Does anyone else feel its harder to stop ritualistic manners or superstitious thoughts than it was ...

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

I do think we pick up things from our parents consciously and unconsciously. For some unknown reason I harbor few superstitions. And over the years if one crept into my ‘path,’ I would do the opposite on purpose! Lol

Out running around with a friend today and he decided to head out to Xenia, Ohio to a music ...

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

That is hilarious!!! Douglas has probably turned over in his grave, after being connected to a despot!

I do not like these values.

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

That is true trump! What a guy?

I just watched Rachel Maddow interview of Kamala Harris.

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

She is smart and courageous. We need her some place where strength counts!

Having a tired day. And you?

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Funny! How many different ways can this president be made fun of?

Robert Gordon & Link Wray - Red Hot [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Fun, fun, fun!!! Just what I needed right now!

We should be so proud. NOT!

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

I am tired of even a good laugh at this idiot’s experience! Make American great again by putting trump somewhere...that he can do no more harm! (I wonder what the religious right does when trump is no longer their ‘savior in the WhiteHouse?)

I am not sure if I posted this story previously.

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Yes, let’s see if it brings fruit.

Styx - "Blue Collar Man" [youtube.com]

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

I always liked this group!

KEANE- SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW Beautiful ballad about love by this English band Keane.

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Very interesting!!! And loved the voice!

Monitoring =/= freedom of speech

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Why are they ‘monitoring and watching, closely?’ Sounds like they are looking for something other than ‘freedom of speech!’ This must be meant as some kind of scare tactic. Everything this administration does appears as a scare tactic!

The sweetest cover [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

That is just precious!

Appeals Court Rules That Asylum-Seekers Can Be Made To Wait In Mexico : NPR

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

This insane system, will not get fixed until we get the despot out of OUR White House. There are many humane things that could be done to assist the people who are escaping desperate situations. But, this administration is too busy with promoting their religious platform to worry about helping desperate people survive. This seems to not even be on their list, now. Everyone would benefit by giving a helping hand where people really need it.

How do you de-stress?

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Sometimes, I must remind myself that I need wait it out. As there is not always anything that can be done. I also do the other things that you mentioned.

Hey hey hey... I've been promoted to level 6.... yeeeehaaaa!!

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Congrats! 😃 And I hope you had a grand time getting there!

Eva Cassidy.

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

Lovely song and lovely voice.

yep here we are...

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

These memes hit the spot! Thanks!

The “heartbeat” bills that could ban almost all abortions, explained [vox.com]

Freedompath comments on May 8, 2019:

This bill will be litigated in the courts. It makes me angry that the Evangelicals weren’t happy not having abortions, they want to force their unscientific stance on everyone across the board.

I’m having an early night tonight,.

Freedompath comments on May 7, 2019:

Loved the song. I am so sorry that your son is gone, as a mother of sons (and daughters), I know that if one was lost to me, it would scar my world. May your heart not be long in the this uninvited grief. I know that it must hurt, terribly.

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our ...

Freedompath comments on May 7, 2019:

Without people who care about everyone’s wellbeing we would be improvised. It seems important to look for them everywhere.

This is the truth that the religilous keep denying

Freedompath comments on May 6, 2019:

And yet the Religious zealots keep up their position even as their ideas are challenged...year after year with scientific advancements and evidence of damage done to human existence.

This is old news, but I am posting it because a lot of people don't know that there was an ...

Freedompath comments on May 6, 2019:

I hope trump loses sleep over it. I just read where he thinks he has lost 2 yrs of his presidency over the Mueller investigation. This person pretending to be a man in charge of this Country, cannot understand why he is challenged on his criminal behavior and constant lying. He either spends most of his time telling lies and thinking up schemes and the remainder of his time is spent on complaining about why people don’t accept his lies and schemes! How does he ever get any REAL work done? (And I did not throw in his Fox News TV time!)

I am with my family for the weekend, for my younger brother's graduation.

Freedompath comments on May 5, 2019:

I am sorry you were snubbed over not being at their church. I hope you ask your bro...I am sure this was hurtful. I hope you were able to get to the restaurant.

It's been a long time since I had some holy rollers come to my house .

Freedompath comments on May 5, 2019:

I attempted to check yes, for someone’s post and accidentally disappeared it...sorry! Hope you know who you are and can excuse me?

It's been a long time since I had some holy rollers come to my house .

Freedompath comments on May 5, 2019:

I will try that myself if you don’t mind. I don’t wish to waste my own time either! 😆

Trump says Robert Mueller should not testify to Congress

Freedompath comments on May 5, 2019:

Love the sign! I just want to get past the criminal enterprise known as the ‘trump administration,’ which is confusing the already confused public and leaving the rest of us with lingering disgust!

"All religions bear the traces of the fact that they arose during the intellectual immaturity of the...

Freedompath comments on May 4, 2019:

That is an excellent point. But, now it is liken to a runaway train...the ones who have bought into the insanity...’hook line and sinker’ have no reason to look further!

Evangelist Declares White House To Be "Holy Ground" And Commands "Demonic Networks To Be Scattered" ...

Freedompath comments on May 4, 2019:

Here is an example...why this WH and adminstration has run amok! They have god on their side and the rest of the Country has just been overtaken by the evil forces...or devil for short. They see their place in the ‘big house,’ as god’s answer to their prayers! This is manna from heaven for this Country’s Evangelicals...and it is now a force to be reckoned with, as they suddenly have the ‘golden goose!’ Just try prying it from their iron grip and you will see the wrath of god, smite you (their view), it will really be some earthly man made vengeance that will come your way! It is a depressing picture...these people will die for THEIR cause! But, before that...they will cause great harm to our social order!

Against cheerfulness: Practising the Greek virtues of wisdom and courage is one thing.

Freedompath comments on May 4, 2019:

I believe this makes good sense. When I am forced to watch some commercials, they shock my senses. Overexcitement, from a roll of toilet paper...just shows how ‘fake,’ we have become as a society.

Trump declared odds on favourite win this will get some irate pulses racing and neck veins ...

Freedompath comments on May 4, 2019:

This web page, does not work for me. Since I am not a gambling person...I will wait to see trump lose, and hopefully everything!

"Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health" "Science is showing how immersion in ...

Freedompath comments on May 4, 2019:

I know that I need nature and have known that for a very long time.

A wall will keep us safe he said. How would of a wall prevented these incidents?

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

How sad! There are so many of them.

EDIT: I put this in the relationship forum.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

Aside from one preferred sex act.. what do you feel really good about when you accomplish that? if you stay in that neighborhood, most likely you will be less bored. Then there are other things necessary to live...I find I do not like a lot of them, but I do them anyway! At least, I mostly feel successful about my life...tho simple as it is. Actually, I try to keep it as simple as possible.

Im ready to run, leave everything i own and just get the hell out of dodge.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

I can relate right now to that spelling problem...I mentioned that to my neighbor the other day who is much more educated than myself and she fessed up, that she too, is having similar problem.

What's running through her mind...

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

Even the little girl to her right, has her hands over her mouth! I do not think they are fans!

'Total transparency' ??? That's beyond laughable! [cnn.com]

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

...if it comes from the mouth of d. trump...I have no faith in any truth in it...what-so-ever, for me it is dead on arrival. I am looking toward to the day that he isn’t even a footnote in some historical account...in case I live that long!

Im ready to run, leave everything i own and just get the hell out of dodge.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

Sorry to hear that you are in a bad space just now. I suppose a lot of us have been exactly where you find yourself...stressed and in overload and wondering if it is all worth it. First I would like to suggest that if you have just one person that accepts you as you are...share with that person how lowly you are feelings right now. Your story and feelings matter and if you will share them, someone will care about you, and that will help you feel more empowered. I have done this enough times, that I don’t feel the least bit embarrassed over it. And apparently the people who come to me... feel ok about it too. It sounds like your ‘hurting part,’ has temporarily taken over. Ask yourself what else that you can do...that will make life more manageable for you at this moment I have to do this and it has kept me together, up to this point! You/me...we all have a place in the ‘big picture,’ as long as we are alive on this earth. So let up the pressure on yourself...and take on one thing at a time and you will soon have a handle on what is weighing you down. Just be yourself, and share here when you want to and I or others will support all your efforts! My best.

Morality is not contingent on knowing right from wrong.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

I think it is more about working out those feelings, rather than the absence of them! Your moral compass is well and intact. You recognized, what you felt...and not wanting to put words in your mouth...you have had to withdraw, from embarrassment or not wanting to rain on another person’s happiness or both. I have often felt the same as you stated and then I worked through my jealousy, (which is really an indication of my own need), and realized that love and caring relationships are not in short supply. And, if I want one, it will happen and if not...I will still be a happy person and can be happy for all others who have found wonderful relationships or any other good fortunes. There is value in celebrating in the good fortunes of others (in spite of your own needs and desires). I wish you good fortunes, ahead!

Good chance there is a bit of moisture there.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

Yes...and I was struck by who is driving? He has assistants for everything...but he wants all the control he can get!

Jesus Christ in his Own Words

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

I have not read those words in a long time and I was struck with how they apply to our current moment! No wonder we have so much discord, the Bible thumpers have been so indoctrinated, they have lost faith even with their own family members...after all it is in the Bible! They can fall back on the scripture to explain the breakdown of our social order. They have no need or reference point for understanding human behavior except from what has been written in the Bible. This was always a disaster in the making...and that the Christians work so hard to keep their way of understanding alive, makes it even more perilous! I suddenly ...know why I have always felt a strong disgusting reaction against sending missionaries to all parts of the world, in order to promote the Christian brand of religion! This is how vulnerable undeveloped nations of people were fed lies, before they had a chance to be properly educated. And now, the religious right have the upper hand in America and we are being ripped apart ...mainly from their indoctrinated ignorance. That is my belief.

Hi! I'm new here and I right now I'm going through a "deconversion" period.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

I have not been in your kind of confused state, and still searching outward, but it seems normal to me. First we see things in a different light from what we first thought, after that we can’t understand how ‘things,’ can be a certain way and support us or anyone else. Standing in uncertainty, takes courage...we cannot see where it will lead us for certain. I had a longer process, reaching my conclusions about god and religion in general and it was not tied up in my sexuality. It was still a process of discovery...I still feel that I have more to learn, although I cannot believe there is a god now. I wonder if there will ever be a settling of all knowledge about god or creation. But none of this bothers me, and I try and live the best life possible. I Hope the same for you.

Pete Seeger - Worried Man Blues [youtu.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

I am a fan!

Exclusive: Foreign government leases at Trump World Tower stir more emoluments concerns ...

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

When it comes to financial gain...trump has no restraint...he refuses to abide by rules set up to keep it fair for all Americans, and at the same time not give leverage to foreign countries, who want to damage our system of government...or over the long haul, take us over! Trump appears to see none of this. It is just full steam ahead for him...as he rides high and complains about people who are trying to reign in his excess runaway nature...not bothering or wanting to see how his actions and policies hurt people, financially, emotionally and even physically. He seems to exist as if his glory is his only aim...this is what I see!

Suing Deutsche bank and Capital One?

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

It is somewhat of a mystery now, but hopefully it will become clear...not much can stay hidden in this day!

Ralph "Fear and Loathing" Steadman renders Donald "The Flaming Asshole" Trump.

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

What a life...in a Country where we not only hate the policies of our president, we loathe, the man himself!

Say it ain't so!

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

The word ‘brave,’ and trump is like oil and water...they can’t mix!

Janis Joplin - Little Girl Blue [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

What a sad loss even today. Her voice was so unique.

His best friend..

Freedompath comments on May 3, 2019:

It works for them...if trump doesn’t grab you coming in the front door...there is always the back door!

Continuing my monthly themes; as May is Zombie Awareness Month the music I'll be rotating in on my ...

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

That was fun.

RIP Jeff. On this day in 2013 he died.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

So sad! A big loss!

Despotic power is always accompanied by corruption of morality. - John Dalberg-Acton

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Sad...very sad!

Tom & The Boys: Wild Flowers.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Charming...good song for a send-off! So sorry for the loss of your nephew. May your grief be out of your sights soon.

Diana Bastet Metal Belly Dance. Melechesh [youtube.com]

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

The girl has her moves profected and I was being sucked into the art work...and that voice came in and ruined a beautiful thing!

Mavis Staples - Change [youtu.be] All these years and Mavis is still putting it down!

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Great music!

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Rich Woman/Gone,Gone,Gone/Done Moved On [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Great duo!

More obscene actions from the Trump administration.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

This is the most insane thing coming out of trump’s sick mind yet! How can this happen? If this keeps up...people will soon get graded on certain characteristics to have the right to life! Why are we not tearing that building that once belong to the people in this Country...to shreds? How low can these elected officials go, and call it what the people who elected them want? They have become savages...in a modern society! This can’t be happening?

Was in Nashville Saturday to see Jimmy Buffett.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Never heard Buffett do that before..,but I do love Buffett.

The Dip - Sure Don't Miss Ya Right Now [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

I do like the music and the voice!

You've really got to question how.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

I do keep on questing...how, how, how?

The Thursday Jams are coming up! Free music, good food, and convivial company! This guy will be ...

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Should be a nice diversion from the bad political press concerning the lunatics we have showing up in public as our leaders,

A young and vibrant man....

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

I vote for the dog...it has more common sense and not likely to turn on you and make you wish you were dead!

A little history Bill Barr ought to keep in mind.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Great reminder! Let the law rule! I can live with that!

Just to let you all know that I’m off to France to sing with the choir in a few hours time so this...

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Lovely voice and gal!!!

I had always wondered how the German people had fallen under Hitler’s spell !?

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

I know what you say...it seems daunting, trying to change the direction of a wayward political system, that appears to be leading the masses astray! There is a screaming ‘town crier,’ in my head...that no one heeds! I recently learned that my 79 yr old Marine Commander neighbor is for trump!!! How does one get this person off the loony train? And, heavens forbid...he was/is a leader and influencer...😫

If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your ...

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Yes...’If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him.’ (sorry forgot the author’s name) A book that opened my eyes about who to follow, in order to help build OUR life.

It may be time for some to turn the Trump soap opera off.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Yes! I don’t have TV and I must lay down this phone...when I get into overload! When it creates an even stronger notion, that I need to do more, take more responsibility...what the hell! There is a huge social order out there...and it does not seem slanted in the direction that I believe to be healthy or productive! ...this must be magical thinking on my part! 😳

There is something infantile in the presumption that somebody else has a responsibility to give your...

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

That is how it looks here after some hard knocks in my long life...at least the number of years are high, but I remember most of the past in my younger years, like I was still there...

Marriage life.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Respect and devotion, will always win the day...it gets even more important with each passing year!

Please welcome @texasathiest09 to the group. Look forward to your first post.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Welcome texasathiest09, 😃

AG Barr got his filthy ASS handed to him today.

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

How true...surely the people of SC can see a ‘forked tongue,’ politician when they hear him! There must be some better patriots in that state, to represent people who still understand what a real ‘statesman’ behaves like! Graham went off the rails and never recovered, after the Kavanaugh hearings...or else his TRUE colors were revealed!

Just saw this on fb..

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

This is exactly how these demented people running our government have changed the rules to fit there personal agendas...while our Constitution has become ‘background,’ noise!

When life takes it as a challenge....

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Never read that before...and reminds me of what my therapist ask me when I was climbing my way out of my abyssal life. ‘What do you pray for?’ ‘I pray for courage and strength,’ I told her..,’and how does one get strength and courage,’ she ask...to which I answered...’they are tested and tried, I guess!’ From that time forward, I stopped asking for courage and strength! Ha ha!

William Barr to skip House hearing Thursday [cnn.com]

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

He may be sorry! But, why is he hiding...he is the ‘people’s servant.’ He is obligated to this Country. Trump sure knows how to pick’um! Barr holds another one of the important positions in our government, and he can’t even uphold the rule of law. What dead wood did these people crawl out of? This gets more despicable with every passing day. I am starting to wish there was a ‘god to help us!’ It appears an unforeseen force will be necessary to bring this chapter to a close!

This article has various parts to it.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I saw that earlier today...we the taxpayers are being stiffed in more ways than anyone can keep track of! Trump and his minions are like ‘jack rabbits,’ sneaking around devouring anything that they can get their teeth into! They are shameless human beings.

After three visits with each other last year, two in Michigan and one in Kentucky, @EllenDale and I ...

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

May all your joys be realized and your hopes kept alive! Congrats to you both!

My bedtime again folks.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Very nice!

[heyalma.com] The danger of calling a Jewish man a nice Jewish boy. - This is a great article.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Interesting and something I never thought on, before.

Okay so I want to vent about my grandpa for a moment here.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I am so sorry that this has been placed upon your heart. Let me say first, that I do not plan to treat cancer, if I should develop it. There is no cancer in my family, but that is what I have decided, at this age. As bizarre as it may sound, people decide all kinds of things about their end of life process. I believe we need to honor them...especially after we have given all the available options for treatments and expressed, what we would prefer. It hurts to loose people we care about, no matter when and how they leave this world. These are just things to think about, you will find your strength to figure this out for you...your grandpa, will need to do the same! My best to you.

Barr splutters, deflects in viral questioning by Kamala Harris [sfgate.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

As I watched him, he kept seeming to ‘puff-up’...his head just seem to get bigger! I think he has...for the lack of moral fiber, ‘put himself between a rock and a hard place!’ He will be hung out to weather...but in his case, at least it will be authentic.

Two sides of the excretory process.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Just read where Comey said, ‘trump takes your soul in small bits.’ He is just evil, worse than human waste!

Anderson East is so awesome. I saw him a couple years ago. Great energy, great music. [youtube.com]

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Yes! I like all of it...especially the voices!

I just joined mainly because of somehting I read in another group.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

A perfectly horrible story...and it should remain in the ‘dead files,’ unless there needs to be research!

This presidency is going to be made into a movie in a few years.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I think they like the part that they are playing now...so they will just feel more enriched (from ignorance), when they play all the extras in the movies!

Trumps latest attempt at dictatorship he proposed a state run news organization to counter CNN ...

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

If not... it sure sounds like a fool who wants all the power and has no shame in trying to get it!

How much did Trump pay Barr to dissemble and obfuscate? 5 million? 10 million? 20 million?

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Well, if trump paid...it is from somebody else’s money! There should be a paper trail! Just based on Barr’s appearance, I would say he needed to be needed and trump is the ultimate con-taker! Probably made Barr, feel like he was playing the biggest most important part of his life! Which may turn out to bring him more headaches than he ever imagined...as it should!

Alice Merton - No Roots [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Interesting!!

I feel pretty lonely.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I don’t think you will find anyone that will understand things exactly as you do. You might find someone that you have a lot in common with, but you will still be two different individuals. The important part is to know your needs and never put meeting all your needs on any one person. Plus, are you willing to learn and meet some of the needs of a partner? Sharing and working together to make a workable partnership is what I would consider a good relationship. Fantasy is only in our minds.

Student says Trump backers recruited him for Buttigieg smear [apnews.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I read that yesterday on two different news sources. It was investigated by the Daily Beast and and pretty much checked out! Those two pundits who attempted the scheme are always trying to pull something like this. They tricked a woman into reporting that Mueller somehow sexually assaulted her, and that was thwarted.

Wendy's Restaurants owners are Trump supporters.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I did not know that, but I will avoid Wendy’s hence forth.

The problem with revenge is that it never evens the score.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I must agree with that statement.

So Barr is standing behind Trump, when in fact Trump should be standing behind bars.

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Bravo! Can we count on that?

Otis Redding.. A Change is Gonna Come. [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

Love anything with Otis Redding!

[m.youtube.com] I can never get enough of Sufjan!

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

I love the music and the voice is lovely..,but the lyrics?

AC/DC - Big Gun (Official Video) [youtube.com]

Freedompath comments on May 1, 2019:

It is called...unlimited energy release! Then they can go quietly into the night!

Jeepers .

Freedompath comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Funny how that works! This is more like a social media, ant hill!

Had to have me some Clarance Carter.. Slip Away [youtu.be]

Freedompath comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Another one of those oldies that I loved, but the lyrics always gave me pause...lots of people get hurt over cheating!

Chinese authorities blow up Christian megachurch with dynamite | The Independent

Freedompath comments on Apr 30, 2019:

They must be wanting to nip that ‘mega-church,’ thing in the bud! How can these mega-churches support the individual member’s needs? That kind of church is mainly there to collect the ‘offerings,’ when people pack into the place! That is how I look at it!

Gerry Rafferty- "Baker Street" LIVE 1978 [youtube.com]

Freedompath comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Funny thing I have always loved this music, but I never really digested the words in the song! It is the rhythm and the sounds that I like!

Five women in long term were sexually assaulted and the charges were dropped: [m.youtube.com]

Freedompath comments on Apr 30, 2019:

How tragic.

Please welcome @BeerAndWine to the group. Please feel free to post your choice of music.

Freedompath comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Welcome BeetAndWine...enjoy!