The ignorance memo

slydr68 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

For some reason these links never work for me...disappointed because you share interesting articles...:(

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvW5pgcIYx8

The ignorance memo

slydr68 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

For some reason these links never work for me...disappointed because you share interesting articles...:(

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

I'm sorry. It is a FB link. I tried to find it off FB, but no luck.

Who is in the wrong here?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

If she had not posted pictures yet then you stole her thunder. And she's exhausted and hormonal. If you identified her in the picture then yes, you were in the wrong. These days of stolen identities, stalkers, and weirdos, you can't be too careful, and she might not have been ready to make the ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Thank you! It is wisdom for pain. I posted something about my youngest years ago, and middle sister told me I stepped in it. Sooooo mama learned the lesson. No picts of babies, no family news goes up til the moms have done so first and given approval. At least in forums we're all part of.

Are all compliments suspect?

josh23452 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Well I now pose this question. Would you rather I call you pretty,beautiful or an ugly cow?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

Why would you call anyone an ugly cow?

Love Is In The Air?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

That show is one of the few reasons I regret turning off cable. To watch it on Netflix or Amazon Prime I'd have to pay for it. I will wait.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@Petter LOL!! And in my case I'd have to wait 7.5 years to be related to one.

My two furbabies like to jump onto computer keyboard when I chat with online friends.

RavenCT comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Mine as well. One has just the perfect spread of paws to hit Ctrl + Alt + an arrow key - I can't tell you how long it was before a friend was able to tell me how to turn my screen orientation back to upright! lol

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

I had that same issue at one time!! Annoying stuff. Now I had two screens at work and one is horizontal and one vertical, and I have to be careful where the mouse is when I change orientation.

Herr Trump For Prison

dkp93 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Sadly, even if he went to prison today, he won't live long enough to serve the time he deserves for all he's done.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

Then I say put him on machines that keep him alive until he is more putrid than he already is.

What a good idea LOL

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I invested in my sanity, I bought a robovac. I call it Roscoe, and not only does it vacuum, it amuses the cats too.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@citronella I don't set Roscoe to run after I go to bed. It make too much noise. One time it delayed cleaning for charging,and it stated up after all the lights were out. I saw lights from the living area, and I got my bat out of my closet. I'm so glad I did not call 911 on my Robovac. It only runs while I'm up, and I've never had a cat accident that I didn't catch before Roscoe ran. One of the cats like to box with Roscoe, which I think is why his cleaning was delayed.

Love Is In The Air?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

That show is one of the few reasons I regret turning off cable. To watch it on Netflix or Amazon Prime I'd have to pay for it. I will wait.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@Petter OMG!! I understood what you said!! My computer illiteracy has some cracks! I'm a good user, but not so good at setting new stuff up. I usually rely on my kids to tell me what to buy and where to plug it in.

Why would someone do this?

JustKip comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Homeless?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

The clothes don't look homeless and heck, razors are expensive. And if you're homeless don't you have higher priorities? And yes, this is from someone who doesn't own a razor of any kind.

Soft on STDs - TheHumanist.com

kmdskit3 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Reposted this on FB too.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@poetdi56, @kmdskit3 Thank you!!

Herr Trump For Prison

DharmaBum50 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Is that all? Surely there's more! LOL

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

Yeah, it's a good start though.

Love Is In The Air?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

That show is one of the few reasons I regret turning off cable. To watch it on Netflix or Amazon Prime I'd have to pay for it. I will wait.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@Petter Thank you! I will look into that.

Here are pictures of Thor and me getting ready to take a nap.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

That is so sweet!! I used to have a cat that usually curled up next to my chest when we fell asleep. That is so comforting.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@kenriley i don't think it is possible to be too kind. My dog only got on the bed when I let him and he was the best heating blanket anyone could ever want.

A really fat happy ground hog has found my tomato plants. Anyone know of any repellents that work?

Surfpirate comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I've planted 600 bulbs of garlic as a perimeter around my garden and 2 dozen lavender plants in the middle as deterrents to garden pests, plus a 6 foot high fence. Last evening my wife called me to come have a look at what was going on in the garden. Standing in the middle of the carrot patch was ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@Surfpirate LOL!! Thank you for your effort in dispelling that myth. I appreciate your efforts and your report.

Buying vegan wine is a jungle! Trader Joe’s has a list and can tell you which wines are vegan.

JazznBlues comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Isn't all wine vegan, I truly do not know?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@ArdentAtheist Wow, fascinating!

A really fat happy ground hog has found my tomato plants. Anyone know of any repellents that work?

Surfpirate comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I've planted 600 bulbs of garlic as a perimeter around my garden and 2 dozen lavender plants in the middle as deterrents to garden pests, plus a 6 foot high fence. Last evening my wife called me to come have a look at what was going on in the garden. Standing in the middle of the carrot patch was ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

I've read that the scent of human urine will keep the deer away, however you have to apply every day....

What a good idea LOL

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I invested in my sanity, I bought a robovac. I call it Roscoe, and not only does it vacuum, it amuses the cats too.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@Sheannutt Vacuuming was very far down on my list of priorities, it is a relief not to have to worry about it.

Glasgow fire: Art school's Mackintosh building ravaged [bbc.co.uk]

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

:(

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@Donotbelieve That, and for me I'm not fully awake yet, words are coming really slowly.

Summer’s coming, what’s your favorite hobby?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 15, 2018:

Avoiding the heat, humidity, and excessive sun.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@bingst By avoiding the heat, humidity, and excessive sun I have time for my quilting and other crafts. I spend more time outside in spring and fall.

Spying Scotty spying.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 15, 2018:

I love how cats can focus so intently on something we can't see right away.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@SACatWalker My cats were tracking a fly in my bedroom last night. It took me a while before I saw it, it was that fast. And they were acrobats trying to grab that buzzer in flight. Thank goodness it was out of the bedroom before I turned the lights out.

I need some advice.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Divulge sensitive information when you trust them and know them enough that they will be supportive.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@Ciravolostone Thank you! I am glad I was able to help.

I had an epiphany today.

Hellbent comments on Jun 15, 2018:

WH Auden was one of the great poets. In a very minor poem ("The More Loving One") he wrote - and I'm quoting this from memory so forgive me if I make a mistake - *But on earth indifference is the least We have to dread, from man or beast. If equal affection cannot be Let the more loving one be...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 15, 2018:

Beautiful, teared up.

I keep running across this, and I would love your thoughts.

sassygirl3869 comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Apparently we have ignorance in this subject matter these days.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@benhmiller My opinion is that there is no such thing as an illegitimate child. There are plenty of illegitimate parent, though. That child did not ask to be born and should bear no discrimination for what s/he cannot control.

I keep running across this, and I would love your thoughts.

Deiter comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Something from the rabbinic tradition (Dr. Ruth recently said it comes from the Talmud), there's a saying "Nothing good comes from a [boner]." IOW, once things have gotten there, common sense has left the room. My daughter – who presently has no interest in boys – was told by her doctor that ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 15, 2018:

I'd be finding a new doctor toot sweet, and I'd make sure the office knew why I was leaving. When we told our doctor we wanted BCP for painful periods she gave us all the options including the non BCP options. Dysmenorrhea is a painful condition that can be controlled without taking girls out of commission for a week every month. Which is one of the reasons I will not choose a male doctor, they have no idea what it is like to be a woman.

Is it OK to lie on your profile in order to get a date?

Tejas comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Depends on the lie. Most of someones life is none of your business. If it is something just get someone to bed i don't see the harm, if it was a lie that hurt someone physically or financially in any way then thats a little different

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

Wow. In my book the lie just to get someone into bed is about the worst lie of all. Thanks for being so open about that.

Is it OK to lie on your profile in order to get a date?

educatedredneck comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Are we including lies of omission? A lot of information should private and only shared with those we trust. Some people are really nutty about "lying". I'll tell my sister I ran 5 miles but my GPS says I ran 4.7 or 5.5 miles, she considers that deliberate lying and I think that's too much BS....

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

4.7 or 5.5 vs 5 miles is splitting hairs. However lying about your employment status, marital status, or legal status is big stuff. If your profile says single and I find out you're not, I will be out the door and on my way.

Those were the days

rainmanjr comments on Jun 14, 2018:

do BB find such "Remember this" references interesting? You can post anything, everything, and ask is we remember it. We do...so what? If ever a generation needed to get over itself the BB's are it.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

I enjoy it. If you don't what is keeping you here?

How do you keep picking yourself back up when it seems that the world, universe, human kind, or ...

Condor5 comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Sometimes you just have to keep on keepin' on. I always remember there are people far worse off than I, and somehow they seem to struggle through. No matter how bad things seem at the time, it could be worse, much worse. I have so many things to be grateful for; more than some, less than others. I'm...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

I'm willing to bet you look as good as they do if you wore the same amount of makeup. You are NOT hard on the eyes.

Feelin a little melancholy, as I often do on certain dates.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 14, 2018:

I'm sorry for your loss. Forgive your brother, for you. That is a heavy burden to carry, you need to set it down. As for retiring, I can't wait! There is no doubt in my mind that I will retire as soon as I can afford to. Right now I'm working for health insurance. If you have plans for what to do ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@JustKip Well, I'm real, I have hips... I also am a tree hugging, recycling, peace loving, open minded, tolerant, DIY with natural ingredients only, child of the earth. So, JustKip, you've done the easy work of forgiving your brother. Now do the hard part of forgiving yourself for being human. It is human to hold grudges, to wait. We don't ever see that there might not be time to do important things like repair relationships. Let go of the guilt sweetie. It is a burden you don't need to carry. Forgive yourself, love yourself. As for plans. What do you really want to do, or where do you want to go? What makes your heart happy, what is in your bucket list? What will you be sad you didn't do when you face your own death? What is it that is important to you, that makes you who you are? Make plans sweetie, or life will pass you by and you will die without having lived. Take a chance!

I need some advice.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Divulge sensitive information when you trust them and know them enough that they will be supportive.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@Ciravolostone I would not divulge until we've met in person. After that there are not firm rules, you have to fly by the seat of your pants.

Mindfulness. Standard poodle style.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Bunnies are everywhere right now, maybe s/he sees a bunny. If s/he does I hope s/he gets it. Damn bunnies are decimating my herbs.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@Ohub I used to get my golden riled up by asking him if he wanted to go chase the bunnies. He'd be so excited. Then once in the yard he'd get distracted by smells and forget the bunnies.

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

Spudnut comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Since I've led a pretty colorful life, there probably isn't much left that I haven't already done in the bedroom. Driving a tank is on my bucket list but I don't necessarily want to do that in the bedroom when I have the option of driving it over some crashed cars.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

Way back when I was active duty Army and we were out in the boonies playing soldier games. A tank unit was nearby, and they invited us over to see the tanks, and we got to ride in them as well. OMG, hot, bumpy, and noisy. However, I got to ride in an M1Abrams Tank. How cool is that!

I have been cutting down a lot of invasive Congon grass and adding it to my chicken/duck powered ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I was trying to heat up my compost as well, and I live alone. So when I'd think about it on the way to the bathroom I'd grab a big bowl and pee in that and then carry it out to the compost, and then put that bowl in the dishwasher. But again, I live alone. I do as I darn well please and don't have ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@Donto101 As I said, I live alone. But really, soap and water are the miracle drug. Geeze. Actually I learned about adding urine to the compost heap from my late former father in law. He was a chemical engineer and a South Texas farm boy. My suggestion to keep peace in your home is to find a dedicated urine container that will never be used for any other liquid.

Live kitten feed on Youtube - OMG Squee! [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Tooo cute!!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@RavenCT I could watch this for hours....

How many can you name?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I recognize a lot of them. Does that count?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 13, 2018:

works for me.

"Piglet?

GrandmaNancy comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I’ve think I gave my 2 Pooh storybooks & 2 poetry books to my grandchildren so can’t look it up. Which book & story is this from? Grandma Nancy

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 13, 2018:

I don't think it is truly a Pooh story, I think someone used the characters. But it is pretty apt for all of us.

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

CaroleKay comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Since I can't get a man...Houseplants. :D

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 13, 2018:

I used to have houseplants, and then I got kittens. Before the kittens I had a senior kitty that was blind and didn't bother the plants. I had lots of plants. I love my kittens but I miss my house plants.

Real world

SilverDollarJedi comments on Jun 13, 2018:

By the way if a doctor tells you your kid has ADD and needs medication, consider the possibility that maybe your distracted kid is simply a normal healthy kid and the doctor might just be receiving some bitchin' incentives from some drug company or another to turn your kid into a meth addict. ADD ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 13, 2018:

I firmly believe kids need more activity time, more PE, more running, games, monkey bars, and just blowing steam off. Most little kids are not ready to spend the day at desks. Our schools are designed to turn out little corporate drones. When school increase PE time they notice better grades, better attitudes and better kids.

Hello everyone.

HippieChick58 comments on May 14, 2018:

Your mama loves you I'm sure, but she certainly isn't being very supportive. Not that I want to disparage your mama. Hang in there, and tell mama "we all sin and fall short of the glory that is god." I'd look up that chapter and verse but I'm afraid my computer might get struck by lightening. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@bigpawbullets thank you! I share wisdom of a life full of experiences of making some really bad choices.

I want to thank everyone that helped me get to Level 8 today, I couldn't have done it without you.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2018:

WooT!! Woot!! It is a long slog to 9.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Shelton Awww, you guys make me smile!!

I want to thank everyone that helped me get to Level 8 today, I couldn't have done it without you.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 12, 2018:

WooT!! Woot!! It is a long slog to 9.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@kenriley awww, you sweet talker you!!

What brought you joy today?

StarFarmer62 comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Talking with all you beautiful & positive people, on this site. Seriously! I do mean that. ?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 12, 2018:

You made me tear up. Thank you!!

How many can you name?

slydr68 comments on Jun 12, 2018:

All but 3...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@slydr68 LOL!! Wise Mama!

A good friend of mine just spent a week in my hometown of Nuernberg, Germany.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 11, 2018:

How long since you were there? I remember the Kristkindl Markt. It's a beautiful city.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@germangirl90439 I spent over 5 years in two different locations in Germany. I know I got to Nurenburg at least once. I will grant you, it has been 30 years since I was there. Child #2 was born in Stuttgart, and we came back to the US when she was 3ish months old. Yes, 30 years ago this month. How time does fly.

I got the first cabinet done.

5082gregory comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Would have taken me 2 days to put together.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Nah! I'm not specially talented, if I can do it in 6 hours (I took a break) I'm sure anyone else can handle it. Seriously, the instructions were that good.

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

MikeEC comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Convince the dust bunnies to give me some privacy.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Then you might be lonely!

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

Maestro comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I love to start with long deep whole body messages. I was trained in structural integration, working on the engineering of the human body. It is the type of body work that makes one feel great the next day, as tight connective tissues and fascia will only cause chronic pain. Rolfing is a form of ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I have some CBD balm, and I use it at bedtime to give myself a foot massage. I do this in hopes that I will actually sleep, sometimes it works. But it has been fascinating to concentrate on the structure of the foot, and how when I press on some areas I feel it in other areas. I always took my feet for granted, but they're really very supportive.

Do you go to church just to keep the peace?

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Since my awakening I have gone to church for a wedding, I was the mother of the bride. I think I did a Xmas eve service to make kids happy. Next time I likely go will be a christening or baptism. I'm the grandmother. So I don't think I'm keeping the peace, but I am being active with and supportive ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo If they knew what I was thinking it would be definitely disruptive. Seriously, one of my girls (the most outspoken liberal atheist one) can read my face like a book and if she starts laughing we're doomed.

This would be me!

whiskywoman comments on Jun 11, 2018:

I always worked joba where sat and sun were reg work days so weekend means little

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I worked 12 hour shifts and other rotating shift work, all different days of the week and days or nights. It is nice to have days off during the week to get stuff done, crowds are gone. But since I now work M-F, Sunday nights make me sad.

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

Novelty comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Oreo cookies and onion dip, I keep thinking about it but keep forgetting when I'm shopping, thanks for the reminder.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Tell me, is that Oreos and onion dip together?

This would be me!

germangirl90439 comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Where the heck did you find this picture of me?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I think I googled Monday angst, it came up in Images.

Dad's Sweet Comics Promote Empathy, Tolerance And Love | HuffPost

Maestro comments on Jun 10, 2018:

My father used to sing a song, "You have to learn to hate, when you're 6, 7 and 8. Once when I played little league, a 10 year old on the other team was hispanic and one parent was shouting racial insults at him. I looked at the umpires, the coaches, the other parents, and saw they did nothing. I ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

That song is from South Pacific, love, love, love it! I grew up with an aunt that was born in Japan, my uncle was in the Navy and stationed in Japan prior to the Korean war. I grew up thinking she was amazing and everyone should have a Japanese aunt.

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

jujuofthesea comments on Jun 10, 2018:

@HippieChick58 Are these ho-hum answers what you were expecting?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I am enjoying the answers, a few were expected, some were definitely not. All of them are making me smile. And in the group, I NEVER expect ho-hum.

Name one thing you want to try in the bedroom.

Maestro comments on Jun 10, 2018:

To be with you.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Wow! I think my heart just stopped. Thank you, great way to start Monday morning!

For me, this was accurate.

Kadygee comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Lol. Do you think underwear can be magical?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I think underwear can be uncomfortable, or annoying, or necessary, but never magical.

Most members of my family do not recycle or conserve anything.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I feel your pain. I recycle far more than my kids do. The question being do you want a peaceful visit or to alienate them? Pick your battles wisely.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@CrazyQuilter OMG yes! Faux news will not be on in my house ever. That is one hill I would die on. I cut the cable almost 3 years ago so it isn't an issue, and my kids are mostly as liberal if not more so than I am. They can't stand Faux news either. My kids all live close by so we don't have prolonged visits, just frequent enough.

Does anyone have any idea what plant this is?

Douggiefresh comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Cute! Are you from Omaha?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@Douggiefresh Thanks! He's not my dog, I lifted that photo because I thought it was adorable. I am out west by VP, just north where the road construction is.

Wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson

Petter comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Does that mean I'm absolved from trying to catch up with yesterday's alerts on Agnostic.com?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

Certainly. Unless there might be something there you want to comment on.

What ever happened to "judge not?"

Condor5 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I'm not quite sure what to make of this. Does the Rev. disagree, or what?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

I think the Rev disagrees quite a bit.

My project for the day is to assemble this.

LucyLoohoo comments on Jun 9, 2018:

GO FOR IT! (Tell us it comes with detailed instructions.) First, though...make sure each and every part is in the box! Love, Learnedthathtehardway

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo Beautiful! Much easier than I hoped for and I had no trouble doing it alone. I'm quite ridiculously pleased.

Thanking and Honoring John McCain

VAL3941 comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Is this for real ? I have no knowledge of this man.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

Yes, this is very for real. He may be a Republican, but he's one of the good ones.

Does anyone have any idea what plant this is?

Douggiefresh comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Cute! Are you from Omaha?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

Yep!

What ever happened to "judge not?"

Katrik comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I always find these kinds of people to be the most vile examples religious believers. They way they talk about people going to hell suggests they find pleasure in the idea. What kind of person enjoys the thought of others suffering? What kind of person praises the being they think is torturing those...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

I agree totally!

What ever happened to "judge not?"

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Ha ha! But is the first commentator correct? Is that the official religious stance? If it is, then the reverend's response is childish.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 10, 2018:

From back in the day when I was attending bible studies we had a discussion about this. The "official" stance is no one knows. In their view the dying person in his/her last conscious moments could have cried out to god asking for forgiveness. Also, the desire to commit suicide stems from illness, and gives you absolution because the disease caused the death. To debate where someone's soul went after death is IMHO futile and just freaking mean.

I've just realised that I reached my tenth "weekiversary" 20 hours ago. ... and no one baked a cake!

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

there ya go!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@Petter LOL!! I've lost track of how long I've been on here. It just feels like home and I can't wait to log on most days.

I got the first cabinet done.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

That looks phenomenal. They look so lovely! Cats too! How perfect!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@Ellatynemouth You can do this too. Be brave, try something new. You'll be surprised at how much you can do!

I got the first cabinet done.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

That looks phenomenal. They look so lovely! Cats too! How perfect!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@Ellatynemouth I had to supply my own hollow wall anchor, what they supplied would not have worked. I do have drills and other tools. I decided if I was going to live alone I needed to be able to take care of anything that came up. If I didn't know how to do it, I googled it. Surprisingly I'm pretty competent. When my granddaughter was born her daddy had his own home remodeling company, and I hired him to repaint my living room, dining room and kitchen. The ceilings are high and I don't want to do ladders that tall. My table and chairs came from an Estate Sale, they were kinda beat up. I also had SIL paint the table and chairs. I did the rest of the painting in my house. I've been here 6 years, and pretty soon I will have everything the way I need it. Maybe. And my kitties, I wanted strong names for my girls, and I like the lesser used letters of X and Z. And thanks, I'm pleased at how the paint job and furniture are turning out.

That might get me moving!

Teslacoilsmith comments on Jun 9, 2018:

No! Justin trudeau is french! (I suspect that this would be a typical trump supporter's retort. )

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Justin Trudeau is HOT! And coherent, eloquent, intelligent, and kind. I don't give a damn if he is French, he speaks English better than #45, is smarter, better looking, and far more presidential than #45. There simply is no comparison between the two and the US is for far worse for Don the Con.

I got the first cabinet done.

Stevil comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Beautiful! Great job! Did you use an electric screw gun or an acoustic one? You'll have forearms like Popeye using an acoustic one long.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@Stevil LOL, of course I did. I was dreading putting it together, but knowing I had help a phone call away was comforting. I did my happy dance and then started putting everything away and rearranging the kitchen a bit.

My project for the day is to assemble this.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

They look lovely! (IKEA?) I wish I had one.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@btroje They are sturdily made but fairly lightweight. I'm told they don't stand up to moving well, but I don't expect to move again anytime soon. They went together well, and they look like they are holding the load well. I'm happy with it.

I got the first cabinet done.

Stevil comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Beautiful! Great job! Did you use an electric screw gun or an acoustic one? You'll have forearms like Popeye using an acoustic one long.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I have two drills (though one needs to be recharged) and I have a plethora of drill bits including screw and hex wrench bits. I don't do brute force anymore if I can help it. Arthritis in my hands and elbows has put an end to that most days.

I got the first cabinet done.

VictoriaNotes comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Kudos. Love the color and clean lines and the way you organized your glassware/dishware.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Thank you!

I got the first cabinet done.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

That looks phenomenal. They look so lovely! Cats too! How perfect!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

No home is complete without at least one cat. I had my cat Miss Millie for 16 years, and the last 8 years she was blind. She never jumped up on anything besides soft chairs, my bed, or the sofa. After she passed I got the ginger kitty, Xena who was about a year when I got her Febr 2017. Then in January I got the Zelda, the cat under the cabinet, and she is about a year now. They are the reason I got the closed cabinets. Previous the china and glass had not been behind closed doors and the girls knocked a glass down. I don't mind the glass being broken, I don't want glass in the carpet or the girls getting cut. And then the human kids have procreated also, so there are grandchildren. So it is time to get stuff closed up to protect the little peoples.

I got the first cabinet done.

Anonbene comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Very nicely done. I wish I had an Ikea for my kitchen cabinets.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I am always impressed when going through the Ikea showrooms. So many good ideas. I'd love to be able to chuck it all and rebuild smaller and more efficient.

As they say, "The Plot Sickens". [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I hope it sucks them down like a whirlpool.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@COGITOERGOSUM I know, me too.

"Piglet?

kenriley comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I have those days, today is not one of them. But yes I have those days, and they suck. @HippieChick58 are you having one of those days? If so let us know.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Thank you. I'm actually having a really good day, and the week ended very well. And yes, I am sometimes an oversharer, I am not afraid to open up when life hits a vortex. I am also an encourager, I shared this in case anyone needed it. It is easier to be strong when you have others to lean on and to share with.

I got the first cabinet done.

Ohub comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Wished we had an IKEA in Omaha. Did they shipped the cabinets ? I’ve used a company in town that makes a once a month (or so) run to IKEA for things that IKEA won’t ship.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I lived in Overland Park, KS before moving to Omaha, and knowing there is an Ikea in Merriam, KS I decided a road trip was in order. So I drove down and spent the day revisiting old memories and Ikea. When I got home I called my son in law and he came over and carried the boxes to where I needed them. And at Ikea I had help loading into my car, and I did measure my car before I left to make sure they would fit. And yes, Ikea in Omaha would be fabulous.

My project for the day is to assemble this.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

They look lovely! (IKEA?) I wish I had one.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@Ellatynemouth Thank you!!

Once a year everyone should be required to go into a simulator for an hour where everyone else on ...

BeeHappy comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Traffic would be perfect! Hahaha!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I was just thinking that! It would move along much more smoothly.

Dammit, cat! You are supposed to stay inside the fence! I am going to have to buy a taller one.

Purplegirl1974 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I hope this works!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I would say that has a better chance of keeping him in. Good luck, and don't trust them for a minute.

My project for the day is to assemble this.

MrLizard comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Unless the instructions are total gibberish, I can usually put one together. If I can do it... I'm sure you can. Get help to lift it if it's heavy, though.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@MrLizard Yes, it is Ikea. Next time I go I will get the meatballs.

My project for the day is to assemble this.

VAL3941 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

This project of yours needs an Engineering degree !

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I have an Associate's degree in Health Information Management, and minor in domestic engineering, however I got it done!

My project for the day is to assemble this.

LucyLoohoo comments on Jun 9, 2018:

GO FOR IT! (Tell us it comes with detailed instructions.) First, though...make sure each and every part is in the box! Love, Learnedthathtehardway

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

It does come with very well illustrated instructions. I did check all the parts before I started, had all the parts neatly separated into piles on the nearby counter. Damn cat is a screw thief, but I caught her in the act. I'm very impressed with Ikea's instructions.

My project for the day is to assemble this.

MrLizard comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Unless the instructions are total gibberish, I can usually put one together. If I can do it... I'm sure you can. Get help to lift it if it's heavy, though.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

The instructions were really good, very detailed illustrations and no words. I also knew that Ikea has videos if you get stuck. But I'm please, even thrilled to have gotten it done,and it wasn't too heavy.

How would you feel about hearing this: You have exceeded expectations in this position for the ...

MarcO comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Well, it's horrible, but I guess you can ask them for a letter of recommendation or something to get a better job? If you did such a good job, it shouldn't be a problem.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@slydr68 before you start your new job search please go to AskaManager.org. It is a fabulous site for advice for resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, and all sorts of work related topics. I've read the blog daily for several years, always good advice and often quite entertaining. Everyone I know that is in management, or looking for a job, or working I tell them to read this site.

Warped priorities

snytiger6 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

The way I explain the why a woman shoudl always have th right to choose is that it is more dangerous to the mother's life to carry a pregnancy to term than it is to have an abortion. So, when people want to force a woman to take on an additional risk to her life against her will to give birth to a ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I don't give the buybull authority over me so I don't give a crap what buybull thumpers think. I want the buybull out of women's uteruses. (uteri?)

My project for the day is to assemble this.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

They look lovely! (IKEA?) I wish I had one.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Yes, I made a trip to Merriam, KS last weekend mostly to go to Ikea. It is about 2.5 hours away, and I lived in the area before I moved to Omaha. I miss the area hugely! So it was a much needed road trip for me, and the cabinets are not hugely expensive.

A Video Every Woman Must See… It Just Brought Me To Tears.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

The video is denied in Europe.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

I'm sorry, I'm kinda surprised too.

Ambush spot

Donotbelieve comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Oh, it's a "Hosta Environment." (sorry)

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

LOL!! perfect!

CNN's Anthony Bourdain dead at 61 - CNN

OldWiseAss comments on Jun 8, 2018:

I really liked Mr. Bourdain. It's especially sad that he took his own life. Fame and fortune do not bring happiness.

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 9, 2018:

It seems that often fame and fortune bring more stress. How do you tell if someone wants to be with you because of you or to take advantage of your celebrity status.

I think Surak was trying to tell me something, today.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Adorable! Were you ignoring him/her?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 8, 2018:

@MrLizard He didn't have 100% of your attention, LOL. He wants his due!

Just bought a single ticket to my 40th high school reunion.

HippieChick58 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

I went to one reunion, and I remember thinking "who are all these people..." I don't like crowds, I don't like heat, (outside activities in Nebraska in July) and I saw no reason to ever do it again. I move away from the town right after high school. I skipped my 40th a few years ago. I don't even go...

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 8, 2018:

@Petter You rascal you! How funny!

For those of us who are hit on by an older generation (I actually prefer older men so please realize...

Seeker55 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

At 62, I do not consider anyone as possible dating material that is younger than their mid 50's. Am I one of those older generation hitting on the young?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@Seeker55 Nope, I'm looking for someone closer to my age, 50+ is good.

Growth is painful.

slydr68 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I wish I had a better word, but...AMEN

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Amen works just fine.

Taco cat backwards is taco cat. I have no idea what to do with this information.

Spudnut comments on Jun 6, 2018:

My former husband used to say he was a walking encyclopedia of useless information ~ which was one of the things I like about him!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@Petter I knew I liked you!

For those of us who are hit on by an older generation (I actually prefer older men so please realize...

Seeker55 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

At 62, I do not consider anyone as possible dating material that is younger than their mid 50's. Am I one of those older generation hitting on the young?

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 7, 2018:

My kids gave me rules. If I date he must be closer to my age than to my oldest daughter's age. So the youngest I can go is 13 years younger than I am, and really to my mind that is a stretch.

Critters and containers

Petter comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Young children also like to climb into cardboard boxes and things. It seems to be a part of growing up for many intelligent species. However, cats are the absolute masters of the game!

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 7, 2018:

My granddaughter (17 months old) took all the toys out of the toy basket, and then sat in it the last time she was at my house. They're so much fun!

Critters and containers

XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on Jun 7, 2018:

The one place i get food i get boxes and leave one out for awhile as new toy .

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 7, 2018:

when ever I get boxes in the mail, when they're empty they get tossed into the "cat side" of the basement. I let them play with the boxes until I feel a need to clean. I can usually wait til that feeling goes away. :)

Good morning! This is your thought for today.

Petter comments on Jun 7, 2018:

That's what I always do. Why do you think I have so few friends? ;-)

HippieChick58 replies on Jun 7, 2018:

I think you have lots of friends on here, and I think of you as a friend. :)