Peace of mind for me.??

Seeker55 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

As a single musician now and with a life of not very smart financial decision making in my past, one of the things I am not happy to share (But I do) with a woman I am attracted to, is the fact that I have little to offer in the way of material things. I feel this is a big red flag for many women ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@Seeker55 My commune has to be out here in the plain old great plains, which is a big deterrent for many.

Now that I finally got into my own digs again (was sharing a house) I am starting to know about ...

educatedredneck comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Be a little patient bc the opposite seems desperate. I've found when my heart is ready for romance (friends w benefits or LTR) that person stumbles into my life.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I wish! I haven't had that experience at all.

Oooooooh, Canada. ::breathless::

Sheannutt comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Very good looking young man there?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@Justjoni YES!

Peace of mind for me.??

Seeker55 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

As a single musician now and with a life of not very smart financial decision making in my past, one of the things I am not happy to share (But I do) with a woman I am attracted to, is the fact that I have little to offer in the way of material things. I feel this is a big red flag for many women ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

@Seeker55 I've considered that option. Haven't found the right location, or the right partner or partners. I think I have many of the skills needed and Internet, we can learn anything.

What's your best beauty/health tip?

Donotbelieve comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Shower

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

But not too often. It dries out my skin horribly now. I shower and then bathe in lotion.

What's your best beauty/health tip?

Storybook comments on Jul 3, 2018:

when you feel the urge to snack on something like cake/biscuits/ choc Try a teaspoon of honey stirred into a hot water.?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Not too hot. The enzymes that fight allergies in honey will die at over 110°. I eat a teaspoon of raw local honey every day (well almost) and I have gotten off all allergy meds most of the year. About 5 days in spring I will take Benadryl to calm the sneezies and help me sleep.

What's your best beauty/health tip?

Mitch07102 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Eat meat, drink water. Don't abuse bad stuff. Prioritize sleep.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Sleep is elusive too many nights.

How to use a dial telephone?

Sticks48 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Sometimes l miss those.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

My kids saw their first rotary phone at their grandparents house. They were fascinated by it.

How to use a dial telephone?

AntaresRose comments on Jul 3, 2018:

These old phones, better that nothing. Does anyone remember party lines?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

We had a party line when I was very young. By the time I was in elementary school we were all on private lines.

How to use a dial telephone?

AntaresRose comments on Jul 3, 2018:

These old phones, better that nothing. Does anyone remember party lines?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

We had a party line when I was very young. By the time I was in elementary school we were all on private lines.

One-Third of Americans Don't Believe 6 Million Jews Were Murdered During the Holocaust

Davesnothere comments on Jul 3, 2018:

I stood in Dachau I suggest they do the same and wake the hell up

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I have been to Auschwitz and the Holocaust Museum in DC. Very moving, saddening, but so crucial to understand it. My kids (19 and 22 at the time) chose the museum when we were in DC. I was so proud of them.

AmiSue forced me to join.

germangirl90439 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

There is nothing ideal in this world, but what we have here is a f.....n joke! Right now, my 19 year old doesn't even have health insurance. We just can't afford it!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

My nephew is 30, he has Cystic Fibrosis. Of course that is a pre-ex, he was born with it. Since he aged off his dad's health insurance his parents have been paying for his coverage. It isn't cheap, but he is hospitalized at least once a year, if not more often. We need Medicare for all.

The good ole days

WhatsInAName comments on Jul 3, 2018:

And ? there was this thing called a "busy signal" .... now when someone doesn't pick up they're ignoring you

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

My job entails lots of phone calls, and once in a while I get a busy signal. Once a week or so.

Good morning!

MissKathleen comments on Jul 3, 2018:

GM GG...and Om https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8sYK7lm3UKg

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

That reminds me, when I om it freaks my cats! They will run from me when I do it, the vibrations must bother them.

Peace of mind for me.??

Seeker55 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

As a single musician now and with a life of not very smart financial decision making in my past, one of the things I am not happy to share (But I do) with a woman I am attracted to, is the fact that I have little to offer in the way of material things. I feel this is a big red flag for many women ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Sadly many our age are affected by either economic downturns or not smart financial decisions. I wonder if I will ever be able to retire, or what retirement will be like. I don't need or want luxury, I want comfy and adequate.

Think I can get overnight site-to-store shipping?

slydr68 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

I won't shop there either...or Walgreens, or Hobby Lobby, or Chick-fil-A...LOL

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I don't shop their either and I don't eat at McD's or Jimmy Johns. And a few other places but those are the top of my lists.

Do Not Make Excuses When White Men Murder

AlanRathburn comments on Jul 3, 2018:

This makes very little sense. Women are far less likely to be serial killers or mass murderers than men. The majority of killers are men but I don't think anyone every said "well the Las Vegas shooter, and the Columbine killers were men so its okay.". I don't even get what point your trying to make.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

The defense has claimed that they performed these acts of terror because they were bullied or picked on. Women who were bullied or picked on have not shot up anything. Where is the difference?

FAKE President

silverotter11 comments on Jul 3, 2018:

I realize there will be a huge void for cartoonists and pundits and I'm sorry for that - I just want to never see that orange face ever again. *That* would make me very happy.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Me too!

Dan Savage Says He’s Sick Of The ‘Charitable View’ Of The First Lady: ‘I Fcking Hate Melania...

MARDUK comments on Jul 3, 2018:

She is nothing but a willing sex slave! These trumps never should have been allowed in anywhere on Earth! Sun needs some extra orange, shoot him out of a rail gun into it! Impeach trump yesterday, imprison trump today!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I am so sharing your meme.

Make your own salad dressings, using olive or avocado oils, instead of vegetable oils.

Sheannutt comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I quit using vegetable oil many many years ago.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Olive Oil and Coconut oil are my main oils, I have had tons of others. I also make soap and different oils have different qualities to add to soap. And they're tasty and healthy for you too. But before they become soap, not after :)

Who is the master of your House?!

MrsMickiLP comments on Jul 2, 2018:

My mistress is Zelda, named after one of my favorite games of all time, and now favorite kitty of all time.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 2, 2018:

My baby is also a Zelda, only cuz I wanted a goddess name that started with Z. My other girl is Xena.

Lawn Care and Gardening Myths One of the myths I have heard since I was just a lad was that you ...

kenriley comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I was reading all the comments. I mow too much but not so much for looks, not many people see it anyway. I would never water it, I don't care if it turns brown and dies, It would save me a lot of mowing. But I don't need my garden to be any bigger than it is now A little over half an acre now. But I...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 2, 2018:

I'm working on cutting down the amount of grass, putting in more flower beds and more garden area. However, it is just me with a full time + job, so it gets done as I have time and energy.

Just Promise Me This.....

Our_existence comments on Jul 2, 2018:

Can't think of a better way to spend my life.....with YOU

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 2, 2018:

This give me hope, and makes me teary...

Currently I am suffering from an insanely painful infected tooth - so bad that I cannot sleep, to ...

OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I am really , really sorry to hear that and you're right, this is exactly the kind of thing we need to fix. As an aside, do you have any dental schools near you. A relative of mine was in the same situation and the dental school had a clinic that ended up being thr solution to her problem.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@AmiSue @Blindbird our whole economy is based on serving the wealthy, even some of the wealthy will say so. Warren Buffet lives here in Omaha and has come out in support of universal health care. The wealthy cannot make money if they kill of their workforce and consumers.

Love when the kids help in the kitchen.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I love how you're sharing the cooking with your kids, and the results with us. You seem like a really good dad.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 2, 2018:

@ArdentAtheist Amazing kids don't happen by accident. You can take credit for your contribution. Society is better for good parenting.

Started making burritos and all of a sudden thought all those beans in the pot are so pretty.

Sheannutt comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I love beans except for two different kinds that would be black bean and lima beans.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 2, 2018:

I am with you on the Lima beans. Those and peas are never in my house. Black beans are consumed fairly frequently.

Good morning! Enjoy your day!

HeraTera comments on Jul 2, 2018:

Mondays have a way of coming too soon.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 2, 2018:

If Monday came monthly it would still be too soon.

How To Make Your Own Vanilla Extract Making your own vanilla extract is actually very simple.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I don't bake as much as I used to, but I still have vanilla beans in 100-proof vodka in my pantry. Man that stuff is dark, been there for 3 or 4... or 5 years. I also made vanilla sugar and vanilla salt. Cut up the beans and mix into salt or sugar, let it sit, shake every few months. Gives the salts...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Sheannutt I made flavored salts for my kids one Christmas. The liked the sriracha salt. This website has some of the recipes. https://www.mommypotamus.com/flavored-salt-recipes/

So it is

kmdskit3 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Remember they are not 'pro-life' they are 'pro-forced birth'.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

That is for damn sure!

How do you feel about this one?

ErichZannIII comments on Jul 1, 2018:

It is a bit of a double standard. Girls need to dress conservatively because "boys can't control themselves". Yet when boys act like animals, and harass girls anyway, it's "boys will be boys".

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@ErichZannIII I just restated, you did fine. And I really appreciate that you said it. It seems that many males in my age group haven't made that connection yet.

Make your own salad dressings, using olive or avocado oils, instead of vegetable oils.

Bobthegirl comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Just made a lemom vinaigrette last night with a heaping tablespoon of korean condensed Citron Tea with Honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, oregano, 3 cloves minced garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil blended in my nutribullet. Amazing.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

I love my nutribullet. I'm on my second, burnt out the first.

How do you feel about this one?

ErichZannIII comments on Jul 1, 2018:

It is a bit of a double standard. Girls need to dress conservatively because "boys can't control themselves". Yet when boys act like animals, and harass girls anyway, it's "boys will be boys".

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Boys will be boys is why we have a culture that forgives the rapist and blames the victim.

We took the dog to the Grand Canyon last week!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Lucky dog!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@JenBeberstein I am a believer that every dog owner gets the dog they deserve. Sounds like you've done the time with her training and civilizing. Good job!

How do you feel about this one?

Cast1es comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Just curios , do the schools make the boys pull their pants up , or are they still wearing them below their butt holes ?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

I have no clue. I haven't been near a school during "school hours" in 6 or more years.

You are lucky you didn't ask me

Storybook comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Haha I’m much the same! I have a terrible sense of direction ?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Storybook I am directionally challenged at the best of times. If I am going someplace new I will use google maps, and if I am leaving an unfamiliar place after dark I will use it. It is also handy for showing the fastest route, which as I am an impatient driver is very good. I also have an old Garmin GPS in my car as back up. I love my Google Maps.

I see London. I see France. Google Earth is awesome.

hankster comments on Jul 1, 2018:

i dig the street view.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@AmiSue When I use street view at my house my garage door is up and my former renter/roommate is in the garage. He's been gone almost 2 years. I don't mind the picture of him, I am still a FB friend and he was on this site for a few weeks, but he moved out and on, and I don't need a reminder.

You are lucky you didn't ask me

Storybook comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Haha I’m much the same! I have a terrible sense of direction ?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Google maps is my best friend on my cell phone.

We're happy to roll out an update to our "likes" button.

Simon1 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

As people will notice it works I just tried it in these comments randomly so don't take any notice people

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@Ellatynemouth if you hover over the thumbs up icon it will show you who has reacted and their choice.

My Sunday morning tofu scramble.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I am OCD where toast is concerned. The butter has to go all the way to the edges and melt. Other than that, breakfast looks yummy!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@kenriley I know! When I was in England and got cold toast for breakfast I was not impressed. Cold toast is just nasty dry bread.

If You Are Offended .......

patchoullijulie comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Dare I say AMEN? :D

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

Amen and AMEN!

My cat loves me. I'm definitely his human. (Husband took this picture this morning)

SACatWalker comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Yep, that's what mine do too. Gotta be touching me all the time. Better than a girlfriend. Sorry, but most of the stuff on here is negative anyway so... sue me.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

I had Miss Millie from 2000 to 2016. Her last few years she was blind. From the beginning she loved full body contact with people, mostly me. She would tuck herself against my chest and under my chin and we'd sleep the night away. She was my heart cat.

Do you have a room in your home that is "your room?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I have a "sewing" room. I have a sewing machine, serger, embroidery machine, many scissors, rotary cutters, yarn, fabric and craft supplies. Yes, it does need its own room. The closet is full and overflowing with fabric. I also store stuff in there, like wrapping supplies. And yes it needs some ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@MikeEC My dream is to have a greenhouse room. In my leisure (ha) I like to look at floor plans and figure out how to rearrange things so I can put a greenhouse/sun-room off the kitchen. My current kitchen faces north, no windows on the E or W in my house. And I have gotten rid of 90% of my plants because of cray cray fur balls.

Amazing.

snytiger6 comments on Jul 1, 2018:

If you think about it Trump represents the opposite of everything that Jesus supposedly taught according to the New Testament.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

IKR! I am 100% certain that 75% of evangelical xians have NOT read the Buybull. I'm guessing the figure is really higher. They go listen to the pastor and get their tickets punched, believe they're on the fast track to heaven. And the pastor is looking for more money, tells them what they want to hear so they will dig deeper in their pocket and buy him a new jet. Most of them aren't even going to church, they get their church from the TV or fishin.

Amazing.

MARDUK comments on Jul 1, 2018:

That is a horrid insult to the Anti-christ! He is not orange! LOL! I saw and worked with these idiots! Love when someone tells me, blacks get more than whites! I say they are racists and they say no we are not! So much racism still exists today! And it's not against the privileged whites! Just a ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@MARDUK Love that one and will share it!! Thank you!

Why does it seem in modern society that we need some form of validation from others?

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 30, 2018:

We all need validation.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

@jlynn37 No, that was not what I meant to convey. If you continually do not get validation then I think it adds to mental illness. Children who grow up in abusive homes for example. Did you ever see "Mommy Dearest"? Children especially, but we all need positive feedback. My previous job, when we screwed up they made sure we knew and management did not go to bat for us. Current job, when we screw up we're coached on what we did wrong and what would have likely worked better. Lots of positive feedback.

Amazing.

MARDUK comments on Jul 1, 2018:

That is a horrid insult to the Anti-christ! He is not orange! LOL! I saw and worked with these idiots! Love when someone tells me, blacks get more than whites! I say they are racists and they say no we are not! So much racism still exists today! And it's not against the privileged whites! Just a ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 1, 2018:

LOL!! There are some horrible willfully ignorant people around. I blame it on Faux News, my ex is a big fan and I think that contributed to the demise of our marriage. I am stealing your meme and putting it on FB.

Why does it seem in modern society that we need some form of validation from others?

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 30, 2018:

We all need validation.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@jlynn37 I would guess that it contributes to mental illness.

Dragons are our friends

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Nope, nope, nope. All my pets will have fur. No lizards, snakes, or spiders. And truthfully barnyard animals are not pets either, or bunnies or mice.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Paul628 Yes, they are as well as lambs, chickens, and foals, but out in the fields/barns/meadows. Not in my house. The pot bellied pig craze drove me nuts.

I've noticed through conversations that some people develope shallow reasons, based on past ...

ArturoS comments on Jun 18, 2018:

Every time we “write someone off” we also write ourselves off that person’s life. It works in both directions. In a way it’a perfectly resonanble and natural state of affairs: monogamous coupling requires that all but one be deemed insufficient. But it can become a habit. In my case, my ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

I still see my ex at least every other month. The kids like to do family celebrations at holidays and birthdays, and now there are lots more of them. We are always amicable, we can carry on civil conversations; its like we know where NOT to go. But our relationship also taught me things to look for. I was pretty stupid at 24, it took me a while to realize how condescending he was. It took me a long time to realize I did not come first, or second, and we could debate third. But, live and learn, and we're wiser for the pain.

Every house should look like this

Tofuqueen comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Same here,mine would have all the weed,but put up and sealed. Hell,im not wasting any of that! My daughter has one cat,castiel is his name. Anytime someone either smokes or just has weed in his area he loves them. Hell eat weed,lay on and right by someone smoking. Hes gotten into my backpacks and ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

One of my cats will be all over me, like she's checking to make sure I'm still breathing.

I noticed that the cover on my ironing board is wrinkled. That’s just weird.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

I am impressed that you have an ironing board.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Duke You made me do it!! It was like the perfect set up.

It's kind of difficult to catch a good picture of these guys when it's over 90°.

freeofgod comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Beautiful. A couple summers ago I found an injured butterfly lying in a parking lot where it had obviously fallen from the grill of a vehicle. I picked it up by a wing, took it home with me and placed it on a butterfly bush in the yard. When I checked it a few minutes later it was reviving and ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Yes, in each other. Just not in an imaginary friend in the sky.

Daphne (short hair) and Drifter.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Sooo beautiful! You lost your babies in the divorce? That is so sad :( Do you have visitation rights?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Flexymorals I'm glad you didn't end up totally alone. Dogs are good buddies.

Got called to Grammy duty, grandson has a cold and parent needed to be somewhere.

kmdskit3 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Try not to catch anything from the little disease vector but you are a good Grammy!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

It is the best job in the world! And his folks are feeding me too! Win/Win!

Name This Boy Band

Hermit comments on Jun 30, 2018:

NSANE

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

Ohhhh, I like that one!

Age range for dating

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

My kids are 26 to 33, I am 60. A few years ago they "strongly suggested" that I date someone at least closer to my age than to the age of my oldest. So, doing the math, someone not more than 13 years younger than I am. I'm comfortable with that. On the high side, depends on how well they have aged.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Arshi My situation is more to keep peace with the kids. Post divorce was kinda rough. If their suggestion was outrageous I'd have shut them down, but I thought it was reasonable and pretty much in line with my thinking. They're going to be my caretakers as I get older, no sense in pissing them off now.

It's kind of difficult to catch a good picture of these guys when it's over 90°.

freeofgod comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Beautiful. A couple summers ago I found an injured butterfly lying in a parking lot where it had obviously fallen from the grill of a vehicle. I picked it up by a wing, took it home with me and placed it on a butterfly bush in the yard. When I checked it a few minutes later it was reviving and ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

I do that too!! My ex would yell at me when I did, I was endangering myself or the kids, or him. He had no faith in me.

I would love to have this, it is so adorable.

rafferty comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Id totally wear this in public and not gaf

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

I would pay to see that.

I noticed that the cover on my ironing board is wrinkled. That’s just weird.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

I am impressed that you have an ironing board.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@jujuofthesea LOL!! I tell ya I don't know where this stuff comes from.

A Short History of Trumponian Racism [nytimes.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Jeebus he is one sick ass dude.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Diogenes My ex is very religious, I plan to be a very healthy counterbalance to his BS.

A Short History of Trumponian Racism [nytimes.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Jeebus he is one sick ass dude.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Diogenes I try to keep that one out of my vocab, I have grandchildren and a stressful job. I'm not very successful at it, the keeping the vocabulary clean; but gotta keep trying for a few more years.

A Short History of Trumponian Racism [nytimes.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Jeebus he is one sick ass dude.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Freedompath LOL!! Yes, I "know" but the depths are just unfathomable. Every time I figure he's hit bottom he digs deeper.

Time for Friday afternoon coffee

Skeezwazzle comments on Jun 29, 2018:

And what do you take with your coffee-?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 30, 2018:

I'm drinking my coffee quickly before I head out the door. It is usually the last thing I do before I grab the keys. I can feel the caffeine hit before (usually) I hit heavy traffic, and the mood boost is probably why I don't have a felony conviction for motor vehicle manslaughter.

Do you regularly meet up with other atheists/agnostics?

CallMeDave comments on Jun 29, 2018:

How might one locate such groups in their own locale?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@CallMeDave I'm sorry. Love the name of the area you're in. I grew up as a Smith.

Do you regularly meet up with other atheists/agnostics?

Lifesgood208 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

That would be great. I'll have to explore and see if that's something I can find in my area.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

Do you regularly meet up with other atheists/agnostics?

PerbeMayhaps comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Would love to attend one, if they exist in my area.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

Do you regularly meet up with other atheists/agnostics?

Jainasolo comments on Jun 29, 2018:

I don't.. but now I'm wondering if there is such a group near me. Maybe I'll check into it!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

Do you regularly meet up with other atheists/agnostics?

joeymf86 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Near my hometown in southwest GA, I joined an atheist group in Nov or Dec 2012. We would meet maybe once a week for game nights or discussions. Unfortunately I had to move to Rome, GA in April 2013 for a job. Thinking about it, I don't think I've met any atheists since moving to Rome; however, if I ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

Do you regularly meet up with other atheists/agnostics?

ScienceBill72 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

If they're was one near me i would go, i have not heard of one being around here tho

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

Do you regularly meet up with other atheists/agnostics?

CallMeDave comments on Jun 29, 2018:

How might one locate such groups in their own locale?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

American Humanist Association find a chapter https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

I'm sure someone has posted about this but I'm increasingly concerned about the diversity of the US.

jujuofthesea comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Minority checking in here. I was an immigrant and a refugee and now a productive member of society. There’s nothing to fear. Let’s Make America Diverse Again.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

Thank you for sharing that.

Meow ..... Lol

TaraMarshall comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Atheist crazy cat lady goal: buy one of the older homes here with a Mary shrine, replace her with a similarly-sized statuette of Bast, and see how long it takes for anyone to notice.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@TaraMarshall I like that idea too!! I know just where to put it in the front yard. I wonder how long til the neighbors would notice. The neighbors to the west have the xian stuff in the front yard.

What's your dream car? Mine is 1969 Super Sport Camaro

Dingodog comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Back to the Future III. I don't know what it is called.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

Delorean

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Outlier comments on Jun 29, 2018:

rather depressing, ain't it?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@JohnSchindler It gives me some hope! Thanks for posting.

I was asked what my cat looked like so heres Meg

MrLizard comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Here's my favorite picture of Sonja's apartment-mate, Surak. They share the home, but they hate each other and can't be in the same room at the same time. Fur flies. Literally. (Surak is really my son's cat. I'm just cat sitting.... for months... Surak still thinks he's a kitten and acts ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

what a character!

How many broke a tooth off eating this as a kid? LOL

Sticks48 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Not me. The name tells you what it does! That is why I've never owned a nutcracker.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

Funny!! I used to have a collection of nutcrackers, I lived in Germany everyone had the obligatory souvenir. My ex was safe, never used them (on him or near him :) )

If you didn't notice today is a full moon.

Sticks48 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

If you give me money l will listen to anything you have to say.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

I wish more people were that way, LOL.

I've noticed what I consider an inordinate number of black cats here.

RavenCT comments on Jun 28, 2018:

There are actually way less superstitious people these days. The last time I adopted a pure black cat I was told they were less adoptable because they are hard to photograph. There are also more black cats born then other varieties which perpetuates the stereotype that they aren't adoptable. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@graceylou Salem is adorable. Miss Millie was well loved her whole life. She bossed the dog, a 75 pound Golden. She was blind her last few years, but got along well when I moved. We made sure she had a good end when it was time. She will forever be the standard I judge my kitties to :)

I've noticed what I consider an inordinate number of black cats here.

sassysapiosexual comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I have 2 black cats now. Eartha is 7 years old and Bourdain is a little over 7 weeks. I also wear a lot of black so....

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

No outfit is complete without pet hair. I had a golden retriever and a dark cat. Now I have a ginger and a dark cat. And I'm blonde. All sorts of hair all over the place.

Child finds gun, fires shot in Ikea after customer's gun falls into couch - WISH

slydr68 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I know their assembly instructions are shit, but is the gun necessary in a damn store???

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

Actually I just bought some Ikea furniture, I was impressed with the instructions. I did it all by myself and it was a big piece of furniture.

Child finds gun, fires shot in Ikea after customer's gun falls into couch - WISH

Philosopearl comments on Jun 28, 2018:

The article I read said that Ikea had apologised. I was wondering what they had to apologise for. They didn't carry an unsecured, loaded firearm, with the safety off, into a family zone and leave it unattended. I'm from Australia, so have no clue what the rules are around handguns, but after that ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

There are no rules that are enforced :(

I've noticed what I consider an inordinate number of black cats here.

RavenCT comments on Jun 28, 2018:

There are actually way less superstitious people these days. The last time I adopted a pure black cat I was told they were less adoptable because they are hard to photograph. There are also more black cats born then other varieties which perpetuates the stereotype that they aren't adoptable. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@graceylou My old girl was a bottle fed baby who fostered in a family with cats, dogs, kids, adults, and other critters. She was definitely people bonded. She was my heart cat and passed away in November 2016.

I saw SPF 115 today.

Hihi comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I recently read that sunscreen is doing more damage than going without. So there's that. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@Shelton True, and me too. For me, overexposure is not very long. I got burnt at a garden center one spring shopping for my bedding plants.

I saw SPF 115 today.

Hihi comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I recently read that sunscreen is doing more damage than going without. So there's that. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@Shelton When I was in Okinawa my boss told me he'd gone out on a fishing boat in the East China Sea for the day. At the end of the day his face and arms felt funny. My boss was one of the darkest men I knew. He ended up with a sunburn. He was totally grossed out when it started to peel. I on the other hand had at least one sunburn per year for 15 or 20 years, I was familiar with the burn and peel cycle. I have scars from 2nd degree sunburn.

Meow ..... Lol

TaraMarshall comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Atheist crazy cat lady goal: buy one of the older homes here with a Mary shrine, replace her with a similarly-sized statuette of Bast, and see how long it takes for anyone to notice.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

OMG!! That is such an amazing idea!

Saw this today, what do you think?

citronella comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I know that this is true, but it's very difficult for me to put into practice. Lately I have been feeling very down about all the negativity in the U.S., both governmental and interpersonal. I feel that I'm living inside a horror show that I have no control over. Does anyone else feel like...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

I feel much the same way. I only read news sites when I'm not feeling anxious, which is not very often which annoys me. I also come here often because we can share so much here. I feel safe here. I hang with my kids, they always lift me up. I try to get enough sleep even when I have to use sleep aids. And then I go hug on my kitties. Yeah, this is a really hard time to get through.

Has anyone ever felt unworthy of love? I can't shake this feeling.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

There is such power in admitting our weaknesses, our failing, our fears. There is great power in knowing we're not alone with those horrible thought. I want everyone to know YOU are worthy, you are loved, you ARE good enough, you are smart enough, you are enough, you ARE enough. @Squirrel you are ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@MST3K You're aware of it and striving to fix it. You're moving in the right direction. No one has to be perfect. You are worthy because you are, just as much as anyone else is.

A friend of mine and I were discussing how the events we go through in our life shape the person we ...

Paul628 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

A series of bad things happened in a short period of time... Around 2005 my girlfriend of ten years and I broke up, we have two kids together. Shortly after that, I started having Epileptic seizures, I had one at work and because of the nature of my job driving, it would be too dangerous so ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

I am impressed with the strength you have shown. I don't hear any bitterness in your story. I hope that things improve for you in the very near future.

My new gardening motto: "One Gardener's Weed Is Another Gardener's Groundcover"

Besalbub comments on Jun 28, 2018:

The war against weeds will never be won in my garden . I need a smaller garden .

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@MikeEC LOL!! Yeah, pretty much!

Has anyone ever felt unworthy of love? I can't shake this feeling.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

There is such power in admitting our weaknesses, our failing, our fears. There is great power in knowing we're not alone with those horrible thought. I want everyone to know YOU are worthy, you are loved, you ARE good enough, you are smart enough, you are enough, you ARE enough. @Squirrel you are ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@MST3K Thank you for letting me know, it is good to know when I have helped someone.

My new gardening motto: "One Gardener's Weed Is Another Gardener's Groundcover"

Besalbub comments on Jun 28, 2018:

The war against weeds will never be won in my garden . I need a smaller garden .

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

That is blasphemy!! Gardens should never get smaller! Just wilder.

My poser..

kenriley comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I like the stripes. Nice looking kitty.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@kenriley I consider my "pets" to be fur children.

What's the worst gift you've ever had?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

My ex is a webmaster. He has a xian hymnal website. For mother's day 2008 he dedicated a hymn to me on his website. He used the music to an existing hymn, and wrote a poem to fit the music. There was nothing in the words about mothers or love or anything, it was an Easter hymn. Jaw hit floor. My ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@Lukian Since I had explicitly mentioned what I wanted, it just pissed me the hell off. That was our method, I'd mark things in catalogs that I'd like as gifts, and then he'd go from there. Occasionally our girls would help him out, and at that time they were all older than 15. He had to have known my opinion of his website. We argued about it for years. And his poetry sucked. The marriage was pretty much dead, that was about the second to the last nail. Which is why despite the hard times post divorce I'm so better off without him.

What's the worst gift you've ever had?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

My ex is a webmaster. He has a xian hymnal website. For mother's day 2008 he dedicated a hymn to me on his website. He used the music to an existing hymn, and wrote a poem to fit the music. There was nothing in the words about mothers or love or anything, it was an Easter hymn. Jaw hit floor. My ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@Lukian LOL, it was a cringe worthy moment.

Rant time, at the ripe old age of 62 I find myself back in the dating pool, oh to joy! Hard not to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

Single at 60 isn't a picnic. I can remember my last date, but it hasn't been in the last 3 months.... I don't think. I also live in a conservative bastion, and most guys say they are xian. So, spruce yourself up, have a picture taken, write some sort of bio and forge ahead. As Robin Hood said ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@DharmaEngineer Thank you!! My kids must have watched that 1001 times. I used to be able to quote nearly the entire script. They could too.

What's the worst gift you've ever had?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

My ex is a webmaster. He has a xian hymnal website. For mother's day 2008 he dedicated a hymn to me on his website. He used the music to an existing hymn, and wrote a poem to fit the music. There was nothing in the words about mothers or love or anything, it was an Easter hymn. Jaw hit floor. My ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@germangirl90439 IKR

What's the worst gift you've ever had?

pepperjones comments on Jun 27, 2018:

I remember one year at Christmas my mother in law apologizing for the gifts they gave our kids and said "I just never know what to get them." I repelled with "you could always just ask, I actually know what they want."

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

to my late former MIL's credit she always asked me for specifics, and as they got older (both the kids and them) they just sent cash and asked me to arrange things. They were very generous. And then the kids said to hell with you buying gifts, just give us the cash!

Used to this at a neighbor's house growing up, lots of fun.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

I had one of those, it was a blast!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@Sheannutt OMG yes! I have the wine, you bring the game!

Good morning and happy day to all!

Infoguy211 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

Good morning! Got my coffee, got my donut, got my movie tickets. Bring on my birthday!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

Happy Birthday!

I recently made a post that referenced a hideous creature called Alzheimer's Disease.

Beach_slim comments on Jun 27, 2018:

Still not funny. Some of your other jokes were funny, but this one wasn't.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@poetdi56 You said that so very well. Perfect!