To all the old men like me (over 60): Don’t you love and hate this group at the same time?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 17, 2018:

And who told you that at 60 people are old?

Do you have a family member (or person in your life) that you just don't want to deal with?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 17, 2018:

My mother was a person who loved to manipulate people. I moved to USA to prevent her from buttering in my life...and my older sister who wanted to copycat her I run away from toxicity....

I've actually had relatives unfriend me on Facebook because I didn't pretend to be a christian and ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 17, 2018:

LOL...Take it as a compliment. The only believer in my family is my younger cousin -a Roman Catholic priest. I had the pleasure of being unfriended by him after I posted everything you can think of against religion during a year..

How do I back out gracefully?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 17, 2018:

She may not be trying now to convert you but she will.....and if her actions already make you uncomfortable the feeling will be worse pretty soon. I would tell her directly that you don't feel it's wise to share time together any longer.

Level 5 Yay Level 6 there's a reckoning coming :-)

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 16, 2018:

I am in my way to 8; I can't wait to get there to eat my well deserved ice-cream. LOL

The kids paradox

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 16, 2018:

If a person decides he / she doesn't want kids....why said person gets involved with one who does want them? Why to start a relationship with a negative marker? Unless, of course. one of the members in the relationship is planning to change the other's mind....which is indeed another negative.

What do you know well enough to teach others?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 16, 2018:

Spanish, geography...

Northern Lights Tonight?...g:8 [livescience.com]

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 15, 2018:

Now, enjoy the Southern Lights (Usuhaia / Patagonia)

Just saw two posts on Facebook .

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 15, 2018:

The first school shooting took place in the XVIII century. XIX century During the 19th century there were 28 shootings: break-down The first shooting was during the year 1840, later shootings occurred during the years 53, 56, 58, 60, 64, 67 (3 shootings), 68, 71, 72, 73, 74 (2), 78, 79, 81 (2), 82 (2), 83 (2), 84 (3), 87, 89, 90 (2), 91 (2), 92 (2), 93, 94, 98. I could post the ones during the XX century but you get my point.

We just had a snow storm and temps next week get into single digits (F) so I have no nudest news for...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 15, 2018:

Helloooooooooooo!!!!!

Today on line at Starbucks, I started chatting with the girl in front of me (totally innocent, she ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Sounds like "I want two coffees...one suspended." A person pays for two coffees but only takes one....the other will be given -for free- to a person who can't afford one and is freezing his/her tail.

Why can’t religious people understand that atheism isn’t a religion?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Because ignorance....

Another f@!king mass shooting here in America! At least 17 dead, 23 injured.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Has the shooter said "why" he wanted to kill everybody?

My daughter is 8 years and insists that she is a Christian.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 14, 2018:

As long as no adult in the school is telling her to be a Christian.

I don't understand why people try to force their beliefs on others.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 14, 2018:

I guess believers feel is their obligation to try to convert you...but don't you dare to a) ignore them or b) try to express your way of thinking. They get offended. To me -please, don't belt me- a person who believes in fairy tales is an ignorant...and ignorance is daring.....So, don t get upset for what a person says / does. I know is difficult to move on because one gets saturated of walking away from them.

Does anyone else do culture immersion when you travel?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Except in USA, I never had the chance to live long enough to "get immersed" in a country's culture. I envy you all the languages you speak. BTW, As you know, most immigrants to USA don't get involved in the country' s culture. I had students (HS) who were here for over five years and only spoke the mother tongue (Ukrainian, Russian, Italian, Spanish...) and that never left their "ethnic corner of the city".

Cremation or burial for your funeral?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Why to worry about something you won't witness?

What's the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Hispanic comes from Hispania....which was the original name of Spain during the Roman Empire. Years later Hispania (Latin) became España (which means Spain). IAW, Hispanos were the men / women born in Hispania. Today is "España / españoles". Latino is a race / ethnic. I am Latina and although I speak Spanish (born in Argentina) I am not of Hispanic origin because my family is from France... The names of other two Roman Empire's provinces were Lusitania (Portugal), Galia (France) and I don't remember the other names.

What are you here for?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 13, 2018:

All of the above....except the "similar religion".

Where do you get your morals from?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Common sense.

I am curious of anyone here that reads this, what brought you here.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 12, 2018:

It was in the Atheists (Spanish) group in my FB

11 Mormon employees quit after first female mayor elected in Utah town - --

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 12, 2018:

Good....and the City Hall won't even have to pay them unemployment.

Stairway to Heaven?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 12, 2018:

I hate stairs....

Have you ever been skinny dipping?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 12, 2018:

Countless times.

A question of my British friends.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 12, 2018:

Once I heard the monarchy brings more money to the UK than all other resources combined.

I’m so upset and angry when I think about what happened to me, how rectal cancer came and stole my...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 12, 2018:

I went through endometrial cancer level I and the required surgery to get cured.....While nho chemo / radio was necessary in my case, the pain and discomfort after the surgery took the longest to vanish. YELL, CRY, KICK...DO ANYTHING YOU WISH....but always remember you are here....that you can talk about.

Question: I just discovered I have "fans" .

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 12, 2018:

Thank you, guys...I was extremely concerned................jijijijijijj

Can a hopeless romantic find someone who appreciates that in a guy?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Many will appreciate that quality.

Does anyone have any advise on how to aproach or deal with topic of relgion when starting to date ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Why would you date a religious person? Why to start with the wrong foot?

What a drag it is getting old.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I WOULDN'T KNOW....I am not there.

Sunday funday. Why are we so lonely in this country?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

You live in the FFRR territory...

Sunday funday. Why are we so lonely in this country?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Join an Atheist group....or create your own. I want to create one but it seems that in this side of NY the Atheists don't want to show up.

Why can't I stop worring about everything

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I don't know why....but a shrink would help.

More shit from the orange guy in the WH.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Trump or not Trump....the fact is the DACA people are here illegal;y. Ask the Latinos who are legal residents / citizens and they will tell you..... more than the Americans..... that the DACA people should go. And yes, the DACA issue was on the agenda of several Presidents.

When somebody I never heard of trolls me on Twitter. g:31

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Block the person

Which do you think should play a bigger role in your life tolerance or compromise

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

It all depends in what must be tolerated and/or compromised. I won't tolerate ignorance....and I won't compromise unless the other person does too.

Living alone

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Well, I will never live again with a person...I am too free and independent to be subject to another person's ways.

When you log into agnostic.com and no one has liked your posts or viewed your profile.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

You cry and roll on the floor back and forth.........you scream to all the gods of the universe and make an appointment with the shrink.

Nudists?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

In this long thread about Nudism nobody has commented / asked about the participation of kids in Nudist resorts. Yes, many parents bring thiur babies, toddlers, young kids to the resorts.....specially those resorts that are family oriented.

How can atheist make this world a better place?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Why not by beIng a good person In all ways and be satIsfIed you have contrIbuted your "lIttle bIt" to the betterment of mankInd?

Am I still single because my face is that hideous?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I am not a doc but your condition must be rearer than the others....by far; 20 surgeries are "one too many". BTW, I don't know if I am pretty or ugly but I have been called ugly all my life.... What counts is what you are as a person.

How can atheist make this world a better place?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 10, 2018:

By saying "I am an Atheist". This will bring - eventually- the courage in others who are also Atheists but afraid to tell it to the world. Safety in numbers is great.

It is extremely annoying when people on social media say "Sending prayers your way"(SPYW) as if ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

What's annoying is that they believe the have the right to send them ...Another one is when they say "I will pray for you." as soon as you tell them you are an Atheist. Once, a very adamant guy said to me "I am praying for your salvation." My answer was not nice but realistic. I said "You better pray for your daughter...who us 14 y/o, pregnant and with no hubby on site."

Would you consider having sex with a bearded man?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

No way.....

Worst qualities

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Depression and anxiety are not qualities -good / bad- but conditions and must be treated professionally....as well as is to be "too" emotional;. Judgmental? Yes, that is a bad quality that, also, can be treated professionally and can be "solved" with a lot of work on your part. No the sharpest tool? Well, to recognize our own "bad things" shows we are not as dummies but smarter that we were led to believe. BTW, my worse quality is my inability to forgive a person who hurt me intentionally.

Catholic Archbishop: ‘I’d Rather Go to Prison Than Report Child Abuse to Police’ – The ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I love this video: https://youtu.be/pMSqZxYCNJg

Catholic Archbishop: ‘I’d Rather Go to Prison Than Report Child Abuse to Police’ – The ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I am sure he is a very good friend of the Pope.

Do you have a person that you can openly talk to about you being atheist or agnostic.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I can't understand when people feel unable to talk about Atheism with others; my best friends is extremely religious and we talk about this subject all the times.

The Reasons This Year's Flu Season Has Been Devastating Are, Yes, Mostly Your Fault

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I got the flu for the first time this year in 37 years....and only couple of times when I was a kid. I was never vaccinated and I never will.

We often take English for granted.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

There are countries that teach several languages -mostly for the proximity among them - and for general education, I began to study English when I was a kid because my parents decided it was the right thing to do....but I also learned French -not as well- in regular school and Italian in the university (because I wanted). Now, to pretend that people in other countries -with an official language established by the Constitution- speak English for the convenience of Americans is not only a little too much but begs the question "Why Americans do not learn a second / third language fluently? "

I think what surprises me most is the look of confusion on people's face when you say that you don't...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I love the look you describe; it shows the level of their ignorance.

I'm a big fan of stand up comedy.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Bill Maher

Nudists?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Whenever a nudist -man or woman- breaks the rules in a Nudist resort he / she is kicked out of the place and his/her name is added to the AANR computer. I used to be a member of Solair...the oldest Nudist resort on the east coast...I never had a problem there.

Random post: while sitting at my desk this evening listening to NPR and trying not to rot my brain ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 8, 2018:

State and country capitals / main rivers (world) / inventors....

While there are some qualifiers shown here , I'd love to see personal habits that would affect ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Indeed they are. I son't care for an alcoholic, a person who ui always right and knows everything (both can be "seen" on a first date).

I just got my first paycheck with the new tax cuts in effect.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Talking about taxes reminded me of this lovely video. https://youtu.be/S6ZsXrzF8Cc

Can black people be racist?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 7, 2018:

The worst discrimination-the only one- I experienced in USA comes from the Latinos; they can't take the fact I speak Spanish because I am blonde and I have blue eyes. No one day goes by w/o one of them telling me "You look like a "gringa." Ignorance, my friend, moves both ways.

Are you a simple creature?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Are you referring to the simplicity that shows up in class and elegance?

I have to have a plumber come rescue me tomorrow and it's gonna cost $90 an hour.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I wouldn't tinker with plumbing and electricity....but indeed with many other things in my place such as installing shelves and flat crown molding, painting and repairing walls....and what I save I can use to pay a plumber and an electrician if the need arrives.

I've been thinking about the little things in life that make a big difference.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I read you. Recently I got a robovac....while she sweeps I drink coffee.

Catholic churches burn in Chile as Pope Francis attempts damage control over sex abuse scandals | ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

One of the main complaints against Bergoglio is the fact he didn't do anything to bring pedophile priests to justice. In fact, he did a lot to get Father Grassi -sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse- out of jail.

One of the best memes ever: [weknowmemes.com]

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

What' s the cause of such "change"?

Christian missionary disappointed to find prosperous Africans

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

A lovely slap on her face...!

Why argue about God or any belief?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

To debate about god...or any other imaginary thing...is a waste of intelligent time. Whenever a person attempts to talk to me about the bible -for instance- I tell them I have my own "bathroom" paper. Several people have asked me "How is the Pope?" since he is from my other country. Well, they didn't like when I mentioned to them about him playing soccer on the beach...LOL

YAY!! With this one silly post, I bounded over the points to Level 6! Next stop - SuperUser of ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 6, 2018:

And I am posting / answering non-stop and I can't pass from level 7.0.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Happy Waitangi day everyone!! (New Zealand day) Its a beautiful day for a day off :) The Treaty...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Waitomo Caves, Rotorua (smell of sulfur), Wellington....great memories from your country Aotearoa

Have you ever talked obsessively about a subject just so you could hear the different opinions ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 5, 2018:

No really obsessively but I was pointy enough to get few reactions. The sabjects were many...religion, death penalty, abortion, nudism...

Did you know the first banks were Synagogues and Churches!

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 5, 2018:

I wonder why...LOL

If you could change your legal name easily and for free, would you? If so, to what?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 5, 2018:

To change your name (first and/or last) is not difficult...takes a lawyer and some time but is relatively easy to do. There are many reasons to change your legal name...the ones that I go with are a) if your name lends itself to bullying or b) if you want to separate yourself from your family.

I have been loyal to a fault to my man of almost 13 years, married almost 11.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Why it has to be your fault? Don't you think that maybe his nature is the guilty one?

What’s your most favorite and least favorite sport?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 5, 2018:

I don't practice any sport but while I like watching the Soccer World Cup I can't spend one second watching baseball.

What are you guys reading?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 4, 2018:

The tea girl in Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.....for my book club.

How well do you think you can get to know someone through online communication only?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 4, 2018:

Not well at all.

What are your thoughts about women changing their last name after marriage?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 4, 2018:

I added my husband's name to mine.

So I decided to join a Grief Share group even though it is held at a church and is based on the ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 4, 2018:

We grieve exactly in the same way as other persons do.

Recently I had to send my beautiful cat, Appollo, to the Rainbow Bridge.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

I am sorry Apollo is not longer with us....and I congratulate you for giving your love and protection to Fin and Fiona; I know Apollo is happy you adopted them. I lost Amadeus, my wonderful Russian Blue....He was with me 21 years; I miss him dearly.

Why do I hate it when a man sexualize my insights/intelligence/etc?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

In my other country we call them "pajeros"....

Ricky Gervais -- "I am an agnostic atheist" .

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

Please, explaIn to me what do you mean by "agnostIc -atheIst" sInce the fIrst one means you are not sure god exIsts / doesn't... And the second means "god doesn't exIst".

Does anyone here listen to Beethoven?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

I listen to classical music....Beethoven included.

Does everyone know their nationality, or are some of you unsure?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

Why people place in the same bag "nationality, ethnicity....and sometimes also religion"?

Does everyone know their nationality, or are some of you unsure?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

I was born in Argentina to French parents. My grandparents were also French...I couldn't tell you which one...or how many...ancestors of different ethnicity -if any- I have.

Does everyone know their nationality, or are some of you unsure?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

I guess "Do you know your ethnicity? " Nationality is where you were born. Ethnicity / race is provided by your ancestors....regardless of your place of birth.

Fox News Is Driving Us Toward A Constitutional Crisis | HuffPost

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 3, 2018:

What I think is the news people vendetta against Trump will backfire.

How to answer religious people's prejudiced remarks?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

The politest that I can get in similar situations is "YOU ARE VERY IGNORANT."

Dating?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Dear, if a person is dating I doubt very much he/she will advertise,,,here or anywhere....who is the lucky one or what they did during the date.

Who never was religious?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I was born into an Atheist (3 to 4 generations) family.

Where do intelligent women in rural areas go to meet men?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Takesa class in something you really like and find a way to discuss what you have learned with the others; one of them may be your girl....o they may have sisters who "would love to meet you". Become a member in a communnity center, attend conferences...Nutrition classes always bring good brains to the plate. Check your local Atheists groups.....

If "She" claims to be more spiritual than religious, yet really enjoys going to catholic mass on ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Your heart...and brains...will tell you the path to follow.

Veterans

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

IMHO your suggestion is excellent....and maybe that's the reason is not implemented by the government.

Was at the National Holocaust Memorial in DC today.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

A side comment: We always talk about the Holocaust and its horror....but mankind never says a word about the 60 million people eliminated by Joseph Stalin....In fact, mankind never says a word about the genocide committed by the Europeans on the people of the New World... from 1492 and during several centuries.

About you?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

My frankness

Do you like dragons?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I don't know...I never had to deal with a mother in law.

Where would you live?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

On a mountain side, in upstate NY.....

Do you drive

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Trust me, those drivers that "drive pressing the brakes" infuriate me all the way to Timbuktu. They are annoying and prone to cause an accident.

It appears that all of us here have something in common.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

You can say that again. We are accused of the most stupid things ever....,like suffering arthritis / no finding a mate or a good job as punishment for not believing in god.

Triggered! It doesn't happen often anymore but every now and then someone religious will show up in ...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Tell that idiot that "god" never was in the schools....IAW, is against the law.

Hey friends... I'm a level 8 now... love ya.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Congrats

Has Anyone Here Had Lasik Eye Surgery?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Yes...I did. Great decision

Sooo.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Your mom doesn't want you to meet a girl and settle down....no, what she wants is to become a grandmother...to have somebody (kid) to mold exactly as she thinks is OK. I had a "mommy" like yours....I never gave into her tricky ways....in fact, I put thousands of miles between her and myself.

Has anyone else ever wondered why today's mainstream youth seems so insipid.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 1, 2018:

The big guys want insipid people....and they do everything possible to achieve such goal. Is not " that" difficult. Mess up one or two generations (drugs / bad nutrition / horrid schooling...) and the next ones will follow. One could say "it becomes genetic".