The best things in life ❤❤❤

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I am so looking forward to when the grandchildren are old enough to have permanent memories. I want to make memories with them, teach them stuff that only I can teach them and create a legacy to last beyond my time. That is what it is about.

Trump facilitates the wall.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Who the hell is he going to hire to move those bricks? There are some jobs even immigrants won't do and he got rid of the ones who would have.

Decided to check the sweet potatoes we planted in tires to make sure they aren’t rotting in the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Congratulations!! Love it when an experiment goes well!

Absolutely ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Thanks!! You're amazing and awesome as well.

Pluviophile: is so me? how about you?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I love rain. I tolerate it when I have to be out in it. I got used to being out in it when I lived in Western Washington State, we had weeks and weeks that it rained EVERY day! But being inside and warm, let it rain!

The many sides of Eddie Izzard | The Saturday Paper

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Wow, fer sure!!

I think I may finally be emerging from a prolonged male midlife existential crisis. Who am I?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Thank you for sharing your journey, and the wisdom you've gained. The good news is your legacy has not been written yet, you can make it a great one. You haven't accomplished everything yet, you have time to add to it. The remaining years haven't been written yet, you get to influence that. Go forth and conquer!

What is on your life list (some refer to it as a bucket list) Climb Mt.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I want to stand on the Equator, and chosen location at the moment is Cuenca, Eduador. I want to ride in a hot air balloon. I want to visit the US states that I haven't yet, which is only 4 or 5. I have been to Alaska but not Hawaii.

Gardening facts ☺?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Yellow makes me think of SamSam who apparently loves the color Lellow and it is the only color she can name at the moment. And her doting Grammy has been persuaded to make a rainbow quilt (something along these lines) for Miss SamSam for when she moves to a regular bed in a few months. Yes, it did not require much persuasion. Doting Grammy who will be unemployed in a week and will in theory have time to get that done, along with everything else.

I have Anisocoria.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I have moved 23 times all over the world, and have ended up 50 miles from where I was born.

So are you one who is fashionably early or fashionably late to places?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I try to arrive on time, and usually squeak in just before the appointed hour. Today I was heading to a meeting in a new to me location and google maps had a horrible hiccup. Turns out, I "knew" where it was, just never noticed it before. I wasn't the last person to arrive.

I Had One of These

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Spent many hours with the viewmasters and grandparents houses. Good memories.

First battle of the sexes.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

LOL!!

I need to stop searching for my heartbeat in others. Gemma Troy

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I don't know, maybe finding my heartbeat in others is what I need.

Megan McCain Slams Trump At Her Dad's Funeral Service.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Woot!! You go girl!

No Goodnight Kitty for you Mom! You used the flash!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Sooo pretty! Looks like she needs some kitty treats.

Posting this here as well as under "Family & Parenting" because it's also impacting my mental ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Would mom consider talking to a counselor? She sounds like she has some unresolved issues and isn't at peace with the idea of leaving.

Next time you vote, check the dictionary.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Thanks for posting!!

I have never heard of this, how many you have?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Never saw that package before in my life.

Too many people are looking to fill a void instead of loving themselves and finding someone to share...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

When I was growing up we were taught that a woman needed a man to make her complete. Scuse me? I taught my girls they were enough just as they were. I am complete as I am, and I love me as I am. If I never find someone to share my life with I will be just fine.

Wizard....

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Sooooo pretty!!

This is something to think about ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Soooooo y'all know I'm a word nerd? And the queen of Google. And when I googled I found http://mentalfloss.com/article/29942/which-came-first-orange-color-or-orange-fruit The citrus definitely got named first. The earliest recorded use of orange the fruit in English is from the 1300s and came to us from the Old French orenge, adapted from the Arabic nāranj, from the Persian nārang, from the Sanskrit nāranga ("orange tree"). The Sanskrit word's origin is unclear, but it might come from a Dravidian word meaning "fragrant." The word's use as a color name doesn't crop up for another 200 years, in the early 1500s. English speakers probably didn't have a specific name for the color until the fruit was widely available in their markets and inspired one. Before then, linguists believe people generally referred to orange as "yellow-red," ġeolurēad in Old English.

I’m a really awesome friend.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I had a "friend" that all he wanted was to watch Downton Abbey with me. He was going to brunch with family, doing fun things, and all he wanted was TV at my place with me. I finally confronted him, and that was all he was going to ever want. I was a nice person, but. Yeah, watch your own damn TV, I'm busy.

Opening up your soul ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

This is what I want, to be able to expose my naked soul to someone safe and worthy to share it with.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

What kinds of things do you have in mind? I'm afraid to answer because my imagination doesn't usually run to weird stuff.

Has anyone here had weight loss surgery? (No judging)

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I had to find a new doctor, the doctor I loved retired and her replacement then moved to a different health system. I got a recommendation from a coworker. In our first visit my new doctor gestured with her pen towards my midsection and asked if I had considered bariatric surgery. I went searching for another new doctor. So, in my job as a claims examiner for short term disability I have recently had two claims for ladies that had bariatric surgery and are now having malnutrition issues from it. One is pregnant and has been off work for several weeks early in her pregnancy and is now on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy. The other lady is just is not doing well, I don't remember details. With bariatric surgery you have to adjust your eating habits for the rest of your life. I know me. If I'm not willing to make those adjustments now, I know I won't be after surgery. I'm stubborn that way. Then after having those two claims, I'm damn glad I chose to avoid that option. That being said I also know folks for whom it has been great. I read quite a bit about it in the past and it just never seemed to me to be the best route for me.

This is something to think about ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

And nothing rhymes with orange, who does that?

Religion, the evil that breeds maniacs - all in the name of a benevolent god. [patheos.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

The rapture better be coming soon to get all these psychos out of here, but I greatly afraid we're stuck with the nutjobs. This is horrible, that poor baby!

He really should have shown restraint and not tweeted today during McCain's funeral.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

He's a petulant willfully ignorant child man.

I cannot wait for a fix too immigration.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

The purpose of this group is to bash Der Drumpf. Can you offer some explanation of your post or edit your post, I'm having some difficulty in figuring how this fits in here. From looking at earlier responses you've given I believe you are one of us, but we've had some trolls before.

Great advice!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I want someone whose demons play well with mine.

Mystique, our little grey pearl, is now 12 years old.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Happy Birthday beautiful kitty!! I hope your family tells you what a treasure you are every day!

Who remembers this? Y'ALL A BUNCH A JIVE ASS TURKEYS!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Actually I don't.

So, I live in Nebraska, and they're kinda crazy about Cornhusker Football out here.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

And now the game has been cancelled. Love Midwestern weather!

Ok this is disgraceful [msn.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Seriously, I think it is sweet. They have some true affection, and I NEVER say good things about GWB2.

It has been awhile since I passed this point "Like a post, comment or reply 2 20000 max 20000".

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I try to help everyone by liking anything they post, unless I really can't. I'm here cuz I love it. I like the points, but I'm here regardless of the points.

What's the shortest time you worked for a company before you discovered its a great big mistake?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

two years, current job. It ends Friday.

It amazes me some of the dumb shit Trump says, man never thinks anything through before he runs his ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Der Donald is quite the fragile little flower really. He wants you to believe that he is sooooo picked on, just the snot nosed mama's boy he ever was.

The Bad and the Ugly

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Wow, loaded question. The worst of me comes from my dad when I am rough or quick to judge. My mom was a saint. She died way too young.

You Are Granted One Wish. Please Share.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

$5,000,000 every year for the rest of my life. My kids and grandkids would never have to worry about money again and I'd have a happy retirement. I could fund some charity programs and good works that I've thought about for a long time.

Happy Saturday, everyone. How are you all doing today?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Mine is awesome, got to spend time with my favorite person in the whole world!! And her parents.

2020 - Obstruction & Treason

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

AT least 20, more like 40. Make sure that Ahole is decrepit and wheelchair bound before he gets out of prison.

“I’m not looking for a serious relationship.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

When I hear that I hear that someone isn't ready for more than just A date. And I want more than just A date, so I will pass. There is nothing wrong with it, but for me, I want more. I have a vested interest in protecting my heart and time, so I will pass.

Just finished watching Book Club and it was hysterically funny and true at the same time.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I need to watch it, thanks for the reminder.

Bowiea volubilis "Tiger Jaws" Assorted Tillandsias

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

cool!

Does anyone remember this movie? [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

The video is not playing for me. :(

Funeral send-off.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I think the dumpster is probably too good for him, but it will do in a pinch.

Love doesn't hurt? thoughts...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

100% agree. Love is wonderful. When it is pulled away or limited, it hurts like no other.

What an ass.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

He is the master of timing! Crappy for sure.

Came on my FB feed from a few years ago, I was crying.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I have read this before, and I still laughed til I cried!!

How many needs a shoulder? ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Check out Meetup.com You can find like minded individuals in your area. That is how I found Omaha Humanists.

Just because ???

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Just because I am moving around doesn't mean I am capable of anything else.

I will not do this to my kitties, but it is hysterical!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I just realized I was guilty of this, Chief in his Christmas shirt about OMG 20 yeas ago. And again OMG 50 years ago my sister did this to the sweetest Siamese cat in the world.

I must exclude myself from this because I'm booked (hopefully permanently) but, just a reminder here...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Hmmmm, Sadie Hawkins month. I will have to take a look.

One reason that I have a cat is so, when I hear creepy sounds at night, I can say "Oh, that's just ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I used to have a golden and a cat. I'd sometimes take naps during the day with the dog behind me and the cat in front. I'd dream I heard the doorbell (frequent recurring dream.) I'd check the critters. If they were still sleeping I knew it was a dream. Chief, the golden, was convinced that the doorbell meant visitors for him and he did a happy dance as soon as he heard it. No way to sleep through the doorbell if he was in the house or on the bed. 75 pounds of happy dance does that to you. The cat simply hid when she heard the doorbell. Now if I hear creepy sounds at night I have a baseball bat in the closet. Last creepy sound was the robovac going on at night. I needed to do some reprogramming....

I don't really like pancakes but, they're the best form of conveyance for the syrup to get into my ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Try waffles, they can hold more syrup. Or seriously, bottle to mouth. Who's going to know?

Happy Labor Day weekend.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

If you do give birth to a bald eagle, I want to be your birth coach. I will write a book and retire in grand style!

Found this on FB.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

When we (2 of my girls and me) took my heart cat to be released from her pain we were there. We held her and talked to her as she took her last breaths. We told her how much we loved her and we'd never forget her. She would be the benchmark of which all future fur babies would be scored. Yes, we loved her that much and I'm crying as I type this. Miss Millie was the most loving, people bonded cat ever. She was and forever will be my heart cat. I love my current cats Zelda and Xena, but if I could have had Miss Millie for 20 more years it would still have been too soon to let her go. Being there for my cats/kids is what you do as a parent and as a good human being.

I remember these kind of record players, how many used to have one?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

My sister and I got one for Christmas. I think we wore it out.

How many of you still have your baseball trading cards from bubble gum?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I never did collect them, I never was in to sports of any kind.

Go with the flow ??

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

The problem is, life isn't scripted like a sit com. Usually you have to make up shit as you fly. Choose a general direction and then go with the flow.

I think I really found the man that is going to make me happy forever.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

wonderful!!

Bout to bust a move..

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Too cute, too adorable.

For better or worse.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I will never remarry, all I want is a long term shack up. YMMV.

How many needs a shoulder? ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Thank goodness my kids are nearby and my sister is my BFF.

Why the hell should I buy high-end cat food?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

My older cat wants whatever I am eating. The younger cat puts her toy stuffed mousie in the dry food bowl. Cats are weird.

Hi, I figured I should let everyone know that I’m new to this group, and would love to hear the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

If you're interested in reading more, there is an awesome book called "We Are Our Brains: A Neurobiography of the Brain, from the Womb to Alzheimer's" by (I kid you not) Dick Swaab. He goes by D.F. Swaab. https://books.google.com/books/about/We_Are_Our_Brains.html?id=0ZGxAAAAQBAJ=frontcover=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false It is a fascinating book on how our brains change and what can happen to make them change. Part of it talks about how in WWII in Europe, prolonged starvation of mothers made their babies overeat and be greedy unhappy people. It is a really good read, I highly recommend it.

Sometimes...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Yes, I am wise, but it is wisdom for the pain.

Good morning everyone! Have a great day!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I'm actually looking forward to being coffee free. After next Friday I will be unemployed and coffee free until re-employed, maybe longer if my sleep will reset itself. Today it did.

From my indoor garden Cattleya "Why Not? Because"

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Very unique, very pretty!

Just a thought about the government managing a health care system for the entire population:

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

What @KKGator said.

My morning lesson on being single, given by a sunflower in my garden.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

reach for the stars!! quite an overachiever!

Mexican American man goes to work for a racist organization and is hurt and surprised that he's ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Unless you are desperate for a job do your basic research, she says as she is leaving a job. However, there are details of my job it was impossible to know until you are there, but I knew what the organization stood for. It has some great reviews. This place of employment, how could you miss that it is essentially an anti immigration organization. Just looking at their website gives me the heebie jeebies, and I'm ghostly white.

[youtube.com] Sometimes it's just for the fun of it.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Love it!!

A great chart on a rich source of plant-based iron.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

I regularly eat almonds, quinoa, and spinach. Good chart.

How many remember the name of this cartoon and did you watch it?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Top Cat! I remember it well.

I don’t watch network tv as a rule but my daughter watches This Is Us and I caught an episode on ...

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

I rarely watch TV, and when I do it is Roku streaming. I did binge watch Nurse Jackie. I have watched all the reruns of Friend, How I Met Your Mother. So, 3 years of the Roku and I think I watch less than 5 hours of TV a month.

What can be expected with shit for brains.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Very well put!

I was feeling down about today, turning 58, thinking about being in the twilight of my time on earth...

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Hang in there dude, 60 is right around the corner!! Seriously, my mom died at 45. I'm thrilled to hit 60 and become a Grammy. My mom missed out on all that, and my kids missed out on knowing my wonderful mother. This is why I will never move away from my babies, I want to have the full Grammy experience. I don't wanna live forever, but I want to be retired for a few years to watch my babies flourish. Bring it on, I'm ready!!

9 years ago today I lost my fat boy, Simie...? see how big he used to be.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

wow!! gorgeous and huge!

The 70's ?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

My youth!!

My Fudge ?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Love it!!

Friday!!!! ??

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

And it is a 3 day weekend!! I am paid for Monday! Which will help when my job ends the following Friday!! But I'm OK!

The most important thing to do is VOTE.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Perfect, all of them. Thanks for posting!

My long time cat friend Einstein (almost 18 years).

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

I am so sorry for your loss. I share your tears. He's not just a cat, it's your baby and your friend. You were a good person for him, and you will do what is right. Don't let him suffer. Never, ever, ever be ashamed of your tears. It tells me you have a good, tender heart. Remember the good times with your buddy, and let him go into that long good night. (((((AJ)))))

Found on Facebook (a friend's post)

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Love it! Thanks for posting!

Bad dog.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

LOL!!

Looking for a partner who won't cheat... in Scrabble.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

I never cheat, I just know a lot of weird words. I LOVE words, I'm queen of word nerds.

I’ve got my big Labor Day weekend plans. Anyone else? ?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Decompressing. Granddaughter is bringing her parents over, her dad will clean my gutters and do some odd jobs for me. I will entertain the munchkin while they are here. Munchkin will terrorize the cats, and they will keep egging her on. Her daddy will be in a Labor Day parade on Monday. I will spend some time sewing and reading, and cleaning and cooking, and whatever else NEEDS to be done. Cat boxes come to mind.... erk.

These come from my sisters Garden this morning, one of them weighed 34 lb wow????

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Wow!! HOpe they taste as good as they look!

All of the above.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Amen and Amen!

Remember the saying?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Busier than a dog with two tails. Busier than a one armed paper hanger.

Moonflower 31.08.18

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

I grew moonflowers when I was in Louisiana. I thought they were beautiful and fascinating. Ex thought they were blah cuz they were white. Another reason I'm glad to be divorced.

A little too literal.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

LOVE it!!

What was the worst gift you've ever received?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Mothers Day 2008 or 2009. I had let my ex know I wanted a flower bed built in the back yard. My ex has a Xian Hymnal website. That year he wrote an Easter hymn. He used music from another hymn and wrote new words. Nothing about mothers or love or children. He dedicated that hymn to me on his website. When I opened the envelope and read the words and the dedication I almost barfed. He should not have quit his day job and I hate poetry anyway. I said "thank you." and changed the subject. In our divorce I specified that my name had to be taken off his website. Gag me, freaking gag me. I filed for divorce a few months later

The advertising industry back in their hay days with the smoking ads.

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

OMG yes!!

Cock's Comb Bean Blooms

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Very cool!

I want to be livin' the American dream. Do you want it too?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Perfect, thanks for posting!

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HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

More than likely

Remember the saying?

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Lay down with dogs get up with fleas. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Too poor to have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of.