What do you all feel about kneeling for the flag?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I will kneel, and it will likely kill my knees. But I feel strongly enough about it that I will do so gladly.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo LOL!! Yes! It's a deal!

What do you all feel about kneeling for the flag?

Crimson67 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I see nothing wrong with it and think it has become a big argument that has zero to do with why it was done. Since a good portion of those who don't like it claim it is disrespect to veterans I will add: I am a 20 year active duty US Army veteran with three deployments to combat zones and I DO ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

I've read the argument that on military bases EVERYONE gets out of cars, removes hats, faces the flag, and is silent during the national anthem. Yes, because if you don't you or your military member sponsor can face disciplinary action. Will I do that off base. Nope. Nothing like coercion to promote false patriotism.

What do you all feel about kneeling for the flag?

azzow2 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I have seen combat veterans do this on occasion. Think that they are into religion and hold their deity with the same as they do for the love of country.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

The do it to show respect to the fallen

What are you grateful for?

azzow2 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

My kids, I put a lot of thought and effort into them. The leatherman I have had for a very long time it is a material object however it has saved me many of times. My best friend even though we live far apart, I can call him any time for the good or the bad reasons he never judges and helps figure ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

Raising kids who turn out to be amazing people, responsible adults, and contributors to society is the best thing ever. I look at my kids and I think "damn, I done good!" And my kids tell me the same thing.

I am a word nerd, this makes me laugh.

fidla comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Difficult to pronounce

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

It is a challenge!

I am a word nerd, this makes me laugh.

Cast1es comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Considering the topic , I'm wondering how many words they intentionally misused in that ?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

bunches of them!!

Sanders apologizes after falsely claiming Trump created more jobs for African-Americans than Obama

joeymf86 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I thought this meant Bernie Sanders

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

I am so sad he was not elected. He would have been amazing as president.

Sanders apologizes after falsely claiming Trump created more jobs for African-Americans than Obama

Xena comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Nothing happens when I click the link...I'll believe it when I see and hear it

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

I'm sorry, I clicked and got through, It is from MSNBC

Even if you do not teach yoga, here is some things to keep in mind if you practice yoga.

mordant comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I'm considering yoga, mainly to improve balance and increase mobility, but have a recent diagnosis of ascending aortic aneurysm (monitoring for now). Curious if inverted poses are safe or should be avoided. Anyone know?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

Please talk to your doctor about this. This is not something you want to risk having a bad outcome.

What is your favorite place you've ever lived?

Teterbilt comments on Sep 9, 2018:

The Olympic peninsula in wa state. The prettiest place on earth.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

I remember taking my kids to the Hoh Rainforest. Awesome trip. I think it was 1995, oy vey.

What is your favorite place you've ever lived?

Marz comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I don’t have a favorite place, but I’m definitely enjoying Tucson. From all my moves in the Amy, I've learned it’s not so much the place, but rather, your state of mind. Anyplace can be great or shitty. That being said, I don’t know why people would choose to live in humid places.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

While I was active duty I lived in Okinawa. OMG humidity!! Mold grew quickly there. While I was married and ex was active duty we lived in Louisiana and Virginia. I don't deal well with humidity. I was not sad to see Ft. Polk in my rearview mirror.

Good Sunday morning! When dating do you judge someone on the type of work they do or just be ...

Drsmash253 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

I don't mean this to sound sexist or misogynistic but at my age I have found and again if this is not you please ignore it but as a friend of mine who was a divorce attorney called it he made me aware of a syndrome which he called marital retirement and I find a lot of ladies at this age are looking...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

Before I divorced I read an article that said older men are looking for "nurses with purses." So it seems to apply to both genders. I have met a few guys that were looking for just that. I'm not looking to be anyone's nurse and potential date has to have his own resources, my purse isn't deep enough for two.

Good morning! Today is my first day of retirement.

patchoullijulie comments on Sep 8, 2018:

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Me too! lol You beat me to it on the walk thing though. I am about to head out and take a walk along the beach this morning. HAPPY RETIREMENT! :D

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

@patchoullijulie Do I have a list? :) Only as long as my arm. I have three quilts in progress, Blocks will be similar but the layout will be different, one for each of my girls. Then I have been asked to make a twin quilt for granddaughter when she moves to twin bed. I am adding exercise to my schedule, I will be taking a few yoga classes. I joined a book club. My garage needs to be cleaned, and it has a leak issue so I have to work on the outside of the garage to raise the level and slope of the landscaping. And after the garage dries out it needs to be painted with waterseal. My garage is on the basement level. I will be doing my "death cleaning" Getting rid of a lifetime of accumulation that I don't need and my kids don't want. I have stacks of stuff that I will be selling on eBay or Etsy. I have more books I need to read. Oh, my deck needs to be cleaned and repainted. Maybe my list is longer than my arm! :)

Me this morning ... Good morning!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 9, 2018:

The weather is changing, and I have aches in places I forgot I had places. I forgot my coffee on Friday (IKR!) So I still have my coffee drink in the fridge. Not sure if that will be consumed or tossed. Time will tell.....

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 9, 2018:

@Infoguy211 I have all sorts of teas, some caffeinated some not. My preferred drink is water. Yeah, I'm that boring. However, I stay very well hydrated and my skin looks 40 according to my doctor. Works for me :)

Running with scissors. After so much time alone are you able to accept someone idiosyncrasies?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

To be totally honest, I don't really know. But I am willing to try. I think two people who enjoy each other's company and are wiling to communicate and compromise can make things work.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@azzow2 Perfect!!

Good morning! Today is my first day of retirement.

mordant comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Good for you! Start small and work up. Walking is a great way to start building your fitness. I am no fitness maven; both of my surviving brothers are just like me, we never met a couch we didn't like or prefer. My exercise has been strictly motivated by avoiding even greater negatives (controlling ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

I love yoga, I highly recommend it. I have signed up for a yoga class on Monday and Tuesday morning.

It doesn’t take much.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I bought a pair of Nikes deliberately to add my $.02 to the discussion. I do support CP, I do support BLM. I don't like brand names as a general rule, and Nike's business practices are questionable, but I will happily piss off conservatives.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@agnosticbuddhist And last night I heard from my Humanist group that the Conservatives are now claiming Birkenstocks as their shoe. No freaking way!! LOL! Birks have been worn by the hippies since the beginning of time. I have at least 3 pair in my closet.

What is your favorite place you've ever lived?

Umbral comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Lived near here for a bit when I was a kid. Trying to get back. (Not my photo)

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@MiltsterD When I was in the Seattle area we'd take the kids on hikes in the mountains, and we learned about glacial rivers. I love the colors!

‘I’m The First Daughter!’: Bob Woodward Reveals Ivanka’s Embarrassing WH Princess Hissy Fit ...

Secretguy comments on Sep 8, 2018:

She's a piece of work.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

And that is putting it kindly.

What is your favorite place you've ever lived?

Umbral comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Lived near here for a bit when I was a kid. Trying to get back. (Not my photo)

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

Nice!! That looks glacial!

Good morning! Today is my first day of retirement.

patchoullijulie comments on Sep 8, 2018:

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Me too! lol You beat me to it on the walk thing though. I am about to head out and take a walk along the beach this morning. HAPPY RETIREMENT! :D

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

I'm not "scheduled" to retire for a while, but because my ex just retiring and I was a SAHM while we were married I get part of his retirement. I wasn't sure when I was going to get it, and I got a letter from the Railroad Retirement Board last week, and they said give us your direct deposit or lose it. I sent the DD info that night. Since I was losing my job anyway, and wanted to leave the job, I took it as a sign it was time. I will have income, now I need to figure out some insurance.

[nyti.ms] I really should not read the paper.

KKGator comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I have to laugh at this stuff. If I don't, I'd either be crying or enraged, ALL the time.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@GreatNani Or three or four or five days. I need my stress levels to come down before I regularly read the news again. I haven't watched it in years. I don't want to be fed the news, I want to select what I want to read about. As far as I am concerned Sports and Entertainment are not worth my attention. I don't care about the Kardashians, or singers shaving their heads. Also, commercials! I think America has been made dumber by commercials.

"In a world where the President of the United States will lie about what time it is while standing ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I am hoping this nomination is scuttled. He is not fit to sit on the Supreme Court.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@misternatureboy that would be a dream come true.

Love isn't just an emotion, it is an action verb and a choice.

Stephanie99 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Did you know that he was an ordained minister?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

Presbyterian. He never forced his views on anyone, he was a true gentleman and the epitome of what a "christian" should be.

Good morning! Today is my first day of retirement.

TheDoubter comments on Sep 8, 2018:

take it easy. you got all the time in the world

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@TheDoubter My mom died at 45, so I have figured every day past that was an absolute gift, not sure how the genetics will play out. I don't smoke tobacco. Not a big drinker. Getting rid of the stress is going to help greatly and my goal is to have some form of exercise every day. I have grandbabies to play with, spoil, and train up. I want them to have good memories of Grammy. My kids never knew my mom.

"It shouldn't be Democratic or Republican to say we don't target groups of people on how they look ...

GreatNani comments on Sep 7, 2018:

Now I am sad. I can not believe we went from this to Trump!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

I know, it is like a nightmare we cannot wake up from.

(An oldie, but a goodie...) Mueller Meets Trump | Season 29 | THE SIMPSONS [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 7, 2018:

Cool! Thanks for posting!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@Freedompath Thank you!

Good morning! Today is my first day of retirement.

TheDoubter comments on Sep 8, 2018:

take it easy. you got all the time in the world

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

LOL, yes and no. I'm 60 which means late midlife. I'm not in a hurry per se, but I see it as a challenge, push your limits. I have also scheduled some Yoga classes.

Good morning ... moving slow today, but then, it's Saturday! Wishing you all a great weekend!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I woke up WAY too early today. This is my first day of RETIREMENT! I went out for a 1/2 mile walk. My goal for retirement is to increase my exercise and get into better shape. I also need to catch up on my sleep but I'm planning a nap later.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@John-Paul I kinda jumped the gun and have rushed it a bit. I "think" it is going work, but I have some contingency plans just in case. I still don't have complete information, but I had to leave the last job and one of my kids is having surgery, has a 5 month old baby, and I knew I will be needed. So I decided the time was right and I'm so freaking ready. I figure I will reevaluate in late October or November and see how things are going.

Good morning ... moving slow today, but then, it's Saturday! Wishing you all a great weekend!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I woke up WAY too early today. This is my first day of RETIREMENT! I went out for a 1/2 mile walk. My goal for retirement is to increase my exercise and get into better shape. I also need to catch up on my sleep but I'm planning a nap later.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

@TheDoubter I know, and one of the cheapest too!

‘I’m The First Daughter!’: Bob Woodward Reveals Ivanka’s Embarrassing WH Princess Hissy Fit ...

Sticks48 comments on Sep 8, 2018:

They are just a horrible family. They are a waste of skin.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 8, 2018:

waste of oxygen as well

All women are beautiful.

Donwhy comments on Sep 7, 2018:

Not so sure about the ridiculous white underwear

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

seriously, it does lack some imagination. I don't think I own any white underwear and haven't since I was old enough to buy my own,

What do you do better than anyone else?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Mama and Grammy.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@Redcupcoffee Grandchildren are amazing. I love my kids, but the depth of love for my grandchildren takes my breath away. I am sure your grandmother would be proud of you. As far as I can tell you are a wonderful person, kind, and intelligent. That is what we want, for our offspring to be good people. Forget riches, fame, good looks. We want good people, that is what matters. I tell my kids all the time how proud of them I am. And when SamSam and Austin are old enough to understand I will tell them the same.

I remember my grandmother having one of these.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 7, 2018:

I used to have one! Middle daughter has it now. We picked it up in Germany. Yes, my English grandparents had one as well, the German grandparents didn't have one. English grandparents also had a cuckoo clock made in Japan.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@Sheannutt I had two cuckoos for a while, one we got in Germany, one my oldest daughter got for us when she visited Germany. And we had a grandfather clock too.Oldest now has gfather, 2nd has anniversary clock, 3rd has the older cuckoo, and I have the cuckoo daughter brought back for us. However, my cuckoo is not running because kittens find the chains, weights, and pendulums very enticing.

Good morning and happy Friday! My mouth feels fairly well, just a little sore, but no real pain, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 7, 2018:

My last day at work! I'm retiring! Last coffee until..... Connie, no pain is good! Glad you're healing well!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@idoubtit I may look for part time or less than 40 hours as long as it has health benefits in a few months. For right now I have a crap ton of stuff to do. I need to destress, and sleep, and take care of me for a while.

I was prompted by a comment the other day to write this post, a person I had just met asked me what ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 7, 2018:

Good advice as I move into retirement.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@Surfpirate I've never been a "do nothing" person, and I was a SAHM (stay at home mom) until I was divorced. I'm good at filling in hours. I have lots of projects calling my name.

What do you do better than anyone else?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Mama and Grammy.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@Redcupcoffee Thank you! I did have good material to work with and my adult children are amazing citizens and really good people, my proudest accomplishment is their upbringing. Being a grandmother is just far beyond what I ever imagined it would be. This IS what life is about.

TGIF!! Have a great day!!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 7, 2018:

Woot!! Woot!! First Friday with Omaha Humanists, and my last day of work! I will be retired at 5:00 CDT.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@TheDoubter last day of work until I decided I need a change or health insurance. But last day for the foreseeable future.

So today is my last day with current employer, essentially it was resign or misery.

Surfpirate comments on Sep 7, 2018:

I also early retired and it will be a bit of a shock if you are like most people, those first few months can be busy with adapting to changes and getting caught up on all those little chores that you never had time to do before but it will pass. Think of it as still working but only on things that ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 7, 2018:

Thank you! Yes, my to do list is HUGE. And oldest child (33) had a 5 month old baby and will be having surgery on her foot in 3 weeks. I will get to go play Grammy/nursemaid for them while she recovers. It is a huge relief for them. I have enough projects that I will be busy for years, and years! Freedom! I love it!

Bartlesville Man Accidentally Burns Home Down After Lighting Nike Shoes On Fire In Protest Of ...

yamaha45701 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Internet says this is fake.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2018:

darn, it is such a good story!

Impeachment. Just do it.

LucyLoohoo comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Every day, in every way, things are getting more fuckedupier.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2018:

What a great word, fuckedupier!

Next time someone asks you when you can't recall something if you have memory loss tell them that ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I just get CRS, Can't Remember Stuff.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 6, 2018:

My uncle always called it Can't Remember Shit! I think I am coming down with that as well.

Christian author: Trump is under attack from ‘multidimensional Luciferian advanced beings’ – ...

242Foxtrot comments on Sep 4, 2018:

After thinking about this for a while, I'm wondering if there's any way I can get certified as a Multidimensional Luciferian Advanced Being? A test maybe? Or is this a Level 9 accomplishment? I would like to feel worthy.....

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

If you figure out how, let us know! That would be way cool!!

Relationship rule

TheDoubter comments on Sep 5, 2018:

a no-brainer

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

It must not be, my ex never got it. We did counseling twice.

Relationship rule

GreatNani comments on Sep 5, 2018:

One of the primary reasons I am divorced!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

Mine too!

Relationship rule

JackPedigo comments on Sep 5, 2018:

The problem with that is there are some of us that need alone time. Both my late partner and I did. She was gone a lot (3 + months per year) for sub work or traveling. I didn't go away much and she always asked when will I go away so she could have alone time at home. Of course after the first ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

My ex preferred his website to me. Even when we were together he was talking about or thinking about hsi website. A Xian Hymal website. He ate, slept and breathed for the website. He'd cut time short with family so he could have his time with his website. I like alone time. I'm a sewer/quilter. I don't need anyone's help with that, But when I'm not in the sewing room I want time focused on the two of us. I never got that from him after he got hooked on his damn computer.

I may say.....

Woodron comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I agree 100%, more often than not, the sailor comes out in me

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

6 years in the Army, I can swear like a sailor, maybe worse (or better)

Relationship rule

moonmaid comments on Sep 5, 2018:

That's a very good rule. And all too often broken

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

That is why my marriage ended.

This is right, minimum wage should allow a full time worker to pay rent, buy decent food, and so on.

Infoguy211 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Where did you get this from? I want to share this on my Facebook page.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

I saw it on FB earlier, but it can't be repeated often enough!

Confucius say, check these out!

Looking4-Others comments on Sep 4, 2018:

So funny! I watched TYT today and they showed clips of right wingers burning their Nike stuff. It was hilariously funny!

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 5, 2018:

And just because of that, I ordered a pair of Nikes last night.

Confucius say, check these out!

smithy comments on Sep 4, 2018:

that Confucius fellow is mighty smart, why isn't he president?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2018:

why would anyone want that thankless job? Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Unless you want to line your pockets and those of your rich ruthless buddies. And obviously, judging by the current president, intelligence isn't required. Nor the ability to write or speak a coherent sentence.

Continue the game with your name!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I'm Paula, but not Prentiss. Yeah, I'm also a Baby Boomer so if you don't know who that is, it's OK. :)

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2018:

@Sheannutt So do I, but NO one is going to pay to hear it.

Stand up for what you believe in ??

Umbral comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Gotta stand for something, or fall for anything, isn't that a saying?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2018:

perfect!

The World Accdg to Fuhrer Trump

GreatNani comments on Sep 4, 2018:

No mention of Hillary? His mind must be slipping.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2018:

His mind done slipped and fell into the cesspool of his life and drownded.

So as summer starts to draw to a close this pressing question came to mind - Flip flips - yes or no?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I loathe destest and despise flip flops. I don't do the strap between the toes for any shoe, and I want some arch support. I do birks from time to time. I don't wear them to work so I rarely wear them. Working in climate controlled buildings that tend to be on the side of winter, I wear warm clothes...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2018:

@Kafir The wedding produced the new grandson, so, the weather was coolish, the wedding was productive. As far as weddings it was perfect. Courthouse, families, good weather. It was low cost, low key, simple.

What's your favorite burger place?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I like Smashburger, they have a varied menu. I liked them better before they changed the menu but what are you going to do, no one consulted me.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 4, 2018:

@Sheannutt Smashburger started I believe in the Denver area about 5 - 10 years ago. Good burgers, all sorts of toppings, all sorts of meats, and lots of sides.

Thirsty?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I found out in my 20s I was multi-orgasmic. Back in the days when we didn't worry about STDs and I was on the pill, probably the smartest thing my 19 year old self ever did. What do you expect when you take a girl from a practically cloistered environment and put her in "This Man's Army" I had some ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@Deiter I agree! Maybe I should go in the bumper sticker and mug business.

Where to tell the Trump crowd to go fk themselves.

Our_existence comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Hang tRump....He deserves nothing but the best

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

I'd even spring for a new rope

Ivanka Trump tweet celebrating Labor Day

Secretguy comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I didn't read it. Is it about the children laboring in overseas sweat shops to make her trash?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

Ivanka tweeted: On #LaborDay we honor the American worker, past and present, who built our great country and celebrate the many accomplishments of the people (a record 156 million!!) who make up today’s American workforce! One reply was: Ironic coming from the woman who only employed workers in sweat shops in third world countries. And another: You don't honor workers, you exploit them, globe jumping to find cheap labor to produce your goods. Meanwhile, your father and republicans put into place a tax bill that was a give away to corporations, did nothing for working people and will burden our children for a lifetime

I am calling it a day, next time I check in it will be Labor Day 2018.

Condor5 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Yes, unions did a great deal for the laborers of this country. It's too bad they've nearly disappeared.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

My son in law is Union, and I'm very proud of him.

Thirsty?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I found out in my 20s I was multi-orgasmic. Back in the days when we didn't worry about STDs and I was on the pill, probably the smartest thing my 19 year old self ever did. What do you expect when you take a girl from a practically cloistered environment and put her in "This Man's Army" I had some ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@Minta79 She is an amazing young woman. Thank you!

There is a new television channel today called starttv.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I have been off cable since I saw Ted Cruz's face in my living room during the Iowa primary. If it isn't on Amazon Prime or Netflix I won't watch.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@sloryd I still cringe when I see Ted's face. Every time I see his lips I feel sorry for his wife, and then I remember she chose him and had babies with him, she deserves what she settled for.

Thirsty?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I found out in my 20s I was multi-orgasmic. Back in the days when we didn't worry about STDs and I was on the pill, probably the smartest thing my 19 year old self ever did. What do you expect when you take a girl from a practically cloistered environment and put her in "This Man's Army" I had some ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@Deiter I grew up with the mentality that anything not straight was wrong. But that was the 60s and some much of what was taught was wrong. I morphed quickly enough to you love who you love, as long as I was left alone I'd leave others alone. One of my kids had this tendency to recognize gay guys that weren't out of the closet, and she helped them out of the closet. All her friends in college were gay guys. She is still friends with them. I think my aunt was gay, never married spinster. I read her diaries. Either she was gay or her friendship with a girl was described very lovingly. Her family, including my dad forced her to give up that friendship. When I read her diaries after she passed on I realized how crappy my dad was and how lonely she must have been. Now I think everyone should love who they love, we should celebrate love and deregulate it. The world needs more love. The only sin is the morons who try to regulate love.

Donald Trump shows an unparalleled bent for shameless self-promotion.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I have a hard time talking to Trump supporters. I want to smack them with a 2x4, which generally shuts down conversation.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@bigpawbullets and that makes me so sad.

Where is 45?

BufftonBeotch comments on Sep 3, 2018:

And when 43 stole a candy from his wife's purse and passed it to Michelle in full sight of everyone.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

And Laura Bush smiled. I thought it was a very sweet moment.

Found a Chicken of the Woods! Haven't had rain for months!!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Oh how cool! I didn't even know those existed. I googled it. What are you going to do with it?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@nastynifty I keep a picture of starving children in my phone, in fact this one. When my ex blathers on about god providing I pull it up and make him look at it. It usually shuts him up. Your plan for the mushroom sounds delish! Makes me wanna go back to Vancouver. I lived in the greater Seattle area from 93 to 99. Loved it there.

Advice! It’s been a loooong time since I’ve been, uh.

seattlepanda comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I'm fascinated with scars and the stories behind them.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

You are just a breath of fresh air (and I mean that in the good way) and thanks! Very timely!

Anyone else who likes to date older than yourself?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I can't date too much older than myself, there's a dearth of available men.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@TheDoubter True, but my kids grew up never able to know my mom. She died when I was a teenager. I want to be close to the babies to see them to grow up, I want them to know me. You only get that by spending lots of time with them and living close. Also, we were a military family when the kids were little. For a few years the youngest thought her dad's parents lived at the airport because we always picked them up there. I realize that my desire to be close to the babies is shutting doors to lots of relationships, and I'm really OK with that. It is what my heart tells me is the right thing to do.

Anyone else who likes to date older than yourself?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I can't date too much older than myself, there's a dearth of available men.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@TheDoubter I can't leave my babies. The munchkin in my picture, she's my heart.

Got my new shirts a few weeks ago, did not have an opportunity to wear them when I was around anyone...

kenriley comments on Sep 3, 2018:

You look so damn happy, made me smile.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

With an arm full of Sam who couldn't be happy :)

Name your chore? Mine was ironing.?

Justjoni comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I hand washed my fathers good dress socks. Does anything get hand washed anymore??

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

I don't hand wash anything. If it needs hand washing it usually gets donated somewhere. If it can't go in the washer I don't want it.

This man is one of my heroes.

Piratefish comments on Sep 3, 2018:

This should be extrapolated to war.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

I agree 100%

Name your chore? Mine was ironing.?

IrishTxJudy comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Clean out the refrigerator?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@jc2018 I never did the wringer washer, but I remember tales. Glad I skipped that one.

Name your chore? Mine was ironing.?

IrishTxJudy comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Clean out the refrigerator?

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

Defrosting the freezer for sure!! Last time I defrosted a freezer I was in Okinawa, so late 70s. Since then everything I've owned has been frost free. Thanks for jogging my memory!

Trump Says He Heroically Avoided Capture in Vietnam by Staying in U.S. | The New Yorker

jerry99 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

That was satire; this is true: Donald J. Trump, who received draft deferments through much of the Vietnam War, told the author of a coming biography that he nevertheless “always felt that I was in the military” because of his education at a military-themed boarding school. Mr. Trump said ...

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

There are no limits to his delusions. Ya really got to hand it to him, he is milking it for all it is worth.

Anyone else notice how cool a cat's eyes really are?

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Don't stare too long into their eyes. That's how they steal your soul. ;-)

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

definitely too late for me, about 50 years too late.

Is this fair? We all know he can't read....

mcgeo52 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I'm working on a primer for him. See Donnie. See Donnie run. See Donnie win. See Donnie resign.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

You left out the chapter about Donnie cheating, and Donnie pandering, and Donnie whining.

She's right.

242Foxtrot comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I've never read any of her books, but I love to listen to her speak.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 3, 2018:

I read all her books a few years after they were all out. They are great! I highly recommend them. My oldest took a college class on them. I love it when I refer to the presence of dementors and for the person I'm speaking with to know the reference. I was in a nursing home that felt like it was staffed with dementors. They suck all the joy out of life.

What year is this? I love, love, love the color!

Sticks48 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

56 Chevy

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@Sticks48 My brother has the same ability, he is 66. I'm 60. We've all been here (earth) for a while. Thanks for the input. I guess I just don't see those details.

And you can even wear your pajamas...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

If you shop WM in the late night hours you'd be a 10. There are scary folks in WM at that time, and some of them work there.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@jc2018 I used to work night, so I would shop on nights I wasn't working. WM shoppers and staff really freaked me out a few times, and I live way out in the suburbs.

What year is this? I love, love, love the color!

Sticks48 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

56 Chevy

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

Now, tell me how you know this please. To me a car is 4 tires, a steering wheel, and body type. I couldn't tell year if my life depended upon it.

Pluviophile: is so me? how about you?

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 2, 2018:

https://youtu.be/8qZvSqESv3Q

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@Gatovicolo For sure!!

I have Anisocoria.

Anne209 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I’m a minority. I’m left handed, with blue eyes and curly hair.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

I have the blue eyes and curly hair, but definitely right handed.

Trump facilitates the wall.

DenoPenno comments on Sep 2, 2018:

As things move along toward and past November I believe he will shit more bricks.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

From your mouth to "Gods" ears!!

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.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@azzow2 I got to Alaska at O dark thirty in 1977 when I was on a MAC flight headed for Okinawa. We were offloaded to the terminal so they could refuel and restock the airplane. Not the greatest visit to Alaska, some day I'd like to do it up right.

Pluviophile: is so me? how about you?

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 2, 2018:

https://youtu.be/8qZvSqESv3Q

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@Gatovicolo I know, but it's not fair!! I just discovered he's 79 and going to be in Omaha at the end of this month.

Pluviophile: is so me? how about you?

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 2, 2018:

https://youtu.be/8qZvSqESv3Q

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

He looks so old!! That is so sad.

Ted Cruz Praises Donald Trump, Who Bullied His Family

Sydland comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Dumbass.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

Succinct and to the point. I like your style!

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.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@kmdskit3 That is a good explanation. I don't want another me. I know my limits and weaknesses. I don't need them reflected back to me. I need fresh ideas and outlooks, someone to help me look at things in another light and give me fresh perspectives.

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

ProudMary comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Nope. I wonder if it was regional.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@ProudMary hahaha, IKR! Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit. My ex used to get exasperated and ask how the heck I could know some of the stuff I came up with. I'd tell him it was my hidden talent, or likely something I read in a book when I was 9.

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

ProudMary comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Nope. I wonder if it was regional.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@ProudMary I remember everything that has little actual value or use. I'm great for trivia, not for really important stuff.

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.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@JustKip There were a few bodies scraped off pavements, trips to ERs or morgues.

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.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@JenBeberstein The drug issue happens because so many drugs are illegally obtained or created. There is quite a bunch of money to be made in illicit drugs, that is the cost to society. I'm all for legal, regulated prostitution. If you are going to self harm you have to be where no one else can be effected, no children involved or witnessing. And yes, suicide as I said should be legal and assisted and definitely should not have criminal charges.

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.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@JenBeberstein There is or can be a cost to society for the drug usage. LSD trips from my childhood come to mind. Now the prostitution, I like the way the Germans do it, legal and regulated. Self harm can be an issue, it has mental health connections. Now suicide I think should be legal with some regulations. You don't want dead bodies showing up where they shouldn't or not being found for an extended period of time.

For better or worse.

Susieq comments on Sep 1, 2018:

This is a crazy web site. On one page everyone is looking for love and commitment and the next page, everyone is telling their story of woe with people they've loved.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

Stick around, you'll see more and learn more.

Ted Cruz Praises Donald Trump, Who Bullied His Family

Condor5 comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Cruz is the lowest of the low when it comes to 45's minions; he is disgusting, sycophantic to the max, and I truly hope O'Rourke creams his a$$ in the upcoming contest.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

Ted is the reason I turned off cable. During the Iowa primary I looked up at my TV and saw Ted in my living room and I said OH HELL NO. I can't stand the spineless little weasel.

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

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Sep 1, 2018:

That starts wildfires here.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

@Lilac-Jade Scary!

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

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Sep 1, 2018:

That starts wildfires here.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 2, 2018:

lightning has started a few fires here too. However lately it's been so wet the fire danger is pretty low.

Were you a sick child in the 80s?

Sorcha comments on Aug 3, 2018:

I used to eat Vick's as a kid. I would ask for some before I went to sleep at night and my parents gave some to me because it was 1975 and we also thought shag carpeting and burnt orange everything was a good idea.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2018:

My stepmother used to eat Vicks and thought we should too. I was 15 when my dad married her. I told her no way in hell was I going to eat that crap, it was clearly marked for external use only. Must have been one of the times my dad backed me up cuz I'm here to tell the tale. I must have used it on my kids, but I never use it now. If I need it now I will use Eucalyptus oil.

Got my new shirts a few weeks ago, did not have an opportunity to wear them when I was around anyone...

HeathenFarmer comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Looking good very stylish; you need one in your grandson's size, too.

HippieChick58 replies on Sep 1, 2018:

Her parents would probably not dress her in it. They go to church with my ex to keep him happy. She is Samantha, and I have learned I need to use her real name or gender when I talk about her. We really love that her nickname is non gender specific. She is my heart.