Turning on the news depressed me this morning.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

He is sooo cute!! Yes, today is one of those days my desire to stay sane won out over being well informed. Some days I want to become a hermit.

Neo-nazi's still not called terrorists. [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

Of course Trumpty didn't mention them, they're his people.

Native American Cover Of 'Unchained Melody' Will Give You Chills. WoW!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

That is sooo beautiful!!

Forgiveness and distance. [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

Very true.

Bored Gibbon teases young tigers

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

LOL, that is too cute!!

Mrs browns boys the Mormons - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

LOL!! Love it!!

The job search.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

How are the finances? How long can you go without a job? How long can you live without any benefits? It's a hard call, but my advice would be if you need to get the income and benefits going, take the job. You aren't glued to it. Keep looking for something better. And good luck.

Non-prophetess [scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

I saw a clip where a family home schooled and taught their kids only Bible literacy. This reporter was asking the oldest who looked about 12 simple math questions. She had no clue. I think that is child abuse. She is being trained only to be a domestic idiot.

Do we ever really, "settle down"?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

A wit I once knew said that the only thing constant in life is change. We do change, but some settle down as well.

This is the single most important question

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

I've read all the books and seen the movies with my kids, but never put myself in them, never thought about which house I'd want to be in. I thought they were excellent books, and I'm happy they got kids excited about reading. That being said when I'm in a sucky place I start talking about dementors being in the area.

Whose body? [scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2018:

It happens, and it's wrong. Patriarchy to the max.

Taken from Friendly Atheist, couldn't find a way to share it but found it hilarious!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I was up close enough for my taste with Westboro Baptist a few times when I lived in Kansas. The founder of that sect was a scary dude, very messed up. The church is largely the family. How sick to drag your children along to your protests holding signs that God hates Fags with a nice graphic. I had to explain to a 11 year old what that was. While her older sister's gay friend was in the car with us laughing hysterically. Westboro Baptist is a pimple on the already fetid ass of evangelical christianity.

LMAO, I think about this every time a sports personality thanks God or Jesus for their victory, home...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

So, assuming the fans are pretty much divided half and half, is god ignoring the prayers half of the fans, and what made him give preference to the winning team. Is the winning team more righteous? Or does god just not exist and we're all out here on our own and actually have to practice and work for our stuff.

What was something that pushed you towards doubting your religion?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Part of the reason I liked the church was the community. Being in a military family, the chapel community was my social life. I was never a PTA mom, and being a stay at home mom and overseas, I needed support. Back in the US I always went for the liberal churches, Methodist or Presbyterian. Then moving to Omaha could not find a good chruch fit, and actually found some very cliquish churches. As I knew I was headed for divorce I found a church the ex liked, very conservative. Post divorce I left that church and discovered many churches are not welcoming of single females of a certain age. So, getting away from the church community I took a look at what the church taught and what it's acts are. Then a friend had me watch Zeitgeist, and it was like the blinders came off.

My question to christians who say we should repent for our sins is this: Did we ask to be born?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Of course to the narrow minded sheeple we are tainted because we're human. Give me a break. The creator dude they believe was really messed up.

It's likely few here will be surprised at this ... [huffingtonpost.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I'm pretty sure most of the fit the definition. Hopefully they're dying out.

Hi I Live in NH Which Trumpty Dumpty Just Called a Drug Infested Den

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Really, New Hampshire? Old Man in the Mountain state? Well, it's been a while since I was there, but I thought it was a pretty cool state then, even cold. Don the Con doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground.

John O.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Very eloquent, give me goosebumps!

Solar and Wind Power

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I cannot have a clothesline in my yard due to neighborhood restrictions. I love, love, love sheets fresh off the line.

This is how much money you need to be happy, according to science

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I have lived paycheck to paycheck, had job insecurity, and several very stressful years post divorce. Things aren't great but if I lost my job today I would be OK for a while. I have a general idea how much my ex makes and made, and though he's not that far up but not that far away. However post divorce, even with all the stress, I don't regret getting out for one minute. Money isn't everything, but I'm hella happier now. Life ain't a bed of roses by any means, but I don't have to deal with thorns either.

WIse words from a wIse man

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Truer today than it ever was.

What are some of your favorite movie quotes?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Get busy living, or get busy dying. Shawshank Redemption. My favorite movie.

He needs a us hIstory class-Ignorant trump

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

What a waste of oxygen.

What is your response to "god blees you" after sneezing?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

As often as I sneeze (allergic to dust among other things) when I head "god bless you", I just say thanks. They mean well, it doesn't hurt me, and it's not worth pushing my agenda.

Girls and D&D [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

LOL! Yeah, girls are a force to be reckoned with.

Me too often. [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Awwwww, that's sad.

Conversion Therapy? [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Seriously I remember reading about some "churches" that used a type of conversion therapy (ie kidnapping) to get members. Weren't they Guyana and Jim Jones debacles that sort of cults. And LGBTQ conversion therapy is just crap, and should be outlawed.

Political Reality [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Love it!! Totally love it!

How many times have you hijacked someone's post here?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I'm sure I've done it a few times, as opinionated as I am. I tend to get tangled in tangents.

What do you like in your salad?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I love salads. I use fresh tomatoes from my garden, and sweet peppers, quinoa, corn, cabbage, carrots, or depends what I've got on hand. I add a variety of nuts. I make a variety of dressings. Depending on the dressing I may add avocado (if it isn't in the dressing) and fresh herbs. Summer salads are fun, and largely dependent upon my imagination and what is available in the garden or at the farmer's market.

Comey tweets [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I appreciate his style.

Porn star vs. President [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

IKR! There are none so blind as those that will not see.

Someg you might find amusing.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Ugh, only if there is a substantial profit guaranteed.

I was on duty last night in the Hospice House.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

That's scary. We had a neighbor when we lived in Kansas that their son ended up in hospice when he was about 10. He was born with hyperplastic left heart syndrome, and then had a stroke when they tried to fix it and just had problems all his life. He actually recovered and left hospice then. He passed when he was 19. Hospice work is tough, you have my thanks and admiration.

What are your thoughts when the believers say things like " it's in god's plan" or "it was meant to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

This is god's plan? god sucks.

Who or what do you sleep with at night?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

The cats come and go as they please, I usually wake up with at least one of them on the bed with me. I have a white noise machine on, and the ceiling fan is on. The cell phone is on the nightstand charging. I do not use the laptop in the bedroom, and I don't have a TV in the bedroom either. The bedroom is for sleep and.......... and.......... well it has been a while.

ENOUGH! [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Sadly accurate I'm afraid.

A good checklist if you're in a relationship with a man. [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

There are others that are more subtle, but that is a good start.

Talk Dirty to me.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Mud, grime, slop, offal, excrement.

Another Funny Hawking Cartoon

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

He'd figure out how to fix that I'm sure.

What are your pet peeve markers you look for on a first date?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

At dinner at a nice restaurant if he is rude to wait staff it is a HUGE red flag. If he is a poor tipper that is another red flag. Bad grammar is not necessarily a red flag but I am a grammar nazi, so I'd probably end up cringing and withdrawing. Praising DJT would end the date. Does he listen to me, or is he waiting to talk?

What are your thoughts when the believers say things like " it's in god's plan" or "it was meant to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Gods plan that small children get cancer and suffer? I don't want anything to do with that particular god.

If you could improve one of the following areas of your life: Love, Social Network, Career and Sense...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Well, I'm not too worried about the career, I'm counting days to retirement. I have a sense of purpose, I like my environment or at least won't change it. I have as much social network as I can stand, my health needs some work, my idea of fun is different than most of the world's, but my love life is non existent. My kids love me, I have friends and my kittie girls, but that one special person is elusive.

Allow me to vent a bit.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Good for you for doing the right thing.

Trump and tIllerson say goodbye

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

LOL!! love it!

BIll maher on trumpty dumpty

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

What was the 4th time? Basptism? And they didn't take the opportunity to drown the bleedin bastard!

This has been documentary weekend.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

We have too much interference in our (ha) government from the oil companies. We might as well be the United States of Chevron.

You ever notice that caterpillars are okay for boys to play with and like.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

At one time we lived near an undeveloped forrested area. During the summer my kids used to leave after breakfast, show up for lunch and then be home for dinner. They'd spend all day in "the swamp". And OMG the dirt they wore home. They had no fear of snakes, slugs, mud, or anything. They used to pour salt on banana slugs to watch the changes. Oh yes, all girls. They're smart, they're tough, they can dress like a million bucks or like a lumber jack, and eviscerate you in a heart beat. Gender roles? I don't think so. Please don't be so fast to paint us all with the broad brush of "your gender roles are crap." Whose gender roles? Maybe traditional gender roles. They aren't mine. Don't try to put me in a box that I rejected long ago.

Should you ask a date for his/her credit score? Why/why Not?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Not the first date, maybe not even the second. Lots of things happen to change a credit score so I am not going to base the relationship on a credit score.

Rex's last words to donald

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I seriously wonder if a Don the Con dick pick would be enough to dismay his supporters?

Every argument I have (outside of the lack of evidence for their deity) in a nutshell.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

OMG, this is so my ex!

Dog owners In the whIte house

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

The second one; no dog, I totally agree. I don't trust someone who doesn't like cats or dogs.

If you have not seen SNL from Sat.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

That is wonderful!!

Here's a wall suggestion I can get behind.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

There ya go!

Another SNL same date: Kate McKinnon as Betsy DeVos. Also epic! Enjoy! [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

LOL!! This is amazing!!

Ok so we had some rain droplets here in northern New Mexico a few days ago.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Gotta love weather, constantly changing.

What's not allowed on your TV or radio, on this SUNday morning?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

During the christmas season my usual radio station switched to all chrismas music format before Thanksgiving. So I switched radio stations to a Boomer station. And lo and behold there came a church service into my home. I wrote to the station and let them know why I was leaving, and got this polite but nonsensical reply. Eh, don't matter to me. I haven't switched back to my former station yet. The radio is continually on in my house and car. It goes off while in the car if I have passengers. If I'm riding with others I just want the radio low enough that we can talk over it.

BIG shout out to the 375 new members. WELCOME

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I am so glad we're growing and getting the word out!!

I can't believe all the support and love from all these total strangers.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

This is the most awesome online community!

Ok So Last Week Was A Bit Rough!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I'm so sorry you had such a crappy start to the weekend. I've never had a car stolen, but no one wants my cars. I am totally anal about making sure the doors are locked when I leave it in a parking lot and my current car is 11 years old. I hope your insurance company has been cooperative.

Hey Ya! - Walk off the Earth (Outkast Cover) - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

LOL!!

Please join your local March for Our Lives next weekend [marchforourlives.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Thank you for posting this!

So sad, when there was so much hope. [msn.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

This is heartbreaking.

Self pleasure

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I want more than just sex, and as you point out if I want sex I have my toys. I want companionship, intellectual stimulation, good conversation, and someone who cares for me. Did you know a hug will release endorphins including oxytocin, the bonding hormone? I don't think an orgasm with my vibe is going to do that.

Open relationships

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

My first instinct is to say "oh hell no" but it is really more complicated that that. It depends on so many other circumstances. I would say I'd consider any variation, but it all depends on too many other factors to make a blanket statement.

I just realized I only have my best friend...literally 💔

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Not everyone has a bunch of friends, however you can broaden your social circle. Check Meetup.com. You my find people who share your interests that way. Take some classes. Get involved politically. I made some friends through a Humanist organization in my area that I found through Meetup.com I tend to be an introvert. I have a few friends, my kids (who are all older than you are), several coworkers who I chat with, and.... and.... and.... this group!! But for face to face contact, I got my nails done today and picked up lunch at a drive through and did some shopping. Wow, what an exciting day!

I deleted all my adopted family off Facebook beside my mom.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Welcome to your new family. True family will love you no matter what.

Found this on Facebook and thought I'd post it here also.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2018:

You can say that again, and again, and again. A flea on the dog owned by the Obama's has more class and dignity than Don the Con.

Wondering about the full body mud bath?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

I'm planning a trip to Winnipeg in the fall. There are thermal spas there that I plan to visit.

Who are you?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

I'm Paula

Why did your marriage fail?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

To say we grew apart is an understatement. He grew more conservative and religious and spent all his spare time with his hymnal website. The kids tell us we should have called it quits years before.

Sigh Ladies (and guys), has anyone else been sent unwanted sexual messages from other users on ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

Some people just never grow up, however there is no excuse for that behavior. I am sorry you have encountered that.

An Apology For Trumpty Dumpty

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

It's funny, but so totally not funny either.

MedIcal facts

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

When it is your time to go you're gonna go.

20150516 爵士鼓 羅小白 Moves Like Jagger - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

This is wonderful, I saw it a few days ago on FB.

Real Canadian road rage - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

Makes me wanna move to Canada.

Andrew McCabe, a Target of Trump’s F.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

We may be seeing the end of the USA as we have known it.

Ladies I have question for you. What do you think about facial hair?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

I like well groomed, and I like natural, quick and easy. Personally I don't understand shaving the head, but if it makes you happy go for it. I think sexy comes from within, a man who is comfortable with himself and interested in me is likely to have a sexy vibe to me. I like beards if they are soft, the brillo pad feel is tough to get close to. The duck dynasty style I don't get, it think it is taking creative anachronism to an extreme. If your hair is long but you have a huge bald spot I think the long hair just looks sad. But again, what makes you feel good. Now if a guy sports a mullet I don't think I'm even going to get close enough to talk to him. Everyone I've ever known with a mullet has not been someone I wanted to associate with.

What are your thoughts on psychological disabilities?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

that is such a huge, multifaceted subject. I work in disability claims and maybe 15 to 20% of our claims are mental health related. One thing I hear over, and over, and over again is that it is so darn hard to get an appointment with a qualified mental health specialist. And now I'm wondering if the % of claims denied is higher for MH claims becasue it is so hard to get appropriate treatment.

Romanian court rules that man is officially dead - even though he personally appealed the decision ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

if he fathers a child.... the implications boggle the mind.

When did you realize you were old?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

I remember listening to "Lunchtime with the oldies" on the radio while I was at Ft. Meade, Maryland. I was in my early 20s, and they played a song that I loved in high school. I was pissed about that for days! And that was the first time I realized it was really all downhill from there. My middle daughter freaks out about wrinkles and turning 30! I told her "really? Every wrinkle and grey hair I have has your name on it" I may be old, but I don't care! I'm OK with it. My mom died at 45, she never got to meet her grandchildren or see any of her kids get married or any of that other cool "getting old" stuff. Your age is just a reflection of the number of trips around the sun your have made. Don't let your age define you. I may be 60 and my knees make some odd noises and yes I have a few gray hairs but dammit, I put the time in for it. I earned it! I am happy about it because so many don't get that opportunity. JMHO ( or not so H)

A follow up: What makes you a terrible partner?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

I've never asked why someone wanted to break up with me, things just didn't work out. One guy decided he'd rather live close to his grandson than stay in Nebraska, and I get that. One guy decided his stuff was too important to him and he couldn't afford to move it. I haven't had a relationship move very far forward in years. As for the faults I know I have, I'm bossy, go figure right. I like my alone time. I tend to identify the elephant in the room. I sometimes cogitate on issues. I have immense patience until I want it NOW! And I think I snore, but I'm not sure, the cats don't complain.

Stephen Hawking will forever be a part of the universe

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

We need a heart button. He will be missed.

WIse words from sam ellIot

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

LOL!!

TraffIc dIlemma

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

LOL!! I want one of those!!

In my opinion, the only reason that people fear death is the religious hellfire and damnation myth.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

Nahhhhhh. Think of a teenaged boy, all hopped up on testosterone and still building synapses. Given that young males have a much higher rate of accidents than the rest of the population, they have limited fear of death because they lack experience and the testosterone and deficiencies of synapses. But fear of death is what keeps most of us from doing crazy things like experimenting to see how high we can go on a rickey ladder or other dumb stuff. If I didn't have a healthy fear of pain and disfugurement I'd drive a hell of a lot faster than I do now. Well, tickets, but I haven't had one in a few years. (note to self, slow down in West Point, NE, The cop in that town doesn't have enough to do.) I'm not afraid of death, I do fear pain and suffering so I try to maintain homeostasis. The other fear people have is unfinished business. Becauase I learned early that life is fragile (mom died at age 45) I try not to have unfinished business. I tell my kids frequently that I love them and how happy they make me. I have forgiven who I need to forgive and if I shuffle off this mortal coil tonight I'm OK with that. And if I'm not online tomorrow by noon someone call my kids that the cats might need to be fed.

This pic doesn't need translationhttps

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

Religion is the opiate for the masses.

Superheroes duel

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

Love it!!

Where do you all work at? I work at USPS as a clerk.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2018:

I am a disability claims examiner for a large national insurance/finance company.

Ugly?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Well, he isn't Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan, but he isn't scary ugly. I'd have to hear him talk and know how he thinks before I'd consider him ugly.

[msn.com] Trump fires H.R. McMasters

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Jeebus, another one bites the dust.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 85 and no signs she'll retire from Supreme Court

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

My daughter and my mother share her birthday, and mom would have been 91 this year. Last year I gave this daughter a Nortorious RBG t shirt for her birthday, she loves, loves, loves it! We are both huge fans of RBG.

Had an interview this morning for a position in my field that at first I didn't think I wanted.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Read the blog Askamanager.org. She gives good advice on all things job hunting, job keeping, resumes, cover letters, office politics, office culture, managing and HR. And she's got some really funny stuff. And good luck!

Listening to that one song -- "Weightless" -- resulted in a striking 65 percent reduction in ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

I played that for two nights while I slept, worst sleep ever and my anxiety went sky high. That doesn't work for me and I wish it did.

Glad to be here! I've posted this before, but it remains one of my favorite (anti)Trump pics:

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

LOL, I feel the same way, Piglet.

Raining here in New Mexico for th first time in months. will see if th ground gets wet

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

In Nebraska in summer we'd call them Texas 30 inchers. The drops were 30 inches apart.

[msn.com] Trump Jr's wife files for divorce

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Meh, Don Jr. didn't fall far from the tree that is Don the Con, but I don't think it matters in the long run.

I cut 13 inches of hair yesterday.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

My quasi son in law (not married to my daughter but long term partner) grows out his hair every year for locks of love. My hair never grows to the required length, it is very fine, very curly, and a hot mess when I don't keep it short.

Phone addiction?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

I am not addicted to my phone, but I do rely on it a huge amount. All the pertinent information about my life is in it. I have no idea how to contact my kids without my phone, I can remember exactly two telephone numbers right now, mine - work and cell. Access to pictures, passwords, accounts, contact list, google, calcuator and calendar, all in my pocket.

Employee turnover

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Amazing ain't it.