Being a Single Mom/Dad is Worth Every Stretch Mark, Wrinkle or Sleepless Night.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

When my daughter was recovering from surgery on her foot and was non weight bearing with a 6 month old baby, I told her husband he was essentially a single parent to two infants. That was a really hard month for them.

Difficult Roads Often Lead to Beautiful Destinations

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Thanks, I needed that today.

To The People Who Are There For Me In Good Times and Bad Times Thank You.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Bad times is when you find out who your true friends are.

A Real Cool Cat?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Love it!!

21 years 165 days in the Royal Canadian Air Forces, 10 working for Bombardier/L3 Communication.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Nice. How are you keeping busy?

Once again, our infantile president. [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

He is such a petulant toddler.

Michael Cohen Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison – Rolling Stone

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Shoulda been longer! How long do you figure he'll really be in?

[ktvq.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Nope, they care only for themselves and their cronies.

[forbes.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

How low can they go. I have to stop asking that, cuz every time I do they go lower. SMH.

FOX News Pastor: Democrats Are “Increasingly Becoming a Godless Party” | Hemant Mehta | Friendly...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

All I can say is "Thank God for that! "

You never know...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

And sometimes they smile just to make you wonder what the hell they're up to!

IDK if this has been reported before.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

I've had that happen as well.

Boomers, do you recall having this on your porch?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Actually we didn't when I was growing up. But years later in one of the places we lived I did have milk delivery. I don't remember now which place that was. I've only moved 23 times.

You Gotta Believe - Nina Paley - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Cool!!

How many of you have done voluntary community work?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

I have done volunteer work in several communities I lived in. I delivered meals on wheels when I lived in Overland Park, KS. It is a good way to give back to the community. I have worked my various girl scout troops my kids were in and done a variety of projects. When I was a church member I organized Vacation Bible School, and worked on committees. I worked with my kids' schools on various things.

Sometimes I witness a cat fight.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Xena will start grooming Zelda, and then they start whacking at each other, and then go back to Xena grooming. I have not seen Zelda groom Xena. And sometimes after the whacking starts they start running and tumbling, and more whacking. Crazy girls.

Remember using these?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Yes, and I had some for many years. I think the girls have them now, but I'm not sure if they get used very often.

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

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

I was married for over 25 years. It ended for many reasons, one was because I got tired of coming in second to his obsession with his web sites. First it was genealogy, and then it was his cyber hymnal. The cyber hymnal is still going strong. He is a smart guy who was and is condescending as hell, and he got uber religious and ultra conservative.

First we must fight the speech of the right that we are commies.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

I agree 100%

Keep an eye on this one. [agnostic.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

She's getting lots of traffic already. Oh to be young.

Here's another one. Just joined today. [agnostic.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

That sweet young thing who reveres Jesus, what makes you think she is trouble ;)

Update on Dan: saw him in the hospital last nite and we hope he is being released this pm.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

So glad his release is soon. Is he going to have to make any changes? Hopefully he will make a full recovery and avoid future complications.

Progress prosecuting rape in Utah. [m.startribune.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

It's about time!

Handicap Access is a Civil Right.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

I have read that the handicapped don't care if the spaces are right in front of the store or more distant. They just want the space around the vehicle so they can get in and out of the car with their devices with greater ease. It is all about access and space, not so much location.

California Judge Screws Stormy for Trump! [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

I hope she can get that overturned.

My daughter who is a cookier in Colorado was approached by the Food Network today about ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

That is awesome!!

When I was a kid ?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

My dad had a section of a cinch strap from a horse's saddle. He used that on our behinds. And before that he'd take off his belt. Or use his hands. He was rough.

You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head, be kind to yourself.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

This one is really hard to do, but I'm working on it.

“I want to see you.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

I will be the first to say I don't like poetry. This I like. I just recently learned who Rumi is, and I've read just a few of his things. Now I really want to read more of his stuff.

For all of us who ever tried to pen some immortal lines for our loved one.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

I used to write long letters with our Xmas cards, and then one year I read the past several years letters. That is when I knew we were heading for divorce. The recipients of the letters usually told me they appreciated and enjoyed the letters. As of this year I don't think I've sent cards or written letters in 5 or more years. No time and no inclination.

If you look close you can see the elk came to visit me today.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

That is way cool!! Those are big animals, very impressive!

This is one of my cats favorite toys at them moment.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Yarn. My kitties love it when I take a few lenghts of yarn, tie them together and toss. Keeps them entertained for hours. Because I am a crafter I have an accumulation of yarn, so they are damn cheap toys.

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

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

When it rains and pours! You have to protect you first of all, and if that makes you a crappy person at least you will be a sane crappy person. I know it is even harder during the holidays. Hang in there.

How cold is it where you are?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

We're in the mid 30s today, but we still have snow on the ground. It is melting, but some parking lots are still icy. Nights get down into the teens and low 20s.

just catching up for the last week leftovers.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Good postings, spot on!!

Not quite sure where to place this post.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Wow, good bargain shopping! I'm impressed!

Jist cuz......

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

I used to hear that from my human kids just about daily!

Two hecklers and a surprise - Steve Hofstetter [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Awesome!

My Twitter account was suspended.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

WOW, and they suspended you for that? Probably a good thing I hate twitter and closed my account after just a few weeks.

My ex husband passed away last night from a long battle with cancer.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Losing people you love or have connections to is hard. We cannot change our past, only accept it, learn from it, and move forward. I wish you peace for this season and the future. Let the tears come, they are healing.

Your daily reminder...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

thanks for posting!

A couple of quick notes

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Love 'em!!

Important to read... campaign finance is small time. It's the collusion [thedailybeast.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

This is good!! Thanks for posting!

Look what l got over the weekend!!! My brand new granddaughter has joined the family.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Congratulations!! There is nothing better than being a grandparent. She's adorable!

Yoga styles

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Check out the studios and classes in your area. There will be a description of the classes, and I'm sure they would welcome your questions. The studio I go to is light on the philosophy and more about the mechanics of the movements and poses. And then again it might depend on instructor.

I hear a lot of people talk about forgiveness making them feel better.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Holding on to unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Resentment, anger, and all the emotions of unforgiveness are a burden to you. Let it go. Time/fate/karma/whatever will take care of the offender, or it won't. It isn't in your control. And because you can't control that, you control what you can and let go of it. It is hard, but it is freeing.

Human Rights

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I support unions. My dad was a union man and my son in law and now my daughter are in a union.

Did you Boomers watch Rocky & Bullwinkle? I sure did! [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Boris and Natasha!!

Seems “titanic” Maria Butina to plead guilty to conspiracy, accused Russian agent flips to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Woot!!

I don’t want much out of life, just those moments when my breath is taken away, those times when I...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

You're a long way away, I need someone local.

If you’re making any baked goods, replace eggs with chia seeds so you can eat the dough.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I have sworn off baking anything that I would want to eat raw (which would be cookie dough or other sweets). Little did I realize it would not only save my health by helping me lose excess weight, but it might also save my life. I grew up making double batches of cookie dough so we'd at least get a dozen or two baked.

If you want to hear something interesting ask Alexa to spell something backwards the longer the word...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I have not found a real need for Alexa yet. Don't know if I ever will. However, if you want to make her/it work really hard, try some medical terms.

I guess most of us are the grandparents

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

My poor grandbabies have a grammy that imbibes, and the parents of those babies do not necessarily approve.

I remember the Viet Nam protests of which I can say I got my dose of tear gas.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

On my 19th birthday I was in Army Basic Training, we went to the gas chamber that day. I have had more than one dose of tear gas in my life.

Cooking with the my daughters, Emily loves potato’s! Used a pealer with a crank that makes them ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Very cool! People get so hung up on what vegan or vegetarian is. It's food! And it's good. Just no meat or animal products and that still leaves a whole bunch of really good foods to eat.

Is there any way that a Protestant Baptist is a thing?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Baptist is a protestant church, because it isn't catholic. Protestants are methodist, presbyterian, baptist, mennonite, amish, anyone who isn't catholic and I'm not sure where the mormons fit in there because I'm not sure they're even truly xian. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominations

Who says cats won't ever share? These cats must really love each other. [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

That clip is played backwards, at 27 seconds it shows a cat in the background walking backwards. Very clever. They're not sharing, they're stealing from each other.

We're so close...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Gooo Mueller Go!!

[yahoo.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

It is a scary world we live in.

Listening to Black Metal

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Interesting spelling, and I'm so glad my cats only hear my adult contemporary and classical.

Murder claws! [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Those are some huge claws on that tiny kitty!

HO HO HO Merry Christmas

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

All I want for Christmas!

This is so incredibly true. Reduce consumption! Reuse as often as possible! [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I do many of her suggestions already. I have a foldable straw that I carry with me. I avoid plastics and reuse and reuse paper. And I try not to use disposable paper products as well. My concern is it is likely too little too late.

Trump Sandwich

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Very small pickle.

Well, I saw the neurologist.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I'm glad they can control it. Hope you're back to full steam very soon.

Will there ever be a day that we don't ask ourselves, "Is he really this stupid?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

He is such an idiot. How can he have gotten so old being so obtuse.

A friend asked this question: Does anyone happen to know if former presidents are entitled to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Good question, I have no idea what the answer is.

Cheers ??

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Cheers!

How do people find the mental strength to make big life decisions that need to be made when ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I suggest you speak with a mental health professional as soon as possible. You need a clear outlook and to be able to speak face to face with someone is essential. Trying to help from a distance and being in another country I cannot be of much help. I don't want you to end up worse off than you are now, jumping from the frying pan into the fire as the old saying goes.

Ornaments from our past. ??

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I think we had a box or 5 of those.

We caught one of the two stray kittens we have running around our farm.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Well, if mom is ok she is likely pregnant again. Strays do that. Good luck with stray #2, sometimes they get real cagey about avoiding humans and traps.

I am sad today, and tired of feeling sad a lot of the time.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I feel your pain. You need to take time for you, to do the things that make you happy and renew your spirit. Do you need to bake and make gifts? Yes, sometimes it is hard to find the will to go on everyday, especially when we're alone. I know that feeling of "Is this all there is?" I had it bad a few years ago. I have no idea why we're here, sometimes it does seem like punishment. What got me through was my kids still need me, if not as often. Set your boundaries, explain to your pushy students what office hours are and how to be self reliant. Make some connections in your area. Are there any Humanist groups? Meet up might be a good place to find like minded people.

The very next snow...... [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

LOL, looks like fun. If I find snow high enough I might try that.

This makes my heart melt. ❤️ [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Soo cute, and sweet, and cats just want some love and attention.

My kind of friends!

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Perfect!!

You can tell you have been on the dating sites too long when:

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Dropping off all dating sites has been a relief.

So the Yorkies don't think too much of this fluffy white stuff.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

They're adorable!

This time of year can be sad for mateless people.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

To me it is really sad for those who deliberately choose to be alone. I don't understand it. My brother would be invited to family gatherings, but I laid down some rules. He has to express gratitude to the hostess and he can't criticize my driving. Nope. To me his attitude says he is the big brother, he knows better, we should be grateful for his presence. So he is 50 miles away and I haven't seen him in over a year. He never married, no kids, I am the closest relative. Another of our sisters had the same reaction from him. So he is alone for all the holidays due to his own choices. Good luck with that bro.

Wrong on so many levels!

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

That is just mean.

In keeping with my tradition when life is too difficult to bear, to pretend to just pack up and move...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Very nice! When you dream, dream big or stay home.

I'm 62, When I was 5 we were poor and there were 5 kids under 8.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I am so sorry for your messed up childhood and holidays. It is so hard when a parent is an alcoholic. It is a relief to be an adult, to be away from those destructive influences of childhood, and make our own lives and decisions. I am glad you are happy and safe now.

I'm 62, When I was 5 we were poor and there were 5 kids under 8.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I am so sorry for your messed up childhood and holidays. It is so hard when a parent is an alcoholic. It is a relief to be an adult, to be away from those destructive influences of childhood, and make our own lives and decisions. I am glad you are happy and safe now.

Anyone seen this?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

That's good news!

Yup! Truth!

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Also parents of toddlers!! My daughter has the tree surrounded by the baby yard. Almost 2 year old granddaughter is not happy about that!!!

One of my favorite things as a child. Did you have one?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I remember having several of those. They never lasted long enough.

Yes, yes, and yes.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I never did come first for my ex, which is a good part of the reason he's my ex.

Have a new little grub crawling around?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Not to my taste, but good luck.

Do You Have Any Pets? We haven't done this in a while. Please post pics.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Currently I have the first two, Xena and Zelda. The kitty in the third picture is my heart cat Miss Millie. She was blind for the last 5 or 6 years of her life. The golden is Chief, we got him in 1996. He was the son I never gave birth to and the best brother my human girls ever had. He passed on in 2011 I think.

Always fun to do! [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I examine the claws fairly often, and clip at least once a month. My kitty girls can do some damage with the weapons they carry.

Nebraska Residents Suggest Satanic Alternative to Religious Courthouse Sign | Hemant Mehta | ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I am thrilled to read that there are enlightened folks out there.

To be vegan is to wake up to a pile of over ripe bananas and decide it’s time to Google the words,...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Looks yummy!

Very romantic don't you think?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I used to sit near the tree in the dark, yes it was nice. I haven't put up a tree in years. Now that I have grandchildren my sister tells me I need a tree for when they visit. I'm going to make a Xmas tree quilt and find a place to hang that in December. No lights though.

You Miss Your Ex?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I see my ex often enough that I get frequent reminders of why I left. I may be financially less well off, but OMG I am so much more content and at peace.

How to keep a cat busy ???

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Also works for babies.

Yeah, I'm thinking that Admin doesn't really care about how any of us feel about the whole join ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I hope you don't go, I will miss you. I don't plan to leave.

Are these values important to you? Diversity is very important to me.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Nationality is not important, we need to be world citizens more than nations. Our globe is home to all of us and we all have to be responsible for it's health. I think we'd be better off if religion had less influence. I am all for whatever gives you peace, but your peace cannot cause pain to your neighbor.

A little out of date, but still valid

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Very good, very damning.

Both my grandma's had one of these things.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Those bad boys were heavy, too!

Pick up sticks ?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

I think my mother may have burned them. Step on those bad boys in the middle of the night an it can hurt!!

The Truth is Sometimes a Very Ugly Thing!

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

I want them to buzz cut his hair, shave him down almost freaking bald, like military enlistees. No hairspray, no products, no orange glow. Just buck nekked fat old Donnie boy.