019:

Really ? ? ?

Climbing the ruins of Pisaq

Cast1es comments on Aug 30, 2019:

WOW ! Impressive what they were able to accomplish .

If you care to, would you finish this sentence: "As I get older, I realize.

Cast1es comments on Aug 30, 2019:

I'm better off single , than I ever was married . It's the fairy tales they tell us growing up , that give us expectations of happiness in a coupled relationship .

Quite likely!

Cast1es comments on Aug 29, 2019:

Catnip , passed inspection .

Yikes cannot unsee that may go blind and lost my appetite

Cast1es comments on Aug 29, 2019:

NOT sexually appealing !

These are all over my butterfly bushes today. I believe it is a pipevine swallowtail.

Cast1es comments on Aug 29, 2019:

Beautiful ! I don't think I've ever seen such colorful butterflies .

Gardening level: Epic Bet this evolved and took the whole village ages!

Cast1es comments on Aug 29, 2019:

I'd be terrified to be a farmer there !