Just curious, am I the only one that is annoyed when a stranger sends a message and calls me dear or...

Alienbeing comments on Sep 21, 2021:

@Hippiechick58 Read my replies, they all pertained written salutations. That was my point. Want to bicker more?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 21, 2021:

Your point was not the point of the original poster. Our "bickering" gains points for the OP.

Perfect cartoon

Cast1es comments on Sep 20, 2021:

Gates didn't complete collage , worked 80 hour weeks , building his own business , and became rich . High school dropouts work part time at a fast food joint , still can't get the orders right , and complain they don't earn enough money .

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 20, 2021:

Bill Gates got a loan from Mom and Dad to get his business off the ground. Have you ever worked fast food? It is a soul sucking job and no they don't earn enough money. Even when they do the job right they don't get any respect.

Just curious, am I the only one that is annoyed when a stranger sends a message and calls me dear or...

Alienbeing comments on Sep 20, 2021:

@Hippiechick58 Note, my discussion SOLELY concerned a written salutation, not a verbal communication. I can understand (and agree) that you and many people don't like being addressed as "dear" by a stranger.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 20, 2021:

The written salutation was never under discussion. He did not address her as Dear Correspondent, he addressed her as Dear as a given name/affectionate nickname. Dear So and so, or Dear stranger would have been one thing, and it was not done that way.

Most private insurers are no longer waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment - Peterson-KFF ...

Charlene comments on Sep 19, 2021:

Universal Health Care now..I am so sick of Insurance Companies making huge profits off of people's miseries..it disgusting.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 19, 2021:

It is also flagrantly UNchristian which makes it so ironic that the Republithugs don't see it. To make profit off of other people's misery. It makes me sick. And that's why the Republithugs don't see it.

Most private insurers are no longer waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment - Peterson-KFF ...

silverotter11 comments on Sep 19, 2021:

I may not completely understand this post but I do know the shit is hitting the fan. 90% of the hospitalizations are un vaccinated people. Idaho is rationing care. The hospital in my town is full. The vaccination rate in my county is around 41% and they (the un vaccinated) don't like wearing ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 19, 2021:

Essentially at the beginning of Covid insurance companies were waiving copays and deductibles and just paying the bills. Now they have reversed that, they aren't cutting anyone any breaks. If you get COVID it is just your normal coverage.

Just curious, am I the only one that is annoyed when a stranger sends a message and calls me dear or...

Alienbeing comments on Sep 17, 2021:

@MizJ NOt at all true. Only according to you.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 19, 2021:

I don't like being called "dear" unless it is from someone I am very close to. A stranger calling me dear is presumptuous and belittling.

Just curious, am I the only one that is annoyed when a stranger sends a message and calls me dear or...

Alienbeing comments on Sep 19, 2021:

@MizJ This is in part a dating forum, but FAR from only a dating form. Your answer avoids any response to my pointing out you are creating a Strawman argument. The discussion had NOTHING to do with dating, nor the Salutation you injected.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 19, 2021:

You have totally missed the point that Dear was NOT used as a salutation as in Dear Ma'am or Dear Homeowner. Dear was used in place of a name instead of calling her Ma'am. Your actions in continuing to belabor the point are more disrespectful than the stranger calling her dear. Let it rest.

System stats

LucyLoohoo comments on Sep 18, 2021:

In all the time I've been here....I've never heard this question. (Nor asked it myself.) I think we need someone like HIPPIECHICK...who knows pretty much everything!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 18, 2021:

I have never even considered the question, and I see it has been answered. I learned something new today!

Just curious, am I the only one that is annoyed when a stranger sends a message and calls me dear or...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 17, 2021:

When an unknown to me male addresses me as "Dear" I let him know that is not my name and I don't care to be addressed thusly. Then they usually call me a bitch. It is part of the male superiority complex, and indeed it is "putting you in what they think is your place." And some people on this site ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 18, 2021:

@RonWilliam53 I have not been "deared" by a cashier in a very long time if ever. If I heard that from a cashier my first response would be "EXCUSE ME?" and my next would be to ask them to call a manager over. I think it is totally inappropriate.

Schwarzenegger praises voters for keeping the governor

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 17, 2021:

I like Arnie even if he was a Republican despite being married to a Kennedy. He is fundamentally a good guy.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 17, 2021:

@Lorajay, @MsKathleen Wow, I didn't know that, I don't follow entertainment news, rarely watch TV or many movies.

Schwarzenegger praises voters for keeping the governor

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 17, 2021:

I like Arnie even if he was a Republican despite being married to a Kennedy. He is fundamentally a good guy.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 17, 2021:

@Lorajay It seems I missed that tidbit.

LOL!!! She's in the back of the police cruiser, cuffed, and tells the cops she wants her cell phone.

anglophone comments on Sep 17, 2021:

I am trying to figure out which one she is: asshole, or cunt.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 17, 2021:

She's being an asshole and a moron.

Climbed Horse Lake Mountain today and tried out a new hiking partner.

LiterateHiker comments on Sep 16, 2021:

@Paracosm, @Julie808, @Larimar, @Ohub, @KKGator, @Sierra4, @NoMagicCookie, @Lauren, @Redheadedgammy, @SeaGreenEyez, @Gwendolyn2018, @bobwjr, @MyTVC15, @anglophone, @freedom41, @HippieChick58, @Mitch07102, @xenoview, @HankSherman, @Bigwavedave Here's another photo from today's hike. I love the...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 17, 2021:

Naturally occurring Bonsai is the best kind!

Climbed Horse Lake Mountain today and tried out a new hiking partner.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 16, 2021:

So does Charlie get a second date? Sounds like a good day.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 16, 2021:

@LiterateHiker YUCK indeed.

Anemoia is a word coined by The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, which means: nostalgia for a time ...

Dyl1983 comments on Sep 14, 2021:

I get nostalgic when I hear 1960s songs. And I was born in 83... Maybe because my parents always played oldies when I was growing up.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 14, 2021:

My middle daughter was born in 1988. She loves Queen. She loves the music of my generation. I kept (and still keep) a radio on all day long to music of my generation, so she grew up with it.

in·fra·struc·ture | ˈinfrəˌstrək(t)SHər | noun the basic physical and organizational ...

Marionville comments on Sep 13, 2021:

Can you please leave your childish US internal political squabbles in the appropriate groups, where you can post ad nauseam without affecting those of us who are not American, or indeed those who just want a refuge from the constant barrage of political or anti-vacc posts. This group is not ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 14, 2021:

@Alienbeing I'm not upset, why would you be offended by a super simple solution? Banning you does sound like overkill atm, and it isn't my group to block you out of. My, are you a tad thin skinned?

in·fra·struc·ture | ˈinfrəˌstrək(t)SHər | noun the basic physical and organizational ...

Marionville comments on Sep 13, 2021:

Can you please leave your childish US internal political squabbles in the appropriate groups, where you can post ad nauseam without affecting those of us who are not American, or indeed those who just want a refuge from the constant barrage of political or anti-vacc posts. This group is not ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 13, 2021:

@Alienbeing How about you edit it to remove the offending remarks? It's really quite simple.

US Pastors have finally started supporting vaccinations.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 12, 2021:

I am shocked, amazed, and quite surprised to find the word "vaccinated" in the buybull. I read that sucker three times front to back, and chronological order and NEVER saw that word in there. Must have been a version not available to me.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 12, 2021:

@SnowyOwl possibly a "translation issue." Gawd knows there are enough of those.

A Just Cause, Not a Just War - HowardZinn.org

Transition1 comments on Sep 12, 2021:

Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky should be on required reading list for HS seniors… IMHO 🤔

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 12, 2021:

Two of my kids did read Howard Zinn in HS. Their dad is an ardent Republican, they are... well, lets just say NOT. They take after their mama.

15 most common smart drugs By Lila MacLellanSeptember 20, 2017 The one that got my attention was ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 4, 2019:

Where is cheat sheet?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2021:

@liamsoren I don't like chewing gum, so I'd pass on that.

[agnostic.

Lauren comments on Sep 6, 2021:

Aw, that's a little harsh, isn't it? Some chihuahua's are adorable. 😉 But him, he's clearly a moron.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2021:

I have never met a chihuahua that I didn't end up wanting to kick across the room. Yes that is harsh, and I love most dogs. I'm not sure chihuahuas are dogs, maybe they're rats in disguise....

[agnostic.

Cast1es comments on Sep 6, 2021:

So he keeps picking you over and over again .....

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2021:

IKR!! I told him he looked familiar.

Happy 5782!

TomMcGiverin comments on Sep 6, 2021:

What does 5782 mean?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2021:

Rosh Hashanah. I love Google. Rosh Hashanah, celebrating the Jewish New Year 5782, begins at sundown Monday

The real point of anti abortion laws

St-Sinner comments on Sep 6, 2021:

Does it not discourage and reduce abortions? Conservatives believe that it serves as a big deterrent. I cannot believe it has no effect.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2021:

@St-Sinner Yeah, we're done. You're arguing for the sake of arguing.

The real point of anti abortion laws

St-Sinner comments on Sep 6, 2021:

Does it not discourage and reduce abortions? Conservatives believe that it serves as a big deterrent. I cannot believe it has no effect.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2021:

@St-Sinner OK I lied. I was not done, I'm tired of your carping, but I found what I need to back up my points: From Your Local Epidemiologist It’s important to review the science so you can equip yourself with the facts and, maybe one day, policymakers can make more evidence-based, data-driven decisions. Here’s the science on abortions. ***Epidemiology*** The CDC has an abortion surveillance program so we can easily understand the rate of abortions in the United States. Unfortunately this data isn’t perfect due to the voluntary reporting structure (i.e. all data is underreported), but it’s the best we have in real-ish time. The latest data published was from a 2018 study in the MMWR journal: -In 2018, 611,376 people got an abortion. This equals 11.3 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44 years. This also equals 189 abortions per 1,000 live births. This is an underestimate; the true number of abortions in the United States is closer to 1.2 million a year. -The abortion rate has decreased overtime. From 2009 to 2018, the total number of reported abortions decreased 22% (thank you Obamacare and access to birth control) -In 2018, New York had the highest number of abortions (77,250) followed by Florida (70,082) and Texas (55,140). ***Who typically gets abortions and when?*** -Women in their 20s accounted for more than half of abortions (57.7%) -3 out of 4 abortions were performed at ≤9 weeks’ gestation. Nearly all (92.2%) were performed in the first trimester -Case Fatality Rate of legal abortions is rare: 0.44 deaths per 100,000 legal abortions. So, on average, 0.44 women die out of 100,000 abortions. ***Why do women get an abortion?*** The reasons are complex, as more than 60% of women report multiple reasons. More than 900 women in a U.S. study were asked why they got an abortion. The scientists categorized what they heard into 11 broad themes. They were: 1. Financial reasons (40%): “[It was] all financial, me not having a job, living off death benefits, dealing with my 14 year old son. I didn't have money to buy a baby spoon.” 2. Timing (36%): Like a 21 year old pointed out, “Mainly I didn't feel like I was ready yet - didn't feel financially, emotionally ready. Due date was at the same time as my externship at school. Entering the workforce with a newborn would be difficult - I just wasn't ready yet.” 3. Partner related reasons (31%): Like “being with the wrong guy” or “partner issues” 4. Need to focus on other children (29%): “I already had 2 kids and it would be really overwhelming. It's kind of hard to raise 2 kids by yourself,” 5. Interfere with future opportunities (20%):“I didn't think I'd be able to support a baby and go to college and have a job.” 6. Not emotionally or mentally prepared (19%) 7. ...

The real point of anti abortion laws

St-Sinner comments on Sep 6, 2021:

Does it not discourage and reduce abortions? Conservatives believe that it serves as a big deterrent. I cannot believe it has no effect.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2021:

@St-Sinner I'm not even going to say I will agree to disagree. You're wrong and I'm tired of this discussion. My daddy used to tell me never argue with a pig, it wastes your time and annoys the pig.

The real point of anti abortion laws

St-Sinner comments on Sep 6, 2021:

Does it not discourage and reduce abortions? Conservatives believe that it serves as a big deterrent. I cannot believe it has no effect.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2021:

@St-Sinner No one is saying women (or men) should be running around without clothing. Any woman having an abortion essentially effects only her. That is one of the hardest choices any woman will ever make. Any woman having an abortion will not affect the progress of civilization more than any one man shooting up a classroom full of children. Women are more regulated than guns are.

The real point of anti abortion laws

St-Sinner comments on Sep 6, 2021:

Does it not discourage and reduce abortions? Conservatives believe that it serves as a big deterrent. I cannot believe it has no effect.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2021:

Why do you give a damn whether or not someone has or wants to have an abortion? That is information only HER doctor needs. If a man could get pregnant abortions would be available on every street corner in the US.

The pun is the best part

Mofo1953 comments on Sep 5, 2021:

And no class either.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2021:

@LucyLoohoo She could give Paris Hilton lessons in how to be tacky and oblivious.

Unfortunately too close to the truth

St-Sinner comments on Sep 5, 2021:

What does it suggest? Please help me understand. I see Vietnamese looking pregnant women.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2021:

@AnneWimsey I read that book just after it came out. I was a Xian then, and it still scared the hell out of me.

The pun is the best part

Mofo1953 comments on Sep 5, 2021:

And no class either.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2021:

She has NO style, no panache, no morals, no class, and no excuse for using up oxygen.

Never thought this would happen here

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2021:

I have never been a fan of Texas, but they have moved in directions I did not see coming.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2021:

@Cast1es I hope to DAWG you are right, I'd like to see him run out of state to the distinct south on a rail, and tarred and feathered. However, Tejass is full of syncophants so I'm not sure that will ever happen.

“The Curse of Southern Culture, Part V” I am infuriated and deeply saddened by how rural and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 28, 2021:

I lived in Louisiana for almost 2 years, left in 1983, and was never so glad to leave a state. The education system is a joke, the attitudes of the locals just drove me nuts. They seem to be proud of their ignorance.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

@rainmanjr OMG, I remember the governor's race in 1983. It was a brutal, back stabbing, shit show. I don't even remember who was running, except I learned how to say "Let the good times roll" in French. The state has a history of corrupt government. Huey Long died of over air conditioning. That was caused by the several bullet holes that were drilled into him. I left the state in January 1984 with a 6 week old baby. I was so glad to get out of that state.

I just used this word today and wanted to make sure I was right: moot /mo͞ot/ Learn to ...

HeAdAkE comments on Sep 4, 2021:

its a good word eh and i bet u even felt good ive used it in a multitude of scenarios

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

@HeAdAkE did you just call me a dumbass? Merriam-Webster would disagree: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plethora pleth·​o·​ra | \ ˈple-thə-rə \ Definition of plethora 1: a bodily condition characterized by an excess of blood and marked by turgescence and a florid complexion 2: ABUNDANCE, PROFUSION … Grand Cayman offers a plethora of bustling restaurants, ritzy resorts and comfortable condos … — Susanne Cummings … in a world whose credibility is threatened by the meaningless plethora of material goods it goes on producing. — W. Roy Niblett

I just used this word today and wanted to make sure I was right: moot /mo͞ot/ Learn to ...

HeAdAkE comments on Sep 4, 2021:

its a good word eh and i bet u even felt good ive used it in a multitude of scenarios

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

@HeAdAkE Happy to help out. I am a word nerd. I love words!

I just used this word today and wanted to make sure I was right: moot /mo͞ot/ Learn to ...

HeAdAkE comments on Sep 4, 2021:

its a good word eh and i bet u even felt good ive used it in a multitude of scenarios

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

Pleather is a plastic fabric made to look like leather, or Plethora pleth·o·ra noun 1. a large or excessive amount of (something). 2. MEDICINE an excess of a bodily fluid, particularly blood.

I just used this word today and wanted to make sure I was right: moot /mo͞ot/ Learn to ...

Marionville comments on Sep 4, 2021:

A word I use relatively often…usually in the context of a hypothetical or debatable point.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

The discussion was circumcision, and I was referring to arguments my ex and I had when I was expecting the first child, who is now 36. He was pro circ, I was anti, and we had a girl rendering the discussion moot.

Why Satanists may be the last hope to take down Texas’s abortion bill

creative51 comments on Sep 4, 2021:

Your link does not seem to work. I also went to Fortune website, saw the article, but it would not come up when I clicked on it. I think one has to have a subscription to read the Fortune article.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

I just clicked, link worked fine.

Letters From An American 09/03/2021

silverotter11 comments on Sep 4, 2021:

Probably the most un-nerving and scary post Heather has ever written. Be afraid be very afraid if you are a woman living in Texas.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

I have never lived in Texas, visited a few times. Don't plan on going anytime soon. I'm not even happy with the state of my own state, but I'm kinda stuck here.

The Young Turks - Mike Lindell Threatens TYT Investigates for Uncovering THIS Secret ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2021:

OMG!! My Humanist group watched an expose of "The Family" just before the Covid shutdown. We learned all about those National Prayer Breakfasts.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2021:

@silverotter11 It was a video, and I think it was in three parts. This looks like the trailer for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7knN2TXQPzw

TikTok Users and Coders Flood Texas Abortion Site With Fake Tips

LucyLoohoo comments on Sep 3, 2021:

What fun! I'll suggest this to my Texas friends!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2021:

@Charlene You say bitch like it 's a bad thing. Not at all. All the smartest and best women are bitches, it means men can't control us. You're a smart broad, that makes you a bitch, and I recognize a sister bitch when I see one.

Pro-Choice People Paralyze Texas Abortion Tip Line With Thousands Of Fake Reports

AnneWimsey comments on Sep 3, 2021:

Post the number? Or can I Google it? Methinks if I use my cell phone, or even better a $25 burner from Walmart, I can call all day with total impunity. It's good to be retired!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2021:

I tried googling it, there are so many reports about the tip line and spammers, I have been unable to find the actual number of the website.

Today's steep hike: Scary, narrow elevated wood trails and elderberries.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2021:

What is the treatment for your osteoporosis? Hiking should be great for it, any weight bearing exercise strengthens bones. Your photos as always are amazing.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2021:

@LiterateHiker I have always been "big boned" and as my mom died at 45 I have no idea if there are problems with osteoporosis in her family. Her sisters were reluctant to discuss their health... and now they are all gone. I know I have lost some inches, my shortest daughter is now my height, which she enjoys except when she thinks about what that might mean for her future. My doctor has never suggested osteoporosis might be a concern, but it might be time to bring that up in discussion.

Ron Reagan: Unabashed Atheist - YouTube

CuddyCruiser comments on Sep 2, 2021:

Certainly not like father like son in this case.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2021:

@BufftonBeotch They did one thing right despite themselves.

Ron Reagan: Unabashed Atheist - YouTube

CuddyCruiser comments on Sep 2, 2021:

Certainly not like father like son in this case.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2021:

Amen and AAAMEN!

The Enemy is Within: [theguardian.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2021:

The Guardian has said I can't read anymore unless I pay for it.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2021:

@OldGoat43 Thank you!! I am able to read it now.

Trumpanzee defined.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2021:

Doubters have to be the most sane and most beleaguered people around. We're surrounded by ignorant masses who believe the BS coming down the pike without any consideration. I never have a 2x4 handy when I need it.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2021:

@BirdMan1 Yes, I try to avoid jail. It just isn't a memory I want to leave the grands with.

Just Say Neigh! Yes, eating horse manure is excellent for stopping Covid in its trot.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2021:

I am letting this stay, but future posts please connect more directly to DT.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2021:

@Tourirst Good try. Do better next time.

Too bad it's not jail

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2021:

Jail is preferred, but I'd settle for 6 feet under.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2021:

@CuddyCruiser living to an old age is a privlege. My mom was denied that, she passed at 45. She never got to know her grandchildren. I was concerned at reaching 45, my mom died of ovarian cancer, so I had my ovaries examined annually until I was 50. After 50 I said to hell with it. Now I have lived 18 years beyond my mother's life span. I have children that are established in their relationships and careers, and I have grandchildren. All of that was denied to my mom. Yes, getting old is a privlege. Never forget that. Not everyone gets to live a long life.

Too bad it's not jail

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2021:

Jail is preferred, but I'd settle for 6 feet under.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2021:

@CuddyCruiser hell, old age will do that, but I'd prefer he was denied that privilege.

Just Say Neigh! Yes, eating horse manure is excellent for stopping Covid in its trot.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2021:

I am letting this stay, but future posts please connect more directly to DT.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2021:

@Tourirst This group is the Trump Piñata, we bash Trump. All posts should connect somehow to Donnie Boy. DT = Donald Trump. I am the group owner and moderator, I check to make sure everything runs as it should. Posts that don't fit the purpose of the group can be moved to the poster's profile. If you have further questions please PM me.

Trumpanzee defined.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2021:

Doubters have to be the most sane and most beleaguered people around. We're surrounded by ignorant masses who believe the BS coming down the pike without any consideration. I never have a 2x4 handy when I need it.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 31, 2021:

@LucyLoohoo I wish I had the phasers that were used on Star Trek.

I don't drink however I found this amusing.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 30, 2021:

Actually, I drink for sleep. It usually works pretty good.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 31, 2021:

@Davekp Sometimes I use that method... It is not always effective for me, but usually. It isn't as I would like, but enjoyable.

I work in "member" service for a federal credit union.

dkp93 comments on Aug 29, 2021:

That poor, dumb, pitiful man is about to learn a very expensive lesson.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 31, 2021:

@dalefvictor as I am trying to stay employed until I can retire, and lots of bills to pay off for those months I was unemployed I will not be taking any risks. As much as I'd love to know the outcome, I don't care that much and will follow all the rules. Now IF I am still there in 5 to 7 years, yeah, maybe I'll take the risk :) but not until I have a firm exit strategy.

House Spouse English beats up other languages in dark alleys, and then rifles through their ...

Marionville comments on Aug 31, 2021:

That’s why English is so dammed fascinating …it doesn’t play by the rules. It’s full of anomalies and unexpected pitfalls for the unwary. As far as housewife is concerned I always though it was a complete misnomer and not because it is gender specific, but because in my experience I never...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 31, 2021:

I KNOW!!! I preferred the term full time homemaker cuz I didn't marry a house.

I work in "member" service for a federal credit union.

dkp93 comments on Aug 29, 2021:

That poor, dumb, pitiful man is about to learn a very expensive lesson.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 29, 2021:

@dkp93 We get an email every day of the calls we've dealt with the day before. So in theory I can follow up. I'm not sure if that is kosher or not, or if there are any restrictions on doing that... My main goal is to stay employed, so...

I work in "member" service for a federal credit union.

dkp93 comments on Aug 29, 2021:

That poor, dumb, pitiful man is about to learn a very expensive lesson.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 29, 2021:

that is what I'm thinking, but I doubt if I ever find it out if it happens. There are over 200 member service reps, so the odds of getting him if he calls again are pretty slim. It does happen though, and more often than I want.

Yes, the cat HAS been fed.

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 28, 2021:

Most cats will let you feed them as many times a day as you like.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 28, 2021:

I free feed my cats, dry food is out all day. I give them wet food only in the morning, only the younger cat eats it.

George Takei as usual, has been sticking his foot in his mouth since he contracted Trump Derangement...

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 21, 2021:

He isn't saying anything that many people aren't thinking. There are many "causes" of being fat, people get AIDS without being homosexual, and people that don't smoke get lung cancer. But Covid can be slowed down if not stopped by taking precautions and getting the damn vaccine. Personally those ...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 26, 2021:

@Heavykevy1985 Sure you do have a right to disagree with anyone. I am a veteran. I may not agree with what you have to say, I signed up with my blood for your right to say it. I also have the right to disagree and have my personal opinion of you. We will likely never agree, and that's the cross we both must bear. When you put your personal opinions out there you are either looking for a fight or seeking to find others of the same mind. I don't give enough of a damn to fight with you. It just isn't worth the time and you just aren't that important.

It Took Divorce to Make My Marriage Equal | Glamour

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 24, 2021:

This kind of essay makes me so glad I never had kids, because working out a marriage of equals can be hard enough without bringing kids into the mix, but almost all the women in my state end up so brainwashed with the farmer's daughter mentality, that never having kids never occurs to them, or if it...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 25, 2021:

@TomMcGiverin I can't say I've noticed that, but I can't say it is wrong. I am thankful to be close to my kids. A childless friend of mine who is older than I am and has some health issues has great concerns for end of life issues. I have one kid that is already "momming" me, though she backs off fast enough when I give her "the look." I enjoy my kids, I created them. They do have their own lives. My kids grew up as military brats, we moved frequently and rarely lived near family. My kids have stayed in the area to give their kids the opportunity to get to know the rest of the family. I love it. I am close enough to help out when needed. And such as it is, I have my own life and my own activities. I think we have a good equilibrium.

LOQUACITY.

Charlene comments on Aug 25, 2021:

Never been accused of being loquacious. And Congrats on level 10!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🍸🍸

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 25, 2021:

@Marionville WOW!! You're the first!! WTG! How does it feel to make history?

The King Master nailed it

BD66 comments on Aug 23, 2021:

And the new guy is even worse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DbE2SmV2bs

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 25, 2021:

@TomMcGiverin I have noticed the Biden Pinata. All I can think of is Sour Grapes. Whiners gotta whine, and seriously imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

It Took Divorce to Make My Marriage Equal | Glamour

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 24, 2021:

This kind of essay makes me so glad I never had kids, because working out a marriage of equals can be hard enough without bringing kids into the mix, but almost all the women in my state end up so brainwashed with the farmer's daughter mentality, that never having kids never occurs to them, or if it...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 25, 2021:

@TomMcGiverin I can't speak for other women, I often wonder if I am a breed apart. But for me a man without kids is desirable. I dated one man several years ago who had way too much drama in his life caused by his kids, and his kid's mama. I don't welcome that into my life. I was recently messaged by someone on here with a younger kids. That's a no go for me. My kids are independent adults, I like it that way. As for rejection, that is part and parcel of dating. You have to have really tough skin to deal with online dating.

It Took Divorce to Make My Marriage Equal | Glamour

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 24, 2021:

This kind of essay makes me so glad I never had kids, because working out a marriage of equals can be hard enough without bringing kids into the mix, but almost all the women in my state end up so brainwashed with the farmer's daughter mentality, that never having kids never occurs to them, or if it...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 24, 2021:

Out of my three kids, one is not going to have kids. I respect her choice, her dad doesn't. She is the totally favorite Auntie, she is also the one that is doing the most of the taking care of aging parents. She takes her dad to appointments as needed, and during the height of the pandemic was schlepping groceries to me and her dad. I enjoyed that because I saw her at least weekly that way, usually I see her every other week or so. But really, I prefer to get my own groceries, and other purchases. I grew up thinking I'd be a mom one day, and truthfully I enjoy my kids greatly. They are awesome people. And if you can't tell, I love being a grandmother as well. Not everyone thinks like me and I respect that.

KOWTOW.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 24, 2021:

I learned about kowtow as a part of Asian cultures.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 24, 2021:

@Marionville No, because I went to college as an adult. I must have learned in HS, and then I went to Japan (Okinawa) when I was active duty (when I could have been in college, but that is another story.) I have been fascinated by the Japanese culture most of my life, my dad's brother was stationed in Japan during the Korean war and brought home a bride. She was small, but she was a force to be reckoned with.

It Took Divorce to Make My Marriage Equal | Glamour

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 23, 2021:

I first heard of this woman when I saw her giving a book reading on C-Span and was awed by her wit and wisdom, which led me to read her book God Land, which was so right on about Christianity and Midwestern culture and values here in Iowa, my state. This essay is just as insightful and on the money ...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 24, 2021:

I will check into her book, thanks for the tip!

The King Master nailed it

BD66 comments on Aug 23, 2021:

And the new guy is even worse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DbE2SmV2bs

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 23, 2021:

The purpose of this group is to bash Trump. We leave Biden out of it. I am removing your comment.

It's even hard to comment on this.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 21, 2021:

It is a mindset I don't understand. I think the closest thing I can come up with is PWT. I have no respect for her, and I seriously question her morals and intelligence. Not to be judgmental, but her shirt says it all.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 21, 2021:

@Paul4747 Poor White Trash.

Transgender victory over Hobby Lobby could have national impact

barjoe comments on Aug 21, 2021:

Hobby Lobby is the biggest piece of shit company in the world. Makes Chik-fil-A look like a mainstream company and Walmart downright progressive.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 21, 2021:

I boycotted HL long before it was popular.

THE BEST WAY TO STOP THE "Q" CREEPS = CUT OFF THEIR INCOME Patagonia outdoor clothing cut ties ...

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 21, 2021:

I support Patagonia's decision. I looked at their website to support them by making a purchase. However, the do not include my size in their offerings. So I will support them in principle and keep my money.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 21, 2021:

@LucyLoohoo They still do, but I have a drawer full of socks, I'm not needing any soon.

Exoneration! Can We shove That Up TFG's Ass? [nbcnews.com]

Killtheskyfairy comments on Aug 21, 2021:

And yet Trump is not being investigated, interrogated or indicted! When is that gonna happen?

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 21, 2021:

Not damn soon enough.

Education Secretary calls Florida schools to let them know the feds are covering any lost salary ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 21, 2021:

How can supposed educators , be so incredibly stupid ? ? ?

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 21, 2021:

I hope you are referring to those elected officials in charge of the schools. Those people survive by being elected, and are 99% politician and less than 1% educator in most cases. Anyone in politics for profit lives by sucking up. And that is how they are so stupid.

Education Secretary calls Florida schools to let them know the feds are covering any lost salary ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 21, 2021:

How can supposed educators , be so incredibly stupid ? ? ?

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 21, 2021:

@JonnaBononna I think she means those elected officials who oversee the teachers.

Maybe karma exists

Triphid comments on Aug 20, 2021:

I know it sounds cold, callous, uncaring, inhumane, etc, etc, BUT, it couldn't have happened to a MORE deserving person, not in a MILLION years. And please excuse me whilst I ROTFAPMLMYHO.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 21, 2021:

@273kelvin If I lose 5 pounds, I am diminished but better for it. Same as with this guy. There are some things we're definitely better off without.

Now when I have downsized and live in a town house with three courtyards I don't have much garden.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 20, 2021:

You can always use pots for your herbs. I put my basil in pots on my deck, it kept the bunnies away. Last year they ate most of my basil before I could harvest any.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 20, 2021:

@Cast1es I have catnip planted in pots on my deck. The neighbor cats come around from time to time. They often "shadow box" with my kitties through the deck door. It is quite amusing.

Letters From An American 08/19/2021

JackPedigo comments on Aug 20, 2021:

So where will that put our country? To date our biggest strength has been due to our democratic way of governing. Once the republican take over we will basically be a fascist theocracy and we all know where that leads countries. Instead of excessive immigration we will experience excessive ...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 20, 2021:

@JackPedigo I so hate to buy books, but this one is not available at my local library. I just put in a request to my library to purchase it. My reading list is overflowing again, this work thing is taking up too much of my time!

Letters From An American 08/19/2021

JackPedigo comments on Aug 20, 2021:

So where will that put our country? To date our biggest strength has been due to our democratic way of governing. Once the republican take over we will basically be a fascist theocracy and we all know where that leads countries. Instead of excessive immigration we will experience excessive ...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 20, 2021:

My Secular Book Club is currently reading: Twilight of Democracy The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism, and the author is making your point. It is a hard read.

Letters From An American 08/19/2021

silverotter11 comments on Aug 20, 2021:

At this point I'm sort of hoping enough of the anti covid everything group die, best way to keep them from voting. (I'm joking)

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 20, 2021:

Shhhhiiitttt, I'm NOT joking. I'm sick of those MFers. Karma can be a bitch, and I hope she does her bitchy best with them. We're better off without them..... OK, I'm tired and crabby, but I'm sure I'll feel the same way after I'm rested, only more politically correct about it.

Michigan man branded ‘racist terrorist’ sentenced for attacking Black neighbors’ home outside...

whiskywoman comments on Aug 18, 2021:

he is not gonna learn tolerance in prison he will learn more hate and separateness

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 18, 2021:

@silverotter11 Yes, written words do not carry tone or facial expression, so sometimes we don't communicate well.

Michigan man branded ‘racist terrorist’ sentenced for attacking Black neighbors’ home outside...

whiskywoman comments on Aug 18, 2021:

he is not gonna learn tolerance in prison he will learn more hate and separateness

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 18, 2021:

@silverotter11 Do you really think he appologized? He said "slashing tires and painting a swastika on their vehicle, scrawling expletive-laced, racist graffiti on their pickup truck, and shooting a bullet into the house weren’t personal attacks." is not an apology of any kind. It is a statement of hate and denial. Those were VERY personal attacks and he is only sorry he got caught and that his freedom will be limited in the near future.

Monday morning cuteness...Way early!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 16, 2021:

You stole my picture!! That is Luna, my new grandkitty.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 16, 2021:

@RobertNappi2 She is adorable and she knows it.

Why Aren't We All Conspiracy Theorists?

JackPedigo comments on Aug 13, 2021:

Made a mental note while reading this last night and was again reminded this morning. Here is an important link: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/12/1026993142/illinois-is-the-first-state-to-have-high-schools-teach-news-literacy

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 14, 2021:

I think that is an excellent idea.

Grumblement.

Marionville comments on Aug 12, 2021:

Yes…just to give vent to pent up frustration or discontent. I expect it’s a combining of grumble and disenchantment!

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 12, 2021:

Or grumble and argument.

I needed some boxes and a friend suggested U-Line.

Paul4747 comments on Aug 12, 2021:

Yeah, for similar reasons I won't even go into a Wal Mart unless it's to use the toilet in a strange city when I don't have time to look for a clean gas station.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 12, 2021:

One of my kids was very anti WM. While she was in college she worked for a small specialty internet company that is similar to Wayfair. This small company was purchased by WM several years ago. So she ended up working for WM, one of the company perks was a credit card with generous cash back on WM purchases. And then WM relocated her company to California... She still hates WM, but she gets her groceries there. Cash back is cash back after all.

USPS awards $120 million contract to Louis DeJoy’s former company XPO Logistics, raising ethics ...

barjoe comments on Aug 7, 2021:

This may be the way to remove him. Charge him with ethics violations. Thank you @HippieChick58 for posting this paywalled WP column.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 7, 2021:

I thought it was important to get it out there. And YW!

Seattle fires two police officers who went to Trump rally, saying they stood by Jan.

freedom41 comments on Aug 6, 2021:

I wonder how many those Trump dummies regret what did that day.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 6, 2021:

Not freaking enough of them.

Timbo the Redneck LATEST - Tiktok star dead 'in truck crash with girlfriend Kori' as brother-in-law ...

Secretguy comments on Aug 6, 2021:

"He touched me in a way that I can’t explain, and he was one of those types of people where you don’t meet those types of people every day." Timbo's , Tassie, also shared a video to his TikTok account confirming that her died on Saturday after a "bad accident. Seriously. These people are ...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 6, 2021:

Thank DAWG they didn't procreate, however there are still bunches of other ones out there who will :(

NODDLE.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 4, 2021:

This is so funny, there is a huge construction company in my area that is The Noddle Company. Makes me giggle every time I see their signs.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 4, 2021:

@Marionville Well, Americans y'know. Noddle is not in common usage over here, I expect it is a family name.

Did you know you can ripen fruit in a paper bag with an apple?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 3, 2021:

I have tomatoes on my counter right now. They're ripe enough, I just haven't decided what to do with them. There are quite a few more out in the garden that are ready to be picked. I will be doing something with them during the weekend. I do use the paper bag trick frequently to ripen fruits. Also ...

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 4, 2021:

@dalefvictor I don't have a sweet onion, or feta cheese in the house at the moment. Or a cucumber for that matter. I try not to go to the grocery store more than once a week. I will figure out a menu for next week later in the week, and go to the grocery store probably on Saturday. Generally during the summer I make a big salad on Sunday and that is my lunch for the work week. During the winter I cook lots of soups and freeze them, and heat one for lunches every day. I aim for efficiency and cheap.

Why otherwise seemingly intelligent people support him

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 3, 2021:

When he dies I'm going to take a road trip so I can piss on his grave.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 3, 2021:

@OldMetalHead Sounds like a plan!

Makes sense cats don't race

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Aug 2, 2021:

It has to be 3 am, & they have to be in the mood for going berserk.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 2, 2021:

We call that "The FRAPs". Frequent Random Activity Period.

Go out and get into good trouble

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 1, 2021:

I need to find that poster for my granddaughters.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 1, 2021:

@Lorajay Thank you so much!! Now I know what at least two of my Christmas/birthday gifts are going to be. One granddaughter's birthday is Christmas day, the second granddaughter's birthday is the day after. Yes, expensive and busy time of year.

New to the group.

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2021:

I gave up on online dating. If I don't meet someone in real life it isn't going to happen. And it doesn't seem to be happening, especially with the pandemic. It is fortunate for me that I am content with my own company.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 1, 2021:

@twill Human interest possibly, or reinforcement that I made a good decision.

That’s what my grandfather always said... [agnostic.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 31, 2021:

Just wow. Wow.

HippieChick58 replies on Aug 1, 2021:

@Pralina1 click on the link of Skado's post.

Letters From An American 07/30/2021

JackPedigo comments on Jul 31, 2021:

Sorry to hear about losing power. Is there a problem in your city? Of course the big problem with a pathological liar is they soon come to believe their own lies. He undoubtedly believes his own lies. There's a interesting new series on Netflix titled "How to become a Tyrant." Having a ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 31, 2021:

The author of this post lives somewhere in Maine and on a lake, I believe. From having read her blog for several months being without power is not unusual.

Delta variant: 8 things you should know | Coronavirus | UC Davis Health

DenoPenno comments on Jul 31, 2021:

Delta Variant getting bad in Missouri. I'm fully vaccinated and no longer wear a mask but I have one in my car. If asked to wear it, I will. If this gets worse my corporation will again require us to mask up.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 31, 2021:

I was out and about today, Costco and other grocery shopping. I am fully vaccinated, and I still wore my mask. I am not taking chances. This is a Republican state and I don't trust my fellow citizens.

Delta variant: 8 things you should know | Coronavirus | UC Davis Health

bbyrd009 comments on Jul 31, 2021:

theres already a new variant i guess, read about it last night…so, you guys should confidently expect new variants to fear, for years to come! You are not *ever* going to be “out of the woods” on this, as ling as you are in fear of a natural process that has happened since humans have walked ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 31, 2021:

I don't live in fear. I listen to doctors and scientists and follow their advice. I live with respect for the threats around us. I also lock my car doors whenever I leave my car. I also lock my house at night and when I'm gone. I stop at stop signs and stop lights. I wear seatbelts and my car has airbags. It isn't living in fear, it is living in reality with respect to the threats around us.

Friday morning cuteness

Kynlei comments on Jul 30, 2021:

He's so plump 😍

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 30, 2021:

No, s/he's fluffy!

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 [agnostic.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 29, 2021:

Why do you think this is a scammer?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 29, 2021:

@skado I had not gone past the dog lovers page. Yes, I agree, sure signs of scammer. It would have helped if you linked her profile page. And I'm slow sometimes.

Letters From An American 07/26/2021

Charlene comments on Jul 27, 2021:

When will he just drop dead?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 27, 2021:

@wordywalt I have loathed Donnie Dumpsterfire ever since I first became aware of him. He is everything deplorable about rich, white males.