The Wizard of OZ knows ... [thedailybeast.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

Now Drumpf is practicing medicine without a license or a brain. What a f--K show this is.

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus :( [google.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

Why does the tiger get tested and not people?

Warren is the best

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

I still want Bernie

Everyone hanging in there?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

I also work in the medical billing office for a hospital. We're hoping to be able to work from home soon, part of the office was allowed to work from home last week. I work in Customer Service, and we can't take the phone home so we have to be in the office at least part of the time. However furlough has been mentioned, but we'd use up PTO first. Hang in there.

Would you be willing??

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

Yes! Starting 70 years ago.

Is it bad to want to get married so I don't quarantine alone. It's seriously boring!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

If this is a person you don't already know well it could be a disaster of epic proportions. Forced intimacy for long periods of time tends to bring out the worst in us. Now that you are alone, you have time to read all those books you haven't had time for, deep clean your home, watch every movie you ever wanted to watch. OK, I'm an introvert at the best of times, I live alone (2 feline companions) and I'm not bored. I made about a dozen face masks and I have 2 quilts in progress, 3 books in progress, one jigsaw puzzle, several crochet projects and yes I need to do serious cleaning. I am never bored. Now if the electricty goes out it may be a different story, but I still have projects that don't require electricity, just need daylight.

Wear a mask if you must leave the house. [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

I made about a dozen masks this weekend, and just watched most of them walk out my door. My daughter requested the masks; for her, for her partner, for his mom, and for her dad (my ex.) I also made several for me as well, I've used both elastic and ties. Because I wear hearing aides and glasses, the ties are much better for me. I made ties for her partner's masks because he is a big guy and he has a full beard and really long hair. I've been sewing and quilting most of my life, I have a stash of fabric and was glad to put more of it to use. And then I also had to find my bias tape tool for the ties. It ended up a very productive weekend.

Thought I’d share a screen shot one of my coworkers shared on FB that another coworker posted.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

Just think of the brown suit debacle.

Is it just me.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

It is JUST you. I don't give a rip what he looks like, he is the only one with brains that can get close to the president. I don't care if he was wearing a burlap sack, why does that matter to you?

Trump administration playing screw your neighbor .

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

Jeebus, my head is exploding.

Trump may allow churches to open for Easter despite local bans: ‘Something we should talk about’...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 5, 2020:

I feel like if they wanna be that stupid, then go the hell ahead and die for it. The trouble is not enough of them will die and innocent people will be contaminated in the process.

Three bird houses hung where we can see them from our kitchen window.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I hope it is entertaining for the house panthers as well.

Assiduity noun Constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I like ASSIDUOUS, showing great care and perseverance.

Nest building time! I've hung those three birdhouses out in our front yard and sparrows & finches ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I love spring and can't wait til it gets here. We had snow yesterday and it just got over freezing today. I want to go buy plants for my garden, but I don't think that is going to happen this year. :(

Coronavirus: Trump to defy 'voluntary' advice for Americans to wear masks.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I just finished my 7th face mask. The last one is for me, the previous 6 for one of my kids. I tried them on to see how they felt. Honestly I feel claustrophobic. I hope I never "need" to wear them for very long, but now if necessary I have one for me. I plan to make several more, just in case any of my other kids or friends asks for some masks.

h ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

That sucks for the farmers

Don't Worry, the Senate Has Its Priorities in Check! [theslot.jezebel.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

Fer sure, lining it's own pockets and the pockets of those whom own them. Definitely not what is best for the American people

Yup...I agree!!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

When they first said "work at home" I said I don't wanna cuz something has to get me dressed everyday. That was 3 weeks ago, and now I'm like "WHY are we still IN the office, are you trying to kill us?" Last week we had the first wave go remote, and tomorrow the second wave goes. My team will be on the third or 4th wave, if at all. I don't have 9 lives, and I don't think that much of this one is left.

Your superhero chuckle of the day

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

Yeah, I've wished I could do that.

Trump Tells Gaetz and Nunes to Put On Masks and Gloves Before Licking His Balls | The Political ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

LOL, gross but I hope he isn't all that careful.

Why all the hate?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

I don't "hate" religion, I hate what it does to people. Essentially it comes down to because I don't believe like you do, you are going to use your authority to prevent me from having the same freedoms you do. For example: Your religion says I can't wear pants, so you want to cover myself from head to toe. I hate that people who haven't read the damn book are trying to persuade me that the book says. Yes, I've read that damn book 3 times. I hate that the religious pick and choose what they want to enforce of what they think their book says. Walk away from it? How is that possible when the most godless man in the world is sucking up to the religious and making laws based on what they tell him that disastrously affect my life and the lives of children, women, and disadvantaged individuals. I am for whatever gives a person peace, but keep your beliefs out of my government and out of my life.

My mother keep on telling me that I should believe in Christ.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

My grandmother used to try to control us with her heart attacks. She pulled that line at a family dinner when some action was being discussed that she disagreed with. If you do so and so then I will have a heart attack." One of my brothers looked her in the eye and said "go for it."

This came across my Facebook feed today, and I thought it was worth sharing.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2020:

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!

Jeepers I hope nothing bad happens :( CDC RECOMMENDS MASKS, BUT TRUMP SAYS HE WON'T WEAR ONE ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 3, 2020:

We can only hope for the best possible outcome. And each of us has a very good idea what that outcome should be.

Ministers hold multiple religious activities every week so as to maintain a psychological hold over ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Here is a story to illustrate the necessity of gathering together, EVERY pastor knows this story. A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor's visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a big chair near the fireplace and waited. The pastor made himself comfortable but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the play of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the pastor took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone. Then he sat back in his chair, still silent. The host watched all this in quiet fascination. As the one lone ember's flame diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and "dead as a doornail." Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. Just before the pastor was ready to leave, he picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow once more with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it. As the pastor reached the door to leave, his host said, "Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the fiery sermon. I shall be back in church next Sunday." This is the same reason the military holds frequent "formations." and frequent sales meetings. It pumps you up and gets you charged up, and creates "esprit de corps". It is F--king brainwashing.

Secret Agent Man!!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Lay a lip lock on him like no other lip lock ever laid!

I have Coronavirus fatigue.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 3, 2020:

I talk to people all day long, it is my job. I work in Customer Service for the billing office of a fairly large pediatric hospital. We ALL have Coronafatigue. There is so much stress, the kids are home, the routine is shot, lack of money, lack of space, and high anxiety. Mostly people are nice right now, but I still talk to some A--holes from time to time. Mostly people are just hurting right now. When in doubt be kind. Of course when I hang up the phone I trash talk you.

The problem faced by sex workers in Spain.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Wow, that is definitely not a good occupation to have right now.

FL Gov. Overrides County Officials to Allow Church During Coronavirus Lockdown [thedailybeast.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 3, 2020:

On the one hand, fecking moron. OTOH, natural selection at work. Go for it, show us how impotent your god is.

Hey everyone, I'd love to get your opinion here.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

That is a hugely charged question, and the true answer is you aren't, but you are too. But, mostly you aren't. The Jewish people definitely hold a special place in the world. https://www.villagevoice.com/2019/07/25/the-white-issue-jews-are-not-white/

From Facebook

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

That might just keep me awake a few nights.

The Story Behind Jared Kushner’s Curious Acceptance Into Harvard [propublica.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Not really surprising, still it takes Harvard's reputation down more than a few notches.

DeSantis dumb. This S.O.B. is unbelievably stupid!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Natural selection. Except for the expenditure on health care costs, I say go for it! Get all those xians out there together and let them reap what they sow.

I just had a dream that I found toilet paper.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

It seems to be more precious than gold right now, at least to some.

Walmart Parking lot Encounter With my pharmacy bag in one hand and leaning on my cane, I must ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

I was told by several friends that I have that aura of being a caring person (little do they know.) So people tell me stuff All. The. Time. I wish I could find the repellent or turn off the aura. I think you did good, you spoke your truth and if they think you're a communist, then I'm one too. I hope they didn't deliver any unexpected vermin to you.

Here are the rules for strip Uno if you can actually find someone to play with you. [getdare.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

I haven't had anyone that even wanted to play cards with me fully dressed in a very long time.

Typical Scumbagery: [alternet.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

JFC, he is definitely trying to usher in the end of the world.

[msnbc.com] Lack of US National Coronavirus Policy is insane and fatal. Who agrees with Rachel?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Of course, our fake president is incompetent and immoral. What better combination for a crisis.

Found this on FB, posted by another ex-Kenya mate of ours, who moved to Australia.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

Woot!! Maybe this virus will herald in a new world order where stupid people are no longer tolerated.

Trump is the best President EVER! He is my hero! I'm voting for him again! NOTE: Posted 4/1/20 ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

April Fool's Day or you had a lobotomy.

Credulous adjective Willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2020:

That is sooooo many Drumpf supporters.

I was so disgusted watching this 'stable genius' ignoring reporters and walking off when he didn't ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Definitely works for me!

This came across in my FB. My response to this was "Oh pulllleeszeee"..

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

I miss Obama!

This came across in my FB. My response to this was "Oh pulllleeszeee"..

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Poor fucked up little baby boy. I blame your parents, and the multitudes that you BS'd into voting for you. You're a disgrace to human kind. Resign and crawl off into a hole somewhere.

SYMPOSIARCH: The master or director of a symposium in ancient Greece.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Good word!

As nearly three quarters of the US enters various states of lockdown, here are a few examples of how...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Nice to know North Americans are not the only idiots.

Police arrest Florida pastor for holding church services despite stay-at-home order - CNN

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Let's hope that natural selection will thin out the herds of the godbotherers.

EQUIPOISE n.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

New word for me, Thanks!!

An interesting turn of events: Florida Governor DeSantis today declared a shutdown of all ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Well, hopefully that will thin the herds of the godbotherers.

And now for something completely different ... [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Very nice!!

In this stressful time, why not relax by gardening?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Fer sure it is a damn good thing I'm divorced.

Sleek (of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

my kitty girls are pretty sleek!

Placed this "petite" birdhouse in an ornamental cherry tree by our kitchen window.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I hope you're successful!

Trump Accuses Hospital Workers of Stealing And Selling Face Masks During an absolutely bizarre ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

This one makes my head explode. Jeeeeezzus F_ck, how low will he go? His ignorance is bigger than his ego.

How to Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy While COVID-19 Has You Stuck at Home [time.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I really wish I was "stuck" at home. More like I'd be safer at home.

I was on the phone with my mother last night.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I have discovered that my "normal" temperature is less than 98.6. Over the weekend I rarely rose above 97.8. I was taking my tem because was wheezing. I was wheezing cuz I was too diligent in my cleaning and stirred up some dust that in retrospect I should have left dormant. I won't do that again anytime soon. However I know if I do get to 100.4 degrees I am really sick.

[dailykos.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Sue their damn asses off.

The Top 10 Vietnam War Songs: A Playlist for Veterans - I am not a Veteram but I remember these ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I have a Google Assistant speaker in the LR and BR, and often I tell it to play music from my youth that my radio station doesn't usually play. Tonight you've given me some suggestions of more artists to add to my evolving list. Thanks!! CCR playing now.

My contibution for Monday; BOTRYOIDAL.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

New word for me. Thanks!

Here's an "Opera" with a difference. Bird Song. It is well worth checking out! [volkerpannes.de]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Adorable!!

A Silent Spring Is Saying Something The eerie inhumanity of Donald Trump.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Beautiful!! That is so well said, I have goosebumps.

Apoplectic adjective Extremely angry; furious: He became apoplectic at the mere mention of ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

And that comes with the word Apoplexy. From Miriam Wester: Apoplexy Apoplexy is a now-dated term for what we now call a stroke, or the bleeding of an organ from hemorrhage. Both types of ailments were usually accompanied by a sudden loss of consciousness, as though the person was knocked out cold. So it makes sense that apoplexy derives from the Greek apoplēssein, from apo- ("completely") and plēssein ("to strike").

My buddy hanging out with me while I take a break from organazing and decluttering the house.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

I adore your buddy!! Does he hog the bed?

They ARE quite the hunter/killer/carnivore: Maybe that's one reason I really like them: 😎🍷

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Nice set of claws there.

[apnews.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

We can only hope so.

What would you be doing right now if you were quarantined during the 90’s?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Pretty much the same but I'd have kids at home and I would still be married. Ex was active duty until 1994ish. We were in Washington state.

Have I mentioned recently how disgusting this man is? [huffpost.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

He keeps digging deeper into the disgusting. What a petty little boy man.

Worker threw exception | [www.rawstory.com] | Cloudflare

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

He is such a POS.

The gardner is quite an artist.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

That is one big bush. Wonder how many years that has been in the making.

Delightful overview of Dr. Seuss which blew my preconception away ... [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Interesting!

I suspect they are happy about it.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2020:

My ex makes me look like a social butterfly. After the divorce he has never dated. Each of the kids lived with him for a brief spell, and usually decamped in a rush. When you hit your limit with him, it is a brick wall. The company he worked for forced everyone over 60ish into retirement a few years ago so he is now home all the time. The youngest moved in with him with her husband and baby when baby was tiny so early 2017. Then her husbands mom hit a bad spot and she moved in as well. They moved out just before Christmas 2019, the youngest and her dad had words early one morning and she had her limit. He's alone with his xian website in a 3500 sq ft house with 5 bedrooms. He quit going to church when the Covid rumors started. Our middle daughter who has no kids is delivering his groceries etc. She is doing that for me as well.

I thank each and every one of you

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

They are AMAZING!

New Evidence Indicates Intelligence Is Not Contagious ... [newyorker.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I wish to hell it was.

For those of you on Amazon Prime, If you have not watched the 6-part series entitled "The Night ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I have anxiety issues most of the time, I don't watch movies that will push me over the edge. I think I will go work on my quilt in progress for my grandson. Sewing is very soothing.

This is so true.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Seriously, repugnant is far too mild a word for this

Karma hits fast and hard

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2020:

The herd is thinning!

Extravagantly negative ......

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2020:

It was an IQ test.

These are the times that try men's rolls...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2020:

LOL!! Not in my house!

How's everyone doing?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Still working full time in an office of about 100 people. Other than deeply concerned. anxious, slightly depressed, and hugely angry, I'm OK.

Well a little bit of good news today.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Good on you!!

What goes around. [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Good on them!!

" Sheltering in Place " in upstate NY

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Looks like a good day to be inside!

Here's the voice of Donald J. Trump transformed (resurrected?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I try to never listen to Der Donaldo. His voice raises my BP and give me the heebie jeebies. Worse than chalk or nails on a chalk board.

woohoo! Yaaay! U.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

This is the nightmare that never ends, it just goes on and on and on and on and on and so on and on.

Has the present crisis changed your retirement plans?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

My retirement may be delayed. And because I am not able to work at home, my retirement may not ever happen. I work in an office of about 100 people, hospital billing, we're essential. Gotta keep the money flowing. And with HIPAA privacy, I am not sure how much we can do at home. I work the customer service side, answering calls of people with questions about the billing. Depends on the stock market recovery, whether or not we get M4A, and whether or not I survive Corona. I am 62, in fair health. I regard my office mates as elements of a germ cesspool that I must survive. No stress at all.

Stolen from one of our members on FB

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

That is what worries me.

Dating in the Time of Coronavirus Woke up to messages from two dating apps recognizing meeting ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I have been on Silver Singles for about 6 months. I haven't seen anything like this yet. I'm about to drop off of it, my 6 months membership is about to end. I have no time or inclination for being pen pals.

REVANCHISM.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Good word! I think I have seen it once or twice in my life, good to have a reminder.

He's such a fucking joke

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

The trouble is, he isn't a joke. He is harming people, and doing major harm to the US. This has gone way beyond a joke to where it is fucking dangerous.

If only it was this simple ... oh wait, it's a simpleton delivering the prayer ...[youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

JFC, Damn grandstanding morons. The trouble with having been a well read, somewhat educated xian is I KNOW the bible says DONT DO THIS! Makes me so goddamned mad. I have some anger issues today but it still makes me madder than a wet hen. Ohhhh jebus this is going to be a bad day.

Campaign plan

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Seriously, I'm working in an office of over 100 people. I fully expect to get the virus in the not too distant future. Will I die, I'm 62. What are the odds... My focus while at home is to wrap up projects by importance. Grandson's quilt is top priority. Will and getting stuff in order for my heirs is also right up there. Damn fucktard Drumpf. I wanted to dance at the grandbabies weddings.

RAIN TODAY The rain today is falling on the land, So things to do today that I had planned Are ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2020:

I will be back home after lunch today, it is my half day. I am hoping to get out into the yard and get the garden ready for planting.

If you have nothing to do and can't leave the house here is something to do .

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Wow, just wow.

Last week, my cat Yum died.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I am so sorry for your loss.

Gob·ble·dy·gook language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Trump's native language.

🎥🎥 I've been home all day watching movies on the MOVIES! Channel.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I am still working full time, customer service for a hospital billing office.

This is exactly how I feel.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I would die for my grandbabies, but I will not do so at the government request.

My anxiety is ultra high today.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Please don't hide. We're all human. We all have egg on our faces multiple times, in fact I excel at that. Come on out and play, we're all broken.

[giphy.com] Is this your wish???

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2020:

It would need to be a longer drop so he has more time to enjoy contemplating the sudden decrease of speed at the bottom.

Trump just tweeted that he'd love to see all the churches full on Easter. I couldn't agree more.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2020:

Oh for damn sure!!