As promised, red glow from the lava lighting up the night sky as seen from my front porch.

AnneWimsey comments on May 23, 2018:

Hope it stays that far away, or farther!

Two hundred names appeared on an enemies list in Hungary.

AnneWimsey comments on May 22, 2018:

Me! Me! Me! If you make enemy lists, I am SOOO your enemy!

Out-Trumping the competition: Georgia candidate for governor debuts ‘deportation bus’ - The ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 22, 2018:

And, as the peaches & pecans rot on the ground, he will...call out the National Guard to pick them?

10 Things You Don't Know about Yourself - Scientific American

AnneWimsey comments on May 21, 2018:

I am snarky, impatient, into Me first. I can summon up empathy caring, and other such stuff, but would rather not have to. Wanting to be a doormat for others problems has NEVER been high on my list...i was badly beaten on a dance floor but hubby #1 in front of several hundred people at age 19. Not one of those people bothered to so much as call police, or intervene in Any way. Did me a world of good in the long run...........

The Ice Cube-Steve Bannon-Qatar allegations, explained - The Washington Post

AnneWimsey comments on May 21, 2018:

Ice Cube, yuppers, the center of my intellectual circle.........

Have these guys ever successfully boycotted anything?

AnneWimsey comments on May 21, 2018:

More enjoyable content from Netflix, less racist moronic watchers...win-win, for sure!

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames abortions, video games for school shootings - not guns - CNN

AnneWimsey comments on May 21, 2018:

Because Of Course it could never be guns..............your giant bribe has not yet arrived?

Is trumpie going to be successful with his sly banter and avoid his sins by persuading his base that...

AnneWimsey comments on May 21, 2018:

"Sly banter" implies a nimble brain.....

On a scale of 0 to 100, 100 being totalal loathing, how badly do you detest Trump, Ryan, McConnell, ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 21, 2018:

1500+++

This is my newest pup, Eddie.

AnneWimsey comments on May 21, 2018:

Mud dog!

Warning: Ready the eye bleach! Posted for no particular reason other than 45 seem to also have ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 19, 2018:

Healthiest President E.V.E.R.

Eminem GOES OFF (Spoiler Alert-He hates Trump!) [youtu.be]

AnneWimsey comments on May 19, 2018:

I love Eminem! This is fabulous!

Politely declining

AnneWimsey comments on May 19, 2018:

The priest or chaplain (usually there are several religions on-call around here, Never appears unless requested.

Going to modify a previous post.

AnneWimsey comments on May 19, 2018:

I think you are expecting too much, buddy.

Congress Can Remove Trump From Office November We Must Vote Democratic

AnneWimsey comments on May 19, 2018:

VOTE! Staying home is also a vote ya know!

Trump administration will pull funds from groups that perform abortions or provide referrals - The ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 19, 2018:

Because we need more cannon fodder and abuse/neglect victims. Yes, indeedy!

Rare personal b here.

AnneWimsey comments on May 19, 2018:

Not at all "I'm better than you are", IMO a perfectly acceptable way to let you know you are in the friend zone.

Here’s how big a rock you’d have to drop into the ocean to see the rise in sea level happening ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 18, 2018:

Is this the same fool that thinks you can use up sunlight energy, by using collectors, or is it the guy that thinks wind towers will deplete the wind? I cannot be bothered to try to figure them out.......just wow.

Fish Flip Flops

AnneWimsey comments on May 18, 2018:

Incoming! Seagulls!

Your porn star alias.

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Is it going to be better than the one i already have?

Legal Eagle Poop

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Sic 'em, Rudy!

“An eye for an eye” a concept brought to you by your local optometrist.

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

What? An "Evil evangelical optometrist"!.......try saying That 5 times fast! You're welcome!

Anyone doing anything Fun this weekend

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Royal Wedding tea party Saturday, bbq at a friend's Sunday, maybe some karaoke too.

Why do intelligent people suddenly turn to a god in there darkest hours

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Gawd= mommy/daddy save me.

The Atlantic just published a long piece under the heading "how the rhetoric of the left fuels ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

"Vilification"...??? Simply discussing /reporting Facts is not nor ever will be "vilification". Get a grip!

Just when I thought living alone was better than living with someone who made me feel alone.

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Bah humbug....being truly alone when everyone thinks you are not eats the interior out of you!

Today marks the anniversary of the start of the Mueller probe.

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

I see teeth in the foreground.........

Honesty time — how tightly wrapped are your morals?

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

There is Right, and there is Wrong, and most of all, None of My Business!

The things you might not know

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Ice cream has no bones

Single chatroom 8;30 est quiet tonite-good nite to try us out

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Have a great time...i go to karaoke on Thursdays, cannot miss it!

Does a straw have one hole or two? How about a donut?

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

The side you happen to be looking at has no bearing on the actual truth of the matter,

Wonder if it was planned or just happened.

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

I have seen a pic of a place that said "Guns & Vacuum Cleaners" Damned Handy when the hubby gets you a vacuum cleaner for your anniversary.......

When someone sends you a private message, do you reply first or go to their profile to look at there...

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

"Worthy of a response"????!!!!!! You're kidding, right?

What are the chances

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

Update, please. It has been a while!

It is very difficult to conduct an adult conversation on politics or social controversies, even on ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

No one, ever, has thought discussing politics or religion is a good idea ......consult any etiquette book ever written,

Midterms are coming this November 6th All house seat are up and 35 of the senate seats.

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

If you are not ardently for Choice, individual rights & protections, universal voting, and separation of church & state in every conceivable way, you are Not getting my vote! REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER!

50 percent off!

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

"Super" anything...walmart, Sam's, costco et al. I mean, how much fancy underwear or whatever can i use? Need choices!

I have just posted the following in g:17 and now offer it to this group for their enjoyment.

AnneWimsey comments on May 17, 2018:

*crying*

When it comes to being in a committed relationship, how important is open honesty & trust to you?

AnneWimsey comments on May 16, 2018:

Anybody who expected/asked to share those financial bombs would be History! NO financial intermingling unless legally married, and even then keep a bit of a stash!

Republicans Having Hard Time Finding A City For 2020 Convention: Published at Mock Paper Scissors...

AnneWimsey comments on May 16, 2018:

How about Flint Michigan, including of course all the water they can drink?

I won't be on here, or anywhere for a while.

AnneWimsey comments on May 14, 2018:

In Walmart, for about $39, they sell a thing a bit thicker than a credit card that gives you internet access anywhere, you pay only for minutes used, no other charges, and it is Cheap unless you download movies. several companies make them, mine iscalled "WiFi On The Go". i use it when I travel, get WiFi anywhere, even "dead spots". And i only have a 10" tablet.

So my cat keeps trying to eat my hair.

AnneWimsey comments on May 14, 2018:

Vitamin deficiency or salmon oil in your conditioner? Lol!

These dating sites and apps are so sad and shallow.

AnneWimsey comments on May 13, 2018:

I have been using Plenty of Fish casually for years, with a little common sense it is fine.

Does anyone else find it a bit condescending that some people can have no interest in you because ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 13, 2018:

I have had "some" college, as it says on various forms....my fellow students were a condescending bunch back then!

Some of my favorite movies are romantic comedies.

AnneWimsey comments on May 13, 2018:

When Harry Met Sally.

I'm oddly particular (my description) about my clothing.

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

You are a typical male...when I was a professional seamstress, guys would bring me clothing that I could literally stick my finger through the worn fabric, and plead for repairs...uh, to be repaired, you have to have something to adhere to. Not one woman ever did any such thing.

Does anyone know which wine pairs best with Nutella and a spoon?

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

Nutella needs something....whipped cream?

I absolutely love Bruno Mars and UPTOWN FUNK.

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

If you can remain seated when that is playing, someone needs to dial 911 for you!

Maremmas in the teasel and willows and they found a groundhog.

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

Looks like fun for all!

As an atheist who wants to travel the world, does anyone have tips on countries to avoid (atheism is...

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

What are you planning on doing, carrying a sign or something? Just act like a normal person, ferpetessake....

Sex is like art. Most of it is weird and the good stuff is out of my price range.

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

Plus which, that "having to reinforce the walls" to hold the equipment/people gets annoying to the landlord...unless you let them play too......

75% of women who say 'G-strings are more comfortable than regular underwear', know that men hear 'I ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

Women who say that LIE!

I try to watch some speeches and his press appearances just to be informed, but I honestly can’t ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

You must be the most patient person EVER....."not the worst"?????????

Do you care if you are remembered when you die?

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

What? I will be dead.......

Remember you are the only one you can ever count on sageadvice

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

Being beaten & dragged around a dance floor, with pauses for the occasional kick, in full view of almost 200 people, not one of whom did a damn thing except move out of the way, at age 19 in, of course, the Deep South, taught me this valuable life lesson, which has served me well.

Define God! What is your definition of God, that you disbelieve completely if you are an ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

Waste my valuable time thinking about the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, et al? No thanks!

I had an interesting debate about slavery a week ago.

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

As If they couldn't have fed & clothed themselves in Their country, surrounded by friends & family, their own religion, etc etc, and oh, wait, not get beaten and/ or starved, raped, family if allowed to have one sold far away, never to be seen or heard from again??!! W TF are you smoking?

This looks like a group who would wish to express opinion on the following news item: ‘They’re ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

Through the looking glass........

If brains were gunpowder, Ol' Orangeman couldn't blow his nose.

AnneWimsey comments on May 12, 2018:

True, this

Is it true that an Atheist might be just as ignorant as a Theist?

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

When did Ignorant become synonymous with Arrogant, exactly?

RACIST AF [instagram.com]

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

The USA as represented by drumpy and his racism is Disgusting!

A nice episode of Last Week Tonight on Televangelists. [youtube.com]

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

On the other hand, if you are stupid enough to believe these nasty predators, maybe you deserve everything you get (or don't get). I know how harsh this sounds, but....really, send money you don't even have so Creflo Dollar (a fake name he invented for himself btw) can have a private jet?

I remember being able to get up without making sound effects---good times

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

That memory is however fading into the distant past....thanks for the reminder!

Family is the most over-rated institution ever.

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

Just because they are related to you does not make them someone you want to be around.

I was watching a documentary about tattoos and society's reaction to people who took it to the ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

I have several tattoos with flowers, birds...mostly covering surgical scars. They do not show unless I wish them to. I would only consider "always visible" tattoos, such as on face or lower arms, if I had a disfigurement to "hide"....a rose is prettier than a big raised scar anyday!

Which is more useful, intelligence or wisdom?

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

Common sense!

Age makes you realize you’re never gonna grow up.

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

And why the hell would I want to grow up? Did my best my entire life...mommy's helper to 3 younger brothers, nurseries to drunken wife-beater, drudge maid to narcissistic a-holes. Now turning 70, the best time of my life is now, hands down!

Winx Atop Latest World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

On the outside the Entire time....OMG!

My Littles ones after a good grooming.

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

Aaawwwww......

Alcohol Is A Major Risk Factor For Breast Cancer. Why Don't More Women Know?

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

Mediterranean Diet, beloved of nutritiionists & the AMA, recommends Aglass of red wine once or twice a day

My dog Puck died today.

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

So sorry for your loss

I think there should be a presidential executive order decreeing "no more executive orders".

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

You are planning on VOTING in November, and every other election too, right??!

CUT AND RUN! At what point would you do it?

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

When the misery (whether emotional or physical) is past your comfort level. When their car is in your driveway and you do not feel a rush of gladness when you see it. When you feel taken for granted. When you have become someone you do not like. All of these things May be fixable with communication and/ or counseling, but your Life is always ticking away, never to be regained.

So everyone who I know is trying to get me to believe in God and I just want to remain an atheist ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 11, 2018:

Physically leave as soon as anyone starts badgering you, even if relatives! No one has the right to annoy/scare you on Any subject, it is massively rude! Do that 2 or 3 times and they will be "trained" or you will have made new friends!

How do you feel about hunting for sport?

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

If you eat your kills, and realize it is costing you about $30/lb for that meat......

What is the one thing that you appreciate the most.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Being free to care for Me for the first time in my life!

“Hard to Believe: Conditions that discredit Victims of Sexual Assault and Sanction Esteemed ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

In English, please? Are you saying that absolute power corrupts absolutely? Shocker!

Online dating.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

I find the whackos usually cannot hold it together for more than 4 email exchanges. I special attention to, are they actually responding to my non-generic questions. I never give out my home phone number, you can find location from it in 5 seconds. My next step is meet for coffee. I hold off on getting into their car (never mind house!)for at least 3-4 actual dates after that...'date" meaning to to meet somewhere using my car, he his car. if they have a problem with my caution, and making sure I feel comfy, that in itself is a Huge red flag! Ted Bundy was a good-looking charmer!

Hallelujah.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

What?

I believe its almost impossible to connect organically with the key woman for all things.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

???

Post some funny memes here to brighten my day, I'll start first

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Go to the Trump Pinata section, you will laugh until you cry...it's the fear that does that.....

My JW daughter accused me of abuse .

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Revisionism is the hallmark of false beliefs & believers everywhere. Yiu may need to limit your contact with her until she knocks this crap off......why allow Anyone to make you miserable?!?

Briefing From Advisers

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Pathetic, and scarily true!

Well being single is not all that bad really.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

The loneliest i have Ever been is when married to the last hubby! Just an aching void all the time, and me doing quips & tricks to try to get attention. Painful at best!!!

I really can’t stand it when homeless guys shake their cups of money at me.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

I love when they ask for money for food, and I tell them I will be happy to take them to the nearest restaurant for a meal & a beverage, (and i mean it, and no not McyD) and they snarl, "fuck you".

It is so amazing how cognitive dissonance can hide the reality of our intents.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Politicians goals are to make all the $$$ they can, anyway they can, and weasel out of questions from those who elected them. Period.

Since everyone is chomping at the bit for the weekend I bring you Champis. [youtu.be]

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

You Go, bunny!

Renaissance festivals

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Love them, wanted to dress up, but the ex was only grudgingly going anyway. Now, watch out for the hot 70-year old barmaid at your next one! Lol!

Inner Conflict?

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

I have not observed this...weirdness, for sure. On the other hand, it might be po edible to posit some kind of spiritual being who was actually god-like, unlike petulant unfair, nasty Yaweh.....?

I am!!! [youtu.be]

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

This is not only a cool song, but massively fun to play on an alto saxaphone! Something about the fingering.....

I'm feeling a little betrayed. I just found out my KY Jelly isn't from Kentucky at all.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Oh, honey, so sorry......

If you love something, set it free:  The paranoid’s version: If you love something, set it ...

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

If it shows up after the divorce to the last wife....leave No forwarding address!

Trevor Noah on Don Blankenship: [youtu.be]

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

IQ of a pile of sand......wait! Sorry, sand.....

4 is downright disturbing - yuck.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

#3....BUWAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!

So many women... so little time to disappoint all of them.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

But bless your little "heart" for trying......

I just molested myself. I said no, but I was asking for it the way I was dressed.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Cover yourself, you hussy!

Herr Trump Clown Prince is proof that inbreeding in USA is rampant .

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Maybe...Gullotine is cheaper plus easier on innocent bystanders, IMHO.

For real :(

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Sadly True!

The intolerance towards cigarette smokers.

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Smoke makes my hair & clothing stink, even secondhand, and I understand that even generic cigs cost around $9 a Pack, so my opinion of your intelligence is LOOOOWWWWWW. Not to mention how you thoughtfully distribute your butts in piles Everywhere. So hygienic& attractive

Anna's Dress or Bella's dress

AnneWimsey comments on May 10, 2018:

Neither, who gives a crap....and no, haven't seen either. Did read parts of the Shades of Grey books...the protagonist gal got stupider & stupider and I could not stand it!