What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@jwd45244 Sure, as "conveniently" documented .

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@jwd45244 Dear, some of the people attempting to enter USA are older men...Be e lil more creative.

Today while talking to a friend about her recent breakup, I asked what reason her partner gave her ...

germangirl90439 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Love doesn't always mean that a relationship is good. I loved my ex deeply, but there was no partnership left. Everything had to go his way. Alcoholism and verbal abuse were beyond tough to deal with. I stayed way too long because of love.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@citronella The same answer applies.

It took months but I found a meme on the topic.

Hitchens comments on Jun 13, 2018:

A barbaric time, the Catholic church and his holiness, were responsible (judging by their correspondence to their Spanish and Portuguese governers and Bishops) for horrific mistreatment of natives. Shameful...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

What hurts the most is the condescending attitude towards the tree great civilizations of those times.: Inca, Maya and Aztec

I just saw a profile on match .

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Whenever I hear this kind of talk...or read about....I am convinced the guy had a very SOB mother. Since people are supposed to cherish their moms they look for a "next to best" to unload the bad feelings some mothers induce in them.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@DeeWoman A pic of you? Nice. :)

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@MrLizard, @jwd45244 ???? Are you talking about a personal experience?

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@MrLizard Is a technique to discourage the adults from coming here.

It took months but I found a meme on the topic.

Hitchens comments on Jun 13, 2018:

A barbaric time, the Catholic church and his holiness, were responsible (judging by their correspondence to their Spanish and Portuguese governers and Bishops) for horrific mistreatment of natives. Shameful...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

It was genocide pure and simple.

I just saw a profile on match .

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Whenever I hear this kind of talk...or read about....I am convinced the guy had a very SOB mother. Since people are supposed to cherish their moms they look for a "next to best" to unload the bad feelings some mothers induce in them.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@DeeWoman No, not always...only about 90% of the times.

Today while talking to a friend about her recent breakup, I asked what reason her partner gave her ...

germangirl90439 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Love doesn't always mean that a relationship is good. I loved my ex deeply, but there was no partnership left. Everything had to go his way. Alcoholism and verbal abuse were beyond tough to deal with. I stayed way too long because of love.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@citronella such judgmental tone? Because most parents do not really think about the damage they do to their kids by remaining together. Nothing is more important than to remove the kids from an abisive environment. Now you know.

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@jwd45244, @Varn The horror most parents put their relatives through to enter USA are beyond beliefs. Now, I ask: The coyotes charge them between U$S 10,000 and 20,000 per person....If these people are so poor, how they obtain said amounts ?

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@jwd45244 Not even that...The number of Mexicans attempting to enter USA is less than half compared to last two years.

Today while talking to a friend about her recent breakup, I asked what reason her partner gave her ...

germangirl90439 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Love doesn't always mean that a relationship is good. I loved my ex deeply, but there was no partnership left. Everything had to go his way. Alcoholism and verbal abuse were beyond tough to deal with. I stayed way too long because of love.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@germangirl90439 As I said...many people use "the kids" as a excuse no to start a healthy life because this means effort, complications, criticism,....

I try to rarely mock others, but this is really funny AND has salient points.

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I am a donkey about guns...but doesn't "semi" mean half of full?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@educatedredneck Thanks

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@Varn My other country is going through similar problems w/ the illegals; you are not mentioning anything I don't know...here or there...and the consequences this issue brings to a nation

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@Varn I live in USA for over 35 years; I know what you are talking. The one to be blamed are not the Mexicans / Hondurans / Spaniards....that worked in the fields BUT THOSE GREEDY ONES WHO HIRED THEM. About Reagan's Amnesty and USA Citizenship. You are a little confused since what was granted to the illegals was a TEMPORARY GREEN CARD (Temporary Alien Residence) which -after several years- could become permanent. The USA Citizenship was / is a right the person can apply for after several years of legally residing in the country....IS NOT MANDATORY TO BECOME AN USA CITIZEN. I was involved in the Amnesty process by helping local people to fill up papers, translating for them, teaching them English and a lot more.

Can you imagine if a school, let's say, somewhere in rural southern Ohio, implemented this today?

educatedredneck comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I was taught very basic gun safety in elementary school, really it was just get a trusted adult if you see an unsecured weapon and don't point guns at people. I know many liberals who are ok with basic gun safety in schools

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

As I said in a different thread I don't know piff about guns....but I feel if we expose the kids to them (school gun safety classes) people will everntually lose their fear / soften their curiosity about guns.

I try to rarely mock others, but this is really funny AND has salient points.

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I am a donkey about guns...but doesn't "semi" mean half of full?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@educatedredneck Yes, my question was legit. Now, my definition of "semi and full" may not have been the best for this topic but i can see you understood it and I thank you for the info.

Today while talking to a friend about her recent breakup, I asked what reason her partner gave her ...

germangirl90439 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Love doesn't always mean that a relationship is good. I loved my ex deeply, but there was no partnership left. Everything had to go his way. Alcoholism and verbal abuse were beyond tough to deal with. I stayed way too long because of love.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@germangirl90439 Whenever a person says "Because my kids..." I immediately think "Did he / she ask the kids? May be the kids want them to separate and be better off not listening to the abuse.

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

webbew1 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

There are a lot of things that are wrong going on right now which we will be paying a heavy price to the piper for in years to come. Especially in regards to the children whose lives we're negatively effecting. These kids are going to grow up, and when they do they will remember what happened...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

As inhuman as is to separate these kids from their parents...and we know this is being done to discourage people from coming to USA....the parents are the ones who are putting the kids in danger. I don't understand why people run away from their problems instead of fixing them.

What is happening at the US Border is wrong

Varn comments on Jun 13, 2018:

And I’d suggest the opposite. Let the trump folks clean up the festering neglected mess on our southern border and see if the illegal immigration stops. Let a message be sent that the USA is finally paying attention, so if you want to live in a viable nation - take back your own, not ours..

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

I recently said to a friend: "" I can give food to my needy neighbor one, two three .....times....but if I don't want him to be at my table every day, I will help him to get a job.

I've been reading the books my daughter brought home for her summer reading list.

AmiSue comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I too always read along with the kids. We'd discuss the books to get the most out of them.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

That's great...in more than one sense.

I've been reading the books my daughter brought home for her summer reading list.

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Do the kids ever get to read any foreigner writers? The leader of our book club (she is a librarian) asked us to suggest titles / writers. I gave to her Borges, Cortázar, Lope de Vega, Pérez Galdós, Croning and few others. She didn't know who Borges, Cortázar and Rosario Ferré were. Sadly ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

@SouthernHell No to read ""Don Quijote"" (Cervantes) is beyond all words.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

JacarC comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I get it now. You think atheist men are somehow less manly. Interesting research topic. Do we have less/more testosterone,... I want to know.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

What I think about some men -Atheists or whatever- is that they are too stupid. Gee, you wanted to know.

Today while talking to a friend about her recent breakup, I asked what reason her partner gave her ...

germangirl90439 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Love doesn't always mean that a relationship is good. I loved my ex deeply, but there was no partnership left. Everything had to go his way. Alcoholism and verbal abuse were beyond tough to deal with. I stayed way too long because of love.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 13, 2018:

Or put in a less romantic way "Because you couldn't /wanted to start a life on your own." Sorry,

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

JacarC comments on Jun 12, 2018:

You look younger than you claim. Is it not nice to be desirable?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 12, 2018:

Nice is when a person respects the other person's profile.

Greetings my Fellow Americans! It's a great morning to celebrate a chance for peaceful progress on ...

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I can't help but to think this "agreement" became a reality too soon after DT called Kim Joing-Un "the rocket boy".

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@ArtemisDivine Just checking things...

I've been reading the books my daughter brought home for her summer reading list.

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Do the kids ever get to read any foreigner writers? The leader of our book club (she is a librarian) asked us to suggest titles / writers. I gave to her Borges, Cortázar, Lope de Vega, Pérez Galdós, Croning and few others. She didn't know who Borges, Cortázar and Rosario Ferré were. Sadly ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@SouthernHell Is not a matter of "newer" but different stuff. Do they read Shakespeare, Moliere, Cervantes, Cela, Berceo, Joyce, Dumas, Rulfo.....?

Greetings my Fellow Americans! It's a great morning to celebrate a chance for peaceful progress on ...

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I can't help but to think this "agreement" became a reality too soon after DT called Kim Joing-Un "the rocket boy".

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@ArtemisDivine In my solitude

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

Hitchens comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I've said it before..and I'll say it again .. We are Legion. People are waking up and smelling the coffee! ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@Hitchens Totally impressed

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

Hitchens comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I've said it before..and I'll say it again .. We are Legion. People are waking up and smelling the coffee! ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@Hitchens I looooooooooove it..........:)

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

freedom41 comments on Jun 11, 2018:

I wish we could post those signs here in the USA and nothing would happen to them. I think they would be quite helpful.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I am pretty sure some of the signs have been removed....fortunately only a small percentage.

Where should the line be drawn, between religious freedom and mental illness?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 23, 2018:

No sure....specially after this afternoon...when an acquaintance told me that my Atheism offends her.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@TeepeeFlowers Loke the letters S, W and Ñ put together. :)

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

Hitchens comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I've said it before..and I'll say it again .. We are Legion. People are waking up and smelling the coffee! ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@Hitchens 6And you bumped into the priest...doing things. :)

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

Hitchens comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I've said it before..and I'll say it again .. We are Legion. People are waking up and smelling the coffee! ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 11, 2018:

@Hitchens As I said, my other country never was one known for its religiosity; while mostly Catholic they won't go to church on a sunny Sunday morning....or afternoon....or any other day of the year :)

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

Hitchens comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I've said it before..and I'll say it again .. We are Legion. People are waking up and smelling the coffee! ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 11, 2018:

I "believe" electing Bergoglio as Pope had the opposite impact on my other country....FORTUNATELY.

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

Wildgreens comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Good to know.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 10, 2018:

My other country never was a very religious one to begin with...so

Atheism is expanding faster than ever.

Novelty comments on Jun 10, 2018:

You do know that fundamentalist see the expansion of atheism as a sign of the "End times!" LOL As if anything wasn't a sign of the end times for them.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 10, 2018:

And I don't care about fundamentalists.

I Love This Sign at NYC Subway Station

idoubtit comments on Jun 10, 2018:

NYC, best city in the world.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 10, 2018:

No to park your car. :)

Where should the line be drawn, between religious freedom and mental illness?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 23, 2018:

No sure....specially after this afternoon...when an acquaintance told me that my Atheism offends her.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 10, 2018:

@TeepeeFlowers Should I have said "She got so pissed off that had a bowel movement right then and there."? :)

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

pye-rate comments on Jun 7, 2018:

They are offending grandma "Pele". Continue the punishment.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@pye-rate I can see you are since Guatemala is in Central America. LOL

Where should the line be drawn, between religious freedom and mental illness?

DUCHESSA comments on Jan 23, 2018:

No sure....specially after this afternoon...when an acquaintance told me that my Atheism offends her.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@TeepeeFlowers What do you love?

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

DarrelScott comments on Jun 8, 2018:

I run into the same thing on other sites. I clearly state I am not interested in anyone under 59, and yet get requests from people claiming to be in there 30's. Likely fake profiles.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Obviously is not a woman problem ONLY.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

sewchick57 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Personally I think it's because they think they're so special you'll make an exception for them.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Well, if we go only by the pics..as they do...the last two ones who sent me messages would have been referred to a plastic surgeon.....LOL...(no true)

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

Deb57 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Amen, sister. Also, I'm watching spelling, punctuation and grammar. Men who don't bother to make a reasonable attempt at all three make me suspicious.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Well, bad grammar is a NO NO in my book.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

gater comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Everyone knows theres a minimum of 3 private messages before you move on to emails :)

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

You missed my point.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

Gareth comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Doesn't sound like such a huge problem to have.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Besides the fact he is telling me he doesn't give a d@@...is not a problem for me....unless the guy gets pissed off for not receiving an answer and insults me. Sure, the block button is great.

WHAT'S YOUR POSITION ON ABORTION ?

IAmLove comments on May 31, 2018:

i believe a woman must make that choice. she is the manager of her body. she needs to have as much information as possible and then make her decision. i don’t believe anyone else should be involved.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@kozmic Thank you por proving my point. Eventually, we will become a society that minds its own business.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

LimeySteve comments on Jun 8, 2018:

You're assuming they can read. ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

@LimeySteve I love your comment....

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

Hitchens comments on Jun 8, 2018:

They may like experienced more mature ladies.. Or it's possible that they think you are an actual Duchess??

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

You make me :) ...See, it is not what they think but what I stated.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

sewchick57 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Personally I think it's because they think they're so special you'll make an exception for them.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

Well, they are learning how wrong they are.....LOL

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

Green_Chile_Type comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Isn't it as much a compliment as a hassle? I mean, sure, you have to delete them, but because I am on the other side of the fence and rarely have enduring conversations with available, friendly women, I admit I'd much rather spend the time deleting emails from suitors who don't qualify than spend my...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

Dear, if the mail a guy sends me shows he didn't read my profile...or care for what I say....I rather he keeps his messages to himself since they, my friend, are proof that he IGNORE, DEVALUE and DENIGRATE me by no respecting what i HAVE STATED ON MY PROFILE.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

Silvertongue comments on Jun 8, 2018:

It's a numbers game. Most 'dating' sites have 10 x more men on them than women so most men assume that if they send out enough messages, eventually one will chat with them. For the record, I'm not most men. I think Bob Newhart once said "If you have an infinite number of monkeys and an infinite ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

I disagree with you. IMHO they see a pic they like and they send a message....then, when their mails get deleted they accuse the woman of not being nice.

Does it only happen in Agnostics or is universal?

LimeySteve comments on Jun 8, 2018:

You're assuming they can read. ?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

LOL

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

pye-rate comments on Jun 7, 2018:

They are offending grandma "Pele". Continue the punishment.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

@pye-rate And you need Geography 101.

Aren't these kids adorable?

Hitchens comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Good one Duchessa...??

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

I received the same one on the phone...and in Spanish; I went bonkers looking for the English version. :)

Anyone have anxiety?

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I don't know if this will help you guys...or even if this is the right thing to do to deal with the fears an event can causes...but a friend of mine, each time she feels fear of driving in unknown areas / of rejection when meeting new people / of things not going as planned.....she closes her ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 8, 2018:

@Bendog Since what she does helps her I think I will tell her NOTHING. Gee, she used to be prisoner in her own home...now, she works, travels and faces people with a lot less problems.

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

No-Hevn_No-Hell comments on Jun 7, 2018:

50 years ago (anniversary just recently came up) I was a student at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. I lived in Antigua, and attended classes at the campus in CG. Antigua is at the base of Volcan de Agua, so called because the lake at the summit subsided in 1541 and wiped out the original ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

As a Latina, a Spanish speaker and a professor of said languages I know very well what you describe and the impact the Spanish colonization had on the great Latin american pre-Colombian civilizations. I see them as stupid with reference to their beliefs....mythological or otherwise.

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

Censorshipsucks comments on Jun 7, 2018:

If they Pray,Their Prayers WILL be answered. Being destroyed by Nature is still an answer.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@BearMcClure I know....What I would like to know as well is if there is a "connection " between the volcanoes Kilauea and del Fuego...I mean, could it be they have the same rock composition...that they are "joined" in some way and the eruption of the Kilauea triggered the one in del Fuego...are both spitting the same type of rocks. These may be stupid questions but I want to know

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

Censorshipsucks comments on Jun 7, 2018:

If they Pray,Their Prayers WILL be answered. Being destroyed by Nature is still an answer.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@BearMcClure Didn't you se my " :) " ?

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

Presley1209 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Its pure insanity! I saw on FB to pray for them, i wanted to respond that it won't work! Its the earth and you can't do anything about it but run for your life!

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

But in their solidify ignorance they believe praying will help them.

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

Censorshipsucks comments on Jun 7, 2018:

If they Pray,Their Prayers WILL be answered. Being destroyed by Nature is still an answer.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Since when MN answers questions? :)

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

WilliamFleming comments on Jun 7, 2018:

They are not stupid or retarded. Some of the most intelligent people down through history have been theists. As fellow sentient beings they deserve our respect and support.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

To ask god to stop the Volcán de Fuego's eruption is retarded and .

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

Gareth comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I hope they don't want aid - I've already sent them thoughts and prayers.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Already several kids have arrived in Texas to receive treatment for the horrendous burns they have suffered.

In Guatemala el Volcán de Fuego has already take the lives of 100 (known) people; the situation is ...

pye-rate comments on Jun 7, 2018:

They are offending grandma "Pele". Continue the punishment.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Are you aware that "grandma Pele Pele" is a Hawaiian goddess...and that Guatemala is in Central America?

Anyone else wonder this too?

skeptic99 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

That is a good post. I have a 16-year-old daughter who seems to have some kind of anxiety complex. She tells me young people her age are incredibly cruel and judgmental. She is in the generation that grew up with smart phones and being constantly wired into her friends and others. I never ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 7, 2018:

I will only address the "thicker skinned" part of your post. A classmate harassed me for a while about my glasses....and the rest of the kids laughed. One day, right after one of his jokes, I smacked him on the face with a heavy textbook. His very own glasses flew to the floor and broke. The entire class laughed at him and he never teased me again.

<--- RANT---> I've been subjected to comments this evening about how 'competition' among peers is ...

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 5, 2018:

My mother had a very powerful medicine for those who "couldn't cope".....A fast kick on their a$$es.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@Trajan61 Yes...but in the Latin american countries was a rarity to leave home before marriage....

WHAT'S YOUR POSITION ON ABORTION ?

FreethoughtKaty comments on Jun 1, 2018:

And I will add : the "abortion is a last resort" people have me a bit confused. Once a woman is pregnant and decides she no longer wants to be pregnant, what is the first choice, if abortion is the final choice???

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@FreethoughtKaty I didn't want the belly....and much less rising the brat.

Jesus died for your cakes

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 5, 2018:

The one who ate the Jesus Christ cake is the Chancellor of Education. LOL

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@Redcupcoffee Well...if you think he ate his balls as most guests did...LOL

<--- RANT---> I've been subjected to comments this evening about how 'competition' among peers is ...

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 5, 2018:

My mother had a very powerful medicine for those who "couldn't cope".....A fast kick on their a$$es.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@Trajan61 For sure made her kids to leave the nest pretty soon after turning 18 y/o

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 5, 2018:

**Do you flip back-and-forth between both sides of your brain?** As a left-hander, I use both sides of my brain. Creative, artistic and musical ( flute), I am also analytical and organized. As a result, I see the big picture and have an eye for details. Like my mother, I am a great ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@Secretguy Also Clinton

WHAT'S YOUR POSITION ON ABORTION ?

FreethoughtKaty comments on Jun 1, 2018:

And I will add : the "abortion is a last resort" people have me a bit confused. Once a woman is pregnant and decides she no longer wants to be pregnant, what is the first choice, if abortion is the final choice???

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

Some stupid people say "Give the baby for adoption." They don't realize the woman doesn't want to carry the belly....they think what the woman doesn't want is to rise the kid.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

reversehalo comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I’m left handed; never felt like it was a struggle. Writing sucks though getting ink on my hand !!!

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@LiterateHiker It happened to me as well...but immediately I discovered that turning the notebook's left side almost 100% up the problem was gone. I guess I would have to show what I say.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I'm ambidextrous and have been practicing since a long time. Are you right footed. I'm left footed. I can use both feet though ambipedtrous? It should be a requirement in school that everyone learn to use both hands.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@AstralSmoke Like most lefties I use both hands to do things around...it may be also beneficial for you to use both hands....and I am not talking "for writing".

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

reversehalo comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I’m left handed; never felt like it was a struggle. Writing sucks though getting ink on my hand !!!

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@LiterateHiker And I keep moving the paper to fit my convenience. Why to waste time and money in special pens? No need.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

Ciravolostone comments on Jun 4, 2018:

By understanding that right handed people are born handicapped and can't help it. You just have to live them through it and encourage them to understand that just just because they are disabled it does not mean they are not important. We all need someone to carry our luggage

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@Ciravolostone Darling, yes, I am yalking to you...and you can keep those kind of jokes to yourself.

Leaked photo reveals 'mass trial' of immigrants in Texas - Houston Chronicle

Mistral comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Why would an immigrant want to go to the USA ... a question first nations peoples have been asking for hundreds of years!

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@Mistral My point is that I understand them....I don't approve what they do but I understand WHY.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I'm ambidextrous and have been practicing since a long time. Are you right footed. I'm left footed. I can use both feet though ambipedtrous? It should be a requirement in school that everyone learn to use both hands.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@AstralSmoke Well, then, don't say things that are ridiculous.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

Ciravolostone comments on Jun 4, 2018:

By understanding that right handed people are born handicapped and can't help it. You just have to live them through it and encourage them to understand that just just because they are disabled it does not mean they are not important. We all need someone to carry our luggage

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Who lie to you? Your way of thinking comes from Christianity and the belief that left handed people were "defective" and sinister.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I'm ambidextrous and have been practicing since a long time. Are you right footed. I'm left footed. I can use both feet though ambipedtrous? It should be a requirement in school that everyone learn to use both hands.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Such requirement would be silly...since a person is lefty or righty is a Mother Nature's decision.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

ronin73 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I've not really had much issue adapting. It's fun when house guests lose it trying to figure out the left-handed can opener or one of my other unique toys.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I never use any "adapted" small appliances.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

reversehalo comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I’m left handed; never felt like it was a struggle. Writing sucks though getting ink on my hand !!!

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Turn the paper / notebook to an almost vertical position. I have done this since grammar school. Never an ink mess.

Leaked photo reveals 'mass trial' of immigrants in Texas - Houston Chronicle

Kafirah comments on Jun 4, 2018:

This can't possibly be legal

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Kafir Are you aware that illegals do not have rights? Anyway....why to spend money in separate trials when all are guilty of the same crime? BTW, the jurors must be citizens of USA...and you can rest assured those people in handcuffs are not USA Citizens.. BTW@, you didn't address my fact Obama vs Trump because is irrelevant but because you are not aware of the truth.

Leaked photo reveals 'mass trial' of immigrants in Texas - Houston Chronicle

CalvinJoe comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Saw stuff like this in history videos and books back in the 1930’s in Germany.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@CalvinJoe Dear, I don't have to prove you wrong and you need to read other books as well. Bye.

Leaked photo reveals 'mass trial' of immigrants in Texas - Houston Chronicle

Kafirah comments on Jun 4, 2018:

This can't possibly be legal

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

WHY NOT? ALL COMMITTED THE SAME CRIME. Are you aware that Obama deported a lot more people than Trump?

Leaked photo reveals 'mass trial' of immigrants in Texas - Houston Chronicle

Fins comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I'm a centrist, but to be honest I think the left is overreacting to Trump's policies on illegal immigration simply because they feel they need to oppose everything Trump does. And example is the left getting outraged when Trump referred to MS-13 gang members as animals. Big deal. They are a ...

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I voted for Trump for everything you said. BTW, to call animals to the M-S 13 gang's members is offensive....TO THE ANIMALS.

Leaked photo reveals 'mass trial' of immigrants in Texas - Houston Chronicle

CalvinJoe comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Saw stuff like this in history videos and books back in the 1930’s in Germany.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Is not the same.

Leaked photo reveals 'mass trial' of immigrants in Texas - Houston Chronicle

Mistral comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Why would an immigrant want to go to the USA ... a question first nations peoples have been asking for hundreds of years!

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Have you heard / seen about the way of life in some Latin American / Middle East countries? Right now about thousands Venezuelan cross the border into Argentina....and those that can afford a coyote cross into EE UU.

My daughters grandparents gave her a wooden cross blessed by a bishop.

DaneintheUS comments on Jun 4, 2018:

If your daughter isnt paying much mind to it. I'd say leave it. I do be them not asking you wasnt a good idea as you're the mom. But unless this item in the house causes an issue. Sometimes it's best to let small things go. But just my opinion.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Millerski25 Connivers is the fitting adjective for them.

My daughters grandparents gave her a wooden cross blessed by a bishop.

DaneintheUS comments on Jun 4, 2018:

If your daughter isnt paying much mind to it. I'd say leave it. I do be them not asking you wasnt a good idea as you're the mom. But unless this item in the house causes an issue. Sometimes it's best to let small things go. But just my opinion.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Well, now is a small thing...and tomorrow it may be a bible, a chain with a crucifix....Some people try small steps to get to their intended destiny.

Being Single Means.....

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

The only thing I can tell is that within four months after my husband passed all my "friends" stopped contacting me.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@JackPedigo Our "friends" were all couples...four couples. I could say why they "disappear" when a person loses the spouse but I don't want to generalize.

Being Single Means.....

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

The only thing I can tell is that within four months after my husband passed all my "friends" stopped contacting me.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@JackPedigo The words are always "there"....never the actions.

A Little Girl Gives Coins To A Street Musician And Gets The Best Surprise In Return - YouTube

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Go shopping in Buenos Aires downtown and you may get a free concert honoring Pavarotti: https://youtu.be/o9MZYrWKg0o

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@Stacey48 Thanks; they do it in malls, big coffee shops, railroad terminals....

A Little Girl Gives Coins To A Street Musician And Gets The Best Surprise In Return - YouTube

DZhukovin comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Wow, they seem to find new ways to rape every day. God spare our souls, seriously. We may need a vigilante or something.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@Stacey48 But very easy to ignore...LOL

Being Single Means.....

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

The only thing I can tell is that within four months after my husband passed all my "friends" stopped contacting me.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@JackPedigo And I am not the only person -men and women- who had the same experience.

A Little Girl Gives Coins To A Street Musician And Gets The Best Surprise In Return - YouTube

gater comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Love Ode to Joy

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

Ode of Joy put bubbles in my blood.

Being Single Means.....

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

The only thing I can tell is that within four months after my husband passed all my "friends" stopped contacting me.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@JackPedigo Are you telling me is my fault those so called friends never answered my phone calls? I was told that a woman alone doesn't fit among couples. No, dear, they didn't want to give me time....they never were real friends.

Being Single Means.....

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

The only thing I can tell is that within four months after my husband passed all my "friends" stopped contacting me.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@girlwithsmiles I have checked the Meet ups....the two -Atheists ones- are not the best around. Additionally, I find people in my age to behave too old.

Being Single Means.....

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

The only thing I can tell is that within four months after my husband passed all my "friends" stopped contacting me.

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@girlwithsmiles I made some new friends but the members in the community center where I go to excessive / listen to conferences are quite old and some too prejudicial. Is not easy to make new friends after becoming a widow.

Where are you from?

DUCHESSA comments on Jun 3, 2018:

If I tell where I am from...would you guys promise no to discriminate me as did a member of Agnostic. com?

DUCHESSA replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@MrLizard Bs. As.