Any of you ladies out there use this growing up?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

I have spent many an hour sitting under that.

Good morning! Today's program: getting two teeth pulled and starting the process for a bridge.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Good morning.

What is more important book knowledge or experience?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Yes. Some of each. Read the books and then go try it. I learn by reading but remember better after having experienced it. Sometimes. I remember odd details I read as a kid. Important stuff not so well.

Baby snowflakes.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I even ordered a new pair of Nikes.

I know this isn't really the group for this, but this and one other are the two I am most ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I went to college at 46, and got an AA in Health Information Management. I loved being a student, if it paid better I'd have never stopped. Good for you, get that degree.

Sushi for cats - for those who cannot spoil them enough [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Wow, pampered cats.

This show and tell is a little different, I was out most of the day and when coming home the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

OMG, love that Man created God shirt. I NEED that.

Im recently seperated after 27 years of marriage. How long before dating again should one wait

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

First of all, when you feel like it, but understand heart and head are not always in agreement. Second, if you have children at home, don't bring the new person around them until you know it is going to be long term. It is really hard on the kids to have revolving door people in their lives. I ended a marriage after about that same length of time. It isn't easy on anyone.

Evening all!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Almost Friday. I have 16 hours left to work, and I may call myself retired, or on sabbatical.

Judging Trump by his "accomplishments".

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

When I think of the way her "father" spoke of her, I really wonder... and then I don't go there because it is so gross. But the poor girl never had a chance at being a real person. I wish she'd just STFU. She is just a pawn in his game.

Does anybody read a newspaper anymore?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I will look for the paper if I go out to breakfast, but I no longer read it regularly. I used to have it delivered. I have about a years worth stored in my laundry room. I have a worm box, and every few months I shred a few weeks of papers for fresh bedding for the worm box. The worm castings are a super nutritious soil amendment, better than any commercial fertilizer.

Kiri, on my lap....treat time.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Such a pretty face!

Geezer, Blu, bananas.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

What sweeties. Looks like they stay off tables like my girlies.

Morning all!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

With Monday as a holiday is this still hump day?

Welcome back Snifflz

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I work in Short Term Disability claims. I spoke with a claimant from Oregon who has started having epileptic seizures. It was alllll I could do NOT to ask him if he had considered or tried pot for it. I'm sure that would have gotten me fired, even with my last day being Friday.

Morning everyone!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I drink coffee so I don't commit motor vehicle homicide on the way to work. Who taught these people to drive? And put down your damn cell phone, it will wait until you park that car!

Where would we be without it?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 5, 2018:

I drink coffee so I can stay awake at work and not commit motor vehicle homicide on my way to work. My last day at work is Friday, so next week I will likely be liberated from coffee!!

Back in the day my mom(while she was alive) used to receive food stamps and a cheque and go grocery ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

We never had food stamps, I don't think. But mom didn't drive,and dad had to take her to the grocery store. I think they went on Wednesday night.

Concentrate... say just the color ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

You're mean! And I mean that in the very nicest way. It is too late in the day to "concentrate" :)

Who remembers getting their shoes repaired new heals and new soles .

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

when I was a kid we did frequently, and shoes got handed down to siblings.

This is just a random post of something that I wonder about.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Personally I think People ARE, and therein lies the issues. I don't think gender has as much to do with it as much as people being people.

During your school days.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

English and history, and English History.

There is no way of knowing how many chameleons might be in your house right now.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I have cats, I'm safe!

I remember kids having them on their shoes at school click clack click clack, it was very noisy and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

we had them on shoes to save wear and tear, make the shoes last longer.

I'm told that some folks use this for anxiety.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Interesting. One of the cats noticed, but wasn't alarmed enough to check it out. I can't say it helped me, didn't hurt.

Have you ever used pick-up lines?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I say, "Hi, I'm Paula." I dunno, single for 10ish years what do I know.

Are Two Hearts Meant to be Together?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I would say YMMV. I'm not holding my breath.

Got the kid's safety nunchucks today was giving them some basics after school today.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Looks like fun!

I never run with scissors. (Actually, those last two words weren’t really necessary.)

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

LOL, I have some very sharp scissors. They have never even known me to trot.

Ours was yellow ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

We had one, I don't remember what color. I have a whistler now by Rachel Ray, it is blue.

Well, fuck.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say. ((((((Mary))))))

Rainey captured in a cat trap.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

She's too precious!! Mah, you hurt my eyes with that bright light!

I just don't care about the eye shine in this one.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Love the eyes!

Solving the age gap dilemma. :-)

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

LOL!! Is there a man for me? I think he is a figment of my imagination.

Stand up for what you believe in ??

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Being alone is better than being with someone who leaves you alone or doesn't appreciate time with you. I am in good company with just me. And my kitties.

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. :)

No! No cats on the counter! Rigby hasn't learned the house rules yet.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Yeah, mine listen about that well, too.

I don't think judge Kavenaugh should even have a hearing " UNTIL WE FIND OUT WHAT THE HELL IS GOING...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I agree 100%

This looks like it could be great mac and cheese recipe. [tasty.co]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I might even try that.

CraigsList in Billing, Montana and Phoenix Hiring Actors For Trump Supporters - WTF!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

And he accuses the Dems of doing just this shit.

[washingtonpost.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

This is not anything new, but nice to have it confirmed by a distinguished source.

Fred Guttemberg, Father of Parkland Shooting Victim Snubbed by Judge Kavanaugh

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Another low life swamp rat being foisted on us by the POS Potus.

Utilikilts - The Utilikilts Company

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I grew up wearing dresses/skirts to school. We couldn't wear slacks until after 1967 or so. Once I started wearing slack/jeans I never looked back. I can't imagine wearing a skirt for rough work, I don't even wear skirts to go to my desk job. Give me jeans anyday.

What is your biggest fear?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I'm not afraid of death, no one can avoid that. I am afraid of suffering or prolonged illness. I'm afraid of an unfunded retirement thanks to the current administration. I'm really afraid of not being able to do what I want when I want and that would cause me to be bored out of my gourd. I'm never bored because I always have a long list of stuff to do, if I can't do them it would be sad.

Crossword....

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Works for me.

Good morning! Back to the grindstone after a nice long weekend. UGH

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 4, 2018:

My last 4 days at current job. I kinda understand what Anne Boelyn felt like as she waited for the guillotine, only my ending will be better.

I hope Nike advertises on fox late night that will really piss off trump .

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I was thinking the same thing!

FooFoo and FiFi who are living on my porch because my garden ran out of milkweed and I had to drive ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I applaud your dedication.

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 even in summer. On weekend its is birks or sneakers. I can't think of the last time I dressed up. Oh wait, a year ago for a wedding, it was coolish.

So what did everyone do for Labor Day?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I did usual weekend stuff, fixed breakfast and lunch for next week (but only for 4 days) did laundry. Normal putzing.

This is Rasputin (Raz).

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

He is beautiful!!

The man that wouldn't defend his wife's or father's honor is bringing trump to Texas.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

That is a face that launched a thousand hurls.

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.

This may not make much sense to folks outside of Texas or at least the South.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I love it!! I'm for anything to take Ted Cruz down!

How a Young Woman Lost Her Identity | The New Yorker

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

How strange, and how terrifying for her family.

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 wild years. The first time I was hit on by a girl it took me 3 days to realize what had happened. I often wonder if it wouldn't be better just to find a girlfriend, and then I remember I'm really straight, and that isn't likely going to work well. I'd hate to hurt another person in the process.

The Dog's got it right.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

that is a marvelous ability of dogs and children to focus on right here, right now.

Tropical Storm Gordon Moving Into Gulf of Mexico as it Soaks South Florida; Hurricane Watch and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

How fun!! I'm so glad I'm not there anymore.

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.

Where is 45?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Not there, and that is a very good thing!

What is favorite self care activity?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Sleep is elusive for me way too often. After Friday I will be unemployed and plan to catch up on my sleep. I will also go back to taking Yoga classes. I plan to knock down stuff on my to do list, and READ. If I don't take care of me, who will?

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?

Juggling (noun, verb when used with object): A game of catch for people with no friends.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

LOL!!

I'm not sure when it happened but, I think I grew up.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I told my 30 year old that I was likely to be unemployed and not intending to look for a job immediately. I thought she was gonna have a stroke. When did my 30 year old daughter become an adult, and my mother no less! It took a few weeks but she has come around, but it was an interesting conversation. She was concerned about my retirement savings/investments and insurance. So grown up. She thinks she doesn't want to be a parent, honey you already are one.

Kids in Pennsylvania. [scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

That is so sadly accurate!

I hang bathrobes and clothing on hooks on my closet doors.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

My cats don't but now that I am thinking about it they probably will. I have my robes hanging on the back of the bedroom door.

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

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I had my gall bladder out before laparoscopic surgery, and then 3 c-sections, and stretch marks, and yeah, I haven't been slim since I was.... I don't think I was ever slim. I have not had a man that ran from my bed, and yes the lights were out. But guys have scars too. No one is looking for a perfect bod. Mention the scars while you are still clothed, then if they want to run there won't be any awkward delay while they find their pants. ;)

Republican Party Chain of Command-What Do You Think?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Faux news should be up on collusion charges as well, and they should all spend considerable time in jail, or face a firing squad to save taxpayers money.

[ctvnews.ca] On Labor Day Fuhrer Trump Attacks Top Labor Leader

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

He likes stirring the pot, it is really all he is good at.

A few weeks back I went to a party in Cincinnati Ohio with other friends,and my ex-wife, Almost ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I wore my shirt to a hardware store on Saturday. I went with my kids and grand daughter. I encountered a lady wearing a shirt that said how much she loved her church. I almost laughed out loud. We were about the same age, coloring, and build, but miles apart in our beliefs. I had SamSam to distract me, so when I laughed I'm sure she thought it wasn't at her.

A thought on this Labor Day:

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

This country will be judged by the way we treat the vulnerable of our society.

Have You Ever Wanted To Have Sex With a FB Friend?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

One would have been a strong possibility. We had a good friendship. But timing and distance just wasn't good to us.

Is anyone watching The Sinner with Bill Pullman?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I will check it out next week when I'm not working.

Walk away !!! ?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Walking is good exercise. Walk away and become a stronger person!

[cheatsheet.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Wow, sad. I hope I'm never so poor I have to get a job like that. Then not to be paid for it, ultimate irony.

Raising children with/without religion

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Encourage them to ask questions and to seek answers. Encourage them to look for sources and proof. There are some amazing fairy tales out there that are taken for truth. My ex got excited about hearing about a monk that was resurrected, that bodily fluids were actually leaking out of his body and he came back to life. And I went "really, you believe that?" Talk about "news" stories like that, and PLEASE talk about bias in news reporting. Faux news makes me break out in hives.

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.

Name your chore? Mine was ironing.?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Folding tighty whitey's for my brothers. I had only girls, and I did the ex's laundry with mine so I folded all his stuff. When I was a kid, dad would do all the whites for him and 3 brothers in one load. Then my sister and I had to sort and fold them. I loathe whitey tighteys to this day. I had the kids doing their own laundry from the time they were 8 or 10.

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.

Wow others are having burgers and hotdogs today we can have this. [tasty.co]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I'm pretty much staying home today, no hot dogs, no real plans.

This is Kimba on her first day home from the local shelter.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

sooo pretty!! Welcome home baby!

My latest Coffee Meets Bagel. COME ON, REALLY?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Selling it?

A guy with “good Christian values” who is “a child of God” looking for a calm, feminine ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I dated a guy for a short time. I told him I was an atheist, and within an hour he called me a "good christian woman." I said what part of atheist do you not get? He just wasn't willing to listen and that was the end of that.

My new lamp.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I need to put that on my Amazon wish list! Too cute!!

Good morning!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Sox? It isn't time to dig them out for a few more weeks yet. If the day goes to fast I have to go back to work sooner, and that is to be avoided at all costs. Underwear if I get dressed, which is a big IF at the moment. I suppose if I run over to the grocery store or nail salon I should. Ah hell. Hey! Thanks for the message!!!! LOL!

FURniture!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I used to say (still say) no outfit is complete without pet hairs.

[youtu.be] Feeling McCain patriotic.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

God? We have Drumpf for a president, if there was a god he is laughing himself silly. We have people being killed because their skin is too dark. We have rich people fleecing the less rich and poor; and women are treated as objects. There is no god, and America sucks right now. There is no god that has blessed this nation, but there are people here to fight to make it better because it is all we've got and we're not doing it for a god who doesn't exist.

Minnie taking in the sunset on a lovely Sunday evening.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Is she named Minnie because of the mouse ears on her butt?

I thought this might give perspective to some...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

That is my situation. It hurts less to let the job go than to try to hang on to what wasn't working out. Thanks for illustrating that so well.

One documentation

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I attest to the improving sleep part.

You deserve the best?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Amen and AAAAAMMEN!

This is hilarious [yahoo.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Aside from DT's huge face, it is perfect!!

Why doesn't tRump get the message of how much the world genuinely HATES him?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

He's a petulant toddler, the world revolves around him.

Good morning! Happy Labor Day! If you have a day off, enjoy! This meme is brought to you courtesy ...

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

saving my coffee for my last 4 days of work. After that, one of my goals is to catch up on the sleep lost the last two years. Might take me the rest of my life.

Do you ever think it's appropriate for someone to give up on finding true love?

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I think you need to do what is best for your mental health. I dropped off all dating sites, all I was finding were scammers. I have slightly increased my social activities among the Humanist group I belong to. I haven't "given up" on finding either true love or a long term partner, BUT I am going to live my life like I'm going to be as I am for the rest of my life. I have to make decisions that are best for me here and now. If I meet someone special then I will make adjustments if necessary. In my mind the door is pretty much shut, but not locked. I am going to live my life as fully as I can, do what makes me happy and benefits my kids/family/community as I see it. I will not be measured by whether or not I'm in a romantic relationship with anyone. Notice the pink shirt wearing companion in my picture. That is my most prized relationship right now, she is the future and I will give my life for her or her cousin.

As far as Trump’s fate, what would make you the absolute happiest.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I would have been so happy if that was spelled right. I am such a word nerd. Do you think he can write?

Gotta keep your cattle dogs properly hydrated in this summer heat!

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

They look like they're having a good time!

Ridiculous Rumors

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

When we were in Kansas the school had a voice mail system that parents could leave messages for other parents and the school. So one of the moms of classmate was leaving a message for another mom, and I was the subject. I have no idea how she left it in my VM box without being deliberate about it. She was scathing and cruel. It wasn't a rumor, it was downright gossip and meaner than snake spit. I had to deal with this woman for Girl Scout Activities. I was dealing with depression, she called me stupid and depressed, and then it got worse. If she talked about me that way who knew what else she said about me. I ran into her a few years later after we moved to Omaha and I was back in Kansas for a visit, we were in the same hotel in the elevator. I caught her eye, looked her up and down, and never said a word, never changed my expression. Longest damn elevator ride ever, however from my ex I know that "'the look" shakes people to the bone. I hope she's happy in her sad little world.

This is my son's cat when she was a kitten 4 years ago.

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

what a pretty little girl, such an expressive face!

From a Canadian newspaper

HippieChick58 comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Love it!!