Well, I hope this is the stupidest person I come across today.

Sapiophile comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Sigh...I feel sorry for this kid with idiot parent(s). What other nonsense will he be fed? It's sad.

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

It wasn't the parents , who came up with this concept . It was the , "friend," who advised the parents not to vaccinate their daughter .

This could a good perplexing question for a religious type.

brentan comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Here's what I think is the best picture of the world in the mind of the people of the ancient Near East. Sheol is the equivalent of Hades, later converted to Hell.

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

@brentan hat brought it to mind .

Depression doesn't define my life, but it's something I deal with.

azzow2 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Try this, every day you wake up say to yourself this is going to be an awesome day(or invent your own catchphrase) After several days you will start to update the software in your brain. You will see a major positivity in everything.

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

It wasn't an instant effect , but I got rid of my depression , by divorcing my mother-in-law . There are still residual problems she caused , and some problems will never go away , but at lease she isn't making more of them . She died !

This could a good perplexing question for a religious type.

brentan comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Here's what I think is the best picture of the world in the mind of the people of the ancient Near East. Sheol is the equivalent of Hades, later converted to Hell.

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

I love Terry Prachette's Disc World . I love the puns and his witches . His disc rests on the back of four elephants , who are standing on a tortoise that swims through space .

One of the problems we face when we allow a group (pick a group) to define the moral high ground in ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 23, 2018:

IF you have something worth saying , say it . If all you can do is spout words that do not advance your view point , you are only attempting to control the conversation , when the truth is , you have nothing to say , but you just want to keep the other person from continuing with an intelligent ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

@maxhyde I doubt I've used any words , the people on this site wouldn't recognize . Nor did I recommend using ,"big ," words . I said instead to use words that actually had a meaning , in relation to the topic at hand . Nice diversionary tactic . But the topic was swear words , not intellectual words .

One of the problems we face when we allow a group (pick a group) to define the moral high ground in ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 23, 2018:

IF you have something worth saying , say it . If all you can do is spout words that do not advance your view point , you are only attempting to control the conversation , when the truth is , you have nothing to say , but you just want to keep the other person from continuing with an intelligent ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

@evidentialist Do you remember when research proved doctors were recommending cigarets to their patients ? Do you remember when research provided a pill to prevent morning sickness - only babies born after their pregnant mothers used it , were born minus parts , like arms , legs , eyes , genetila , fingers , or toes ? Do you remember research that taught for many illnesses , the proper , "cure," was bloodletting ? "Research ," can and has been ,"influenced ," by the attitude of the researchers . Did you know that in ,"researching," which cigarrets college students preferred , the cigarret companies paying for the research , sent people to the colleges prior to the research teams to hand out packages of cigarrets to all the students . Then when a researcher asked the students what they smoked , if the student didn't have a preference or answered they didn't have a preference , they'd go by whatever brand they had in their pocket . Surprise , surprise . If you look on the internet , you can find someone who has already said whatever you want to read . Believe in space aliens ? Believe in God - him , her , them , or it.? Pick one . You can validate what ever you want .

Are there things you want to change about yourself?

confidentrealm comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Get rid of cancer. Working on it now

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Hugs , hon !

Are there things you want to change about yourself?

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

While there's always room for improvement , there's too little time left for any major changes .

Cast1es replies on Aug 23, 2018:

@RobLawrence Mom died last year . She was 99.5 . I have no expectations of reaching anywhere near her age . I have , on the other hand , already outlived my father , both my Grandmothers , and I'm reasonably certain , my Grandfathers . I am a realist . I try very hard to accept things at face value . There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a cheery and upbeat outlook , so you are doing fine ! A portion of my problems deals with constant pain , and another portion deals with ongoing reduction of abilities . With my , "little," brother running ahead of me , I have a clear idea of how to prepare for my future , and continue to have adjustments made to my home and my lifestyle to keep things doable for me . At present , I'm having a portion of my rear deck enclosed , and as a part of that remodeling , they're adding push button door openers . They're adding ramps at both the outer doors , the inner doors , and a new tridirectional ramp at the door between the kitchen and garage . I've also recently looked into having the grocery store deliver my food to the house . But for the present I can still handle grocery shopping and laundry . I like being independent , and love my home , so don't want to move into an assisted living home , if I can avoid it . I'm most definitely not a people person , and have no desire to have others telling me how to run my life . So for the present , and my immediate future , I'm taking care of myself . I am not afraid of dying , it will make the pain go away , and either return my mobility or I will no longer need to be mobile . Who knows ? In the meantime , I have a few good friends , for rare occasions , when I want to do something with friends , a pair of warm cuddly cats , who love to pile on top of me for our naps , a van which accepts my scooter , so I can go when and where I feel like . This past spring I went to Comicpalooza , we held a LARP event at my home , I have a weekly D&D game , I have an assistant who comes out for half a day each week who helps me care for the backyard . Mowers handle the side and front yards . Pool-boys take care of the pool ( and give me hugs . Hey , wanna go skinny dipping ? ) . I plan to go to Renn Fest soon . We'll have another LARP event here sometime around Halloween . So , yeah , I don't think I'll be doing much in the way of self improvement , or any real long term projects . At this point , I've been responsible , I've done my share and I deserve some fun .

Are there things you want to change about yourself?

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

While there's always room for improvement , there's too little time left for any major changes .

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@RobLawrence Was born with an undersized lower rear aorta artery , which has since totally closed off . Had a TIA . Am diabetic . Failing kidneys . Osteoarthritis . Have had a lot of procedures done on my eyes . Had surgery on my spine both at waist and neck . Had a toe and a half amputated . I am two years under the average life expectancy for females in this culture . And my younger brother is in worse condition than I am . I don't expect either of us to last much longer . While I'm still living on my own , it keeps getting more difficult .One foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel , so to speak .

How old would you be? I would be 26 ?

tfg1929 comments on Aug 22, 2018:

I need help. What's 88, flipped over?

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

Infinity doubled ?

The Ice Cream Banana is doing great

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Day oo , Day-a-a-ao . Daylight come , and I wan go home . Come Mr. Tally man , tally me Bananas . Daylight come , an I wan go home ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@FrayedBear Thought that had disappeared , but your link has definitely perked this up !

Do you think that information can be destroyed, or do you think that it is a permanent component of ...

Humanistheathen comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Your question is like the Zen proverb of wondering whether a tree makes a sound if it falls in the woods with no one to hear it. For Information to be "hard coded" into the fabric of the universe you would need an Imnutable past present and future, and a permanent observer or chain if observers....

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

The human ear , is not the only one capable of hearing . Birds , animals , insects , even other plants would be aware , in their own ways , of something that big falling . We just need to stop thinking that man is the only one affected and with our ears hearing , what's going on .

Do you think that information can be destroyed, or do you think that it is a permanent component of ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Information can, for all intents and purposes, be lost. When the great library at Alexandria burned a lot of information was lost forever. And some was rediscovered. Whether or not information is stored in a parallel universe is pretty much irrelevant unless you have some way to access it. I doubt ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

In this day and age , considering cloud storage , I suspect rather than being lost , information is more likely to be buried . Unless you know specifically what you're looking for , and how to research it , it may be difficult to find , even if it's properly stored and indexed .

I've been very diverse in companion choices, marriages, boyfriends, dates over my lifetime.

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

While I've read that many men like the idea of a woman approaching them , I find if I say so much as , "Hi ," to a man , or smile , or send an e-mail , I tend to get comments like , I'm gay , or married , or I've got a girlfriend , or something about age , or something about money , with no ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@Martie1965 I don't think it's you . I think that , in spite of what they say , in general , a man's reaction to a woman approaching them under any circumstances , is either he backs away , or he figures she's a hooker .

Is there such a thing as "cultural theft"?

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

There are a lot of instances were archeological sites were ripped off and antiques were shipped to private collections and museums in foreign countries , never to be seen by the natives again . And yes, some put great store in the histories that were stolen from them , particularly where their ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@Marionville That is beautiful !

Is there such a thing as "cultural theft"?

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

There are a lot of instances were archeological sites were ripped off and antiques were shipped to private collections and museums in foreign countries , never to be seen by the natives again . And yes, some put great store in the histories that were stolen from them , particularly where their ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@Marionville I've seen as well , where whites were drumming on Indian drums and doing what they felt was an Indian dance , but the native Indians took it to be an insult . As a nation we have a LOT to apologize to our native Indians for . Although to the best of my knowledge , the vast majority of non Indians have never had anything to personally do in direct contact with them . I wonder how we'd feel , if the shoe was on the other foot ?

I find it to be incredibly difficult to tell a friend that you've accidentally fallen in love with ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Perhaps you'll get lucky , and if brought to their attention , they may give the concept some consideration , too !

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@PolyWolf Perhaps they feel they have no alternative choice . Just because a woman is seeing someone , does not mean it's a forever situation . At least give her an alternative choice .

How is it, that we are not giving attention to India, that has experienced the worst flood in ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Was just looking at the photos from Hurricane Harvey , of just one year ago . Harris county , in Texas , was severely flooded . Flooding here has become routine , but this was abnormally so . They've finally gotten to the point where they've decided they need to do something drastic to prevent ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@Freedompath It's already there . Remember Katrina ?

I don't think any nation through the history has sufferd from religion than we are doing in Iran.

joeymf86 comments on Aug 22, 2018:

It's never a good thing when religion is used to rule a country

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

Still such a great loss to history of all the ancient things destroyed , and horrible for all those who've lived through all the wars .

OK, you have lived your whole life as an atheist, and now, you are on your deathbed, moments away...

RileyStevens comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I faced death while being trapped between electrically hot plumbing and ground. It took a moment to figure out what was happening and the last thought before I somehow got loose was "I hope it doesn't take long". It fucking hurts to be electrocuted.

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

Just out of curiosity , did it curl your hair ?

OK, you have lived your whole life as an atheist, and now, you are on your deathbed, moments away...

242Foxtrot comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Can I get back to you on this when the time comes? Seriously, I think a non believer would be thinking of family members at that time, not some entity they never had a relationship with. Those that were initially indoctrinated into something fear controlling, like Catholicism, may have the last ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

A Catholic man , some fifteen years my junior , lived up the street from me . One day I found a small rose plant on my doorstep , with his memorial picture and a few words attached to the side of the container . When I asked around , he had died of a sudden heart attack . They found him with his unopened pill container in his hands . I'm guessing that particular prayer didn't work .

What is a comfortable income for retirement?

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

I retired about eleven and a half years ago . I moved into the home I had selected for retiring to , but had some difficulty selling off my previous home , so cash was a bit tight , until my previous home sold . Things have gone well since then . I've always been careful with my spending , which ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@thinktwice Thank you .I hope it makes choices easier for you .

Will not join please! Give the opposite older men seeking younger women! Don't be sexist do it I ...

Mooolah comments on Aug 3, 2018:

Pinky & the Brain was one of my favorite animated cartoons. Ren & Stimpy a close parallel tho not as political.

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

Sorry , I miss the connection to this site ?

What is your best interview advice?

Cast1es comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Dress for the job you want . Be prepared . Take care of personal hygiene . Arrive ahead of your schedualed appointment .

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@Quazi Invest in an outfit that is suitable for the job you want .

It's the middle of August and the Halloween decorations are on store shelves? <blink><blink>??

Cast1es comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Was at Home Decor in mid July . The Halloween decorations were already all up , and the Christmas things were already half up .

Cast1es replies on Aug 22, 2018:

@TheAstroChuck No , this was all new stuff . I did get a fantastic half off on summer stock , though .

If you could learn one thing that you don't know yet, what would it be?

Stacey48 comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I would love to learn how to fly a plane. I love flying, I've just never taken the opportunity to learn how to do it myself.

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

I'd recommend joining the Civil Air Patrol . You can get flying lessons through them . Still costly , but less I think than through some kind of school .

Visitation Drive up my lane beside the oak trees, pull your car up to the front porch, take the...

Lincoln55 comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Oh my! Whiskey, fruit, crusty bread and cheese. Poetry, fresh summer air and the pungent scents of lovemaking. how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@ProudMary Elizabeth Barrett Browning ?

Day two of the CSD.

RavenCT comments on Aug 21, 2018:

So you immersion blend the cabbage soup? Also OMG brussel sprouts? Pick up extra Febreeze too!

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Leave the fans running .....

What do you know now that you wish you knew at 20?

yogafan108 comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Honestly, I wish I knew marriage and babies were a bad idea.

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

We're brought up to expect love and caring . It's about a lot of hard work , for no appreciation what-so-ever .

If you could learn one thing that you don't know yet, what would it be?

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I do not know. It seems to be a vicious cycle.

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@Stevil SON-IN-LAW told me that one .

If you could learn one thing that you don't know yet, what would it be?

Benthoven comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I feel like I'd like to start learning math... I love physics, but never understood the math. I'd have to start at basic algebra I'm sure, and then work my way up... I also wouldn't mind learning another language. I've always like German, but Spanish would probably be more practical.

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Considering today's business economy , you may want to consider Chinese . I had Algebra I and II , calculus , and trigonometry . Aside from the algebra , I don't think I've used any of the others since graduation .

One Obligatory Lie This is a dating site.

Cast1es comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I'll come back . once they've got the lot of you locked away in a sanitarium .

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@schway

I love this! [youtu.be]

Cast1es comments on Aug 21, 2018:

When I was a teen , my father let me know my appearance wasn't attractive , and that has been confirmed by others often enough , that I don't believe those who tell me otherwise . There are some who find me acceptable , though . You know , who aren't so put off , that they are ashamed to be seen ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@LenHazell53 Unfortunately , the vast majority , view your physical appearance , and if you're not up to snuff , as the saying goes , well , you've had your chance . They don't wait around to find out who you are .

What a way to start the week.

Cast1es comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I love Mondays . I'm retired .

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@MikeInBatonRouge I paid my dues . My last job lasted 42 years , 9 months , and three days . I earned my rest !

I just want a girlfriend/wife who is Atheist. Hope I could meet the one here.

Cast1es comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I think I read that there were some 4,000 on this site . So write your bio , and start reading and commenting on the posts . You can't find someone who is compatible , without your input .

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@JustKip 40,000 . I stand corrected - missed a zero . I'd be VERY surprised if 2/3 were men , simply because there are more women in the world than men .

I'm stressed out.

Louiseann comments on Aug 20, 2018:

What a lot of grief. I'm sorry you have to go thru this. We know our dog friends will most likely not be with us for as long as we live. You've loved him & given him a good life & now it is time. Take good care of yourself thru all this and know that it does get easier.

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Make his final days , loving ones .

Vacation!!! Where do you like to go?

TGTARITPNBBGMLT comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Personally love to go-to Trinidad & Tobago

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Sounds like fun !

Are you a dog person or a cat person? (I'm a cat person)

dahermit comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Cats and kittens are completely useless...so it is a complete mystery to me why I love them so. :)

Cast1es replies on Aug 21, 2018:

I can't tell which door someone is knocking at , so I look at the cats . I go to the door they're looking towards . In fact I usually know which door , before they knock . They patrol the yards at night . Used to have a problem with critters drowning in the swimming pool . Cats keep them out of the yard . They also tend to dispose of snakes for me . If it's a cold night , you can bet they'll be two piled on top of me . Never feel alone , because one of mine is always up against me .

Hey why did the Halloween watermelon get deleted I liked it

freeofgod comments on Aug 20, 2018:

There's a halloween group??

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Yes , there is . And it's still here . I just saw it .

Are you a dog person or a cat person? (I'm a cat person)

Cast1es comments on Aug 20, 2018:

If I go to any kind of party where animals live , eventually they end up on my lap . I think they like my pheromones .

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@Stevil It's not me gravitating towards them , it's them gravitating to me .

I use Viagra Ladies !

Cast1es comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Can't win . :-(

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@VAL3941 These were the two options you offered . Not my choices .

In 2016, the number of people holding multiple jobs was 7.

Cast1es comments on Aug 20, 2018:

So when a woman is raped and becomes pregnant from that rape , everyone else gets financial support , except the woman bearing the child ? She can spend twenty years supporting and raising the child , but she gets no financial support ? According to the 2015 census , it now costs over a quarter of...

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@JustKip His concept included the rapist being forced to be sterilized , at multiple times the cost of an ordinary sterilization . He also felt the additional fees charged a rapist should be used to pay for sterilization of volunteers , as a means of limiting overpopulation . He felt money should go into adoption , orphanages , and foster care . But nothing is to go to the support of a child of rape , if the mother raises it on her own . Sorry you didn't bother to actually read the post .

Stop trying to talk down to me… I'm taller than you.

Cast1es comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Does that mean you've been trying to talk down to me ?

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@Benthoven Hugs !

@SiteSupport I accidentally 'unapproved' a comment. Is there a way to reverse the action?

sellinger comments on Aug 20, 2018:

That was my post!! I was mere points from level 12!

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

LOL

I use Viagra Ladies !

Cast1es comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Can't win . :-(

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@Omots Now you know . What would you think , if you were offered your choice of two completely inappropriate choices ?

I use Viagra Ladies !

Cast1es comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Can't win . :-(

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@Omots I don't need anyone else's money . I can't say I want to be ripped apart from the inside . I never could understand why men are of the opinion that the bigger it is , the better . And the handsome Mr , Muscle , aside from most likely being gay , would never have time for anything beyond working out at the gym , so he can show off in front of the other men . Don't see anything at all beneficial to me .

Posted this one in the other group a while back, but it's one of my favorites.

Cast1es comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Have you been there for the horse round up ?

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@tnorman1236 I think Misty was more of a palomino color . The first book was a dark horse with a star on it's forehead .

So what’s for dinner tonight?

Crimson67 comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Homemade beef stew (from the freeze) and soda bread. I've had a lazy day and no reason to change that for dinner. lol Typo corrected

Cast1es replies on Aug 20, 2018:

What is , before stew ?

Age. Just a number? [youtu.be]

DenoPenno comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Jumping Jack is dead. He died at 96 of complications of pneumonia. That being said, you can remain physically active like these people in the video. I'm 72 and not as flexible as I once was but I workout 3 days a week. I'm a 250 lb. gorilla with liver disease and a gastro problem. My feet tingle ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@DenoPenno He definitely had a set of muscles , but I was shocked to see how short he really was , when he was doing the juicer commercials .

Posted this one in the other group a while back, but it's one of my favorites.

Cast1es comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Have you been there for the horse round up ?

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@tnorman1236 Yes ! I think that was the second book !

What would you do??

Kahuna comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Not tonight I have a headache

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

Perfect reply !

Posted this one in the other group a while back, but it's one of my favorites.

Cast1es comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Have you been there for the horse round up ?

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@tnorman1236 There was a wonderful pair children's books written about that area , perhaps around the time of WWII . I think the horse had a star shape on it's forehead . Wish I could remember the names of those .

So what’s for dinner tonight?

birdingnut comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Sounds delicious! I have to eat the same things every night to keep my stomach happy, so I'll be eating a one-serving can of Thai spicy sardines, a small handful of cashews, a dried date, and a handful of mung bean sprouts.

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@birdingnut Sorry to hear you're so ill . Glad to hear you've found some routines that help reduce the pain .

I love the tiny blue flowers .

AmiSue comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Pretty! And your garden as well :)

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

I blush a thank you , but I am a realist .

There are now more than 50 members in this group, please take a moment to share your experiences ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Photo looks like Bermuda . It's a beautiful place . As close as I've seen to a dream brought to life . I wish I had dreams . I have sleep Apnea . When I do actually get to sleep , it's for a very short period of time . I don't think I get to the deep sleep part where people actually get to dream ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@Surfpirate I tried one . First night , it made no difference . Agent came out and made a significant adjustment to it . I fell asleep very quickly . Then I woke up , because it would not allow me to breath out , in only . It was killing me . Threw the mask across the room , and never tried it again .

Iam4MY seems to have flown the coop so the reins have been handed to me for the moment.

Iam4MY comments on Aug 19, 2018:

I just needed a little break. I will gladly hand the group over since apparently I'm not doing it right.

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@Iam4MY Sorry to hear life is treating you so unkindly , at present . Hope things improve .

when I switched from community to dating the 3 profile pictures on the top of my home screen has ...

Sirena comments on Aug 19, 2018:

The three pictures change if here for the community? Hmmm... maybe it's time I change my "status".... ?

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

While that might help , don't expect a major shift . Your status may change , but they don't .

Age. Just a number? [youtu.be]

DenoPenno comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Jumping Jack is dead. He died at 96 of complications of pneumonia. That being said, you can remain physically active like these people in the video. I'm 72 and not as flexible as I once was but I workout 3 days a week. I'm a 250 lb. gorilla with liver disease and a gastro problem. My feet tingle ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

Jack LaLane ?

Age. Just a number? [youtu.be]

DenoPenno comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Jumping Jack is dead. He died at 96 of complications of pneumonia. That being said, you can remain physically active like these people in the video. I'm 72 and not as flexible as I once was but I workout 3 days a week. I'm a 250 lb. gorilla with liver disease and a gastro problem. My feet tingle ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 19, 2018:

On several occasions , my doctors have actually made things worse - a lot worse . I also believe in the results I've seen from supplements . Doctors can be helpful , but they're not the gods they think they are . We can make valuable decisions concerning our own health , but we can also make mistakes . I work at understanding the results of what both they and I have done to make things better for me . I go with what works .

How comfortable are you with the word "Atheist" ?

HonkyBMcfunky comments on Jul 31, 2018:

I wonder how useful it is to have this label. It only serves to differentiate us from the bulk of people in the world. Since we were usually the ones being burned at the stake, I think it is best to just live an honest and honorable life without giving the proverbial breast a place to drink its ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

giving ......the breast .....a place to sink it's claws .

Over the garden wall , tiny grapefruits , and hanging melons . from my neighbors .

Cast1es comments on Aug 18, 2018:

I don't know what the melons are . They told , me they use them when bar-b-queing . There's also some kind of gourd , that didn't show up well in my photos , there are some kind of beans , and there were figs earlier , but the squirrels , I believe , feasted on those . I think the little green balls...

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

@FrayedBear They don't have the typical lime (lemon) shape . They're very round .

And I am still tired but awake.

onlyif comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I'm trying to get to 8 I'm almost half way there..lol. I joined Jul 3rd. Still have a way to go..lol

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

@onlyif So sorry for your lost , hon . Hugs !

I added a little something extra to the banana bread this afternoon.

Dawgismygawd comments on Aug 18, 2018:

you do know that the alcohol will evaporate...?

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

@MrLizard While that sounds delicious , I'm thinking , he might get similar results , by just adding a bit of sugar to the rum ....

Over the garden wall , tiny grapefruits , and hanging melons . from my neighbors .

CeliaVL comments on Aug 18, 2018:

Lucky you! Can you use the unripe little grapefruits? I wondered if they would be a bit like limes.

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

At this point, I haven't a clue .

Over the garden wall , tiny grapefruits , and hanging melons . from my neighbors .

MissKathleen comments on Aug 18, 2018:

"Over the wall" means they are YOURS...enjoy!

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

Did not want to claim that I grew them , when I didn't .

Should we be able to sell our own body parts after death.

Green_eyes comments on Aug 17, 2018:

A unit of red blood cells cost around $400-500, mostly because of the testing and processing involved. They only live for about 90 days so why no donate some.. we are constantly replenishing them. The big money is in organs... of course this is why people wake up in a room and someone has taken ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

My corneas are acrylic . They don't need donated corneas anymore . They're also working on growing parts for transplants , although I don't think they'll be able to grow all kinds of organs , at this point .

And I am still tired but awake.

onlyif comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I'm trying to get to 8 I'm almost half way there..lol. I joined Jul 3rd. Still have a way to go..lol

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

@onlyif That has a tendency to lead to trouble ...

And I am still tired but awake.

onlyif comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I'm trying to get to 8 I'm almost half way there..lol. I joined Jul 3rd. Still have a way to go..lol

Cast1es replies on Aug 18, 2018:

@onlyif Like your dragon . How on earth did you come to be working on fishing vessel in Alaska ? You are a very unique person .

And I am still tired but awake.

onlyif comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I'm trying to get to 8 I'm almost half way there..lol. I joined Jul 3rd. Still have a way to go..lol

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

WOW . That's amazing ! I joined in January , and am still working towards my 8 .

I’m Done!!!

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Yes , yeah , you ! Earning an education is a long slow process , time consuming , expensive , frustrating , and a lot of hard work . Sorry , I don't know what your Masters is in , I'm not familiar with an MSW . But best wishes and lots of good luck ! And I sincerely hope the field you're chosen to ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@helionoftroy Would love to , what country are you in ?

Does anyone have a very complicated form of insomnia?

LouisD61 comments on Aug 17, 2018:

My insomnia is due, most likely, to ptsd. My twins have neurological screaming episodes, screaming seizures, their pulse oximeters always going off for one reason or another. I haven't had a solid night for almost eight years until my wife and I separated. Every other week for a whole week they ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

Sounds like the separation has , at least provided each of you , with some much needed time off . I've been dealing with mine of over thirty years , now . Wish I knew how to help .

I’m Done!!!

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Yes , yeah , you ! Earning an education is a long slow process , time consuming , expensive , frustrating , and a lot of hard work . Sorry , I don't know what your Masters is in , I'm not familiar with an MSW . But best wishes and lots of good luck ! And I sincerely hope the field you're chosen to ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@onlyduh I suggest , instead of passing him on to me , that you keep reading and learn how to defend yourself . Feed a man a fish ......

Today at 10:00 EST the Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is holding...

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Didn't spot this until 2:00 CST , so totally missed it .

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

I read in the 2015 census , that it costs over $250,000 to raise a child . I'm reasonably certain it's gone up since then . I do hope they take that into consideration when they establish the guidelines , although I seriously doubt that's what you're hoping for .

I'm an optimist, my husband is a pessimist.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I thought you were divorced.

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@pepperjones Welcome to the club . People always celebrate weddings . Personally I think divorces should also be celebrated . You've recognized you've made an error and you're doing something rather drastic to correct it Good for you !

IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM ?

powder comments on Aug 17, 2018:

You never seen 2 female dogs or cats fight before? Territorial animals?

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@VAL3941 Just walking away , doesn't always work , any more than it did for my kitten . Sometimes you need to make your point a bit stronger .

IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM ?

powder comments on Aug 17, 2018:

You never seen 2 female dogs or cats fight before? Territorial animals?

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@VAL3941 Kick to the groin ? I refuse to suffer any kind of abuse , ever . But usually , I just allow them enough rope and they eventually hang themselves .

I’m Done!!!

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Yes , yeah , you ! Earning an education is a long slow process , time consuming , expensive , frustrating , and a lot of hard work . Sorry , I don't know what your Masters is in , I'm not familiar with an MSW . But best wishes and lots of good luck ! And I sincerely hope the field you're chosen to ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@helionoftroy Thank you . Being in a ,"man's ," field , meant there were always problematic men . It wasn't a matter of what I said or did , it was the fact that I was there and functioning well . I became better at verbal self defense .

IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM ?

powder comments on Aug 17, 2018:

You never seen 2 female dogs or cats fight before? Territorial animals?

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@VAL3941 I don't think she'll ever be as big as he is , but she has definitly made her point .

What is a comfortable income for retirement?

rogueflyer comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Find something you enjoy doing and can make a living with. Have more than you need for retirement, not necessarily for fancy cars or a big home (those are nice though) but you don't know what's around the corner. The older you become the more difficult it will be to generate revenue and you might ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

Well said .

What is a comfortable income for retirement?

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Sounds like you're already well beyond $24K per year income , with your businesses , rentals , and other incomes . I actually live on about half of my income , and invest the rest in improvements to my home . Something that I'm currently looking into is solar panels . According to the sales rep ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@rogueflyer So very glad to hear this .I don't know anyone who's had it done , and always look for the catch . It's one of those sounds too good to be true things , but I can see how it's supposed to work , and it sounds legit .

I’m Done!!!

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Yes , yeah , you ! Earning an education is a long slow process , time consuming , expensive , frustrating , and a lot of hard work . Sorry , I don't know what your Masters is in , I'm not familiar with an MSW . But best wishes and lots of good luck ! And I sincerely hope the field you're chosen to ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@helionoftroy In the end I majored in IFSM ( Information Systems Management - computers ) My classes included building projects - I recall one being a digital clock , and included etching a motherboard . soldering on the components , cutting and folding the shell . Mine worked , so after I completed it , when another student asked me to help him , I examined his and showed him where he had problems and once fixed , his worked as well , Then the little bully who had been harassing me all semester , asked for help as well . I helped him too , and when his worked , I told the man who had been riding me about being in a male orientated class all semester , welcome to the women's team ! He spotted me in the parking lot the following year , and came to tell me his clock was still working . At work I repaired and maintained computer boards for a time , later I moved on to setting up computer networks , then for the last ten years or so , I was the lab manager for a 5,000 Sq Ft computer lab .

IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM ?

powder comments on Aug 17, 2018:

You never seen 2 female dogs or cats fight before? Territorial animals?

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@VAL3941 I kept two kittens from a litter their Momma had on my porch . My female was a runt of the litter . She always sat and patiently waited for the male to finish eating , before she approached the food . I had both of them spayed/neutered at the same time . Nevertheless , eventually the male began jumping his smaller female sister . She **did not** like that , and repeatedly told him so in no uncertain terms . Now when I set their food out , she totally ignores him , but enthuseasticly enjoys her meal . He sits by and waits until she's finished before he approaches the food .

Bill Gates Thinks A Coming Disease Could Kill 30 Million People Within 6 Months | IFLScience

WilliamFleming comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Invest in the funeral industry.

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

There's a thought . Good future income . No future decrease in business . Will never be affected by the economy .

I'm an optimist, my husband is a pessimist.

escapetypist comments on Aug 17, 2018:

No, but I’m not positive

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

I think you're hard working , ambitious , and highly intelligent . You've had some rough beginnings , but I'm confident you're going to come out on the top of the heap !

Revoke my security clearance too Mr President, retired admiral says. [washingtonpost.com]

Cast1es comments on Aug 16, 2018:

When you retire from the service for which you received security clearances , your clearances are revoked at retirement . If he's retired , he is no longer cleared .

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@kmdskit3 I stand corrected !

Are pro-life women inherently stupid?

lerlo comments on Aug 16, 2018:

One thing I've learned here is that you can't assume anything. I'll throw this out and incur the wrath I've incurred before...what if she wants an abortion and he wants his kid? They both knew the risks of that intercourse. I'm ready for the "it's her body etc" but it's his kid that the court ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

And then there are men who claim they want it , just until it's too late to abort it , Then they walk away . Or the ones who claim they want it but are incapable of even taking care of themselves , much less an infant . Or the ones who have no intention ever of caring for the infant in any way shape or form , but feel guilty about causing an abortion, so they just lie .

I'm an optimist, my husband is a pessimist.

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

In my opinion , being a realist , I'm more apt to spot potential problems and find ways to either fix or avoid them , before they happen . Saves a LOT of time , money , and frustration , in the long run . For instance , let's take a vacation in Europe . Well , we'll need to get a passport , and ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@LionMousePudding, @pepperjones OK , let's try this again . You want to wing it . You take a vacation from work, and decide to drive over the border , to visit a neighboring country . Easy , right ? Except you arrive at the border, and are turned back because you don't have passports . So much for your vacation . Instead of using this variance to cause unhappiness , you can use it to make things better . Instead of viewing it as casting obsticules in front of you , view it as someone who will help you to avoid the obsticales life throws in your way .

I'm an optimist, my husband is a pessimist.

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

In my opinion , being a realist , I'm more apt to spot potential problems and find ways to either fix or avoid them , before they happen . Saves a LOT of time , money , and frustration , in the long run . For instance , let's take a vacation in Europe . Well , we'll need to get a passport , and ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@LionMousePudding Thank you !

I’m Done!!!

Cast1es comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Yes , yeah , you ! Earning an education is a long slow process , time consuming , expensive , frustrating , and a lot of hard work . Sorry , I don't know what your Masters is in , I'm not familiar with an MSW . But best wishes and lots of good luck ! And I sincerely hope the field you're chosen to ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@helionoftroy After I'd been working for the Agency for about ten years , they finally decided to allow me to take the other portion of the CQB (Career Qualification Battery) test , which had originally only been given to the males of the species . Afterwards , they explained to me that while my very top score was to be a secretary , I additionally scored high in engineering . In fact my score was so high that , without having had any college courses , I was equivlent to a four year general college student . Engineering paid a lot better than secretarial wages .

Back in 2016 Californians voted to legalize what they call "recreational" cannabis, which I think is...

Bob4Health comments on Aug 15, 2018:

I don't see why you object to the term recreational use. Clearly, there is both medicinal use, usually associated with CBD, THC-a ( which is nonpsychoactive) and other situations. THC is useful for cancer treatments and migraines, generally in 1 to 1 ratios, like Rick Simpson oil. Seizures ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

Unlike most of the other comments I've read about this topic , you seem to have taken the time to learn about cannabis , it's many different varieties , the different ways to prepare it , and the different uses most appropriate for each type and preparation . I think that may also be a part of the problem . It seems a lot of users are like turning a three year old loose in a drug store and letting them ,"eat," whatever colorful looking pills they find . To others it appears to all be one and the same .

Back in 2016 Californians voted to legalize what they call "recreational" cannabis, which I think is...

Cast1es comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Landlords , do not want to risk losing their properties , because someone else is using drugs, nor do they want their properties destroyed because someone who's high is having accidents , or their dealers are destroying the properties they are renting because of cash flow problems . While the laws ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 17, 2018:

@Captnron59 True , and that is why I had to scrub everything thoroughly twice with an acid , before I could even put down a strong undercoat , and why they had gotten so very far in arrears of their rent . I felt sympathetic towards them and let them stay way , way longer than I should have . Forgive me for having a big heart . And for allowing myself to be screwed .

Is there a current religion that women are treated as equals to men in every way?

RunsOnCoffee comments on Aug 16, 2018:

The pagan religions hold women in very high regard.

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

Good point ! Unfortunately , the non pagan religions , targeted their wise women , who tried to help everyone , as witches and persecuted them as such .

Loves Lies Bleeding. The most unique flower I've grown this year.

Cast1es comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Wonder what that would look like , if planted with Bleeding Hearts .

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

@Justjoni hadn't thought of that . Still , if they share a pot , it would extend the blooming period .

Omg! Did you guys see the trailer for the new Wizarding World movie?

Cast1es comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Yeah ! I had not seen or heard of this one before , but I'm definitely in ! When does it come out ?

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

@Remi Thanks!

Who scared you the most?

Cast1es comments on Aug 16, 2018:

DONALD TRUMP . He's removing all the laws and agencies that were in place to protect the public , animals , and the environment , in order to be backed by big businesses . I would not be surprised to see him try to become a dictator here .

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

@Sheannutt It said who scared you most , not which movie . I wish this was just a movie .

Assuming that we're going to have the ability to remove the orange idiot in charge from the office ...

Cast1es comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Yeah , I think Bernie would be the best contender . I strongly believe he'd try to undo most of what Trump has undone . There's also a woman , whose name has completely slipped my mind , Arrgh ! , whom I see continually pushing for intelligence and honesty , whom I greatly respect . Perhaps the two ...

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

@patchoullijulie YES , Warren ! Thank you !

You're a burglar. ?

John-Paul comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Remove things from their grocery cart before they check out.

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

You've been stalking me at the grocery store ? And here I thought that was just my failing memory !

Here is another concern as I approach this.

moonmaid comments on Aug 16, 2018:

I have the very same concerns. I work for CDC. Do if the government goes belly up, I'm totally fucked. But hey, i do have six acres and a house with a well. I need to get some solar or wind power capability.

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

@rogueflyer Sounds like they're using the same concept . Apply tax credit refund for energy to pay down cost of installing /equipment .

It’s been one of those kind of days.

John-Paul comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Amen to that, it runs in our family, a DNA thing.

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

Ah ha . That explains it ! It's all their fault . Whew , had me worried for a bit . Nice to know it isn't my fault !

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Captain_Feelgood comments on Aug 15, 2018:

And every one have shown themselves to be radical left wing dems who are in the back pocket of the DNC and have it in for Trump. They've shown that they will lie, cheat and steal to sabotage his administration.. so l can't say l blame him..

Cast1es replies on Aug 16, 2018:

@Captain_Feelgood I was just saying that, to date , all other posts I've seen on here are anti-Trump . You seem to be swimming upstream , alone in your thoughts on the topic . If you don't care , then I will no longer feel any concern for your feelings . As to my own merits , they have repeatedly been third party confirmed . I am who I am . There is nothing arrogant , about admitting the truth , about who I am . You , on the other hand haven't even written your bio . and I note you ended your education at second year college level . It's a start , I suppose .