Reminds me of the wickedly subtle ancient Chinese curse: "May you live in interesting times.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

I have sciatica and now I need hearing aids. Yes, this getting older stuff is a challenge.

Another one for my book.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

Soooo, he has a foot fetish.... it's kinda ewwwwy when you haven't met in person.

[forbes.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 26, 2019:

It says I qualify! Wow!

@smithdorcas, here's a new twist.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

She has a word salad bio, rather vapid, poor punctuation; the English is not what I would expect for a college educated person. Religious but not xian but maybe... Pictures look like a normal girl,two taken in the same outfit. She looks vaguely Asian/Pacific Island. I wouldn't say scammer, but I wouldn't trust her either.

Mad at god or don't believe?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

I would say I am highly disappointed in so called christian churches especially in the United States. When you step away from the church and the indoctrination fades away, and you begin thinking again, you realize what a load of crapola. My experience is that churches are right up there with country clubs, just usually without golf courses. Just a place to socialize with others of your class. When I started comparing what the buybull promised to what was happening in the world the cognitive dissonance was deafening. "God" won't let a sparrow fall from the sky, but there are children starving in Africa and priests raping children, and politicians molesting children and women. WTF? So no, I am not mad at god because there isn't one or any. I am a tad disappointed that I bought the crap for so long.

LUGUBRIOUS Funeral are lugubrious. Anything that makes you sad.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

The state of the world today makes me lugubrious.

Future cat lady

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

My future cat lady granddaughter.

I just got laid off from my job. I'm reeling.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

First take some time to take care of yourself. Then read AskAManager.org. Great advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and work life in general. Very readable and searchable blog. And then dust off your resume, polish your cover letter, and get out there. I am so sorry you're in this position. But remember, the next great thing is coming your way.

Meanwhile, under the tomato forest canopy, some pepper plants are doing well:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

They look like a hot variety. Peppers don't do well out here, the one year I tried to grow them it was a great disappointment. I sorta remember my dad growing some, of course that was 150 miles west and 40+ years ago.

Once a person knows you this well that is real intimacy

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

Having someone not put off by my resting bitch face would be nice.

How to convince the phone company to start charging these telemarketers like 50$ a minute when they ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 25, 2019:

If I don't recognize the number I let it go to voice mail. If they don't leave a message I don't call back. If the same number calls too often I will block it.

Gamine gam·ine /ɡaˈmēn/ adjective adjective: gamine 1.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 24, 2019:

I was never described as gamine.

Something to consider when choosing a furry friend:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 24, 2019:

We used to joke that if a burglar gave the golden a belly rub and tossed the ball the dog would LEAD him to the silver and other valuables. Of course, he never led me to them either, so I guess we were safe.

friends are important...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 24, 2019:

Fer sure!

I recently learned content from this site has been transferred over to Humanist.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 23, 2019:

Tempest meet teapot!

I'm about launch a web site and a YouTube channel dedicated to the promotion of Atheism and securing...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 23, 2019:

One of my concerns is religion in our schools, teaching creationism along side science, and making kids take religion classes. Nebraska tried to pass a bill that every public school classroom would have a banner that said "In God we trust". That was shot down, but I shudder to think of what it would mean for Atheist/Agnostic/Humanist families and immigrant families from non xian countries.

2nd morning with "bionic ears".

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 23, 2019:

I had been thinking this year that I was not hearing birds, now I might know why...

Ok.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 23, 2019:

Wow!! That is good to know.

More notes from the "The Deaf Traveler".

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 23, 2019:

I guess that will make hats in the winter a challenge.

Today's notes from "The Deaf Traveler": Linda is finalizing on-line auction purchases & the cats ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 23, 2019:

Wow!! I am so looking forward to getting mine. Appointment is August 8th or 6th, something like that.

Real Intimacy...or lack of! Hahaha

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 23, 2019:

The other side of the bed is covered with pillows, robe, yoga mat, more pillows, and cat toys. The nightstand has chargers for tablets and other electronics. I don't know what I'd do if I had a body over there. I'd have to redecorate.

Not a bad idea! Has this already been here?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

That is a very good idea!! It will keep their messes contained better.

I guess even the seemingly perfect relationship is really wrought with problems.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

Yeah, she needs an exorcism... and a good therapist.

Your preferred method of for getting ?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

For the last several years I've vaped only because that is what I can get through my supply chain.

Question: Have you lost a relationship (spouse/family/friend)due to the political climate in our ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

I have not lost anyone that was important to me. I was surprised to find that some casual acquaintances were so rabidly Drumpf fans. Since they were not a big part of my life it wasn't that hard to cut them out.

Sooo.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

I agree with your friend, you do need to learn to be alone. Invest in figuring out who you are and doing the things that fulfill you. I can't say you'll ever find a long term partner, but you will have a solid relationship with yourself which in the long run is the main person you have to be at peace with.

[yahoo.] A Louisiana police officer (?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

Said cop has been fired.

Missed opportunity.....

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

I'm telling ya, there are some hobbies I just won't participate in, and that would be a big one. Nope. That relationship would be a non starter.

Did you believe in ghosts ?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

Nope, never did. Ghosts were always my brothers up to no good.

Good morning Girls and boys!!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

Good morning!

The risk physicians take when going on social media

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 22, 2019:

Social Media is a strong tool. I work in Customer Service for Billing at a local hospital. We're told that if a caller says they're going to post on social media we need to immediately email one of the VPs to alert them, straight to the top! We do need to alert our super, but time is of the essence.

Yikes! Trump is even determined to take over the dictionary!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

LOL, there are lots of words that help to describe him. I think having him as president may have expanded my vocabulary, I don't know if I used the term "bloviating" prior to his presidency.

Does anyone have experience with the Samsung 10plus phone?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

This is timely for me, it is about time for a new phone and I was looking at the S10. I am going to have to put it off for a little longer, I need to upgrade my ears first. I have to get hearing aids.

What number R U ???

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

1

I just finished one of my frequent emails to the White House.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

I LOVE your style!!

I don't know if anyone can help me with this, because I'm really sure what happened.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

Phat Phingers strikes again.

I'd like to reward members in my group (I'm the owner) with double points for being the first to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

Just like I got double points for that first comment I just made.

I'd like to reward members in my group (I'm the owner) with double points for being the first to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 21, 2019:

That should be done for all groups, isn't that standard procedure?

True? [vm.tiktok.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

Nope, not for me.

Dumb question from an inquisitive idiot.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I don't think it is a dumb question at all.

How do you spend your non-work, non-family obligation time?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I do whatever I wanna do. I am here a good portion of the time. I have a multitude of projects, starting a new quilt, about 5 books waiting to be read. I walk when it is not blasting hot out. And when all else fails I aggravate the kitties.

Saw the film “Yesterday” and thoroughly enjoyed it.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

It looks good. I may have to check it out, however not until I get my new ears.

"................

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I don't even want to see what I will look like when I get older. I have enough clues every time I look in the mirror.

Be judgemental.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

Not necessarily. It isn't uncommon for daughters or even sons to grow up and move away. Changing religions isn't uncommon either. In my birth family 3 of us joined the military and lived all over. In my mom's birth family none stayed in Pawnee City. In my dad's birth family only one stayed nearby, though my dad stayed within 100 miles. To me actually it says they had such a healthy upbringing they felt comfortable branching out in other directions, finding their own path. My dad's birth family was not healthy, my childhood had moments of trauma. My dad stayed nearby and perpetuated that dysfunction. I stayed away to stop the dysfunction.

I rarely post videos here as I know most don't care to watch them, but this is so disgusting I ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

Drumpf is such a vacuous pit of slime!

Adventures in cooking.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I like the smell of vanilla. If I started to list all my kitchen blunders I'd be writing a book. I've had plenty of oopsies that ended up straight into the trash can. I've pretty much slowed down on the amount I cook in recent years, being single and eating very simply does that for you.

Josh and Shannon Harris separation: The author of abstinence book I Kissed Dating Goodbye is ending ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

At 21 you are still so young, and IMHO too young to get married. You hardly know who you are, and you want to make that kind of commitment. I think they rushed so they could have sanctioned sex.

Once again I had a terrible struggle with a dog while working today in the 110 degree heat.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I loved training my golden, he was so smart and so bonded to me. Owners get the dog they deserve. I'm sorry your dealing with such crappy people.

I'll tell her when she's older...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

I had 3 cesarean sections... yes my girls all know about it. They were big babies.

What was better for cooling back then, to set fan to blow air out of house or to bring fresh air ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 20, 2019:

If I remember right, depended on the time of day and "hot side" of the house. You want to pull the cooler air in and blow the hot air out. But just getting the air moving was a help.

Painted Lady Red Admiral

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 19, 2019:

So beautiful!

Tomato plants running amuck. But we're finally getting ripe tomatoes.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 19, 2019:

Critters seem to have gotten to my first ripe tomatoes, but I have lots of green ones out there... I'm sure I will get some of them.

Think it was the cat? I think it was the cat.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 19, 2019:

My cats are having fun with the flies that have made it into the house. By the end of the day my house could well look like that.

Have been fortunate in life to have experienced demonstrated unconditional love, from grandmother ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 19, 2019:

I am amazed and overwhelmed at how much I love my grandchildren. I would do anything for them. Fun biology fact, when a baby girl is born all the eggs she will ever have are in her ovaries. In other words, when a woman is pregnant she is actually carrying the next two generations. So my grandbabies actually started in my body, they are literally part of me.

This article speaks volumes about the value, and patriotism, of immigrants.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 19, 2019:

She is a true patriot. F--k drumpf and the Rethuglican party.

Good morning all.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 19, 2019:

We're expecting heat indexes of over 100 degrees. I don't deal well with heat, I will leave my house only as necessary.

1. How many are on this site looking for a companion?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

1. I would not be averse to finding a companion. 2. No relocation for me, not outside the larger metropolitan area.

Federal judge permanently blocks Trump admin from adding citizenship question to 2020 census ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

YAY!!

Good Morning Fellow Hippies.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

The owners of Trader Joe's and Aldi's are brothers, and Germans. From Wiki: Theodor Paul "Theo" Albrecht (German: [ˈalbʁɛçt]; 28 March 1922 – 24 July 2010)[1] was a German entrepreneur, who in 2010 was ranked by Forbes as the 31st richest person in the world, with a net worth of $16.7 billion.[2] He owned and was the CEO of the Aldi Nord discount supermarket chain. In the US he owned the Trader Joe's specialty grocery store chain. His brother Karl Albrecht owned the Aldi Süd discount supermarket chain. The two chains originally were a single family enterprise until a friendly division of assets in 1960. Aldi Süd operates the Aldi groceries in the United States. Aldi and Trader Joe's, while owned by the brothers, have separate and distinct ownership and operations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Albrecht

Hearing loss as a result of exposure during military service is a lead in to receiving disability ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I used radios, copied Morse code. I used weapons, rode in a tank. So as soon as I can find my DD-214 I will head up to the VSO to talk with them and get the process started.

I have had tinnitus for a very long time.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

Just the unknown. Looking back on it I see that my hearing loss may have created some problems with my last job. In my new job (started March) my supervisor noticed I didn't seem to understand something she said, and as she says, she's loud. So she was able to put the clues together and my office INSISTED I get my hearing tested. First they checked to see if I could get it done at the hospital. I work for a Children's Hospital. Um, no, as I am an adult they couldn't do that. So, yesterday I saw an ENT, had a test, and yes I have "not insignificant" hearing loss, or moderate. Oy vey! I was in the Army for 6 years, handled radios and weapons. So I'm also checking to see if I can get a service related disabilty. From my research the technology is really cool. I'm kinda excited.

Just picked up mine yesterday.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I am excited to get this going. I think my hearing loss has created problems for a few years and with my last job. I just had no clue that I had hearing loss.

Hot hot hot! There's gonna be a four day heat wave in NYC and much of the surrounding areas, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

We are expecting heat indexes over 105 degrees for the next few days. We have thunderstorms in the area now,w which will increase the humidity.

A bird and a teeter totter [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

Too funny!! But like walking on treadmill for humans. You get exercise but don't go anywhere.

Intelligence existed prior to matter! And, you're not going to die! [physics-astronomy.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2019:

I don't want to live forever, this body has too many problems.

Do you think dreams have something valuable to tell us about our mental health?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I haven't remembered a dream in months if not longer.

I am getting so tired of getting hate mail from the Republican​s through the mail I bought a ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Sounds like a plan!

Five pedos?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

You are known by the company you keep, and birds of a feather....

My furbabies demand that I open up a can of their favorite food almost every night.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

My kitties routine is canned food in the morning, 1/4 can for each. The rest of the time they get dry food, and I keep a feeder full for them.

If anyone wants to actually know what Trump fans think, this article will give you a good idea.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

We've had a national lobotomy.

Column: We don’t hate America, Donald Trump.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

No, I hate DT, always have. I deplore the mess he has created, and the chaos, and the misogyny, and all the other unpleasantness. I hated DT when he was "just" a playboy.

Fun afternoon.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

OOOOOhhhh, I just had my hearing tested today and I have a "not insignificant" hearing loss. Costco is booked up to until August 28th to be fitted. I was advised to check with the VA as it might be considered service related. My supervisor pulled me into a meeting with her boss on July 5th, and they told me that I **had **to have a hearing test because it was apparent to the Supervisor that I am not hearing well. I work in Customer Service for the billing department. They did some checking of what I needed (I work for a hospital, but hospital for children and they couldn't do the testing.) So mine are coming. I am starting a new group for those of us with hearing loss and hearing aids. I am waiting for Admin approval to get that going.

Who wants to go party with aliens? 👽 “How is this orange man your president?” 😂

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I don't do well in deserts, so I will pass.

Good Morning All.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I have kids and one of the partners of one of the kids that are computer gurus. Of course then they call me a dinosaur.

Any Words with Friends fans? Source: Adam Ellis (@adamtots).

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

"gingnarciss" can also go in that space. The man is a raging narcissist

Please Listen to a real POTUS..... [facebook.com] Dozer Dog says Good Morning to ALL...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

Good morning Dozer, you're looking F I N E ! !

Those who have siblings: Did a time come when you began relating as peers rather than older and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I was the big sister to my sisters, however we have three older brothers. I only saw one of my brothers rather irregularly, but we'd invite him for Thanksgiving, he's about 50 miles away. I'd also take him to lunch when I was in his town. He'd stay at my house for Thanksgiving night, and I'd drive him to my daughter's house for the dinner. So a couple of years ago he chose to complain about my driving and a few other things by email, very condescending. I let him know he was a poor guest, never said thanks for what we did for him, and thank you I've been driving for years without your help. He told me to shove it and I haven't heard from him since. One of the sisters also noticed he never said thanks or any politeness. I used to be his emergency contact with the VA as he has no kids or SO. He ended up in the hospital and I didn't get a call. Fine, I'm to busy to worry about him.

You have the best lures in your tackle box and can't even get a bite. Do you resort to extreems?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

I loved Pike Market in Seattle. As for my own fishing, not hardly. Costco or other grocery store.

My apologies if this has come up before. Is there such a person as a soulmate?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2019:

My sister has been married 36 years this week. He's perfect for her, he'd drive me mad within days. I thought I had met one once, but he reneged and broke promises; so that wasn't to be. I'd like to meet someone strong enough to be my soulmate, but I'm not sure he exists.

An uproar in the House! House votes to condemn Trump's racist tweets [cnn.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Perfect!

Yikes!!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2019:

I am impressed as hell that he gave that cat a bath and came out with all limbs intact and not needed stitches!

[yahoo.com] Trumps tweets - Should the PGA pull the 2022 championship from Bedminster?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2019:

I have absolutely no opinion on this one. I don't follow golf, or any other sport.

Drop a date you'll never forget.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2019:

March 15th, my mom's birthday and my middle daughter's birthday. Mom died in 72, I was 14. Daughter was born in 88, I was 30. Oldest was born 12/5/84 and youngest 1/14/92.

Good news! [metro.co.uk]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Well, hell. I'm in my 60s... and no coupling in the near future. It's been a while.

Does anyone else have problems with our current meaning of the word "bespoke"?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2019:

LOL, language is awesome!! However, I've been told to dumb down my language at work. I work in Customer Service and I'm told I'm speaking on a college level to folks that speak/understand on a kindergarten level.

Trump is living proof that any kid in America can grow up to be President, even if its Chuckie!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2019:

Yeah, we took the idea that anyone can become president a bit too far. We may need to find some minimum requirements, like the ability to read and be human. And that they release their tax returns.

First 2019 tomatoes! I had salmon cheeseburgers last night with garden lettuce and fresh picked ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Mine are getting ready to ripen!! I can't wait!

I don't believe in voodoo, but hey - it's worth a try.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

I would object to the waste of food, but I'm not sure that is really a food.

Back from the Cardiologist! I must be their favorite patient.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Big Pharma doesn't want cures, they want customers.

Todays posts on my FB

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Scary times we live in.

I just dont know what to say anymore about a "president" whose greatest accomplishment so far has ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

I feel your pain every waking hour, and the only reason it stops is I'm on good drugs right now that make me sleep.

KALOPSIA.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

News one for me, I do not enjoy that condition at the moment.

I need good time wasters folks.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Oh your poor sister!! Hope she has a laptop, plenty of distraction online, Solitaire is a good one for me. I also knit, crochet, cross stitch, I've tried tatting (that made me kinda crazy, I needed a personal demonstration), good books, and if all else fails Cable TV as long as it isn't Faux News.

A moron playing with matches...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

Somebody needs to cut off his adderall.

THIS is how we make America great again!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2019:

As my old Jewish grandmother used to say, "from your mouth to God's ears." Disclaimer, I did not have a Jewish grandmother that I am aware of, (due to the diaspora some of us may have Jewish blood and be unaware.) However, this has been said by many Jewish grandmothers over the years.

Self touring safaris. Sometimes taking your POV isn't the best idea:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I wonder if they know that the smallest ones are the most tender.

Well, that's where the kale went I planted in a flower pot. The dinos will be reprimanded for this:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I seem to be overrun with bunnies this year, I'm thinking maybe because of local flooding they have decamped to higher ground, like my neighborhood. I'm pretty sure my lawn crew ran over a few burrows when they mowed the the yard, but I'm not home when they mow and I'm not going to go out and look. At another house I couldn't grow Purple cone flowers because the bunnies would eat them down to the ground in no time flat. Yes, Iike to see bunnies and no, I really don't.

If dtrumph hates immigrants so much why does he keep marrying them?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

He doesn't hate white skinned immigrants, only ones that are darker hued.

Why would the President of a multicultural society openly declare himself to be a racialist when ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

The troubleis the non voting block. They think their votes don't matter, and that is what helped Drumpf.

Do you handle every stressful situation like a dog?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I wish I could.