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.

[yahoo.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Drumpf is trying to erase Obama's legacy, he won't suceed.

No mix gas, no numb hands and almost no noise. [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

She makes me nervous, no shoes with a sharp blade. That is a disaster waiting to happen.

I'm not that brave:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Yeah, I'm still bigger then they are and have opposable thumbs to open the cat food. I'm still boss.

There are times you wish you had a train horn mounted on your car.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

I know the feels, BUT as a driver I'm also sitting in climate control, so I'm going to be more patient for someone walking in the parking lot than I am in other situations. Yeah that is kinda rude and foolish, but people gonna be people.

Sound on. Hungry and large kitty [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Way cool!! That is one big kitty and she wants her food NOW!

Sound on. Hungry and large kitty [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

The link took me to a page that has nothing to do with kitties. The title is: Comedian Guesses Girl's Name Based On Her Laugh

[dailykos.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2019:

He's probably the most competent person in the administration, but that would make Drumpf look bad.

Yes. Yes it is:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 13, 2019:

I've been dealing with sciatica, I'm afraid if I tackle the weeds I won't be able to walk the next day. I haven't decided what I am going to do, but for right now I'm ignoring the weeds.

Amazing leaf-looking insects [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Ewwwww

I was washing dishes and looking out the window and, to my surprise was a deer eating one of my ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 13, 2019:

oh deer.

Educational materials for summer time issues.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Mother nature has a cure for the last one, it is called menopause.

How do I end up with 67 notifications??? I love y'all. LOL

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Only 67? If I get home from work and there are only 67 I know I have no excuse not to go to bed early.

Colloquilisms and just oddball Family sayings: Share what you have! (I hear some locals have ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

My mom always called creek a crick. When I do that it drives my kids batshit crazy! The one that bugs me most is WARSHington or WARSH anything. There is no R in Washington. I knew a teacher in Washington state that said Warshington, and I always wondered how she kept her job.

Wait untill you see my serrated Japanese garden sickel.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

That is one sexy sickle!!!

From a reply on Twitter:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

Those poor girls... Jeeeeesus, give me a scissors, I wanna castrate the bastards.

[yahoo.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

I used to live in Rosepine, LA. Glad I'm not there!

Cutiebeauty, your future!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

My 15 month grandson will be visiting tomorrow, he has just started walking well, so I expect his folks will be having some of these conversations soon.

Donnamc6040 [agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

She's very homespun cute. None of the pictures popped on Tin Eye. I did catch the quote and mentioned that in a response to her posting. Maybe she is a real girl and that was just an oversite. Bears watching.

God has not created man, but man has created God whose existence is vague.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

And this quote was found on ResearchGate, written by Sibaprasad Dutta of Jadavpur University. When you borrow someone else's words it is a good thing to give them credit.

I will absolutely refuse to answer anytime anyone asks me if I'm a citizen of the US.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2019:

I will be right there beside you.

Who else is Sapiosexual besides me? Please stand up. [elitedaily.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Although I do have to admit I downsized my library. I moved too often and realized books need to be out there to be loved and read. They were just gathering dust on my shelves. I have less than 40 books in my house right now, but I have a well used library card.

Who else is Sapiosexual besides me? Please stand up. [elitedaily.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Perfect!!

[alternet.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

I AGREE!

MyMrsFifi Try to sell the community tarot cards....oh ffs didn't she read what we are about?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

I don't find that post, other than that she looks pretty normal.

Welcome to Day 903.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

Jeebus Christopher, same shit different day.

Which Jump between levels did you find the hardest? Are the gaps fair? I want there to be a 7.5.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

I've been here about 18 months, and I hit the halfway point to 10 a few weeks ago. So, level 9 lasts almost forever. However, I'm here cuz I like the community and get lots of support here. I'd be here even if there were no levels. As to fair, it is a free site. What else would you expect? Admin does consider our input. I have no complaints atm.

GREGARIOUS.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

So NOT me. Or me for a couple of hours and then I need to go back into the quiet.

Late as usual, but I was thinking of you!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

I do like a little coffee in my cream on days that I work.

[agnostic.com] Weird posts, believer. Very pretty.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2019:

This sweet young thing is from my neck of the woods, I grew up just a few miles away. I have messsaged her, we will see what comes of that.

Can we get an “Amen” for those with more sexual sensitivity? 😂

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 10, 2019:

Seek and ye shall find. There really is a Ram in the Bush Church. It's a real place.

Happens occasionally in our kitchen:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 10, 2019:

And that is the story of my decorating scheme as well.

Here is a rat .

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 10, 2019:

He seems to be gone already, YAY!

Just because something can be done, does not necessarily mean it should be done.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 10, 2019:

Ewww. This was not a choice I would have made, but I was Fertile Myrtle so it wasn't an issue. Is this too much meddling by science in the name of science? Could men have a uterus transplanted and bear a child? So many ethical angles, is this leading us to a future of designer children and uteruses without a body?

que·nelle /kəˈnel/ Learn to pronounce noun noun: quenelle; plural noun: quenelles a small ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 10, 2019:

YUM!

I hear it also helps you recover from a Dementer attack. (A man who gets this...Le Sigh!)

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 9, 2019:

Partly it is the sugar content that hooks us, also the fat content. And then chocolate contains tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating moods; high serotonin levels can produce feelings of elation. Another is phenylethylamine, a neurotransmitter from which amphetamine is derived; phenylethylamine is nicknamed "chocolate amphetamine" and can cause feelings of excitement and attraction. If you are trying to get past chocolate cravings eat foods high in magnesium, such as nuts. I have this bad bad bad habit of breaking the chocolate addiction and then falling off the wagon again... The chocolate is great, the sugar is the killer for me.

fu·nic·u·lar /fyo͞oˈnikyələr/ Learn to pronounce adjective 1.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 9, 2019:

I rode a funicular in Germany or Switzerland, or both. Way cool.

[yahoo.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 9, 2019:

Good for them!!

Scream Therapy

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 9, 2019:

LOL!!

vug noun \ ˈvəg \ Definition of vug : a small unfilled cavity in a lode or in rock Other ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 8, 2019:

never heard of that one before, thanks!

We are all faced with problems.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 8, 2019:

Since I usually wait to the last minute to get out of bed and dressed for work I grab the first blouse and try to find a matching tank to wear under it (cold office). My wardrobe is full of "that will do". My goal is covered enough not to frighten small children and not to make adults avert their eyes. Yes, lofty goal, but doable.

22 Bible Verses on Welcoming Immigrants | Sojourners

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 8, 2019:

Most "christians" have never read all the bible. They might read select verses, but essentially they do what they think they have heard preached from the pulpit. Most of them are timing the sermon, it should not last more than 20 minutes, and after 17 minutes will be trying to catch the preacher's eye to signal him/her to wrap it up. And then there are the versions of the bible, many translations, no one can agree on what the ancient language actually means so they're putting their own spin on it.

And those are his friends!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 7, 2019:

It is absolutely tragic for the US to have fallen this far.

Fuck Trump chant during live broadcast. [deadspin.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 7, 2019:

I saw that on FB. Just about perfect!

That might give you a bit of a start:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Makes me glad I have pink towels....

Two young Jehovah's Witnesses came to my door yesterday.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 7, 2019:

I'd have asked them to pray for intelligence, insight, humility, and compassion for our Orange Embarassment. If he did come to intelligence and insight he's step down and then and only then would I believe god is real.