A steep hike up Mt. Sauer today

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

I really miss Washington State. So many wonderful hikes. One day I will get back there for a long visit.

Ericanthony. Believer and seems to live in Miami in Hull! (Hull UK??)

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

I did not block him, I wanted to be able to see when he is gone. Now I see he has visited my profile. Luckily or sadly we cannot PM right now.

UPDATE: messager fixed! Yes, there is a major bug in the messenger right now.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

I appreciate your efforts so very greatly. You do good work. Just a quick idea, when there is an issue like the PM being down, would it be possible to put a temporary banner on the home page? That way we all know you're aware of the problem and you won't get inundated with additional reminders.

(WHOSE SIDE ARE THEY ON?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Jeebus criminey. FFS.

Edit: it’s baaaack! Has anyone heard when messenger will be back?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

@sitesupport, @admin please respond.

[nytimes.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

It is tragic for this generation of children. If the damage can be undone it will take years. The US government should be responsible for severe damages.

I received a message from someone, but when I responded and went back to see if it was there, it was...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

We have been losing our outgoing messages since yesterday. Sigh...

I wish 'all' humans would understand this.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

My dog was the son I never gave birth to. He was better trained than my kids, but the kids did eventually catch up. Someday, I'd like to have another dog in my life, for now I'm out of the house too many hours of the day.

Indoor plants, not garden nor edible but .... Y'all I may have a problem.... or is it an addiction?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Nice!! I tried to grow an orchid once, did not go well. Now I have young cats. I have mostly given up on house plants.

Ericanthony. Believer and seems to live in Miami in Hull! (Hull UK??)

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

That is a whole bunch of postings, and to believe in Allah, AND live in Miami, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK. Good trick. His picture looks like it was taken on an airplane. One of his pictures shows up on Scamsurvivors website. And OKC, and a few other websites. Yes, we have a real live scammer here. Also lists as open to meeting women, and then gay. Really? Sick that he is posting so many pictures of "his child". Disgusting vermin.

When someone you've never met asks if you want to meet at the restaurant or meet somewhere else and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2019:

I would prefer to drive myself to the restaurant, and home. Partly because that ensures I will stay sober and not make bad decisions, and just my general safety.

[instagram.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

She is adorable, and smart!! Gives me hope for the future.

April 8 memories

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Good ones! Thanks for posting!

My messenger messages are disappearing. Is anyone else having this issue?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Yep, messages I sent a little bit ago have shuffled off into cyberspace.

Is it wrong to be in love with being in love?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

It might not be wrong, but what gain is there. You're not helping yourself, you have a standard you want that might not be realistic. Mostly to me it seems like that would be a waste of time and effort.

The last selfie ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Run Forrest, RUN!

Last week was a bit rough.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Time will help, the more distance you get from it the better.

Yesterday it was the baby shark song, which, mind you, I have never heard in the original version or...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

I have an almost 2.5 year old granddaughter. She loves baby shark. I've only heard snippets of the song so far. One of these days I'm sure I will experience the whole thing.

Hope you are all getting some Spring weather!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Nice birdies, hope you didn't scare mama off. 84° when I got home from work, a tad warm for this time of year. Snow forecast for later in the week. Not an atypical spring for this part of the world.

File cabinet task completed! Filled the shredder twice.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Good job!

It may be terminal..

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

We can only hope it is terminal and short term.

DYSPHONIA: a medical term for disorders of the voice: an impairment in the ability to produce voice ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

In my last job I had a short term disability claim of a woman who had spasmodic dysphonia. Her job had been marketing/giving presentations/training of some sort. It ended her career. She saw all sorts of specialists, and we had to communicate totally by email. I spoke to her on the phone a couple of times, and email was actually faster. It took her too long to coordinate breathing and talking, and she had no volume. She ended up being rolled to long term disability, it is likely she will have to file for SSDI.

File clean out update: Top drawer done.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Getting rid of crap is such a good feeling!

Donald Trump has no core beliefs.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Of course. He is clearly mentally challenged. Just a sick sick sick man.

62°F & 92% humidity outside.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

It was 84° when I got home from work. It doesn't feel terribly humid. I have some of the windows open, the kitties are enjoying the breezes.

Would you relocate if you found someone on here that you have a connection with?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Nope, not open to moving. My mom died when I was 14. My kids never got to know my mom, and we were a military family, my kids moved too often, they really didn't get to know any grandparents. I now have two grandchildren, and I want to see them grow up and be part of their lives. On Saturday two of my girls, my granddaughter, and I went for a walk, granddaughter is almost 2.5. She was so excited to see birds and butterflies. When it was time to leave and I walked to my car and her mom took her to her car, she cried because I wasn't going with them. Yeah, my heart is pretty tied up in that tiny little girl and her somewhat tinier cousin.

That's a first ?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Wow, just when you think you've seen it all, another chapter opens up.

As we all reach a certain, er, thicker vintage, larger than we may've once remembered, we must also ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

I was off work for several months, and damn it got cold awfully fast, I joined a gym. I lost a full clothing size. Now I'm back at work and weight loss has stalled. For me, the best "diet" was giving up sugar. I was pre-diabetic for many years, my docs wanted to put me on meds but I refused. I am no longer pre-diabetic and my BP is solidly where it belongs. I want to lose a few more sizes, but gotta figure out how to fit in all I need to do now.

Barr screwed up by forcing Democrats to subpoena the Mueller report and now Trump is in more ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

It is a good day when Donaldo is in deeper shit than he was the day before. Eventually he is going to drown in shit, or stroke out because of it.

Hey Hippie Freaks it's Monday already.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

When I got home from work it was 84°, this is not usual for Nebraska. Not terribly unusual either, spring is volatile. I had a pretty good day at work, learning a new job and new software is daunting. Sometime this week I think they are putting me on the telephone, I have to talk to people........

So this nazi bitch who put babies in cages is now, according to the orange turd, too soft on ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

I know, I can't read about it without my BP skyrocketing. Those poor babies!

INSOUCIANCE - Noun.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Don't worry be happy. BTW Bobby McFerrin hates that song now. He hasn't done it in years.

Bonnie110 Usual MO. Work your magic

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

https://agnostic.com/member/Bonnie110 I don't see much that is wrong. She is not trying to be overtly sexy, looks very age appropriate. She doesn't give much to go by, no bio. Two short posts that are not provocative at all. She claims to be a widow.

Alpha cat? Lol

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2019:

That looks like my girls, but the ginger would more likely be trying to drown the other.

Puffy shirt ... ?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Actually, I'm thinking her picture is photoshopped. Too many identical lines and other details there. I sew, I notice stuff like that.

Puffy shirt ... ?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

You'd think her dresser/designer would advise her better. But as Donald hires only "the best" it really shows.

Trump's cabinet reminds me of a Queen Song.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Great song, and great that she is gone.

Oh brother. This was shared 40K times in 2016. smh

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I think there are thousands of folks calling themselves Xians who have no idea what it is supposed to mean or have read their rule book.

Tourettes ....

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I think he knows what he is saying, and is just the meanest most heartless, stupidest person alive.

What is the worst??

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt.

Show everyone?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

This was a few years ago, the balloon appeared over the houses to the north of me.

I shared this in a comment, but @sassygirl3869 thought it merited center stage.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

That is beautiful. I do try to talk to people in elevators, ya never know and that way they know I have had a good look at them.... My office will be moving into a new and bigger building next month, so there will be more people there. I will try to remember to talk to people I don't know more often.

Have you ever seen this and I was wondering how old it is?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Wow, I have never seen a coffee can like that, and my grandparents were coffee drinkers.

Sound familiar?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Just like a teenaged girl!

Note to self: When enjoying a glass of Chardonnay while running power tools, always use push ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

You just blew a hole in that age/wisdom thing.

I'm looking for a place to open up about sexual and mental missuse that seemed to begin when I was ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I'm not a doctor, but what I've read is that ejaculation is a physical reaction to stimulus. You have very limited control over it. Some female rape victims orgasm, again response to physical stimulation. It does provoke an intense shame reaction because that must mean it was enjoyed. No, it was abuse, and trauma, and totally out of your control. Your shrink sounds like a bad fit to say the least. Other responders have given you some good advice. Please feel free to reach out again, and please let us know how you're doing.

Ego vs Eco. Do both exist? Can we choose one? What do you think?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

The Ego chart puts man at the top, and women on the same level as whales. As humans we think we're the top of the pyramid, but the reality is all those below us will be just fine if we cease to exist. Some animals that humans have bred for food only may be gone with us, but the rest will manage. Some species will rebound nicely after humans stop poisoning the earth.

Would you say this is accurate?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I don't find it accurate at all, I find it sad.

My “like” button has stopped working again....anyone else afflicted?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I just posted on that, just happened to me a bit a go. I also cannot hove the notification and have it drop down. Growing pains....

Good Morning All.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I will be leaving soon for my Secular Book Club with Omaha Metropolitan Area Humanists Association. This week we read "Letter to a Christian Nation" by Sam Harris. Next week we start "How Propaganda Works" by Jason Stanley. We thought with the forthcoming election season we should be better informed about all the disinformation floating around.

I had fruit for breakfast today.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

is that bacon wrapping a croissant? Whatever it was, hope it made you happy.

So a year ago I remember thinking, I wonder what this Agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Happy Anniversary, so happy you found the site and stayed!

and more to come !

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I love, love, love this man and his wife. They are the epitome of grace, style, and intellect. Der Donaldo does not have a tiny fraction of his intellect, charisma, or style. We went from fine china to melamine.

I've lived in Colorado for over 25 years and am now thinking of selling my house and moving ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

My concern for Arizona is a potential lack of water in the not too distant future. When you air condition a desert it does make the inside temperatures tolerable, but the outside that comes in can still be lacking. I think finding new friends will not be too hard, just get involved. I totally understand wanting to get out of the snow. I live in Omaha, Nebraska, if my kids weren't here I wouldn't be here either.

JamesShort. [agnostic.com] He's trying to get my friend's telephone number and she's suspicious.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

His profile is a work of art: I’m caring heart man I don’t cheat or lie I’m trustworthy kind and humble Apparently he has never heard of punctuation. Just throw some good sounding words together and call it a day. He's been fairly roasted on the one post he made. Yeah, scammer boy.

Form a queue, ladies! (A friend sent me this; I refuse to be on Tinder because of this sort of ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I have never tired Tinder, and never planned to. He's a entitled little jerk off isn't he.

Remember Dennis the Menace, he was a very wise boy?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

I guess that has to be better than being an old crow.

People give up far too easily. How will we know anything if we don’t even try?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Oversimplification. One size does not fit all.

Slow Saturday.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

But very good ones! Thanks for posting!

Is this practical or shallow?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I have just read the comments and I have to add one more thought. I "get along reasonably well" with my ex husband. We see each other almost once a month for something involving our kids/grandkids. We are amicable. I can get along reasonably well with almost anyone, but that doesn't mean we should have a serious relationship. Take your time, get to know him before you start thinking long term. I spent too many years in an unhappy relationship to wish that on anyone.

Thought some of you might enjoy this exchange I had today with a new user

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I need to remember that!!

Looking for someone interesting to talk to who is a women.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Everyone says they are kind, and everyone thinks they are interesting.

What makes you feel you had a good day?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I got to go on a walk with two of my daughters and the granddaughter. GD is almost 2.5 now, growing and learning. We got to show her robins and butterflies. She now remembers me between visits and is excited to see me! In fact today when we left she cried because I was not going home with her. The weather was beautiful! I had some good conversations with my daughters, we made plans for several upcoming birthdays and Mother's day. I was able to open windows in my house which amused the cats which amused me, plus brought in some fresh air. I have all my breakfasts prepared for the next week, and the supplies for lunches next week are assembled.

Someone does not know what to think of Bob. ????

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

My cat lays in the path of the robovac, and lets it run into her. Or worse, drops a toy in the path, which usually clogs it up and causes it to stop. I have twits for cats.

Trump in his early years....

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I don't think Donnie would have had enough self awareness for the oops.

Before joining I just wanted to check with y'all to verify that I will be welcome.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

No one's perfect. We're not going to quiz you or ask for voting records. We're probably all over the spectrum on this group, and discussion is always welcome. We all benefit from other points of view. I will grant you I'm not the moderator of this group, but I think she will tell you the same thing.

Cutting back on social media.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Be safe out there!

Welcome oh harbingers of spring. daffodils dogwood

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I love daffodils

Just a reminder...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Here I was thinking I was being lazy by not getting out into the yard this weekend. No, much better, I'm saving the butterflies and bees. Thank you!

Hmmm... is that all it takes?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Somehow, I don't think so..... but I could be wrong.

This is a very long read but so real.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Oh MY (substitute for god) My ex was such a critical thinker for so long, and then he started watching Fox News and he has turned into almost that same guy his dad was! Oh how horrifying! I have hated Fox News from the moment I saw it. Ex comes from a upper middle class well educated home that was only slightly religious (social xians more) but very Republican. I used to be impressed by ex's critical thinking skills until he got religion and Fox News about the same time, I think. Wow, that just blows my mind.

He's got her 6!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I need someone like that! The cats are good, but they can't go to the store.

I tagged Admin on this in the LGBT group - but I also wanted to post it here to keep track of it and...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I think that is a good idea. Growing up when we were strictly binary, adjusting to some of these terms is a challenge for me. However, I am adjusting and as it is used more commonly I think it can only be good for us in the long run.

I still can't believe they liked it. lol

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

LOL!! And a one and a two.

In his masterpiece, STEPPENWOLF, Hermann Hesse created a character, Harry Haller, who was ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

There were so many aspects of xianity that I just drew the line at, and stuff that I thought was just stupid. And society today, too involved with celebrities and stuff that doesn't matter.

If you knew of a way to use your estate following your death to greatly benefit humanity would you ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Given the state of my health and the size of my retirement accounts/estate, I don't think that is going to be an issue. If things work out right, I will have just enough for a simple funeral when I die, if that much.

Newbie here

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Welcome Joe.

Help. I'm a newbie

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Hello Joe, what do you need help with?

Hello my people! Am I welcome here?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Hello Joe, whaddya know? Of course you're welcome here, as long as you're not trying to stir up dissent or unpleasantness. Some groups get contentious, but this group is pretty tame. You're here, and a boomer, we don't turn anyone away and we're all really friendly. We've given some history lessons to some of the younger members as well.

Lawn mowers tuned.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Our grass isn't long enough to mow yet, just barely green. I hope my lawn guys call again soon.

Pleasant solitude: For over a decade, for over a decade I acted as an educational service center ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I live alone, just me and the cats. My house is my retreat, my cocoon, my nest, or sanctuary if you will. I have healed here.

Went hiking by the river and I felt like this tree wanted to start bitching about immigrants and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

How horrible that everywhere we go something reminds us of the horrible one. That poor tree, such ignominy!

Is this practical or shallow?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I'd be concerned that he is looking for a nurse with a purse. I think I'd run like a bunny! He does not have a solid work history, and he likely does not have enough saved for retirement. How can you not work for 6 years, live on your child's Social Security? I'd want to know what kind of debt he has as well. If you proceed go very slowly. There are red flags all over the field with that one.

Great contrast!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Wow, but then again Obama had impressive credentials but he was black so most of the nation could not accept that. But again, Pete may be too smart for most of the nation to deal with.

I woke up three hours ago (1:30pm EDT).

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

You can't do it because the dog needs you. Take the dog out, get the sunshine and exercise. And do it again tomorrow. It will get better.

This is Rainey - one of her favorite spots is right below my pillow - cats like to soak up scent - ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

She sleeps there because she smells you, it is comforting.

It's finally spring and we need to remember that conservation is an important part of gardening and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Well, blood is good for plants/flowers, but too much of it isn't. So maybe one enemy per flower bed.

Don Trumpote ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

This is great, thanks for posting!!

[yahoo.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I am very uneasy with this woman's story. There are pictures of her hugging several well known men, including Bill Clinton. The timing bothers me, why is she bringing this up now? It is a hard situation. We don't know the history they have had, or the context of the moment and the atmosphere of the office. Was there any power dynamics involved? I don't think Joe should run, so I'm not too worried about that, but is anyone safe from allegations like this if they have had a situation where they have given a friendly hug in the past that now can either misinterpreted or deliberately used against them. It is a can of worms for sure.

Who knows what you might learn from taking a chance on a conversation with a stranger?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

For reasons beyond my comprehension, strangers like to talk to me, and tell me stuff that I'd really rather not know. Some of my friends tell me it is because I have that soothing "mom" voice. I like to talk to people most of the time. I'm always open to a good conversation, but sometimes... boundaries get very blurred. Everyone has a story to tell, everyone knows something you don't. Self editing is good though.

Good morning Girls and Boys.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

It is awesome that you are doing so well!!

We are here to HEAL not harm.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

That is the way it should be, but definitely not the way it is.

Forgotten Moments in Musical History - Many thanks to our friends from the popular group America for...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

LOL!!

I'm a person who, with passion, believes that we can change the world - we can transform hate and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

we need more like him.

You have crossed into the Hippie Zone.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

You will make the house fit for the both of you. It will be a good home for the two of you, and you will make it yours. Everything will be OK in the end, because you make it so.

A good way to look at it.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

the Japanese repair pottery with gold, they think the repairs add beauty to the item. I like that philosophy. I think my cracks and repairs have made me wiser, more tolerant, and just a better person.

OMG!!! I have never seen one, it looks very useful in a very tiny apartment.?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Wow, that would work well in a camper or limited space area, but I can't see it being practical.

This should be fun ???

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I'm screwed.

Break the mold... be your unique self! &Positivevibes

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

I am what I am.

Dangit! I needed that job.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2019:

Febreeze makes me sneeze