I don’t know.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2022:

Cats don't see well when it is really bright to totally dark. So they're programmed to sleep when sun is high and when there is no sun. The term for that is are crepuscular, which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk. Sometimes house cats will adjust away from that. I notice my cats ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 20, 2022:

@Lauren I'm a nerd and I love uncommon words.

Polychromatic adjective having or exhibiting a variety of colors.

August1 comments on Mar 18, 2022:

Don't you just love the polychromatic life-cycle of a nasty bruise?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 18, 2022:

I do get technicolor bruises, it's hell being fair skinned.

Gotta love it when a semi-literate person calls someone with an MA in English and a teaching ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2022:

WOW, I'm not sure exactly what he said, or meant. That could go so very many ways. I don't have enough days left on this earth to be able to educate someone this backwards up to some semblance of functioning human. I just hope he spilled his seed on infertile ground.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2022:

@anglophone You made me realize I had a typo. INFERTILE! He needs his DNA removed from the gene pool.

St.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2022:

Seriously, beer and food, what is not to celebrate about St. Paddy's day? I don't drink beer, but I do like corned beef. I fixed a St. Pat's day dinner for my kids when they were here last week. Corned beef, cabbage, and cheesecake.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2022:

@Gwendolyn2018 I cook because it is cheaper and healthier than eating out. The past years have been hard on my budget, and cooking is a sort of therapy for me. For the past two winters I have been making a pot of soup most weekends, and then I freeze the in individual serving size for consumption during the week for my lunches. I still have at least 2 months, if not three of soups in the freezers. I have quite a variety of soups on hand. It is peace of mind to have a full freezer.

Having been raised in politics and retail, friendly is my default position.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2022:

I'm not sure I remember how to flirt.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2022:

@Garban I don't know. Seriously, how could I tell?

St.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2022:

Seriously, beer and food, what is not to celebrate about St. Paddy's day? I don't drink beer, but I do like corned beef. I fixed a St. Pat's day dinner for my kids when they were here last week. Corned beef, cabbage, and cheesecake.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2022:

@Gwendolyn2018 The kids and grands loved it, I have leftovers for one meal. l'd say that was a hit.

Letters From An American 03/16/2022

JackPedigo comments on Mar 17, 2022:

Problem is people like Greene, and Carlson have boxed themselves in a corner. To get out would be an admittance they were wrong and lose face. Hopefully, the world will wake up to the seeming never ending line of dictators and wanna be dictators like tRump. Zelensky should be kissing Biden's feet ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2022:

OMG, that is soooo true!

The joy and threat of seeing mountain goats.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2022:

"Nothing to do" is a phrase that sends me ballistic! Feel the sun, breathe the pure air, marvel at the beauty of creation! You don't have to DO, you just have to be.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 12, 2022:

@LiterateHiker True that. It sucks that we have to make such decisions.

24-year-old's sterilization photoshoot sparks conversation about women choosing child-free lives

MizJ comments on Mar 12, 2022:

I chose to have a tubal ligation in mt late twenties. No regrets. Have lost track of how many times I have been criticized for not wanting/having kids, almost as if it's a personality flaw or something. A man making the same choice would not be viewed the same, just as men can be bachelors their ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 12, 2022:

My ex husband/father of my kids put pressure on our middle daughter to have kids. He is giving her less money in his will than her sisters as she doesn't have kids. Yet she is the one that takes him to his doctor's appointments and he stayed at her house after his surgery. This daughter was also delivering groceries to me and to her dad during the height of the pandemic. She doesn't need a baby, she has him. Misogny is rampant in our society. My aunt never married or had kids and she was regarded as an old maid. My brother never married or fathered kids and no one commented. In my brother's case it is an excellent thing that he never had kids, there are enough messed up young people in the world.

The joy and threat of seeing mountain goats.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2022:

"Nothing to do" is a phrase that sends me ballistic! Feel the sun, breathe the pure air, marvel at the beauty of creation! You don't have to DO, you just have to be.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 12, 2022:

@LiterateHiker Hiking seems to be a great way to weed out the less desirable males.

Always a traitor

Killtheskyfairy comments on Mar 12, 2022:

Lock him up.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 12, 2022:

And lose the key, forever!

At the end of September, 1938, Britain, France and Italy allowed Nazi Germany to annexe the ...

racocn8 comments on Mar 11, 2022:

How much worse can WWIII be?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 11, 2022:

Does the term Nuclear Winter strike fear into your heart?

JACKSIE/JACKSY.

Charlene comments on Mar 11, 2022:

Where do y'all come up with these terms?..lol..I love'em, but sometimes they barely resemble what they're describing..Thanks for the laugh Gf..😂😂😂

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 11, 2022:

The Brits and American are two people separated by a common language. I believe this quote is attributed to Winston Churchill.

Be happy with what you have, instead of yearning for what you're missing.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2022:

I choose to be happy instead of focusing on what I don't have. My kids love and respect me, my grands are healthy and thriving. I have enough to pay my bills, some luxuries, and some savings. I have my hobbies and my circle of friends. Yes, my car is 15 years old, but it's paid for and running fine....

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2022:

@ASTRALMAX I still have mine. I have Netflix, Roku, and a DVD player :) When the grands are here sometimes I can be persuaded to find something for them to watch. And sometimes when I'm working on a handcraft I will turn on a movie while I work. I crocheted a blanket for the grandson and watched the TV series House while I worked on it. Right now I'd say the TV has not been on for a month.

Every household is eligible for additional free COVID-19 tests from the government

Trajan61 comments on Mar 9, 2022:

Covid seems to be pretty much over here in western Oklahoma but it sure killed and sickened a lot of people while it was active. It seems most have had all the shots or have had Covid.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2022:

@Trajan61 and the old Jewish Bubushka says "from your mouth to God's ear." Let it be so. I'm not holding my breath though.

Every household is eligible for additional free COVID-19 tests from the government

Trajan61 comments on Mar 9, 2022:

Covid seems to be pretty much over here in western Oklahoma but it sure killed and sickened a lot of people while it was active. It seems most have had all the shots or have had Covid.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 9, 2022:

I have had all the shots, and I have two test kits. I ordered the additional kits just because they're free, and although I hope Covid is over, I don't trust it to really be over for some time.

So, Whiskers, the new cat, who is about 6 months old, did his usual thing of "give me attention or I...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 9, 2022:

I had a cat that was a farter. He made the then boyfriend gag. That is when I was positive that boyfriend was not a keeper. But yeah, he was affectionate as all hell, but also eye wateringly stinky. Because of a change in my circumstances he and his sibling who didn't fart had to be turned over to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 9, 2022:

@Garban Loving cats is just one of the traits he would need to have. I haven't had a farting cat since that one, but I know the two I have now won't live long enough.

Letters From An American 3/6/2022

Garban comments on Mar 7, 2022:

In the 1980’s when I was in school the US history books flashed over important details like this. It wasn’t until the early 2000’s that I became aware of how poorly informed I was. Good article to forward to our kids. Thanks.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 7, 2022:

My kids introduced me to Howard Zinn. I wish I was aware of him so much earlier.

I notice that Pepsi-co and McDonalds are still operating in Russia.

Lauren comments on Mar 6, 2022:

The only thing I buy of theirs is Lipton Tea so I don't think I'll have much impact. But, as @HippieChick58 said, I'll be glad to spread the word.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 6, 2022:

I love tea, but I never buy Lipton. There are so many other delicious options out there

EGRESS.

Garban comments on Mar 6, 2022:

I saw years ago when Barnum of Barnum and Bailey in order to get people to leave his museum, would have large signs with “This way to The Egress” leading them to one way doors. Take this story with a couple grains of salt.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 6, 2022:

I heard the story that at a zoo they had a egret on display, and next to it was a sign with an arrow that said egress, pointing to the exit door. People would go to the door thinking they would see a female egret...

Spring has sprung, Kimbo is playing with his first lizard in a long time.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 5, 2022:

My cats like to try to catch the flies that get in. Thank goodness it's still too early in the season for that. And thank goodness no lizards. I would not be OK with lizards in my house. Ewwww.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 5, 2022:

@racocn8 Yeah, as I recall I was not exactly calm, cool, or collected with a scorpion in the house. I didn't like living in the south for so very many reasons, and that was just one of them.

Spring has sprung, Kimbo is playing with his first lizard in a long time.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 5, 2022:

My cats like to try to catch the flies that get in. Thank goodness it's still too early in the season for that. And thank goodness no lizards. I would not be OK with lizards in my house. Ewwww.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 5, 2022:

@racocn8 I remember cockroaches the size of mice when I was in Okinawa. And we found scorpions in our house in Louisiana when we moved in. I'm OK with creepy crawlies as long as they stay outside and leave me alone.

Letters From An American 03/03/2022

JackPedigo comments on Mar 5, 2022:

The financial arm of this war was reported on NPR this morning. It seems a lot of the world's economy is fueled by kleptocrats looking for ways to making their money look legal. Without these billions of dollars much of the world would have serious financial hardships. More and more this simply ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 5, 2022:

That is a fascinating report. I've got stuff to get done, and that stuff is now delayed while I go down this new rabbit hole :)

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

Reignmond comments on Mar 3, 2022:

I recently got my 2nd shingles shot. I saw how my Boss got thopse very painful rashes along his left side and arm . He said pain meds only helped if nothing touched it. Yikes! My 1st shot gave me a few bouts of fever with headache, and constant exhaustion. The 2nd was a very mild reaction.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 4, 2022:

I'm glad you avoided the bad effects. I remember my grandmother having shingles, it was awful! She was out of commission for several days.

Interesting bit of stock market news.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 2, 2022:

OTOH, makes it really expensive to drive a car now.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 3, 2022:

@Petter I think gas has always been more expensive in Europe. When I lived in Germany in the '80s we had coupons to use at local gas stations to offset the price. Gas on base was about what we'd pay in the US.

A nice gesture from one murdering thug to a family of like minded asswipes.

Tejas comments on Mar 2, 2022:

Don't forget biden's junkie son

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 2, 2022:

Yo @Tejas! One of the rules of the Pinata is to play nice. I'm the group owner and moderator. Those that don't play nice will be blocked. Don't put down others. We put down Donnie and Republicans like him. If you wanna put down Dems there is a separate group for that. If you have any questions you can reply here or message me.

REAL leadership VS. lip service

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 28, 2022:

Teddy doesn't just walk away, he flies away as fast as the plane can go. He's a world class wussy man.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 1, 2022:

@LucyLoohoo Yeah, maybe the 5 year old or the almost 4 year old... And maybe from Uncle Brandon. But not from me. I took the grandson to and from daycare a few times 3 years ago when he was a really little guy and his mama was non weight bearing due to foot surgery. Yes, he may have heard those expletives while we were in rush hour traffic. But that was before he was talking. Now, that little guy is so quick!

REAL leadership VS. lip service

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 28, 2022:

Teddy doesn't just walk away, he flies away as fast as the plane can go. He's a world class wussy man.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 28, 2022:

@RobertNappi2 I try NOT to use words I don't want to use in front to the grands.... I don't want to be the one to teach them their first expletive that should have been deleted.

And….he is also ‘God’ to the very same ones.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 27, 2022:

They worship a very strange god.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 27, 2022:

@CuddyCruiser I've read the buybull, I used to teach it. It warns of false prophets. Too bad xians aren't paying attention.

Saturday morning cuteness

EyesThatSmile comments on Feb 26, 2022:

And then they grow up and ignore you!

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 26, 2022:

Until they think they need food. My cats were very attentive this morning when I slept in. Now they're ignoring me again.

Latest quilt . . . I am in love with it and would marry it if that were legal.

Garban comments on Feb 24, 2022:

Nobody in my family since my grandmother passed has taken quilting on as a endeavor. Brings back memories.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 24, 2022:

@Garban Flour mills found out their bags were being used for clothing, and they started to make their bags with prints on them so the clothing would be more than just utilitarian. That was back in the day when big companies were responsive to needs of the people. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/02/22/flour-sack-dresses/?chrome=1

Why aren't you a Trump supporter?

ChestRockfield comments on Feb 23, 2022:

I didn't read all of that. I didn't even read most of it. I quickly saw the direction it was taking and surmised two things: 1. That's a really long winded way to describe a single thing we don't control because humans lack free will and 2. this author won't have the balls to take this to that clear...

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 23, 2022:

Sorry, I am not going to do the work for you. If you don't read it then you'll never know.

One word killed my interest. Has that happened to you?

puff comments on Feb 19, 2022:

"Awesome" would be my killer word. Remember in the late '80's everyone was like "like" all the time? Like soooooo annoying (sorry). Awesome nowadays annoys the same for me.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 19, 2022:

Wow, that's interesting. I use awesome frequently. Multiple times a day. I have to check demographics to make sure my callers are who they claim to be (member service in a credit union call center). Short version is asking DOB and email, and if they give the right answers I will usually reply awesome. The long version is including mailing address and telephone number. In 10 months doing this job only one person has commented on my use of the word, and she was PO'd at us anyway, so I don't give her opinion much value. And I agree, the overuse of the word like was mind numbing.

Letters From An American 02/18/2022

Detritus comments on Feb 19, 2022:

The “good” news is that the total destruction of the environment might make the collapse of socially security a minor event by comparison. BTW, why are not the MAGA mob chanting “Lock them up”?

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 19, 2022:

I have no idea why the Maga mobs do what they do, they likely have some sort of maggot in the brain stem.

Never let the war crimes of Japan ever be forgotten: [abc.net.au] [en.wikipedia.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 18, 2022:

I think all nations should make amends for their war crimes. I don't know of any nation that has not committed atrocities at some time in their history, some more atrocious than others.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 19, 2022:

@Matias Very true, very true.

Never let the war crimes of Japan ever be forgotten: [abc.net.au] [en.wikipedia.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 18, 2022:

I think all nations should make amends for their war crimes. I don't know of any nation that has not committed atrocities at some time in their history, some more atrocious than others.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 19, 2022:

@Matias I agree. The Irish have been the whipping boy of Great Britain for centuries, and the Scots didn't fare much better. The Swiss have been peaceful as long as I can remember. So yes, there are exceptions to every rule.

Thought we could use a laugh.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 18, 2022:

I doubt if anyone that age has a rotary phone, or even a land line.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 19, 2022:

@TomMcGiverin When I worked night shifts (8ish years ago), I had a landline. There was an extension in the bedroom, and the kids knew that if it was important to leave a message because I'd hear the message and usually it would wake me up. I got rid of the landline when I got rid of the cable during the Republican primaries 2015(?)when I saw Ted Cruz on my TV too often during the Iowa primary. Since then I have cell only, and it is almost always on me, and wearing hearing aids they're connected to the phone by Bluetooth and I am almost totally hands free. I can answer the phone by touching the hearing aid. Also, I hear my GPS through the hearing aids, and I use GPS quite frequently for a variety of reasons. I also have my Kindle on my phone, and mobile apps for my bank, CCs, library, shopping list, etc. My whole life is on my phone. I have a powerful computer in my pocket and it still just amazes me. I don't have Ag.com on my phone, I like full size keyboard for composing more than just a short answer. We all make our choices in life. Your choice suits you and mine suits me. Your answer sound a bit defensive and hostile and I don't even want to go down that rabbit hole. Yes, I want to be available to my kids when they need me. My kids and especially the grands are important in my life. You're not a parent or female, you don't know what it is to have parts of your body living independently outside of your body. Basic biology, when a baby girl forms inside her mother's womb every egg that will become the next generation is formed in her body. Yes, I'm available when my kids need me, and they're available when I need them. We do stuff like that, we're family, we care.

Trump's Social Media App Is Making Users Donate To Republican Party [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 18, 2022:

He is a shyster from day one.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 18, 2022:

@TheDoubter Yes, I have trouble finding neutral words to describe how I feel about him. I try not to use the words floating about in my mind because if I let them loose once they might never be stopped. And I DON'T want to be the one to teach those words to the grands.

I'm being watched.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 17, 2022:

If you have kids or pets you are ALWAYS being watched. Glad she is settling in.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 18, 2022:

@SkagwayKim When I am speaking to my human offspring, I refer to my cats as their sisters. They laugh, but they know they're all my babies.

KEDGEREE.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 17, 2022:

I've read this word so often and really never looked into what it really was. It just doesn't sound good to me, and not for breakfast.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 17, 2022:

@Cast1es Yeah, I remember that. The baked beans always stayed on the plate, they're not for breakfast for me.

He probably would not know what any of them are.

Retiredsteve comments on Feb 16, 2022:

Or the morons following him.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 16, 2022:

@CuddyCruiser The delusion is strong with this one.

HAUTEUR.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 14, 2022:

One I am very familiar with.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 14, 2022:

@Marionville again my younger days of escapism reading, this word is all over Regency Romances.

@MsKathleen donated some Raggedy Ann theme fabrics to me several months ago, and then I found out my...

LiterateHiker comments on Feb 13, 2022:

@HippieChick58 Beautiful! Proud of you. This quilt is a treasure, a family heirloom. What is a long-arm shop?

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 13, 2022:

@LiterateHiker And hand sewing, like in clothing. Nope, that isn't for me. I don't even like hand hemming, but I will do it with clothing where it is necessary. When I made dresses for my girls they often had deep hems with lace or something where the stitching line was. Deep because they kept growing up before out, and the lace or ruffle would hide the machine stitching.

@MsKathleen donated some Raggedy Ann theme fabrics to me several months ago, and then I found out my...

LiterateHiker comments on Feb 13, 2022:

@HippieChick58 Beautiful! Proud of you. This quilt is a treasure, a family heirloom. What is a long-arm shop?

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 13, 2022:

@LiterateHiker I taught myself needlepoint in HS, and counted cross stitch as an adult. I've been sewing since I was big enough to reach the sewing machine. I learned crochet from my mom, and knitting from her sister and a neighbor. I used to make lots of my kids' clothing, and yes matching dresses every few years. I had crocheted Christmas stockings, I think on of the girls has them now.

@MsKathleen donated some Raggedy Ann theme fabrics to me several months ago, and then I found out my...

Cast1es comments on Feb 13, 2022:

That's a lot of work !

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 13, 2022:

This is actually one of the easiest and quickest of all the quilts I do. I keep coming back to it because it looks so intricate, and yet it is so simple.

@MsKathleen donated some Raggedy Ann theme fabrics to me several months ago, and then I found out my...

LiterateHiker comments on Feb 13, 2022:

@HippieChick58 Beautiful! Proud of you. This quilt is a treasure, a family heirloom. What is a long-arm shop?

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 13, 2022:

Thank you! A long arm machine is like a sewing machine that is computer guided and has an arm that stretches over the surface to be quilted, so you can imagine some of them have a very large stitching area, the one in the picture is quite small. The shop I usually use can handle quilts up to 140 inches across. It stitches through the quilt top, batting, and backing. It is much faster than hand quilting. I am patient, but I don't have that much patience to do it by hand. When the quilting is done I will bind the edges and then give it a quick wash. The washing relaxes the fabric, washes out the sizing, and allows the quilting to puff up a bit. Then it is ready for the new baby.

Christians hate being confronted with the shortcomings of their beliefs. [link.medium.com]

skado comments on Feb 13, 2022:

Remind me… which group loves being confronted with the shortcomings of their beliefs?

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 13, 2022:

That was my thoughts just reading the title.

Jan 2022 Media Bias chart is out. Where do your favorite news sources fall on this chart?

Julianrpe comments on Feb 12, 2022:

Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing. I don’t think every news source has to be portrayed as left, right or middle, tho

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 12, 2022:

@Retiredsteve Thankfully my kids are all liberal leaning and mostly non religious. Also I wear hearing aids and they're connected to my phone. When I want to tune out, I can turn on Spotify on my phone and no one is aware that I'm not really there :)

Jan 2022 Media Bias chart is out. Where do your favorite news sources fall on this chart?

Julianrpe comments on Feb 12, 2022:

Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing. I don’t think every news source has to be portrayed as left, right or middle, tho

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 12, 2022:

A few years ago (or more than a few) I was married. My now ex was/is addicted to Fox News, and I couldn't stand Fox News, they just made me agitated and upset. It took me a divorce, distance, and some deprogramming to figure out why. I tend to work on projects while the TV is on, like crochet or needlework, so I'm not fully focused on what they are saying, but the message seeps into your system. I find their message wholly repugnant. Every news source has a message that they are peddling, a target audience that they want to pander to. Yes, EVERY news source will have a slant to left, right, or middle. My now adult children want to take a "family" vacation the summer of 2023, stay in a house on the Great Lakes for a week. All the kids, all the partners, all the grands, and the creators of this cluster; the ex and I. I have set down a couple of cast in concrete stipulations. One being NO FOX NEWS. The kids and partners are on board with that 110%. Haven't heard what the ex thinks of this, and I don't care.

My baby girl is 14 years old

Garban comments on Feb 12, 2022:

My fishing buddy on the left is . My baby on the right is . Sorry I’m a dog 🐶 person. Cats 🐱 are Okay.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 12, 2022:

I have cats because they are lower maintenance than dogs. I'd have to fence my yard or take the dog for frequent walks, cats can use a litter box and they never go outside. If or after I retire I will consider getting a small dog.

Washington State Senate OKs ban on sales of gun ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2022:

Sometimes I am so sad that I ever left Washington State.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 11, 2022:

@silverotter11 I lived in Tacoma for a year, then moved to Bothell for another year, and finally to Snohomish/Mill Creek area, the Gold Creek neighborhood. We lived there for about 5 years, until 1999.

Cat·er-cor·nered adjective adjective: catercorner situated diagonally opposite someone or ...

Marionville comments on Feb 10, 2022:

Now you’re introducing me to a new word…thank you! I have had to look cater-cornered up and see in the dictionary it says “North American”. Don’t think it travelled back across the Atlantic to the U.K.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 10, 2022:

I'm thrilled to have added to your vocabulary.

Reported the abusive male trainer and quit my Census job.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 5, 2022:

I worked for the 2000 Census in Overland Park, KS. I found it fun. I was a SAHM then. It was great until my kids got out of school for the summer and the youngest barfed on the floor as I was heading out for an appointment, so I knew that wasn't going to work out for us. But I got to know the area ...

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 6, 2022:

I concur with @OldMetalHead. I remember from basic training, they would yell first. Not any way to treat adults.

It’s also sad and outright pathetic.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 3, 2022:

And most of those are white males who never worked a real job in their lives.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 6, 2022:

@CuddyCruiser I don't know if we're too old fashioned. I am as I am, I don't see that changing. Yeah, we've seen some weird stuff recently, and the shock value has worn off long ago.

It’s also sad and outright pathetic.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 3, 2022:

And most of those are white males who never worked a real job in their lives.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 6, 2022:

@CuddyCruiser You're totally correct. One of my kids has chosen not to to have kids. She's 33. Her dad (white, trust fund, religious) is having hissy fits, and told her he's leaving more of his estate to her sisters because of that. She's the one that has the time to take him to his appointments and made sure he had groceries during the lock down. She has a baby, HIM. And she also takes care of me as needed. Two of my kids have kids, and it's tough at times. They frequently don't have any vacation time accrued because of time off to take care of sick kids. I see a tumultuous few years ahead as we wrest power back from the rich white morons.

Reported the abusive male trainer and quit my Census job.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 5, 2022:

I worked for the 2000 Census in Overland Park, KS. I found it fun. I was a SAHM then. It was great until my kids got out of school for the summer and the youngest barfed on the floor as I was heading out for an appointment, so I knew that wasn't going to work out for us. But I got to know the area ...

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 6, 2022:

@LiterateHiker The yelling for not speaking loud enough, OMG, how whiny baby. If you KNOW you have a hearing loss it kinda obligates you to get it checked out. When I got HAs 3ish years ago, my employer discovered my hearing loss and part of staying employed was to get HA. It made an amazing amount of difference. I don't "like" wearing HA, but I do like a) being employed, and b) actually being able to hear and understand those I'm talking to. I have no patience with entitled males, and this dude sounds really the worst of entitled and an a**hole besides.

Money Mule Scams | American Bankers Association

barjoe comments on Feb 5, 2022:

If I started having lots of money show up in my bank account, that would be a definite red flag.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 6, 2022:

I check my accounts at least daily, so I am very aware if anything looks off. This gent would have known about the deposits. The acquaintance would soon ask for the money back in cash, and it would have been all nice and clean.

WITNESS TAMPERING?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 3, 2022:

Is he stupid or what?

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 4, 2022:

@19dacar52 I think my toddler grandchildren have more sense than he does.

Biden should shut up about murdering those children. It does not look good on him.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 3, 2022:

Murdering what children, where? Do you have a link?

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 4, 2022:

@Lorajay Thank you!! I agree with @Darren316 that it isn't Biden's fault, it is an act of cowardice, desperation, and male ego. He took the quick exit and took innocent bystanders with him.

Notice the difference ?

TomMcGiverin comments on Feb 3, 2022:

The diff is that Trumpers are white and racist, while his critics are of all colors and have some intelligence. And as far as the tiny numbers of blacks that support Trump, well, there's no accounting for stupid....

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 3, 2022:

I'm not sure if it is stupidity, delusion, or brain damage.

No internet yesterday. Felt like a hopeless Luddite.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 2, 2022:

Two of three kids and their partners are IT people, and their dad was also. The mantra is: When all else fails REBOOT. In my current job I work from home. There are days that the connections are strong and we are rolling well, and other days the internet drops out, and other days that we just ...

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 3, 2022:

@ASTRALMAX currently mine is where it gets good air circulation, so it stays about as warm or cool as I am. Where I move it to will depend on where the cable outlet is, and the length of the cable that I have. I have no idea how long I have had this modem, at least 2 years, and I'm pretty sure it is longer. Thank you for all the tech support :)

No internet yesterday. Felt like a hopeless Luddite.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 2, 2022:

Two of three kids and their partners are IT people, and their dad was also. The mantra is: When all else fails REBOOT. In my current job I work from home. There are days that the connections are strong and we are rolling well, and other days the internet drops out, and other days that we just ...

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 3, 2022:

@ASTRALMAX Awesome, thanks!! I forgot about all the Google devices in my house, and never even thought about their contribution. I keep a google speaker with radio going in the Living room during the day. I can hear it from the office/bedroom. If the speaker is quiet I know the Wifi might be down. Definitely gotta move that router/modem. BTW, how long do routers/modems last. I don't know how long I've had mine, but it was pre pandemic for sure.

No internet yesterday. Felt like a hopeless Luddite.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 2, 2022:

Two of three kids and their partners are IT people, and their dad was also. The mantra is: When all else fails REBOOT. In my current job I work from home. There are days that the connections are strong and we are rolling well, and other days the internet drops out, and other days that we just ...

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 3, 2022:

@ASTRALMAX Bluetooth is likely a problem, hundreds of Bluetooth devices in my area. My phone connects to my hearing aids via Bluetooth, and I get all my work phone calls to my phone. Bluetooth is unavoidable in my neighborhood. The TV is off, I can't remember the last time I turned it on. That is a good article. Thanks!!

No internet yesterday. Felt like a hopeless Luddite.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 2, 2022:

Two of three kids and their partners are IT people, and their dad was also. The mantra is: When all else fails REBOOT. In my current job I work from home. There are days that the connections are strong and we are rolling well, and other days the internet drops out, and other days that we just ...

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 3, 2022:

@ASTRALMAX That tells me that I should be OK, I don't have a big house. It isn't more than 30 feet from the modem/router to the work computer, however the bedroom is pushing it. This confirms that I need to move the router/modem to a more central location. It also confirms that my ex was a horse's a** keeping the modem/router in the basement near his computer but not centrally located in the house for access from the kid's bedrooms and where I had my work room. His status has been confirmed many times, and mostly water under the bridge now.

Definitely bad guys

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 31, 2022:

I have ordered one of the banned books, my book club is going to be reading it to see what the fuss is about.

HippieChick58 replies on Feb 1, 2022:

@dalefvictor MAUS. It is a graphic novel. The author wrote about his grandfather's experience of the concentration camps in Germany.

Epidemiologist explains why Omicron is infecting more kids

Gwendolyn2018 comments on Jan 30, 2022:

My son and his wife had Covid last week. They are both vaccinated and wear masks. My eight year old grandson showed symptoms for one day (ran a slight fever), but that was it. My son had no symptoms and his wife was sick, but still functioned. My four year old granddaughter just bopped along, no ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 30, 2022:

My Son In Law had Covid, he has been vaccinated. His wife, my youngest daughter is pregnant. She was also sick, but not Covid positive. Thank goodness they have both recovered. His was mild as far as lung congestion, but just 10 days of lack of energy.

Today I realized that matchmakers are still a thing.

Cast1es comments on Jan 29, 2022:

When I was young and , "dumb , when it came to men ," I tried a dating service . No luck . In the end , I've been married and I've been single and single wins hands down . Why go look for trouble , when there's nothing in a marriage that improves my life ? Read the headlines . A recent headline was ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 30, 2022:

@dkp93 Too many women who are baby boomers or older were brought up with the notion that marriage was forever. There used to be a huge stigma for divorced women. Divorced women could not find work and often the husband got the children. Many women stayed to protect the children from the moron. Thank DAWG we are more enlightened now.

Sarah Palin epitomizes unethical people and is the poster child for all that is wrong with people.

Paul4747 comments on Jan 28, 2022:

What was John McCain thinking....

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 28, 2022:

It is either laugh or cry, and laughing hurts less.

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

AnneWimsey comments on Jan 28, 2022:

Same thing happened to me. It will pass by tomorrow, take some Tylenol. Hugs!

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 28, 2022:

It took about 3 days before I felt like I was recovered. Thank goodness I'm back up to speed now.

Unvaccinated 28-Year-Old in Denial of COVID Diagnosis Dies After Ripping Off Oxygen Mask

Charlene comments on Jan 25, 2022:

This guy Deserves the Darwin Platinum award..

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 25, 2022:

Yeah, I am hoping he the seed he has spread has not reached fertile ground. That gene pool needs to be drained.

Home - OnlySky Media

dalefvictor comments on Jan 24, 2022:

I do not know about this, my first look gives me the willies. If anyone has a different argument please proceed, I would be interested in something good.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 24, 2022:

From the Beatles song, "Above us, only sky"

Has anyone else found this sitehttps://atheist.social/popular ?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 24, 2022:

I joined several weeks ago. Not much activity on that site so far.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 24, 2022:

@azzow2 Done

Isn't it strange, that when we compare seatbelt laws and covert vaccinations that there are two ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2022:

I made masks at the start of the pandemic. I made mine with ties because I wear hearing aids and don't want to run the risk of losing one when taking the elastic off the ears. Well, I have been persuaded to get KN95 masks, and all I can find have ear elastic. I am sucking it up, but not thrilled. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 22, 2022:

@LucyLoohoo Well, Amazon has lots of others, just look for KN95 masks. And if they are sold out they will have some back in stock eventually.

Howard Stern Plan For The Unvaccinated: '"Go Home And Die"

Mooolah comments on Jan 22, 2022:

@Hippiechick58 Those that dislike him do not know him. They only know what the media portrays him as & you know the media.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 22, 2022:

@barjoe Then I will revise my opinion of him. Thanks for the info.

Howard Stern Plan For The Unvaccinated: '"Go Home And Die"

Mooolah comments on Jan 22, 2022:

@Hippiechick58 Those that dislike him do not know him. They only know what the media portrays him as & you know the media.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 22, 2022:

I turned off the cable about 6 years ago, so all I know about Howard Stern recently is what I read in social media and on the news. I don't remember from very much about him prior to 2016. Maybe the cable has been off for longer. As I recall he and Donnie boy were buddies, and that leaves me trusting his judgement.

Isn't it strange, that when we compare seatbelt laws and covert vaccinations that there are two ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2022:

I made masks at the start of the pandemic. I made mine with ties because I wear hearing aids and don't want to run the risk of losing one when taking the elastic off the ears. Well, I have been persuaded to get KN95 masks, and all I can find have ear elastic. I am sucking it up, but not thrilled. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 22, 2022:

@LucyLoohoo They aren't terribly expensive, and I don't go out and about all that often. This was the type I bought. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09B1Y7D5Q?psc=1=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

Isn't it strange, that when we compare seatbelt laws and covert vaccinations that there are two ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2022:

I made masks at the start of the pandemic. I made mine with ties because I wear hearing aids and don't want to run the risk of losing one when taking the elastic off the ears. Well, I have been persuaded to get KN95 masks, and all I can find have ear elastic. I am sucking it up, but not thrilled. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 22, 2022:

@LucyLoohoo Once only, which makes me sad. I hate disposables. However, in this case I will bide with it.

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

Santanaman9 comments on Jan 21, 2022:

It's worth it, though. Trust me on this...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 21, 2022:

I saw my grandmother suffer with shingles. I trust you 100% on this :) I am thankful for modern medicine.

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

Lorajay comments on Jan 20, 2022:

The system posted this three times. I answered in one of your later posts but more than likely that will be deleted. I only had a sore arm from the shingles shot both times. I'm lucky that I have never had but one vaccination cause me any great discomfort and it almost killed me. It was the ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 21, 2022:

@Lorajay I utilize copy/paste, and I also make some small changes to the posting or the system will flag it as a duplicate. I don't consider myself particularly computer smart, but I have learned a few tricks over the years.

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

dalefvictor comments on Jan 20, 2022:

I had the same reaction, the first shot took me out for about two days, the second for three and a weekend.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 20, 2022:

I had two naps today, the fever broke early this evening. My arm feels normal, and looks like I will be going back to work tomorrow.

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

Gwendolyn2018 comments on Jan 20, 2022:

Will keep this in mind!

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 20, 2022:

@Charlene @Gwendolyn This was the sickest I have been in ages, but I know it is not nearly as bad as shingles. I remember my grandmother having Shingles, it put her out of commission for weeks! A crappy 26 hours is not as bad as weeks of pain.

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

Lorajay comments on Jan 20, 2022:

The system posted this three times. I answered in one of your later posts but more than likely that will be deleted. I only had a sore arm from the shingles shot both times. I'm lucky that I have never had but one vaccination cause me any great discomfort and it almost killed me. It was the ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 20, 2022:

I posted in 3 different groups.

Isn't it strange, that when we compare seatbelt laws and covert vaccinations that there are two ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2022:

I made masks at the start of the pandemic. I made mine with ties because I wear hearing aids and don't want to run the risk of losing one when taking the elastic off the ears. Well, I have been persuaded to get KN95 masks, and all I can find have ear elastic. I am sucking it up, but not thrilled. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 20, 2022:

@Lorajay Yeah but the KN95 are disposable. I don't want to keep making straps. I might play around with the abundance of elastic I have. When I ordered elastic at the beginning of the pandemic I could only get a large spool of black elastic. I don't need another project, but....

Thursday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2022:

I got my second Shingles shot yesterday, I feel like S--t. Not even kitties are helping today.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 20, 2022:

@Ray13 I remember my grandmother having shingles, it wasn't pretty, and it took a long time for her to recover.

I got Shingles shot 2 yesterday.

Ohub comments on Jan 20, 2022:

Both of the shingles vaccines knocked me on my ass for about 24 hours (aches, chills, and more) . But MUCH MUCH better than getting the shingles!

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 20, 2022:

Ohhhh for darn sure. I remember my grandmother having shingles, it was not pretty, and it lasted much more than 48 hours. Thank medical science for modern medicine.

Thursday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2022:

I got my second Shingles shot yesterday, I feel like S--t. Not even kitties are helping today.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 20, 2022:

@Spinliesel I remember my grandmother having shingles, it was awful! So yeah, I will do anything to avoid that.

Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2022:

The ancient Chinese curse is working over time. That curse? you ask. "May you live in "interesting" times."

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 19, 2022:

@yvilletom I have heard this "curse" for many years. Your version is new to me.

Letters From An American 01/18/2022

CourtJester comments on Jan 19, 2022:

The last election had more people vote than any time in American history. Can anyone tell me who is being restricted from voting? In many cities you have to show identification to enter a store or a restaurant, but not to vote. WTF???

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 19, 2022:

People of color and people in "poor" neighborhoods had limited time to vote and fewer places to vote. Many people had to travel for long distances to vote. There were hurdles put in place to the voting process that kept many people, especially poor people from being able to vote.

Cats Hold Blender Hostage I know TYT isn't everyone's thing, but this story is funny.

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Jan 18, 2022:

I posted this 5 days ago.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 19, 2022:

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

This is the day I am giving up driving.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2022:

I've told my kids I will stop driving when they pry the car keys out of my cold dead hands. I think I may have lied, time will tell.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 18, 2022:

@Spinliesel I still have the need to drive, and live too far from my kids to rely on them for transportation. I WFH, but once COVID is over I am sure they will want us in the office once in a while. And then all the miscellaneous details of modern shopping and suburban living. I can't give up the car quite yet.

Firth noun a long, narrow indentation of the seacoast.

LenHazell53 comments on Jan 18, 2022:

As in the firth of forth

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 18, 2022:

That was the first thing I thought of!

I don't have a garden anymore but here's my semi-mini African Violet "Mac's Scorching Sun" in full ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2022:

They are gorgeous! My house has windows treated to block the sun in the front, those windows face south. The back windows face north and don't get good light. I have a few low light plants, but I also have cats, so I don't have many plants. I have had flowering plants in the past, I loved it. I ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 17, 2022:

@SkagwayKim My freaking brats even like to chew on sanseveria, though mostly they leave it alone. The spider plants are their favorite, especially when the babies are hanging low... They also like digging in the potting soil, but I have covered most of the soil with gravel which they don't find interesting at the moment.

If an anti-vaxxer dies of COVID, they're getting what they asked for.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2022:

I'm amazed that Howard Stern said this. As a buddy of Dumpsterfire Donnie I'd think he was an antivaxxer and no holds barred treatment especially if it was not endorsed by modern medicine. I guess miracles can still happen... Or am I thinking of some other radio personality? I don't follow the ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 17, 2022:

@barjoe Good to know.

Sums it up ....

nogod4me comments on Jan 17, 2022:

And, god, if you are killing your believers because you love them. Please get the job done already, you lazy bastard.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 17, 2022:

Really, he's not very efficient.

I'm curious how many members here are still actively using real online dating sites or apps, such as...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2022:

I am not actively on any dating sites. I stopped all that right after the pandemic started. There are too many anti maskers and science deniers out there, it is too great a risk for me right now. I don't know if I will ever go back on a dating site, just tooooooooo much BS, and I live in Nebraska, ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 16, 2022:

@TomMcGiverin Always say what you mean. Clear communication is essential.

I'm curious how many members here are still actively using real online dating sites or apps, such as...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2022:

I am not actively on any dating sites. I stopped all that right after the pandemic started. There are too many anti maskers and science deniers out there, it is too great a risk for me right now. I don't know if I will ever go back on a dating site, just tooooooooo much BS, and I live in Nebraska, ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 16, 2022:

@TomMcGiverin Not to split hairs, not that you have many to split, but you didn't indicate that active users only should apply.

I’m a simple woman.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 15, 2022:

I don't know who Aiden Turner is, he's another dude as far as I can see. However, the kitty I like.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 15, 2022:

@Killtheskyfairy My kids joked that they grew up Amish. We restricted how much TV they could watch and when. Now that they are all grown I've gone even further. I turned off cable. I rarely watch any TV, and don't follow entertainment "news" ever. I haven't been to a theater in more than 3 years, and really don't miss it.

'The death is just never-ending': Nebraska Medicine ICU nurses give an inside look at the hospital ...

FvckY0u comments on Jan 15, 2022:

Being from NE originally I can say unequivocally that the governor of that fine state is praying for everyone.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 15, 2022:

I have hated that bald headed a$$ since I first saw his TV ads when he was running for governor. He is only marginally "from" NE, he is just looking for a platform for experience to run for president one day. And don't get me started on his daddy's businesses.

Static Media Bias Chart - Ad Fontes Media

itsmedammit comments on Jan 14, 2022:

I've seen this before and appreciate it. If I remember correctly, they have to put out a couple of versions because not all the sites and be listed at the same time. I think they are wrong on Huffington Post. It is farther left.

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 14, 2022:

This is the most recent version, apparently they've been putting it out for years.

Have you been lost in the woods?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2022:

I don't think we carried a compass or map when we hiked, but we always stayed on well marked trails. I equipped the kids with a fanny pack with a whistle, a mirror, and a large plastic garbage bag cut to be a poncho, some sort of granola bar, and a water bottle. IF they got lost they were to hug a ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jan 14, 2022:

@LiterateHiker it's been quite a few years (the youngest just turned 30 today and we moved to Kansas when she was 7.) I think it was just so they could be more easily spotted. We weren't usually in heavy woods, the assumption being anything to increase visibility.