Those of you down under will have to hold on to this for a few months.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2023:

very useful

Tell ‘em, Jeff!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2023:

AND throw away the damn key!

GRANDEE.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2023:

I have heard of them before, likely in the Regency romances of my younger days.

National disgrace!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2023:

The population keeps digging deeper, so they'll be in China.

Proud cat lady!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2023:

I would so take that kitty home.

Humicolous adjective Of or relating to organisms that live in or on soil.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2023:

So, my thought was are earthworms humicolous? And google came through for me: Humicolous, “of or relating to organisms living in or on soil,” is based on Latin humus, “earth,” and colere, “to inhabit.” Humus comes from an Indo-European root found in numerous words related to land or humankind, such as Words of the Day chernozem, chthonian, and duniewassal. Colere also gives us colony and culture. Humicolous was first recorded in English at the turn of the 20th century. EXAMPLE OF HUMICOLOUS USED IN A SENTENCE As they dug through the soil in the garden, ants, worms, and other humicolous creatures kept appearing. I have a worm box in my garage, I take all my kitchen scraps to the box, and in the summer I will dig the worm castings into my garden. I've had the box for about 10 years.

GOP COPD (chronic obstructive personality disorder)

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2023:

Guilty by reason of being female/poor/not white male...

I had skunks at the trashcans the other morning. Vhttps://youtu.be/wt-o2xlffWo

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2023:

I hate skunks. I know they are useful, but I don't want the close by.

Probably the funniest sketch ever seen on TV...? [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2023:

Hysterical

Merrick Garland was a pick from a rotten Republican so there’s that…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2023:

I trust Merrick, I believe he is laying a trap to put a noose around Donnie boy's neck for all eternity. I want the charges to stick and sink the donald forever.

Threats complete with visuals by Trump.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2023:

He is so full of hot air...

Friday morning cuteness...Posing

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2023:

Time well spent!

ECLAT.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2023:

I like flair!

Aliquot adjective Forming an exact proper divisor.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2023:

New one for me!

He's right to be worried.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2023:

he's gonna get his ass bit so damn bad!

More Middle Age Riot…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2023:

Good ones!!

A Christian acquaintance's mother just died and on FB, he asked for prayers for her. Why?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2023:

wow, that is just messed up. Luckily for her, when yer ded, yer ded. There ain't no heaven or hell. Yer just ded. In her case I wish there was an exception, but she escaped a more truly deserved fate.

When I don’t have nightmares…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2023:

I rarely dream, but yeah, I'd go for that one.

Eurasian Collared Dove returned to last year's nest. I have a ringside seat.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

How awesome to have a front row seat to watch the babies grow up.

Why some men give men a bad name (short version): I was in Walmart today speaking to a young ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

Good for you. This should not ever happen when we are at a business. He shouldn't be using his job to hit on women. Good grief. If it were me I'd have been searching for the manager before I left the store. It's not flattering, it's creepy as all hell and the manager needs to get that under control.

Argillaceous. adjective: (of rocks or sediment) consisting of or containing clay.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

New one for me.

Trump on the Run Fans of former President Donald Trump’s impending arrest and imprisonment are ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

Sorry, that old fat fart isn't going to run, no matter who is chasing him. He's way to soft and out of shape.

[rollingstone.com] Couldn't happen to a more deserving guy

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

my heart bleeds for him. No, I lie. I don't give a gosh ding dang darn about him and I hope he is disgraced and dies alone and sleeps in a pauper's grave.

Humanity We should do our bit to reduce the number of people dying - Practise Contraception! P.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

Just be sensible, the world doesn't need families with 20 children. But OTOH China's policy was too harsh, and China has a rapidly aging population with no youth to support them.

Governor Sanders To Sign Arkansas School Bathroom Bill into Law - Opera News Official

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

The number of dumbass right wingers boggles the mind.

Wednesday morning cuteness...Pack only the essentials!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

too cute

CIRCUMSPECT - Adjective…wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2023:

I always try to be very circumspect.

deuteranopia noun A defect of vision in which the retina fails to respond to the colour ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

It is a type of color blindness. https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/color-blindness/types-color-blindness#:~:text=Deuteranomaly%20is%20the%20most%20common,more%20green%20and%20less%20bright. Deuteranomaly is the most common type of red-green color blindness. It makes green look more red. This type is mild and doesn't usually get in the way of normal activities. Protanomaly makes red look more green and less bright.

Long overdue:

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

About damn time!

If Republicans stand for anything, it's deregulation.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

too true!

Like two peas in a pod...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

Good one!

So it's TUESDAY, and Trumple ThinSkins ain't been busted.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

Give it time.... and yes, I want it NOW!!!

What Is This Spell What is this spell?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

Can I use this? My daughter is getting married and she asked me to give a secular reading at the wedding. (Actually it is I Do, part 2, they got married in Vegas a few months ago. This one will have all the families present, or as many as can make it.)

The Cry of a Love-Lorn Tom Abed last night I woke in fright At a fearsome burst of song.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

Very amusing!

True dat!!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

After 25 years with my ex who only barely tolerated my katten (Dutch for cats) any future "close friend" would need to love cats as much as I do before I'd let him into my life. And yes, if it is cold and I see them sleeping I will put a blanket over them. I have a heated covered cat bed in the room I used to WFH. That room used to be the guest room, there is a bed in there. The cat bed is on the bed. Do I pamper them or what? I will probably turn that off next month once or if it gets warm enough.

Tuesday morning cuteness, so tired!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

Makes me wanna crawl back into bed with her/him.

BRACKISH.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

I am very familiar with this word. I do find it interesting that the current word for Salt in Dutch is Zout. Language is a living entity.

Tuesday is coming…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2023:

Perfect set!!

Hyson noun A Chinese green tea dried and prepared from twisted leaves, especially of the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2023:

New one for me, and I thought I knew a bit about Chinese teas.

It isn't truly warm, but to usher in spring on the equinox: "Spring Thunder" Mark Van Doren ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2023:

Nice!

ANTIPATHETIC - Adjective…having a natural aversion to something; showing or feeling a strong ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 20, 2023:

Antipathy is one of my favorites words.

These are hilarious…I almost wish I interacted with Trumptards so I could say them.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

Spot on!!

Purloin verb To take dishonestly; steal; filch; pilfer.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

One of my favorite words! I love the blank stares I get when I use it :)

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

Where is the mama otter? They're too small to be away from their mama.

Worst dead beat dad in history.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

2023 years, but who is counting.

I have a feeling we're all going to be disappointed Tuesday

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

Great ones, all of them. We do live in interesting times.

Looking for something special to celebrate next Tuesday? Then may I recommend this vintage

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

Yummy!

Word of the day.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

It's lovely word! Latibulate This word is described by the action of hiding oneself in a corner Among a group of words with the root "latib" all used to describe the action or place of hiding currently the only other place to find this word is in the Oxford English dictionary, the largest printed dictionary in existence EX: I Latibulate whenever i get a strict scolding from my parents

Always enjoyable and informative to watch. [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

fascinating!!

So true…..

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 19, 2023:

Having had kids, cats, and dogs... cats are low maintenance, dogs are a much bigger time commitments, and kid are two full time jobs.

Da fuq is wrong with Messenger?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2023:

Messages have been messed up for some members for a few weeks now.

Quaere verb Ask; inquire (an imperative used to introduce or suggest a question).

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2023:

I did not know where query came from, but I use the word pretty often.

Ladies... I think he is single?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2023:

And he's going to die single!! He likely still lives in mom's basement.

It would be nice to see a "perp walk",

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2023:

We're still living under the ancient Chinese curse: "May you live in interesting times" but now it's interesting that I'm appreciating more.

Saturday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2023:

My cats can say "My mama wore combat boots!"

Why do people use euphemisms like "passed away" instead of saying "died"?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2023:

I love to ask Dr. Google stuff like this, and Dr. Google fulfilled my request. https://rfhr.com/should-you-say-passed-away-or-died/#:~:text=Why%20is%20%E2%80%9CPassed%20Away%E2%80%9D%20Used,oldest%20euphemisms%20known%20in%20English. Of course that is from a funeral home. It says: When a loved one dies, it can be challenging to cope with the loss. You may hear others say that your loved one “passed away” and wonder what that means. While “passed away” is a euphemism for death, many religions believe that a soul passes on into another realm after death. This is where the idea that someone “passed away” comes from. Let’s look at what “passed away” and other euphemisms mean and what to say about the death of a loved one. What Does “Passed Away” Mean? We first see the term “passed away” appear in English writings of the 15th century. In the 1400s, the majority of individuals believed that the departing of the soul of a dead person was a literal physical event. “Passing away” meant that the deceased person had begun their soul’s journey to heaven or hell. (1) Why is “Passed Away” Used as a Euphemism for Death? A euphemism is a way of saying something without coming out and saying it. People use euphemisms when they don’t want to say a word that might upset or offend someone else. The term “pass away” is one of the oldest euphemisms known in English. Many individuals don’t like to think of death when thinking of a loved one who died because it sounds so final. They may say or want to hear others say “passed away” as a calmer and gentler way of talking about death. They might also use or prefer other euphemisms for death, such as: Left this world Passed on Sleeping Gone from this world In heaven With the angels Resting in peace Finished their race Done with their suffering Dearly departed However, for those who believe in an afterlife for the soul, these euphemisms are not just a saying to make the word “death” sound nicer. For those who believe in the soul and an afterlife, “passed away” is a literal description of what they think happens to a soul after death. Do All Religions Believe in a Soul? You may wonder which religions believe in a soul. But first, let’s define “religion.” According to Mark Stibich, Ph.D., “Religion is a set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems that most often relate to belief and worship of a controlling force such as a personal god or another supernatural being. While this is a basic definition, there are many different understandings of what religion is and not all religions are centered on a belief in a god, gods, or supernatural forces. Religion often involves cultural beliefs, worldviews, texts, ...

A Worrying Report on Maternity Mortality Rates in the USA….

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2023:

Sadly the article is all to accurate.

Cat lovers ....

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2023:

https://www.drelseys.com/2022/03/10/history-of-st-gertrude-the-patron-saint-of-cats/#:~:text=Saint%20of%20Cats-,St.,that%20all%20cat%20lovers%20worshipped. History of St. Gertrude: The Patron Saint of Cats St. Gertrude of Nivelles’ patronage was never made official by the Vatican, but her association with whisking away mice and rats made her, by default, the saint that all cat lovers worshipped. While modern media has associated her with cats in most portrayals, there’s a lot more to the patron saint of cats than just being deemed the cat lady of the Catholic church. According to history records, St. Gertrude was born in the city of Nivelles in 626, which we now know as modern-day Belgium. As the youngest child of four, St. Gertrude was meant to follow in the footsteps of her eldest sister Pepin when it came to agreeing to an arranged marriage. Devoted to her faith and with the help of her mother, St. Gertrude escaped the bindings of having to agree to an arrangement by opening a separate female-only monastery. Here, she devoted herself to her faith until she left the monastery to tend to those in need. Most claim her association with cats stems from a feline’s predatory instinct to catch and chase away rodents. During her time serving in her city, St. Gertrude was frequently summoned by the townsfolk to ward off illness and rodent infestations. People swore by her energy to chase away anything disease-ridden, and ultimately this is why she was canonized after she passed away on March 17 at age 33. Many churches were built in her memory, and many claims of miracles have happened at her hands. In remembrance of her, many Catholic people also celebrate St. Gertrude’s feast day on March 17 alongside St. Patrick’s Day. Each fall, Nivelles holds Le Tour Sainte-Gertrude, a parade around the city that draws many pilgrims and features a mass in honor of St. Gertrude. When you’re donning your favorite green gear for the lucky holiday, give your furry friend an extra pet in honor of our favorite cat lady!

Republican hijinks..

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2023:

Good ones! Thank you!

YOICKS! - Interjection…a cry used used by huntsmen to urge on the hounds in fox hunting; used ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 17, 2023:

I remember this from lots and lots of cartoons!

Nebraska lawmaker 3 weeks into filibuster over trans bill They're a little slow but maybe making ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2023:

She is my kinda gal, smart and stubborn!

Exequy - Funeral rites, a Funeral ode.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 16, 2023:

New one for me.

Bewray verb To betray.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2023:

New one for me.

It will be Sweet and hilarious when he gets arrested…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2023:

Good ones!! Thanks!!

Beware the Ides of March! Alias "backstab day".

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2023:

I avoided any danger by WFH today, and pretty much every day so far.

Wednesday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2023:

Totally adorbs!

WURZEL.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 15, 2023:

I remember hearing about wurzels while I was in Germany.

Money has arrived in my account, Happy days.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 14, 2023:

It is about time you have a good day!

Humuhumunukunukuapuaa noun Either of two triggerfishes of Indo-Pacific coral reefs.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2023:

Yeah, I'm not even going to try to say that.

My sympathy is for the dead zebra. [yahoo.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2023:

Why the hell does a private person own a zebra? Zebras belong in Africa or in zoos, not in a field just anywhere. Dumb ass got what he deserved.

Hellish indeed ....

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2023:

OH yeah!! If the first sign on the wall is any indication of what is to come, it would be hell for me!

Feel free to share with every MAGA-it

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2023:

Donnie boy is loosing his luster, and this is a good thing.

URSINE.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2023:

I am familiar with that. I used to be attracted to very hairy men, loved that full pelt.

EBay ad: Middle-aged talking head, perfect for mounting on a garden pike.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2023:

Tucker needs to be publicly whipped and pilloried, or tarred and feathered. Tarred and feathered with a ball gag....

Pence actually throwing some shade?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2023:

Yeah but, Mikey you stayed too quiet for too long, now it is just sour grapes.

This particular screenshot is from an article i saw on Facebook.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2023:

I'd say we're lacking way too many details to make an informed decision.

Trump won't be running in 2024: he's fading slowly...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2023:

It will be a good day when I don't see his name or face in the news or on Social Media. It will be even better when it is week, months, and years without seeing his name or face.

Cat chair in the rye...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2023:

very punny

Abat-Jour noun A device, as a skylight or reflector, for diverting light into a building.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2023:

Those are also known as Solar Tubes. I've always thought they were a good idea.

Similar solutions ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2023:

Hope she chose the donor wisely...

Sororal - the female equivalent of fraternal.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2023:

So is Sorority sisters a tautology?

TAUTOLOGY.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2023:

ATM machine is a tautology because the M stands for machine. One of my "favorite" that just makes me want to chew steel nails. PIN number is another one that I hear frequently as I work in finance. Close proximity is another that I hear too often. Redundancy is often not a good thing.

Dead Raccoon 2024

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

Fer sure!! All of the above.

I used to be on a program called "Paltalk." It is still around--does anyone use it?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

I have never heard of it before. I'm on WhatsApp with my kids.

From our Too True Department:

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

fer sure

Zabuton noun A large, flat cushion, used in Japan for sitting or kneeling on the floor.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zabuton A zabuton (Japanese: 座布団 or ざぶとん, lit. 'sitting futon',[1] Japanese pronunciation: [d͡za̠bɯ̟ᵝtõ̞ɴ] ZAH-boo-tawn) is a cushion for sitting that is commonly used in traditional Japanese settings.[2] Zabuton is a Japanese loanword[3] that is also sometimes used in Western culture to describe the zaniku, a flat mat that a zafu is placed on.[1] The zabuton is generally used while sitting in a seiza or agura position[4][5] and may also be used when sitting on a chair. Zabuton are used during meditation such as zazen.[6] In a more casual setting, the zabuton can be used in conjunction with a zaisu, a type of Japanese legless chair, with or without an accompanying kyōsoku (脇息), a Japanese-style armrest. Ordinarily, any place in Japan where seating is on the floor will be provided with zabuton for sitting comfort. The length and width of a typical zabuton is approximately 2 square feet (0.19 m2)[2] to 3 square feet (0.28 m2)[7] and usually an inch or two thick,[8] but can vary in thickness.[9] They are sometimes made with threaded embroidery[10] and tassels on the four corners and at the center of the zabuton, and often with a removable outer cover that can be washed separately.[11]

I want to see him indicted, tried and convicted.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

100% agree.

Boebert men…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

Jeebus, she passed her lack of common sense and morals on to another generation.

Four feline frames…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

Good ones!

Random republican redux…

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

Good ones!

I will quickly reveal why I am in such a pissy mood.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

Contact your representative, that is one of the things they do. I called mine when SSA made my marriage license disappear. I had to send it in because they didn't think my marriage from 40 years ago was legal!!! The Army recognized it, I got a new social security card, and I have had three passports all in my married name. Go figure.

I will quickly reveal why I am in such a pissy mood.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 11, 2023:

Call you state Representative's office, they are your go to guy/gal when stuff like this happens.

Infamous 'Access Hollywood' tape can be shown to Trump rape case jury: Judge - Raw Story - ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

Good! I hope it helps to lock him up.

My tomato seedlings are looking good!

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

I am looking forward to planting my tomatoes. I love fresh off the vine tomatoes.

Depends on one's point of view, I suppose.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

Yeah, now I know exactly where NOT to go.

What are your thoughts on this quote?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

Nah, been married twice, and divorced twice. Nuf said.

RECALCITRANT.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

I had one teen that was pushing recalcitrant to th extreme. She turned into an awesome women, but man those were hard years.

Flowers in the snow.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

To me it is always sad when the spring flowers get snowed on. Mother Nature has some sick ideas.

I ended up in the ER again tonight.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

I am so sorry you're having such a hard time. Hope this month flies by and you get the treatment you need.

Most of the time it's difficult to express these feelings in words, and then I find something that ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 10, 2023:

I am so sorry for your grief, transitions are hard. It is hard living with the unknown. Our minds see it as a catastrophe, but our minds don't have all the facts because they're unknowable for now. Hang in there, and at this point hope for the best.