Used to smoke lots in my younger days.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 25, 2018:

I have not had a bad reaction, but mostly I imbibe at bedtime and float off into blissful slumber.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 26, 2018:

@Taladad The first edibles I tried I never saw the labels. The second time I had edibles I'm not sure I read the label. They weren't homemade. The first time they came from California about 9 years ago, the second time they came from Colorado within the last year. The second and third times I was advised to partake cautiously because they could have a kick after about an hour. I did not find that to be so. I was very disappointed.

Santa tells him no.

PolyWolf comments on Dec 26, 2018:

"But what about Hillary? She hasn't done anything good either!"

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 26, 2018:

But what about Hillary? They can build the wall out of her emails, no one can get over them.

Justice Ginsburg up and working after surgery | PBS NewsHour

Ohub comments on Dec 26, 2018:

I would give her one of my kidneys if she needs it.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 26, 2018:

I'd donate anything I have to keep her going.

Used to smoke lots in my younger days.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 25, 2018:

I have not had a bad reaction, but mostly I imbibe at bedtime and float off into blissful slumber.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 26, 2018:

@Taladad I vape, so I think that qualifies as smoke. I've had edibles a couple of times, once they were amazing, and after that not as great.

This is about the solar eclipse, however the premise is the same.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Yeah, I've had kind of a post holiday letdown today. It was hard to come back to a quiet house. However I got busy with my stuff and went out to dinner with my Humanist group, and I'm ready for the routine to be back tomorrow. Ain't a great life but it's my life.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 26, 2018:

@MissKathleen I found them on MeetUp. You can look to see if there is a Humanist group in your area here: https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

For 2019

CallMeDave comments on Dec 26, 2018:

If I kiss someone who thinks I am wonderful, that will surprise me.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 26, 2018:

It will surprise me too, but what a good surprise. My fallback is the grandbabies. I think they think I'm pretty wonderful, but then I'm Grammy!

Are we witnessing the fall of the USA?

Trajan61 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

When that idiot Obama was president we were definitely on the decline but now that we have a strong leader in Trump we have been making a nice recovery.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@Trajan61 Yeah, yeah, whatever.

Ok this one has to stay up no exceptions this time

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 25, 2018:

That may prevent me from ever sleeping again. Thanks for posting! Do I have enough wine in my house to forget I ever saw that???

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo Brain bleach?

Ag.

MissKathleen comments on Dec 25, 2018:

A post in “General and Hellos” would be a good idea.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

Yeah, that sounds reasonable. Mostly group owners/moderators are just looking out for their groups right now. We had a new member who joined about 50 groups and posted suspicious links. That new member is no longer with us. S/he did not join this group, but did join another of my groups. I know s/he is gone because the block is now gone.

Ag.

glennlab comments on Dec 25, 2018:

I never click on any link that I am not sure of (bad things have happened in the distant past) and I would suggest the same to everyone else. These idiots come here and get caught fairly quickly but cause more than their fair share of mischief.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

Thanks!!

Ag.

Bobbyzen comments on Dec 25, 2018:

I’ve read some others have raised the level to join a group. Seems like a good idea. You have my support.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

Thank you!!

New York Daily News Torches Donald Trump With Blistering Grinch Cover | HuffPost

Wangobango3 comments on Dec 25, 2018:

His comment to that seven yr. old kid was brutal, totally inappropriate.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@freedom41 That is true too, if only.

Merry, merry & Happy, happy y'all!

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

I want to be reincarnated as a cat, specifically one of my cats. Such a rough life they lead.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@dalefvictor Because we know how to spoil and pamper our babies.

Are we witnessing the fall of the USA?

Trajan61 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

When that idiot Obama was president we were definitely on the decline but now that we have a strong leader in Trump we have been making a nice recovery.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@callmedubious I totally disagree. Obama got into politics because he saw a need and wanted to help people. For most, a political career is not the road to riches. He is likely the most intelligent and most well educated, and most compassionate president we've ever had.

Are we witnessing the fall of the USA?

Trajan61 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

When that idiot Obama was president we were definitely on the decline but now that we have a strong leader in Trump we have been making a nice recovery.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@Trajan61 On that it does look like we do agree.

New York Daily News Torches Donald Trump With Blistering Grinch Cover | HuffPost

Wangobango3 comments on Dec 25, 2018:

His comment to that seven yr. old kid was brutal, totally inappropriate.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

The man is a dangerous moron, he should never be allowed to speak to children.

Are we witnessing the fall of the USA?

Trajan61 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

When that idiot Obama was president we were definitely on the decline but now that we have a strong leader in Trump we have been making a nice recovery.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@Trajan61 Barack Obama was a well educated, well spoken, intelligent, caring, astute, faithful man. Der Donald does not have one tiny percentage of the compassion, humanity, or intelligence President Obama has and had. #45 is a disgrace to the office and the nation. The only idiot in the white house is the current occupant and those that put him there are a disgrace to the nation. We may well have civil war because of #45 and his conduct.

Interesting observation: today TV ads seemed to have flipped from gift deals and ways to bring ...

jondspen comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Commercialmas is over, at least that aspect of spending money. I will say I was surprised that my gym had as many people there this morning as it did.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

My gym wasn't even open today.

Good article if you are not feeling Christmas this year.

AncientNight comments on Dec 25, 2018:

The way that guy writes, it sounds like he's never been through the agony of losing someone close to him, which, means to me, that he's just another wanna-be shrink spewing out his blather. I really dislike those people that try to put rose colored glasses on the pain of being without the one I love...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

With all due respect, I know you are grieving and I know you feel like it will never get better, but it will. You have some work to do, I can't say I know what it is but if you are stuck it may be time to find help. Would your late wife have wanted you to spend the rest of your life grieving her? I think she would have wanted you to be able to move on and find happiness again. It doesn't mean you love her less, it means you are still alive and that is what living is. Forgive yourself for what ever it is that is holding you back. It is hard, it is more than hard, but it can be done. If I have hurt your feelings or said things out of line I apologize, but I don't want to see you stuck where you are. There is so much more to life out there and it is waiting for you. There is no timeline for grief, but it is also not supposed to be so intense forever. I'm not telling you to "get over it", but I am saying I hope you find peace.

Trump rants while 'all alone' in White House on Christmas Eve - CNNPolitics

kmdskit3 comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Man-baby alert!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

Petulant toddler in chief

Are we witnessing the fall of the USA?

Trajan61 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

When that idiot Obama was president we were definitely on the decline but now that we have a strong leader in Trump we have been making a nice recovery.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

Yeah, the stock market just went into free fall. Trump is a dickhead of major order and the US is going down the toilet. I miss Obama. Under Asshat Drumpf the rich are getting richer and plundering the US, and the common folks are cannon fodder. Obama was well educated and polished. Drumpf is a moron of the first order. How you can support him, how anyone can support him just is beyond my imagining. I wish you well, but you are sadly deluded.

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HippieChick58 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

For me, a Christmas gift from a SO should not have a cord attached to it. I'd be happier with someone to run the Hoover for me. Oh wait, I do, it is called a Roomba, which I bought for myself.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@glennlab IMHO, that is the perfect gift, something she wants AND something for you to do together. You're awesome!

Vintage Christmas Advertisement?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

For me, a Christmas gift from a SO should not have a cord attached to it. I'd be happier with someone to run the Hoover for me. Oh wait, I do, it is called a Roomba, which I bought for myself.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@glennlab depends on what the gift is. A household appliance would likely not be a welcome gift from an SO. I think a gift from someone special should be very personal and fun, not anything like a vacuum cleaner or microwave. That is just me.

I am seeing too damned many cases of people, particularly (but not solely) from people on the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

I agree. I think I was just referred to as a cry-baby Lib. Really, name calling. Merry forking christmas

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@wordywalt That is so kind of you!! Thank you! I will remember that. You just made my night. ?

A BBB Study on Romance Scams

Condor5 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Yeah, all those 20 something and 30 something women expressing an interest in guys my age...well, I just have to chuckle, and move on.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

You are one of the wise ones, not all have your experience or understanding.

I am seeing too damned many cases of people, particularly (but not solely) from people on the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

I agree. I think I was just referred to as a cry-baby Lib. Really, name calling. Merry forking christmas

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@wordywalt I don't know where this guy is from, but he's a pill.

Are we witnessing the fall of the USA?

cobra3282000 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

actually america won't fall any time soon. Will america fix it's self, yes, that is why we have the government with check sums and balances in power. in time it will fix itself. Besides most of us are wanting to send all the cry baby libs some where else... just saying.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@cobra3282000 I think you're totally wrong. We're not the burning down type, we're the building up type. Republiturds are the destroy and trash types. Look at what #45 has done to environmental regulations, slash and burn. Flint, Mich still does not have drinkable water and why is that. Because the Republican powers that be would rather have profits. Thousands of children in detention tonight, thanks to #45. I could go on but I do want to be able to sleep tonight. History will not be kind to #45 or his supporters.

Are we witnessing the fall of the USA?

cobra3282000 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

actually america won't fall any time soon. Will america fix it's self, yes, that is why we have the government with check sums and balances in power. in time it will fix itself. Besides most of us are wanting to send all the cry baby libs some where else... just saying.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

Sorry, the libs are here to stay and we're going to be kicking some ass in the very near future.

In this stressful time of year, good stuff to keep in mind.

Minta79 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

So. Much. Yes. I hate when people say "I shouldn't be upset about this because someone else might have it worse." Someone else's experience has fuck all to do with how you feel about your experience. The best way to get yourself to a healthy place is to accept the feeling, name it, let it flow, then...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@FlaGoldenGirl That is uncalled for. @Minta79 is an adult, she can use the language that she deems appropriate.

In this stressful time of year, good stuff to keep in mind.

FlaGoldenGirl comments on Dec 24, 2018:

So often I hear about the holidays being '' stressfull ''. That always amazes.me, ** I have always felt happy, excited, and even peaceful at these times now, wishing it could last all. year. I love the lights, the music, the Story ( even if I don't believe its anyways true ) the special dinners, ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

You're one of the lucky ones. If you are short of money, or have relationship issues or family worries, or job worries it isn't so easy.

Today I wish a happy birthday to all people who were born on December 24 and 25.

pixiedust comments on Dec 24, 2018:

My daughter's birthday is earlier in December. I never put up any xmas decorations until after her party. We thank you for the special birthday wishes!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

My daughter is also early December. I'd wait til the Saturday after her birthday to put out Christmas decorations. When she was in Jr. Hi school she asked at Thanksgiving if we could decorate that weekend, she didn't like waiting anymore. I figured that was time.

Today I wish a happy birthday to all people who were born on December 24 and 25.

Geektheist comments on Dec 24, 2018:

I have a son born 21 DEC, a granddaughter born 23 DEC, and an uncle born 24 DEC. With my son, and now my granddaughter, we always have gone out of our way to make them separate, even down to no cheating by using Xmas wrapping paper, decorations, etc. Birthdays are birthdays, HoHo Day is HoHo ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@Geektheist My sister's birthday is Nov 26th. She used to get a pumpkin pie with a candle stuck in it for her birthday. She liked it because there were always lots of people around for her birthday, and lots of food!

[youtube.com] Back to the 60's again

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I have never heard this before!! I missed something good :(

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@kenriley LOL, yes love that one!!

Donald Trump Has Never Actually Put America First

Detritus comments on Dec 23, 2018:

As far as he is concerned, a Donald Trump IS America. Or at least all of it that he cares about.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

It is all about Donald, always has been, always will be.

We're all beautiful!

callmedubious comments on Dec 23, 2018:

It's in the eye of the beholder. But there's some discrimination there. None of those bathing beauties are within 100 lbs of some of the beauties I see pushing shopping carts around my grocery store.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

Just so you know, there is a great likelihood that those larger folks have been abused as children, and being a larger person is defense against being hurt again. Now take a look at those larger beauties in your grocery store with some compassion and maybe that will improve your vision.

Experts: Medicare-For-All Is Viable And Would Save The Gov’t Billions Annually

JackPedigo comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Studies have shown countries with a national health system often show a diminished religiosity. I can't believe the religious are savvy to these studies but they might understand keeping healthcare for all out of play it means people are more likely to look to a "higher power" to keep them healthy.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

@JackPedigo There are none so blind as those that will not see.

How many can relate to this ? ?

Count_Viceroy comments on Dec 23, 2018:

You can sing to them too. That works.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

If I sang to them I could be arrested for cruelty to animals, or anyone within hearing distance.

Experts: Medicare-For-All Is Viable And Would Save The Gov’t Billions Annually

JackPedigo comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Studies have shown countries with a national health system often show a diminished religiosity. I can't believe the religious are savvy to these studies but they might understand keeping healthcare for all out of play it means people are more likely to look to a "higher power" to keep them healthy.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

And the higher power isn't doing his/her job!

The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world.

CourreurDeBois comments on Dec 23, 2018:

HaHaHa herding lamb in the winter, too funny, then shepherds and lamb would have been seen walking on water also;)

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

Lambs are born in the spring, in the dead of winter the sheep and shepherds are not in the fields, they'd freeze out there.

traditional.

of-the-mountain comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I have always wonder why so many feel that way this time of year! Now with trump and his republican Fascists cohorts ruining the holidays I can completely comprehend!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

@Lillyfield41 I think the depression/feeling down is exacerbated at this time of year. For those of us in the northern hemisphere there is the lack of sunlight/daylight plus the cold and more isolation. There there is all the advertisements everywhere showing people having a jolly good time, and the hustle and bustle, and everyone wishing you good cheer. So if you're feeling challenged the rest of the year, this time of year it is more of a challenge. Plus you know that the post holiday let down is coming.... and the bills, and more bad weather, and it just seems all you can do is hang on til Spring gets here.

Breaking news! Disaster in Indonesia [bbc.co.uk]

nicknotes comments on Dec 22, 2018:

The Pacific rim is very dangerous with seismic activity. I worry about the Oregon, Washington coast. They are due....

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

How long has it been since Mt. St. Helen's eruption? When I lived in PNW 1993 to 1999 we kept hearing about evacuation routes and those towns likely in the path of lava/rocks. My youngest daughter always liked to see "Mt. Reindeer". We had a noticable earthquake while we lived there, that was exciting! I say that as a flatlander who doesn't have to deal with tremors. I recall that Mt Rainier is way overdue for a good blow.

General Motors CEO Collects $22 Million Salary While Cutting 15,000 Jobs

david75090 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

With Sears, in bankruptcy, they're paying out $25M to management. Management that lead them into bankruptcy.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

IKR, more of the same shit.

General Motors CEO Collects $22 Million Salary While Cutting 15,000 Jobs

John_Tyrrell comments on Dec 22, 2018:

If the CEO wasn't a woman, it would probably been more like $110 million. They have not quite mastered using the greed instinct yet.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

And women are called Golddiggers all the damn time. I dunno, is corporate greed different from just plain old blood sucking greed. I do appreciate that you tried to cut the gal a break, but I'm thinking greed is pretty much equal opportunity for that ilk.

General Motors CEO Collects $22 Million Salary While Cutting 15,000 Jobs

Qualia comments on Dec 22, 2018:

there needs to be a formula developed for situations like this & enacted into law. The "Equity Act" or some such, whereby a CEO cannot walk off with obscene amounts of money like this while laying people off. What's the total cost of those 15,000 employees? This is so criminal. And *then* we ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

@Qualia I agree!

General Motors CEO Collects $22 Million Salary While Cutting 15,000 Jobs

Qualia comments on Dec 22, 2018:

there needs to be a formula developed for situations like this & enacted into law. The "Equity Act" or some such, whereby a CEO cannot walk off with obscene amounts of money like this while laying people off. What's the total cost of those 15,000 employees? This is so criminal. And *then* we ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

I agree! Just half of her bonus would have helped out all those workers immensely. Fucking greedy republicans.

[agnostic.com] Don't know what to make of this one... Scammer?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 22, 2018:

I think he looks normal aside from not figuring out if religion is BS or not. It is a journey.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

@btroje I think your bio looks kinda bland, and definitely NOT suspicious. I did go look.

I find this distressing!

AmiSue comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I’ve read 4 books in the last 3 weeks...single handedly trying to fix the problem!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

@AmiSue I am enjoying it.

In this stressful time of year, good stuff to keep in mind.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Mindfulness mindfulness mindfulness

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

Meditation may be saving my sanity, if there is any left to save.

Idaho Priest Who Wanted To ‘Rape And Kill Children’ Sentenced To 25 Years For Child Porn | ...

gsiamne comments on Dec 21, 2018:

That is horrendous! It also makes me think of a reading I did many moons ago that talked about the professions that are most attractive to narcissists/sociopaths/psychopaths and pastor/priest is in the top 10.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

Well, that sadly makes sense. They often have to deal with emotionally fragile people, and how better to groom your next victim.

U.S. Child Gun Deaths: Firearms Are Second Biggest Killer in America

Detritus comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I actually know people with a 10 year old who keep a loaded . 45 auto on their bedside table. The kids “won’t touch it because we told them not to.” I hope they get away with it because I like their kids. I have tried to find data to show how much more likely that gun is to kill one of their ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

@Pralina1 Aunt Mickie spent her last few years being cared for by her son and DIL in her home in Gurnee, IL. She would watch Japanese TV on Satellite, and her kids said her English skills started to deteriorate. Her DIL did not speak any Japanese, though her son did speak some. She passed on quietly a few years ago.

I find this distressing!

AmiSue comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I’ve read 4 books in the last 3 weeks...single handedly trying to fix the problem!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

Good for you!! I joined a Secular book club and have been getting into some new territory for me. But I love to read! I am giving books to the grandbabies for Christmas, and the granddaughter is now subscribed to the preschool version of Highlights for Children. I'm so proud of my kids, they make it a priority to read to their children, just like I did with them. Books take you places!! Currently for non book club I'm reading Michelle Obama's book, its very good.

The article was authored by a woman, coincidentally: Studies of middle-aged people who had gone ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Unique picture... hmmm. Post divorce I don't think I am more extroverted. I had a renter for a while and he "encouraged me" to get the hell out of the house and do things. I'm loud, opinionated, and quite open online, but in real life I can be out and about for a while then I want my book and my ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Haemish1 Christmas day is also our granddaughter's birthday, so yes, I get to spend the day with the people I love most and my ex. Oh well.

In this stressful time of year, good stuff to keep in mind.

Seeker3CO comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Some emotions are so strong they do last forever.... or don't you believe in love?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Seeker3CO It is both. The emotion fades and then you have to reinforce the emotion with the action. It might be the original fake it til you make it.

This one is weird: [agnostic.

Dave75 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I was considering posting his profile but wasn’t certain whether he was sincere or trolling.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@RavenCT Have I told you lately that you are amazing and I totally love you!

It's really not kitty's fault.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Sure, sure...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@MojoDave OMG, you hit that nail squarely on the head!

The article was authored by a woman, coincidentally: Studies of middle-aged people who had gone ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Unique picture... hmmm. Post divorce I don't think I am more extroverted. I had a renter for a while and he "encouraged me" to get the hell out of the house and do things. I'm loud, opinionated, and quite open online, but in real life I can be out and about for a while then I want my book and my ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Haemish1 My kids are 27, 30, and 34, so not youngsters anymore. I don't ask, and I don't talk bad about their dad. They have all lived with him as adults, and they KNOW. I hear things from time to time, they complain to me from time to time, and I try to be as helpful as I can. Ex and I are civil, even amicable. We created some awesome children who grew into amazing adults.

U.S. Child Gun Deaths: Firearms Are Second Biggest Killer in America

Detritus comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I actually know people with a 10 year old who keep a loaded . 45 auto on their bedside table. The kids “won’t touch it because we told them not to.” I hope they get away with it because I like their kids. I have tried to find data to show how much more likely that gun is to kill one of their ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

When I was 14 my mom died. My youngest sister was 8. I remember Aunt Mickie was visiting, I think it was post funeral. Mickie was Japanese, tiny, but HUGE personality. Youngest sister played in the parents bedroom as she missed our mom like hell. Well, dad had an antique gun on the dresser and he caught sister touching it, and went apeshit on her. Dad was abusive anyway. Well tiny Mickie went apeshit on dad, asked him what kind of dumb ass left a gun where a child could reach it. She read him the riot act and was not the least bit quiet about it. Mickie became my hero that day. She already was but that day she was magnificent. And the gun was locked away and sister went back to her vigil in the bedroom. BTW, I am the queen of Google. I love a good search. For your friends: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Handguns-in-the-Home.aspx https://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2012/12/health-risk-having-gun-home/ https://www.vox.com/2015/10/1/18000520/gun-risk-death https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/gun-safety.html https://www.nber.org/papers/w8926

This one is weird: [agnostic.

Dave75 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I was considering posting his profile but wasn’t certain whether he was sincere or trolling.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

Which is why I checked him out more thoroughly and posted over here. Just can't figure this one out. After the easy ones today it is nice to have a challenge. Have I become warped or what?!

In this stressful time of year, good stuff to keep in mind.

Seeker3CO comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Some emotions are so strong they do last forever.... or don't you believe in love?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

Love is not only an emotion, it is an action verb. As far as the emotion of love, I find it to be fleeting and ephemeral. Any exposure to American entertainment business will show you that "true love" doesn't seem to last. Now my grandparents were married for well over 50 years. I think they had a very deep abiding love that was the action verb. They chose most of the time to act in a deliberate loving manner towards each other. They chose to confirm their choice to love each other on a nearly daily basis. My favorite aunt and uncle were married for nearly 70 years, and it was the same thing, choosing the path of love daily. I believe love starts as an emotion, and morphs into the action verb which reinforces the emotion. But without that choice to perform the action, love is dead. If you had any exposure to Xian theology there are several types of love. Philios is brotherly love (as in the city of brotherly love - Philadelphia), also seen as friendship. The US needs omg so much more Philios. Eros is erotic love, the heady excitement of the beginning of a relationship. Storge is the bond between parents and child and siblings. I was the mom of teenaged girls a few years ago, and love was a decision more than once when I'd really have rather drowned the brat. I chose to love and have been well rewarded for it. Then there is Agape when I don't have and I expect most of us on this site don't, love for our supposed creator. So, no I don't believe the emotion of love is a lasting one, unless it is reinforced by the action verb.

Another believer posting a meme to kick things off! Bio is weird! [agnostic.com]

GinaKay comments on Dec 21, 2018:

She's a contractor building! (sic)

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

Do you wonder speak English much?

Described by the people who know him best

KKGator comments on Dec 21, 2018:

These guys aren't doing this nation any favors by not coming out and doing this publicly. The more those who have worked, and are working, for him, expose his lack of fitness, the sooner Congress will be forced to remove him. BOTH the House AND the Senate. It might also be the only way the ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

I think that info has been out there for a very long time, just the rest of the hubris and complacency and the zeal of his followers just drowned it out. The repubs created this monster, and now it is out of control and their overlords are not letting them stop it.

Don't let Grandma fool you.

Seeker3CO comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Why don't we tell our kids the truth?!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Sticks48 I have a darn good idea where, and when is within a two week window. #2 and #3 were created while we were vacationing. Weird how that worked out.

Trump denied again. Supreme court rules against Trump administration. [google.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

RBG phoned in her vote from the hospital!! I love that woman!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo She can have whatever of me that she needs.

Fullofshiticus

Dancing comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Is that drool? ? Lol

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo Google to the rescue: Common side effects of Adderall include: Nervousness Dizziness Restlessness Headache Stomach ache Decreased appetite Trouble sleeping Dry mouth Nausea Weight loss (not apparent) Constipation or diarrhea (explains tweets) Loss of interest in sex (I bet Melania likes that) Serious side effects of Adderall may include: Changes in vision Seizures Chest pain Trouble breathing Fainting Severe weakness or numbness Uncontrolled movements or voice sounds Hallucinations or delusions Aggressive behavior Uncontrollable behavior Severe skin rash Swelling of face, lips, or tongue Difficulty swallowing or talking Irregular heartbeat

It's really not kitty's fault.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Sure, sure...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@itsmedammit I have two cats under 2 years old. I don't put up a tree, and most of my houseplants are gone. I'm as cat proof as I can be, and it still amazes me what they find to play with. I found two tubes of chapstick under my stove.

I hope I offend no one, but, I found it funny as hell...

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Haha

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Cutiebeauty Don't ask, honey. It's better not knowing.

What's something unexpected about you?

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

To me I seem mundane and "normal", and I'm very open so I'm not sure what is unexpected. The only things I can think of is I am a veteran, part of the last class of women who were enlisted as WACs. I've moved 23 times in my life and ended up 50 miles from where I was born.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@kenriley It's either sweet or you're a stalker. I'm going with sweet. I'm actually impressed.

Don't let Grandma fool you.

Seeker3CO comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Why don't we tell our kids the truth?!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

@Sticks48 @hathacat @Seeker3CO I know exactly when and where #2 was created. And when she was early teens, had spent a week w/grandparents, and slept in that bed.... Sometimes it's good to be the mom.

Fullofshiticus

Dancing comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Is that drool? ? Lol

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

I do believe it is, and makes sense.

There is always some pain behind every "I'm Okay."

AncientNight comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Sometimes the pain can be almost unbearable. I'll put a smile on my face, but it's just a sham. I laugh at jokes, but it's hollow laughter. When I'm alone, I cry because it sometimes gets to be too much for me to handle. I look strong on the outside, but that just covers my weakness. There are times...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 21, 2018:

I am so sorry for you loss.

When you've fallen for someone who isn't right for you "Everything in our life is a reflection of...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I can't even meet anyone to fall for, sigh.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@MissKathleen That is my method now, I'm doing what I want to do, getting out as I need and want to. If I find someone, great. If not I'm still living my life doing what I want to do.

Cherlykatey223 Yikes

GuyKeith comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Gone and gone

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@GuyKeith I no longer find her active now.

This guy built a ‘glitter bomb’ and filmed Amazon thieves getting their just deserts.

sewchick57 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

And once you have glitter, you pretty much never get rid of it.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

My daughter gave out an edict about NO GLITTER on clothing for her daughter. It is amazing how much stuff for little girls has glitter on it.

When you've fallen for someone who isn't right for you "Everything in our life is a reflection of...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I can't even meet anyone to fall for, sigh.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@MissKathleen Not looking so much as hoping it finds me.. I tried looking and got nothing.

The Darker Side of George H. W. Bush’s Kinder, Gentler Faith-Based Politics - TheHumanist.com

ailurophile comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Thanks for posting this, @HippieChick58. I had to tune out the coverage, as I have a different view of Bush the First. There are flags STILL at half-mast where I live.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

Flags are at half mast all over the US as is protocol for a deceased president. I think it is 30 days after death or funeral.

Cherlykatey223 Yikes

GuyKeith comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Gone and gone

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

I found her profile at 1510, she's not gone.

I think we have a new one.

GinaKay comments on Dec 19, 2018:

@HippieChick58 & @stinkeye_a Here you go. I pulled out one odd phrase from his profile, and guess what came up?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

@stinkeye_a my granddaughter's current favorite animal is a monkey, and she does the ee-ee-oo-oo-ee-ee and it is sooooo cute!! She's two. And I'm a sap for her.

I think we have a new one.

GinaKay comments on Dec 19, 2018:

@HippieChick58 & @stinkeye_a Here you go. I pulled out one odd phrase from his profile, and guess what came up?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

Wow!! Kudos to you! I am so impressed with your sleuthing abilities. @GuyKeith @stinkeye_a does this change anything?

Despite the overwhelming influence of a convergence of interests between President Donald Trump and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Was there a link?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

@AntaresRose I know, some days I miss my mind so darn much!! Thanks for fixing it!

I think we have a new one.

icolan comments on Dec 19, 2018:

One of his photos looks badly photoshopped. The one with the horses is a sunny day but he is completely in shadow and standing in what looks to be a sunny spot.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

Good catch!!

I think we have a new one.

GinaKay comments on Dec 19, 2018:

What was the language like in his message to you?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

Well, lack of punctuation, but not unusual from phone users. Grammar could be better. Basically one run on sentence. "hello there i love your beautiful smile and i will like to know more about you"

I have had cat almost all my life, and just learned something new.

itsmedammit comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Thanks for the good info. This is also news to me.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

I am happy to add to your knowledge.

Marriage according to the Buybull

freedom41 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I would find a special someone to spend the rest of my life with. However, religion kinda soured me on marriage. Shacking up with someone is plan for time being.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

I am pretty much the same way, not so keen on marriage but long term shack up will work.

Marriage according to the Buybull

Dave75 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Could have posted this in metoo as well!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

Thanks!! I did that!

T'was the night before Christmas and up in Trump Tower The Donald had visions of being in power He...

sassygirl3869 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I love it! Who wrote it Paula?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

It was something I found on FB last year or year before, and all I have is it was written by someone's beloved mother-in-law Linda. Originally posted by the President Obama Coalition 12/14/2016.

Marriage according to the Buybull

BestWithoutGods comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I like the way you spell "Buybull." I think I will adopt that spelling from now on. :D

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

I approve!!

I have had cat almost all my life, and just learned something new.

pixiedust comments on Dec 18, 2018:

What a handsome cat!

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

Thank you!! I think she is pretty beautimus myself :)

So, he's progressed to early morning wake up calls. Omagawd.

Stephanie99 comments on Dec 18, 2018:

How does texting work? I always thought that it was like an email. You can send it any time and if the other person is too busy, they don't answer back. Or, are you not supposed to send texts at odd times?

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

A text will sit in your phone until you look at it and decide what to do. A phone call if not answered will go to voice mail. Texts are usually shorter than emails. With my kids they call if it is urgent and text if it can wait.

Let's have some fun ?☺

CourreurDeBois comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Is there a movie called "Handmade"

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 18, 2018:

@CourreurDeBois Good for you. I keep busy without TV, and grandkids are not really old enough to demand TV. They're almost 2 and 8 months. They both seem to love books already, which makes me very happy. That is how I raised my kids, we read books more than we watched TV. The significant others like to say I raised them "Amish".

How many of you ladies remember these ☺

creative51 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I do not, oh, opps I am not a lady.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

Do you remember any ladies with them? And I think it's ok to chime in. I'm fairly sure there will be no objections anywhere else.

When they ask “What’s your sign?” (Please ignore the source of the pic)

TheAstroChuck comments on Dec 17, 2018:

LOL - The woman in the picture reminds me of the mother witch in the old TV comedy Bewitched.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

Endora, the actress Agnes Moorhead.

My post in @Sassygirl3869 's group [agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I graduated in 1976, the US Bicentennial. My senior class planned a trip to Washington DC. When my stepmonster heard she said no, just flat out no way in hell. Well, my dad stood up to her and allowed the trip. My dad did not stand up to the step witch very often so it was pretty amazing. I got to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

@NoMagicCookie And every small town innocent young person should have had the opportunity to visit Okinawa in the '80s. It was so different from America, different attitudes, different rules, mind blowing.

My post in @Sassygirl3869 's group [agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I graduated in 1976, the US Bicentennial. My senior class planned a trip to Washington DC. When my stepmonster heard she said no, just flat out no way in hell. Well, my dad stood up to her and allowed the trip. My dad did not stand up to the step witch very often so it was pretty amazing. I got to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

@NoMagicCookie Oh fer sure. I went to the gas chamber on my 19th birthday. No one can top that birthday horror story. Don't complain to me about working on your birthday :) But it made me a strong woman and my kids admire that in me. And I have strong daughters as well.

Who buys a trafficked child for sex? Otherwise ordinary men.

kmdskit3 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Sorry, I couldn't read it...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

I totally understand.

My post in @Sassygirl3869 's group [agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I graduated in 1976, the US Bicentennial. My senior class planned a trip to Washington DC. When my stepmonster heard she said no, just flat out no way in hell. Well, my dad stood up to her and allowed the trip. My dad did not stand up to the step witch very often so it was pretty amazing. I got to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

@NoMagicCookie Yes, I was not a good fit for the Army. I did much better on the distaff side. Moving every few years was challenging, but my kids had quite an unusual life.

My post in @Sassygirl3869 's group [agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 17, 2018:

I graduated in 1976, the US Bicentennial. My senior class planned a trip to Washington DC. When my stepmonster heard she said no, just flat out no way in hell. Well, my dad stood up to her and allowed the trip. My dad did not stand up to the step witch very often so it was pretty amazing. I got to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

@NoMagicCookie I did re-enlist once. Then I met my ex and got out of the service shortly after that and became a family member. He was in for another 12 years after I got out.

This guy is still around [agnostic.

GuyKeith comments on Dec 17, 2018:

It looks like his comments and messages have disappeared. It may be a glitch. Would someone else please check and see if they can find his messages. Thanks

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

I was able to see his comments. He is a rabble rouser, fer sure. His last comments were posted 12/4/18. Last posts 12/17/18. He looks like a real de-lightful person!

I remember putting these on my kids shoes, how about you?

AntaresRose comments on Dec 17, 2018:

They are very cute. Are they for decorative purposes? I never used them.

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

Also helps you locate your child. And when you don't hear the bells, time to go find out what they're into.

I remember putting these on my kids shoes, how about you?

Besalbub comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Never saw them that I can remember , Are they just bells or do they have a purpose .

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

As a mom, I could locate my kid quickly. And if I didn't hear the bells for a long time it was time to locate the child. With small kids silence can be messy. What are they getting into?

Let's have some fun ?☺

CourreurDeBois comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Is there a movie called "Handmade"

HippieChick58 replies on Dec 17, 2018:

@CourreurDeBois OK, you have me beat! I turned off cable during the 2015 Iowa Primary. (I live about 30 miles from Iowa, we see all their advertising.) I do have a Roku, but still I don't watch TV often. The TV is in the basement family room. It is winter in Nebraska, and OMG my family room is cold. A few weeks ago I moved everything necessary upstairs, the TV is still downstairs as I have no idea where I might put it. So I am totally TV free for at least 2 weeks. I don't really miss it.