No one changes unless they want to.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Essentially people don't change until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of changing.

This puts Long John Silvers to shame.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 28, 2018:

I do remember Arthur Treacher's. Sad how it has not fared well. There are only 7 left according to Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Treacher%27s

Gender Reveal Goes Wrong When Explosives Cause Arizona Forest Fire - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Stupid is as stupid does.

It may look like I just joined, but I've been a member for a while and accidentally left the group ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Did you have a phat phingers episode? I hate it when that happens. Welcome back!

Today would have been my parents' 65th wedding anniversary.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Wow, that is a heavy burden. You need to do what you think a good daughter would do while still protecting yourself from her paranoia. That means you need to set boundaries, but because of her mental illness that might be difficult. My point being that your mom must be 85ish, she sadly won't be around much longer, just a fact of biology. So, do what you need to do that when she is gone you won't feel like you have neglected her or been a bad daughter. You can't change the past, you can only learn from it.

Smartcuteness. Where have I seen this face b4 and kinda recently ?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Grammar is poor, and no way would I believe she is an MD.

Hello, all! Just arrived here today and hope to be able to share in the great community.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

welcome

Good to be back.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Welcome back!! Hope the new year brings you what you want/need.

Them: What kind of guy do you want to marry? Me: this man [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

LOL, very sweet!!

Autoworkers Promise Broken

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Every damn time he opens his mouth he lies!! All lies, all damn lies.

I dread the Holiday Season, or maybe it is just Seasonal Affective Disorder (aka: Wintertime ) ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

I don't dread it, I just mostly ignore it. I don't do any seasonal things that don't involve the kids or grandkids. I avoid xmas music, I don't decorate, and my holiday gift shopping is done. I find the commercialism and fakeness of everything exhausting.

Another new profile with the same photo as the one I reported in my previous post?[agnostic.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

You have to admire her (his, or its) tenacity. Like a damn dog with a bone.

Take care of yourself ❤❤❤

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Since I have been off work I have averaged walking about 10,000 steps a day. I have read several really good books. I meditate almost daily. I have gotten a hair cut (it was seriously needed). I have gotten my nails done about every other week. I have decluttered my closets, a bedroom, kitchen cabinets and pantry. I have lost 20ish pounds, sold the too large clothing on eBay, and cleaned windows. Yeah, I think I seriously need to look for a new job, but I feel great!

How old were you when you got your first job? ? A. for me ?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

I was 16, started working in the restaurant that my mom had worked in before she died. When I met with the owner/manager he looked at me real hard and said, "Are you Minnie's daughter?" Yeah, I got the job. My brothers had also worked for the restaurant, as did my younger sister later on. Good family restaurant, no longer there.

[yahoo.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

It is an abomination!

What is everyone’s experience on Tinder, for those of you who have it?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Never been on it.

31 Of The Funniest Comebacks In History [rewind.topix.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

John Adams' quote is truer today than back then. "In my many years, I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress." Oh vey!

This is ONLY meant to be funny as intended, not a political post! [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

He was an actor, he had the gift of thinking on his feet. But that is totally funny!

I think we need a new Group Photo. What say you @GuyKeith?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

I vote for the kitty!! Inscrutable!

[youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I don't remember him at all, but I was only 7. The TV in my house was controlled by my dad and then my brothers.

Anyone want to date me

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

If you're looking for a sole mate, try a cobbler, or shoe store. You're too young and too far away, and I'm not sure what you believe in.

Kittens these days

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

LOL!

[play.howstuffworks.com] Tell me what you get from taking the quiz.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I got Atheism.

Grumpy cat here, you want something dead?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I think my cats would be hysterical to watch with a mouse. I think I'd be hysterical watching them with a mouse, how the hell did a mouse get in my house?

Does age really matter in a relationship?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

It matters to me. I just don't find younger men to be a turn on. My oldest will be turning 34 in 9 days. When the ffffff did that happen? But I digress. I am 60, will be 61 in 6 weeks. Daughter # 2 "suggested" that I date men closer to my age than to her sister's age. So to keep my kids happy and for my own sensibilities I should not date a man that is younger than 48, and really it depends on the individual. As for older than me, depends. Some guys just seem old old, and some are chronologically old but have a young mind set. And yes, keeping the kids happy is important. They will be taking care of me in my older age.

This person is up for grabs, Sisters. I am smart but have math anxiety, so I’m taking a pass. ?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I'm with you on the math anxiety. Anyone who puts hurdles like that out there isn't looking for me.

Giselle, my cat, brought this to my attention.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Which is why all my cats have been indoors only. My present kitties have been allowed onto the deck when it is covered with snow. They don't seem to like snow. My last kitty was blind, and in her last few days of life I took her into the yard. It was a beautiful day, sunshine, birds, breezes. I think she enjoyed the warmth and smells. But that is pretty much the limit of outside that my cats get.

How’s the weather where you live? It’s obviously confused where I live in south Texas! lol

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I'd love to see 47°. We've had snow and temps in the teens and low 20s.

I haven’t post in like a week Amy and I have been really sick this whole week.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Glad you're recovering!

Everything matters in Life

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Seriously there are some things that just don't matter. Kardashians just don't matter. Duck Dynasty and Honey Boo Boo just don't matter. Whether you say Merry Christmas or Season's Greetings just doesn't matter. Getting Drumpf out of the WH and out of our lives matters a great deal Save your energy for the stuff that really matters. This is Trump Pinata, we bash Drumpf, we don't tackle existential issues.

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian talks sexual politics. [qz.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Good article

[yahoo.com] Large Asteroid Packing 50 Megatons Headed For Earth as Early as 2023.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Yeah, wake me when it is closer.

The perfect Christmas gift for single sports fans!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Looks like fun, for my cats! That ball will not be hitting that table a second time in my house.

[yahoo.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Too much money and no taste or class. Jeebus when will this ever end?

No illegal concentration camps for immigrants say these Officers. Refuse Illegal and Immoral Orders.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Love it, love it, love it!!

Dating site observation.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

When someone calls me sexy who doesn't know me, I don't value his comments because he doesn't know what I think is sexy. To me it seems shallow.

Annual Christmas horror shit show is on at the white house [io9.gizmodo.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

What do you expect from people with no class or taste.

Guys-How To Get a Girlfriend-Feedback From 9 Women. [yahoo.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Good article

Hello, Group Members! I need your input again.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

As a group owner you made the rules and you must enforce the rules. If they are not playing by the rules then let them know and let them know if it continues you will have to block them. For this type of group where so many people struggle, they don't need additional crap. This needs to be a safe place. I'd say you were justified to block at the first offense to make sure this is a safe place for everyone.

Not only has sunamushi become my new favorite word to say, it sounds like quite the delightful ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I'd love to go back to Japan one day, I was in Okinawa when I turned 20. This does look like fun, and fun to say!

One year ago today (Sun.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Sweet!! I'm right behind you, my anniversary is in about 10 days. Best click I ever made. I haven't met anyone to change my status for, but I've met so many special people and found my new home.

The reality

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

For damn sure!!

Oh yes! Very much yes!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

When I was married we moved frequently, and every time we moved we had professional movers paid by ex's employer. I accumulated lots and lots of books. As I was getting ready to move into an apartment about 10 years ago I purged those books. Most of them hadn't been read in years and only got dusted when we moved. I schlepped bags and boxes of books to a place called "Half Priced Books" and sold them. I have never lived in a house with an accessible attic to fill with junk, and most of the places I lived didn't have basements either. Longest occupancy of any house post childhood has been 5 years. Even now every once in a while I go through the books on my shelves to see if there isn't something that can be sold or otherwise purged. Since I've been unemployed I've been doing more purging and selling, not only books but anything I don't need. Less is more.

A lot of you will probably block me after posting this...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Are you kidding me, we thrive on stuff like this. You gave me pause for a moment before I saw the post, because as the group owner I can block you and I really don't like to block people. I want everyone to get along and dump on Drumpf. Your post fits right in, it's gross, it's perfect. Love Chris Christie as the observer. Well done!

Just leaving this here for whomever needs it.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I'd like to see what my cats would do to that... When I was stationed in Augsburg, Germany (1980) I worked in a secure area, we had a hedgehog family that lived under the guard shack. Occasionally they'd get in the way and have to be moved to a neutral location. I knew nothing about hedgehogs, but I had a hat with a brim handy. I just scooped the little bugger up and dropped him in the grass. Some of the A'holes I worked with would not have been so gentle.

My cats are narcissistic. They believe world revolves around them. :-)

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

It does! Didn't you get the memo?

My medicine organization helper.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

You have as much success with keeping kitty off the table as I do. They do like supervisory duties, don't they!

It was fun.. Did you?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

The parking lot at NSA Fort Meade, MD was great for doing donuts! I think I was one donut away from being arrested by NSA security. I'm a midwestern girl, I knew how to handle the snow. All the locals were hunkered down indoors in front of the TV having palpitations because of the snow. Wimps!

Temper, temper! [rawstory.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

He is a petulant toddler! Somebody please lace his bottle with xanax and let him sleep for the next two years. I'm sure Melania won't mind.

@rivkaThoms Some Get Well Wishes for you!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

That would heal me of all ills!

Rewatching Sense8 and I love this sentiment.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Very good

@Admin Thanks agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I wear my shirt to the gym, I've had questions on it twice. Sometimes I think people are scowling at me, but then I realize it's the gym, they're scowling with exertion because they're working out. I am hoping it encourages others to check the site out. A girl can dream!

Got to grab life now, before it slips away.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I will be happy. Life with throw shit at me, but I still will choose to be happy. If not now, then when? It has to be now, we might not have a when.

Is this not the greatest love song ever? Know what I really want in a girl? [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

After 28 seconds I said, "OK, that is obnoxious." and shut it down.

Pardon a boast: I preached and sang this morning at the Unitarian Universalist church in Montclair, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

There is a UU "church" in my city that I really like, but it is about as far east as I am west, and I'm too cheap, too broke, and too lazy to drive 18 miles to go anywhere early Sunday morning. I am hoping that one day there will be a happening in my life that would facilitate moving to the other side of town, but for now I'm kinda rooted here. I knew it was the right place for me when the pastor said it was the place for those who have been damaged by "the church."

So, son number 2 was home from college this week and hasn't requested his favorite meal, burritos.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Looks yummy!!

Dear diary, Dad was making bunny ears and photobombing me, but I look pretty cute tonight.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

The kitty looks very content, despite the photobomb you're doing a good job.

Two sweet mares that I'm looking after while their owner heals from an appendectomy.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Nice. You're a good neighbor!

I just learned that my older daughter Becky, who is RivkaThoms Agnostic member has been in the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Hope she recovers quickly and strength for you and that things ease up for you.

[yahoo.] CBD is the part of the plant which has us excited

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I take water soluble CBD oil, 2x day. I think it is helping. I changed so much stuff at once and I'm doing so much better I will give it all credit. The shop where I was getting mine was not close to home. Last week I saw they have opened a new location that is only about 4 miles from home and on my way to almost everything. I am thrilled that they are doing well enough for the new location and in my end of town!

I am a veg gardener

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I grow tomatoes every summer. I think that tomatoes fresh off the vine are a taste of sunshine!

The advantages of not having 1. Indoor cats anymore 2. Nativity scenes.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Another reason that I don't decorate for the holiday. I have two young and very energetic cats.

My 10 year old boy kitty Duffy was murdered by a car.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I have not had good luck with indoor male cats, so I only have females. I don't ever let my girls out either, they are strictly indoors, no encounters with cars for them. They go in a crate in the car to go to the vet, I think they much prefer to stay at home.

Any of you fine folks making any homemade gifts for the holidays?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I'm not making handmade or homemade gifts for this year, though my daughters are all getting quilts for their next birthdays. All the quilts are about 66X76 inches, throw size. Good to cuddle under while watching TV. All the fabrics are the same, the layout of the blocks is the difference. The first to receive her gift will be my oldest, her birthday is December 5th. Her quilt is done. The second birthday is the youngest daughter's, Jan 14th, that quilt is also done. The third for my middle daughter is still in the shop to be quilted. Then when that is done I have to bind it to finish it. That birthday is not until March 15th, so I've got some time. These are the completed and ready to be gifted quilts.

Did you ever use one of these?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I may have used one twice. I think I've smoked two packs of cigarettes in my whole life.

Hi all, I'm Michael I guess the most striking thing about me (other than being old, some here would ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Old? We're just well seasoned and truly nowhere near ancient. I've got six weeks left of being 60, I'm healthier now than I have been in lotsa years. Stop that old stuff, I'm working on turning the clock back.

I'd never be this lucky

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I'd be concerned that the former owner would be looking for it, and I'm thinking that person would not be a friendly sort.

Happy Saturday! My job ended and I am back! Back to man hunting and shenanigans.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Now you will have TIME!! I am enjoying the time I've had since I stopped working. However the money is very less abundant, I'm going to have to do something about that very soon. Enjoy your time.

Manfred Mann. The Mighty Quinn

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Did you forget a link? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K13hH0pJx5s

Does anyone else have Japanese Iris? I was reminded today and want to share. :)

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Beautiful, spectacularly beautiful!!

Been ruminating on assholes of my past.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Meditation. It will help you focus on the present and take the sting out of memories of the past.

What can we, in the rest of the world, be expected to make of this? [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

This breaks my heart.

I am so grossed out by what is on dating sites.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

I left all other dating sites shortly after I found this site. I don't miss them at all. Yes, I may be single for the rest of my life, but seriously, it's not like I was finding eligible men on them anyway and to not have to deal with the BS anymore is freedom.

I've been reading through a few posts today about the hazards of holidays.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

I have gone shopping twice on Black Friday, neither time for Xmas gifts. The first time was just prior to divorce when I needed some stuff to furnish the apartment I was moving into. The second time was about 4 or 5 years ago, I worked a snowy Thanksgiving day, and dropped my phone and it broke. I don't have any phone number memorized now, so I knew if I had trouble driving home from work, I was up shit creek without a paddle. I made it home and Friday morning I was at the Sprint store at opening time to replace my phone. This year the family had changed our gifting strategy. The grandbabies get gifts, the adults are entered into a gift exchange throught a web site called Elfster. Elfster allows for rules to be set up, I won't get the ex as my recipient, ex won't get me or the unmarried daughter's partner, and spouses won't draw each other. So, with just grandbabies and one other recipient, my shopping is DONE long before Black Friday.

The world laughs at us and also suffers under Dump’s presidency.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Drumpf has blood on his hands, he is complicit in at least one death, possibly more. He is a scourge to humanity.

Few more journalists and we might have free gas..

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

As much as I appreciate less out of pocket to get gas, not worth the cost.

Cat-proofing xmas! [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

LOL!! Another reason I'm glad not to decorate.

Anyone have a great Black Friday score?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

No shopping today for me. My xmas shopping is done and I don't like crowds.

What Do You Like To Eat When You Get Munchies?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I don't get the munchies, thank goodness!

[yahoo.com] Fuhrer Trump Warns Could Close The Whole Mexican Border - WTF!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Good luck with that.

For those out shopping today, I hope that you bag a ton of bargains. For the rest of us:

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I went to the gym. I need gas for my car, and I need to go to the library or a bookstore. I figured it will wait til tomorrow, and I don't need to participate in any way, shape, or form in Black Friday.

Sing hallelujah! [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Love, love, love it!

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

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I went to the gym today. I do need to fill up my car and go to the library, but decided that will wait til tomorrow. So I am not participating in Black Friday in any way, shape, or form.

I just heard 45 say "It's a terrible thing when judges take over." WTF. He want to be a dictator.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

IKR, he is mucho loco and scaring the stuffing out of me.

Here's an interesting article on the BBC web-site. [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I would have to agree with that.

Hi folks.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Glad you're a tough dude, and glad to have you back!

just 2 words and others...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Good post!

There ain't no party like a Punjabi party, because a Punjabi party don't stop! [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Interesting!

Cat obedience school...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I'd swear the cat's need a little whip along with the leash.

A salute to everyone who spends this day alone for whatever reason!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I spent the majority of the day alone, and kept quite busy. I joined my daughter, her partner, his family, and (cough) my ex for dinner at daughter's partner's house. It was a fabulous meal and I'd walk across glass to spend time with any of my kids. I'd even tolerate my ex's presence.

Jack Kennedy was assassinated on this date in 1963.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

I was in Kindergarten. The principal came into the classroom and told us the president had been shot. He was crying, the teacher started crying, and a whole bunch of 5 years olds got totally freaked out!! So, I got home and the parents were crying. My dad NEVER cried. More freak out that went on for days. And then I noticed the calendar had only ONE MORE PAGE on it, and I was totally convinced the world was ending. A few days later my mom put up a new calendar.... I asked how she could do that, and I learned about calendars. I was so relieved!! I'm convinced my mom thought I'd lost my mind. I think that was the defining moment of my childhood.

I sure do remember these.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

I remember smoking almost everywhere, including hospitals! And I'm really thankful that smoking is not allowed almost everywhere now.

My youngest boys are 5 & 3.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

I have 3 children who are now adults, two have children. They all tell me often that they're grateful to me for everything I did for them and continue to do for them. That is the best feeling in the world. Your mom will appreciate hearing that so much more than you know!!

Zoe and Cloris want me to buy them the best canned food. They want fish.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

My girls get what I bring home, we have really never discussed it.

I'm feeling slightly better than usual these past few days. So here're some snuggles for you all.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Glad you're feeling better!

Anybody cooking tonight?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

We had a family Thanksgiving on Sunday. Tomorrow my daughter and her partner will have his family over, and my daughter invited me, and also her dad. My daughter will have worked out a timeline for when every step needs to be done, she did not get that organizational skill from me. I will be taking a side dish, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and apples with a sweetish crunchy topping. It is quite good, really, and vegan as some of the partner's family keeps vegan. I am sure there will be enough food for half an army.

[middleeastmonitor.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Follow the money!

Okay.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Where have you been? Welcome back, missed you! The button is right next to the main profile picture, at least on Google Chrome.

I went out to grab Thanksgiving groceries today and of course there were so many people out.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

I am contributing a vegan side dish to my daughter's Thanksgiving meal. I needed a few groceries and my preferred grocery store is close to my gym. So after my gym visit I made a quick stop. I can't say I was cool, though it was pretty cold outside. But I was in and out and on my way pretty quickly. I kept my coat zipped up so hopefully my sweat was not pungent.

A friend's cat just laying around.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Beautiful baby!!