Since getting divorced 14 months ago, my cooking skills are on the rise.

HippieChick58 comments on May 12, 2019:

It looks good!!

I'm Dickens, he's Fenster TV show from about 1963, only had one season.

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

I don't even remember that one.

Greetings! There has been some posting about atheists getting a bad name because atheist is a ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

I will simply call myself a humanist.

Something to keep in mind.

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

My grandchildren are the loves of my life.

Republicans are protecting a pathetic coward, trump! Commander In Cheat! Thomas Jefferson warned...

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

We have a party of Sheeple. Shame on them!

Out of the ones listed here, which is your favorite.

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

I remember watching all of them, I don't remember any favorites.

Ladies. Where are we on this new whatever it is?

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

Who are they for? If a man wants to wear them I'm all for it. IMHO ANYTHING is better than tighty whiteys. But if he likes TWs, that is fine too. If they're for me, I'm not going to add to my lacy little thing collection anytime soon. I overdid at one time, I think temporary insanity... I have such a stash that never gets seen...

Very true!

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

Thanks!! Shared to FB!

I think about this a lot, considering I work with kids.

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

I think I have done this without deliberately deciding to. This is how I raised my kids. I need calm, and positive feedback when I did something wrong. I needed love and guidance. My mom died when I was 14, my dad remarried 6 months later to the witch from hell, she was a seriously insecure, unkind, frightful woman. I tried to raise my kids as my mom raised me, not as my stepwitch tried to raise us. My kids tell me the have great memories of childhood and that I've usually been "there and present" for them. They're all seemingly well adjusted competent adults. I wasn't perfect as my oldest has pointed out to me, but they have flourished despite that.

Interesting things from '74.

HippieChick58 comments on May 11, 2019:

I had to mail a letter yesterday, $.55 postage. I loved M A S H.

How do you feel about pet names early on?

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

That sounds like he is trying to establish intimacy early on, trying to speed up the time line. In my experience when they do that, we don't ever meet in person and he asks for money. Yes, I am a scammer magnet.

Hi everyone! I'm back from NH after a lot of drama and heartache.

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

What happened to the love nest? Hang in there, you're a survivor, you'll get through.

This Mother's Day is going to be difficult, I can already feel it. First one without my mom.

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

My mom died in 1972, so that was 47 years ago. I don't think we ever don't miss our moms. The last 3 years have been more poignant, now I am a Grammy. She never got to know any of her grandchildren, she would have rocked it as a Grammy. While you miss your mom, try to remember the good times with her, and feel free to cry. 47 years later and I'm still crying.

While my wife is an excellent driver, I still react like this:

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

My brother reacted like that when I was driving, and then kept bringing it up. We don't talk any more.

I cannot tell you how many times I've seen 45 talking, and just wished someone standing next to ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

That is my dream!

Generally not enjoying DC shenanigans.

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

Good stuff, thank you!

Goldfinches! Closed on the deal with the realtor three days ago.

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

Very cool!!

Scariest movie ever!

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

Works on babies too.

Who all had a pet rock? 😜

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

I still have the pet rock I won from a contest on my local radio station KRGI. I was a junior in high school.

Someone just told me that they can’t keep up with what my diet consists of.

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

And then there is the lacto ovo pesco vegetarians who eat fish, eggs, and dairy.

Mine would be Shelby 🚘

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

I'd buy a Prius.

Mr.

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

wow!!

I had some disturbing news this week.

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

You're experiencing normal emotions. Yes, it is sad, endings often are. Be a friend but don't let him manipulate you. Which this would be a good way to do that. Just saying.

I struggle between wanting to be mentally healthy but also wanting to read the news and be informed.

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

EVERY. DAMN. DAY!

I have a question.

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

I take words at face value, unless otherwise specified it will be taken as an innocent request and he will receive PG13.

Have to get plenty of rest😜

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

At least tomorrow is Friday!

"Anxiety Muffin" that would be my horse....

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

Anxious Cajun Pasta with Shrimp

Cat trap.....

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

That would not be hard to do! Hmmmm, how bad do my kitties need this, and how bad do I need ANOTHER project.... Hmmmmmmmm... it's really cute.

Latest scam: Robotic sounding call from Social Security stating that your SSN has been compromised ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

I don't answer calls from numbers I don't know, and Robo calls don't do good voice mail. But thanks for the head's up.

He's Broken...

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

Not just broken, demolished beyond all hope of repair or restoration.

Pocketctor, remember them? 😊

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

Yeah, I remember those.

Good morning all! Well the move is mostly done.

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2019:

I am sure you will be relieved to see that chapter of your life closing.

I’m glad something has finally started to move this bowel obstruction out of the white house.

HippieChick58 comments on May 8, 2019:

Good post!! Good stuff.

Hey hey hey... I've been promoted to level 6.... yeeeehaaaa!!

HippieChick58 comments on May 8, 2019:

Congrats!!

The rose in front of my temp rental has finally bloomed out.

HippieChick58 comments on May 8, 2019:

Beautiful!

Just announced on CNN.

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2019:

I posted something earlier that also details his taxes prior to '94. He had some major losses, not so rich as he makes out to be.

Breton62 [agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2019:

Ohhhhh, honey!! Did he tell you he had trouble with his Apple password and was not able to open some documents he needed for work? Did he recently go to Alaska to visit his daughter and grandson? Is he in Vancouver right now? Was he in St. Paul recently? He has been messaging me, and emailing. He wanted to communicate with me on Hangouts, which I don't do. Yeah, I'd say we've got an established dirt bag scammer.

Beef Stroganoff anyone? [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2019:

Yummy!

We serve the same god but give it a different name.

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2019:

I may serve breakfast in bed, or serve a warrant, but I serve no god or other imaginary being.

Texas House Bill 1365 Expanding Low-THC Cannabis Access and Establishing Cannabis Research/Review ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2019:

Cool!

So tell me,why did/did not online dating work for you?

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2019:

I have few regrets, I learned some good lessons. I signed up because I was single, post divorce, and just did not know many single men my age, or indeed any single men close to my age. I may have a few regrets, spending too much time corresponding with men I suspected were scammers would be one. I think part of the reason it didn't work is that I am not willing to settle. I had one man who was very interested in me, but he didn't seem to catch on to the idea that I was not a Christian, I love to read, he hadn't read a book since high school, and he had kids involved with gangs. I also got the vibe he was really desperate for a quick commitment. I live in an very conservative area, I'm not conservative. Mostly through online dating I was able to figure out what I didn't want. I still haven't found what I want, but I'm not actively looking now. If it happens it happens. I'm getting the same results as I was when I was looking.

This is for gardeners! I was going to ask you about the state of your garden tools, especialkly the...

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2019:

What is this sharpening that you speak of? Or maybe I just don't use mine that much...

The world pressure on Brunei over its implementing sharia laws such as stoning to death for ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

That is good news.

What a magnificent performance from Trump (Judd as opposed to Donald) this evening.

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

I wonder how he feels about sharing such an infamous name.

How long before the "Rapture" nutters start chanting incantations, and televangelists start praying ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

I expect I will be around in 2029, hopefully retired then. However, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

How easy is it for you to fall in love?

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

It has been so long since I've had that experience I really don't know. I don't think I can easily just because I've had 10 years of scammers and insincere men, it is going to take a while to earn my trust and my love.

Sorry no Trivia Group tonite.

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

Good luck and hope this time is the last time.

I am with my family for the weekend, for my younger brother's graduation.

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

Wow, sorry your family decided to be so judgmental. Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's. Give your family respect because they are your family, and then go on with your own life. And generally church service last about an hour. So figure in transit time to and from church, and get to the restaurant by that calculation.

Simple question with an obviously complicated answer: what does it REALLY mean to be emotionally ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

Someone is emotionally unavailable if they are unable to respond to your emotional needs, or if they cannot connect with you on an emotional level. You want intimacy, they are only able to do friendship, and a lopsided friendship at best.

Trump is leading Higgins 3-1 at the mid session break of the first session.

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

OK, should there have been a link attached?

I have been called this time and time again.

HippieChick58 comments on May 5, 2019:

I've been called a liberal bleeding heart snowflake gun hating bitch, and ya know, that's pretty accurate. When a woman is called a bitch it is usually by a man who wants to control her. Doesn't hurt my feelings. As for gun control, I've handled an M16A1 rifle, I have an expert badge. I was a good shot. Do I think any civilian needs to own one, OH HELL NO! They are created for mass casualty. If you fire fully automatic you have NO ACCURACY after the third shot. No civilian needs to do that. And I figure if I am a snowflake, I have snowflake friends. I live in the middle of the country where snowfall happens. When snowflakes stick together and get agitated it is called a blizzard and can change the course of history. Others can call me what they want, the people I care about call me Grammy, Mom, or Paula. Anyone else can kiss my flabby hiney.

Todays adventures with Dakota and Jazz. Kicking it up and playing in the rain. [m.facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

link is broken or page has been removed.

Trump declared odds on favourite win this will get some irate pulses racing and neck veins ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

It was restricted for me.

@admin @sitesupport - Was it a feature or a bug that, at one point, we were able to like a post just...

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

That sounds good to me!

Civility evokes respect and civility in return.

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

Usually this is true. Some days there is incivility everywhere.

Evangelist Declares White House To Be "Holy Ground" And Commands "Demonic Networks To Be Scattered" ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

Gag me!

What is the longest amount of time you have ever gone without sleep?

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

Late October 2016, I lost track of the amount of caffeine I was drinking. I was needing to be alert, but I way overdid. It was a Thursday and I'm usually up at 5:30ish. I ended up in the ER Thursday night due to a panic attack from the caffeine, after they tested me, they sent me home told me to lay off the coffee. I had to work on Friday and be alert but I cut the coffee off at noon. I think I went to bed about 8 pm and slept for 12 hours.

Not all who wander are lost. Agree/disagree?

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

I wander frequently, but still know exactly where I am.

Religious fundamentalists and many of today’s atheists share the same approach to texts.

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

The issue is with what is the objective of the person doing the interpreting.What is the motive of the priest who tell you that you can't read it because you aren't holy or learned enough, but it means what I say it means, as I am holy and learned. And it means you bow to me and do what I say, and give me your money and your goods. So that gets a NO from me.

I've been attending AA meetings for some 8 months now.

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

I am active with a Humanists group, and several of our members are active with a program called Smart Recovery https://www.smartrecovery.org/ It is a secular organization, and very sucessful in treating addictions of all types.

"Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health" "Science is showing how immersion in ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 4, 2019:

All doctors should prescribe a 30 minute daily walk in the woods, or at least a park.

Monitoring =/= freedom of speech

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

Big Brother....

A significant shift for me… I used to do a lot of crafting and art, very adept with my hands, ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

The ornaments are cute, you did a good job. I'm glad you're doing things because it makes you feel good. It's healthy! My sister gets hung up on perfection (we both quilt). I tell her I just want the finished product, and if it is not perfect it is still keeping me warm. And it is still pretty. And I'm not perfect. I am in it for the enjoyment it brings me, especially the part of having it done. My sister is actually my BFF. She's not at all critical of me, nor I of her, it is just the different ways we approach things.

Addiction Treatment

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

I have friends involved with Smart Recovery, they tell me it has much better results than AA or any Step type programs.

What is worse?

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

Cheating and lying are both evading the truth. I don't see much difference. I don't want either one in my life. The Catholic church had a few things right, there are "sins" of omission and "sins" of commission. Both are not behavior I want to put up with.

Im ready to run, leave everything i own and just get the hell out of dodge.

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

I have felt that way more than once. I even started driving a time or two. Hang in there, it will get better.

The only coffee makers I need.

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

Cool!! I sometimes cold brew coffee, mostly I buy coffee concentrate from Trader Joe's.

2 is my favorite, what is yours?

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

I have the ceiling fan on, and a white noise machine. I do have a salt lamp on in the bedroom as well. No TV in my bedroom. Bedroom is for sleep, reading, and I seem to remember something else but it's been a while.

One phone in the entire house, mounted on the wall.

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

And no privacy, our phone was in the dining room, right next to the kitchen and the living room.

Catholic Church Sends $1.7 Million to Hackers

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

Sucks to be them!

At the risk of boring everyone with more of my flowers - here are a few more shots taken after this ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

Very nice. I don't think I'd ever get bored looking at pictures of flowers.

What is your favorite fruit and why ?

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

I can't choose just one, I don't feel so strongly about anything to declare it a favorite. Except chocolate, and I suppose you could call chocolate a fruit, so that is my favorite.

I am begining to think that some on this site are more close minded , fanatical and dogmatic than ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

The reality is we're all people. And people are ____________. People are horrible and people are wonderful, and everything in between. Just because we're atheist/agnostic/humanist/freethinkers/skeptics etc. doesn't mean we're better or worse than the general population of the world.

A man contacted me after about a month.

HippieChick58 comments on May 3, 2019:

I'd say he has shown his true colors and leopards don't change their spots. Of for that matter, jaguars, cheetahs, or lynx. The reality is he is a condescending judgmental ignoramus. A. you CAN do better, and B. you aren't that desperate, ever. Just tell him "Bye Felecia."

Chewbacca has died. The actor who played Chewbacca passed away at 74

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

I saw a reference to that on FB. How sad.

Wow!! I did not know this, did you?

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

Way cool!

Well I never, have you?

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

Wow!! An Emphysema starter kit!! Never saw that when I was growing up.

Possible, very possible:

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

That sounds fair.

It may be time for some to turn the Trump soap opera off.

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

I cut the cable during the Iowa Primary. I live in Nebraska but right on the border with Iowa. I looked at the TV one evening and saw Ted Cruz in my living room. Nope,t that has got to go! I don't miss having cable. When I want to watch TV I have a Roku.

Today’s small assortment.

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

Fabulous, every one of them!

I just had to share this.....

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

That is so me!! I love being Grammy!

If you drink Alcohol... there will be Nights like this...

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2019:

I once was out with a friend who is legally blind, he has some vision. The carpet on the stairs was like this. I was sober, I didn't think either one of us were going to survive those stairs. Who does that in a public space. The place is closed now, hmmmm. This is a fun carpet to do with small children, you can tell when they become aware of their environment. Smaller kids don't notice, older kids will proceed with caution.

It's spring, so do your springing!

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2019:

LOL!! I did laugh out loud!

BenMaxwell.

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2019:

I'm loving the flat top haircut, and the Papa Bear T shirt. He's from Virginia Beach, and with the haircut I'm thinking he's military.

Here's a photo of one of my son's 4 cats, Leia. She's so beautiful just had to share it.

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2019:

I love Siamese kitties, so inscrutable.

It could also very likely just be me.

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2019:

Ya know, by the time you've reached your age you've put a few miles on, done some stuff and forgotten about half of it. You're not going to get someone's life story in a first date. Don't rush it, and enjoy the process.

Jeepers .

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2019:

Just remember we're a microcosm of life, and some days are like that. Just hang on, there will be more good stuff showing up.

Remember Pixy Stix? 😊

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2019:

Oh, gosh yes. Pure sugar with flavors. No wonder so many Americans are diabetics.

Distance yourself from people you talk to on line for a short time an then the M word comes out ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2019:

I've had guys pop the question or make declarations within days of online conversations, when we've never met in person. Just no, nope, never. I am upfront with them, no declarations of any sort that are not in person. No talk of a future until we've met face to face. Thank goodness they think we're stupid, it gets the BS out of the way quickly and we can go on with our lives.

Poor pretty cat😹

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Poor baby! That's so undignified.

Apparently if you block from a member's page you have options now.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

That is WAY COOL!!

First asparagus.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I love asparagus! If I were younger I'd plant some in my yard.

What weird hobbies do you have?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I have a worm box. I feed worms so I can use the worm castings in my garden. Gardeners find it cool even if they wouldn't do it. Non gardeners just find it weird :) I've had the box about 4 years, maybe longer.

Don't say a word ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

That is kitty abuse!!

Another first and last date. Want to hear about it?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Yeah, he doesn't seem to have had your best interests at heart. I think he was borderline rude, if not totally rude.

This made me laugh...out loud. :)

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I often wake up to a kitty snuggling next to me. Oh, I had that when I was married too. My ex never wanted or allowed contact while he was sleeping, no cuddling no touching. I and my cat had my third of the King size bed, he had his third and the middle was literally uninhabited.

I have no faith in god(s).

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Turns out my knowledge of Ohio is deficient. However, I included the whole state. I found my local Humanist group, and then the American Humanist Association website. From the website you can find chapters in your area: https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/ I have been active with my local chapter for almost 3 years I think. They are an awesome group of folks and we have great conversations, do some public good, and it is so good to spend time with like minded adults. So check out the link, see if there is anything near you. Also try Meet Up, you might find groups of non believers that way. Omaha (my city) had a Meet Up group called REASON, and I think that stands for Rationalists, Empiricists, And Skeptics Of Nebraska. Many members of REASON are also members of the Humanist group. Don't give up, there are others out there, sometimes you just have to hunt them down.

Who is participating in World Naked Gardening Day? [wngd.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Um, no. I don't need neighbors with pitchforks coming after me.

Chinese authorities blow up Christian megachurch with dynamite | The Independent

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

This is like my dream come true.

WHIPPERSNAPPER.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

My grandmother used that term frequently.