Just out of curiosity.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I have grand babies within a 20 minute drive. That is why I don't want to move. I can recreate the garden anywhere, not so much the babies.

Had to share...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I don't want him to leave, I want him to fry!

I never will be.?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

As I don't think there is anything wrong with my behavior, I always behave well ;)

Anyone else here come from an abusive family?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I was abused, and I was able to move on. Sometimes I feel the inner child crying, but I have learned to heal her. Having daughters was a great help, when the oldest got to the age was that the worst of the abuse happened I realized it wasn't my fault. Also living far away from my abusers helped, and limited contact and never alone with them when I did have to see them.

CONGRATULATIONS @MissKathleen, for reaching Level 8!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Woot!! Now it only takes forever to reach level 9.

Always been an advocate to alternative medicine.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I use tincture of ginger for heartburn. It works for me. I have chopped ginger in vodka in my pantry now. When I need to use it I will drain the ginger out. I used oil of cloves to numb a sore tooth so I could sleep. I got 5 hours sleep and a root canal the next day. Alternative medicine is simply what our foremothers used when they didn't have access to doctors. Might not be as potent as pharmaceuticals, but they're as safe if not safer, gentler, and cheaper. Just because it is old fashioned doesn't mean it doesn't work.

Animal people are among the kindest ?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I don't trust anyone who says they don't like animals. Why? And HOW can you not like animals?

Hello friends, I need to vent, and this is a place where I can do that safely, I hope.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I am sorry for your distress. If you think the relationship can be mended I hope it is. If it needs to end I wish you strength to get through and peace of mind about it.

Can you see me now?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I used to have a golden retriever, and floors that were golden retriever colored. I would trip over him in the semidarkness and scare the blazes out of both of us. I miss my boy.

Can you see me now?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Oh pretty!!

My Dream ☺

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

That's what I want, with a few chickens.

Don't fight me?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Which reminds me, need to strip the bed tomorrow, want to have my visiting children help me spin that mattress.

Don't fight me?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Yep, sounds perfect.

Russians and stupid people?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Every day! Every damn day!

Supposed to be 100+ degrees all week.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Everything looks good! We've had a over an inch of rain this week, and more expected tonight. In mid July, not usual but very welcome.

Reading suggestion: Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari Awesome book!! And after that Homo Deus from ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I read it a few years ago, it was excellent. Not an easy read but deep.

I may not go to what is currently recognized as a religious institution (Church, Mosque, Synagogue, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

from a former BF, years ago: Everyone needs something to believe in. I believe I'll have another beer.

I've been experiencing this for awhile now, and have known that depression has had the better of me ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

It is so hard when you just feel turned off all the time. I hope you can find the right treatment.

WHAT'S YOUR POSITION ON ABORTION ?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

My position on abortion is my body my choice. My first pregnancy was ended by abortion because the fetus had neural tube defects that were not compatible with life outside the womb and may have been threatening to my life. Yes I wanted a baby and I was heartbroken to end the pregnancy. And because I was so far along I had to go through labor and deliver that baby. When the baby was born there were more defects than they realized. The baby had anencephaly, spina bifida, front line didn't close, cleft lip and cleft palate. 20 years later the father of my children told those children he believed we made a mistake ending that pregnancy. WTF. Which is why we are no longer married. He was at the delivery, he saw the baby. I consider that a betrayal.

WHAT'S YOUR POSITION ON ABORTION ?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

My position on abortion is my body my choice. My first pregnancy was ended by abortion because the fetus had neural tube defects that were not compatible with life outside the womb and may have been threatening to my life. Yes I wanted a baby and I was heartbroken to end the pregnancy. And because I was so far along I had to go through labor and deliver that baby. When the baby was born there were more defects than they realized. The baby had anencephaly, spina bifida, front line didn't close, cleft lip and cleft palate. 20 years later the father of my children told those children he believed we made a mistake ending that pregnancy. WTF. Which is why we are no longer married. He was at the delivery, he saw the baby. I consider that a betrayal.

You ARE so beautiful!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Wonderful! It's beautiful.

Do you give compliments with honesty?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I give encouragement, or try to. I compliment when I can, and I always try to be honest, but we all need encouragement.

So very bigly ironic

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

IKR!

Good morning! Today's somewhat of a special anniversary for me, as I left my hometown Nuernberg, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Happy Anniversary of your adventure!! And good morning, it is my FRIDAY, I'm taking the rest of the week off.

Corrected: The answer is B.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

My ex was sooo plain vanilla and uptight, things that we could have done to enhance enjoyment he was not interested in trying. Communication and open minds are so crucial

Critical Breaking News!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

OMG, so funny and so tragically true! :(

One wishes he were only an orange waste of space.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

He is a lethal toxic waste of breath.

How often do you watch the news?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I read the news as much as my anxiety levels will allow.

How many places have you lived in your lifetime?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I have made 23 moves, 4 here in Omaha, soooo 19 different locations. Among the places I've lived are: Germany twice; Stuttgart and Augsburg, and Okinawa. Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell, WA. Hampton, VA, Rosepine, LA. Overland Park, KS. Seattle and Overland Park were favorites. Least favorite was Rosepine.

How do you guys combat loneliness?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I have adult kids and a full time job. Most of the time I'm content if not relieved to be alone. And when I need a break I go see kids or a few friends around.

Vote Traitor Republicans Out Come November

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Shared on FB

Where do I see my level?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Home page, see your user name, just to the right of it, in a little star.

A black man walking along a rural highway in Alabama at 4 AM is picked up by the police: ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Thank you for posting this, it is great to get some good news!!

If someone was to honestly compliment you, what would your response be?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I try always to just say "thank you!"

A few memes about something I'm finding is really important in all my relationships.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Very good!! I like the last one best,

I picked the first red tomatoes of the season, today.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Love fresh tomatoes!

OfPutin, May the Lord Open.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Love it!

What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I think everyone should live in a different part of the country or world at least for a year. Your horizons will be changed forever. Everyone needs to get out of their "comfort zone" and learn how others live. Everyone needs to hold a tiny baby at least once. There is something so pure, so fragile, so precious and innocent about a baby. It can scare the shit out of you and also leave you in awe. I think everyone should stay up all night to witness the sunrise. At least once everyone needs to try something they didn't think they could do, especially if it scares them. It is amazing to find out that you can.

The flaws of Disney love stories After Ever After - DISNEY Parody [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Love it! Very clever.

Its only Tuesday... :S

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Yeah, my week is abut the same, except Friday is another Monday. This week is hell, I have all 5 Mondays in 3 days because I'm taking Thursday and Friday off. So, I'm trying to catch up what I can before my teammates have to get into my stuff. Today I told my manager there isn't enough wine..... and too much whine.

The irony!!!! no this must be sarcasm... cynicism?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

SMH. I SMH so much I'm freaking dizzy.

Two Christians Claim on Radio Show That Donald Trump’s Critics Are “Not Human” – Friendly ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Freakshow!! So much for love your neighbors.

When did you tell your parents?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

That was never an issue. I don't think my dad believed in anything, and my mom passed when I was a teen.

Taking a walk around the garden this morning, The sunflowers are very tall and looking good, the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Beautiful!!

Tomatoes are coming on strong.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I see I have some tomatoes ready to pick!! Love sun ripened tomatoes right off the vine!

Ok is it just me or does anyone else's skin crawl when they hear/read the much over used word ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I have no problem with it.

Irish Dad's Pride Parade bus.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

OMG, this made me cry!! Thank you!

The next 'Ghostbusters' movie: [instagram.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Who ya gonna call?

I don't know about that. But I do prefer women with more teeth than tattoos.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

My Grammie would tell you virginity is like a balloon, one prick and it is gone!

The absurdity

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

LOVE it!!

How do you plan on raising your children?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Seriously, I raised my kids in the church. They're all adults now, 26 to 33 years old. Two are flat out atheists, and one flies low cuz she likes to stay in Daddy's good graces. Raise them to think for themselves and they will figure it out. Their dad encouraged critical thinking but had a blind eye to the church, and he gradually morphed to totally brainwashed by the church. However, the kids are smarter than that.

Every time I scroll through comment sections on this site, I feel joy.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I came, I saw, I stayed. Spend much less time on FB, except for my Candy Crush Saga addiction.

Recent medley

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

good ones, but the dog is far too good looking to be Trump. Even a mangy mutt is too handsome to be donald.

After months of uninterrupted analysis, I am now prepared to conclude that, indeed, my laundry is ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

why are you giving up so soon? Hang in there!

Somebody needs to invent the frozen margarita truck for this time of year.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

oh dear god yes!!!

First day back to work after being fired the first time in my life from a right to work position ( ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Yay for employment! Knock em dead!

Next visit? Vlad.... Must get the right dress there as well.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

shared to FB!

How many times did you hear about their trek to school and back.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

In the rain, sleet, snow, AND hail. Seriously I walked 8 blocks to school. One year we had snow, then rain, then snow again, and I could walk on top of the snow for several blocks. I must have been about 8 at the time. We were a one car family, and dad the only driver. When he was working we walked everywhere.

Allergies to some foods???

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I am not allergic or sensitive to flour products, but I am very sensitive to wheat that was treated with Glyphosate, AKA Roundup. I had a second colonoscopy at 55 due to that crap. They now call it leaky gut. When I cut out all but organic flour products it went away.

Rules of life :) boys are dumb and girls are crazy you don't know someone until you live with ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I generally don't like sterotypes because I've known crazy dudes and crazy ladies, and dumb dudes and dumb ladies. It isn't gender specific. People ARE. All of the above and more. Boys will be boys if their parents allow them to behave that way. My rules of life: Expect something to go wrong. Be prepared. Save for a rainy day. That little doohickey you just tossed, tomorrow you will find it is a crucial element to something that you need now! And the biggest rule of all: Be an encourager. The world has far too much discouragement, spread a little light. You never know who is going to need it.

President of the United States arrives for summit with Donald Trump

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Freaking scary!

Who is on the other side.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

LOL, loved this game.

45 winks to Vlad [media.crooksandliars.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Jeebus I hate looking at him.

Can any of you experts identify this vine for me?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Bindweed maybe?

So what is everyone doing ( or thinking, or drinking ) tonite?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Cauliflower mac and cheese, and then something to help me sleep.

I'm currently volunteering for a candidate who is running for the Michigan House of Representatives ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Have you read the book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond? Really opened my eyes to what is going on. Messed up for sure.

Typical Fur-Baby...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

that is my kitty girls.

Does anyone else avoid Palm Oil?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I don't eat palm oil, and the palm oil I have to make soap and other stuff comes from responsibly harvested sources. I haven't used any in several years.

I knew it!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Please!! The fastest most direct route possible, with a fire lit up your ass!

We got our first bloom on our Strawberry tree. And a beautiful butterfly.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Beautiful!

If you get invited to go to someone’s church, do you?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I will only go to church is one of my kids or grandkids is involved. My youngest is highly vested in making daddy happy. She was married in a church. I read scripture and wasn't struck by lightening. Kinda disappointed, but. Oldest is married to a catholic, they may have their son baptized or what ever the catholics do. I will be there, but I'm no way will I bow my head.

What is your opinion on dating sites? I have mine. Would like yours.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Mostly I met scammers. I dropped them all.

What’s a movie that everyone loved but you hated. Mine: Pulp Fiction

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

LOTR series. I went with my kids. I remember looking at my watch thinking it was 3 hours of my life I'd never get back. My kids liked it, I like spending time with my kids.

Whenever I see a TV commercial with some happy housewife smiling while using her new cleaning ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Oh for damn sure!! I don't get excited by cleaning. I would need strong drugs to be that happy talking about a cleaning product. Those drugs haven't been invented yet.

Adrenaline, are you addicted?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

My adrenalin rush comes too fast, too often, to easily. Anxiety does that. I tend to stay cautious. My rush is making good time to work through rush hour.

Get the tissues handy! [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

That's so cute!

Happy Monday! Here are some beans to make your morning better!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Best kinda beans ever!!

Good morning!

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Waking up is highly overrated. However, I'm taking Thursday and Friday off. I love short weeks.

Good night from my little corner of the world.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Beautiful sunset!! Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow. As for love or something like it, we're all looking for it. Some day.

Garlic Flowers

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Beautiful! But not a room where cats live. My girls would be eating the garlic. Tradeoffs ya'know.

Sitting on my back deck watching a MAJOR storm coming. Anyone else get pumped for storms???

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I love storms! I live where tornadoes are not uncommon.

Wish everyone knew this.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

During the Korean War my uncle was in the Navy, and he was sent to Japan. He came back to the states with a Japanese bride. I was born in 1958. I grew up with a Japanese aunt. I thought she was endlessly fascinating. She was a tailor, she was smart, funny, and sassy with a great wardrobe. She was crazy about her husband and he was crazy about her. I thought everyone should have a Japanese aunt. When, in my small town ignorance I said something about someone being not white she called me on it. She said she wasn't white either. That opened my eyes to hidden racism and my own attitudes. I am so thankful to have known Umeko, she was an amazing woman.

One of my neighbors is super Catholic and is ending our friendship cause of my apithetic attitude ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Meet up! Check meet up groups in your area. Check out the American Humanists Association. They have chapters in your area. https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/

Four years ago, on this day, a friend's ACD bitch whelped a litter of 11 puppies.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Happy Birthday to your sweet babies, and many many more!!

When you attempt to move a pile of blankets and it mews at you.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

How could you disturb such a sweet baby?

Wish everyone knew this.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Definitely!

Should we still tell children Fairy tales such as Cinderella, Three Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

That is the choice of the parents. My kids had a christian upbringing and turned out to be stalwart atheists.

Who's life am I living?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I think you get the life you create.

[newyorker.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

When doesn't he golf? Nero fiddled while Rome burned.

Eastern Tigerswallowtail, Male. Basking or drinking after a shower

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

beautiful.

This is kind of long, but I found it vey insightful and interesting.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

What is life if not to dance. Very good article.

Trump Moron of the Day

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Well she settled for being a dumb ass.

Liberalism Has Been Worth Defending

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

What do conservatives conserve? I don't see that they are helping anyone besides themselves. Liberal and proud of it.

Too Many Coincidences With Fuhrer Trump?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Hurry up Mueller, the shit is getting deeper!

[chicagotribune.] The economic collapse has begun.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

fuck der donald

Do you think a guy like me could marry a Catholic?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Will there be children and how will they be raised? Do you want to children to be indoctrinated into the Catholic church? Has that been discussed? How is her family? Are they religious? Are they supportive of your differences in faiths? Is she catholic in name only or does she go to church regularly? Lots of things to think about when getting married.

This is good! [msn.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I love water. I drink water all day long, or tea when I'm at work. I'm nearly always well hydrated and it shows. I look younger than my younger sister who prefers to drink sodas. I carry a 32 oz Hydroflask to work every day, and generally refill it while I am there. It keeps my water/tea really cold, it will still have ice 36 hours later. https://smile.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-Insulated-Stainless-32-Ounce/dp/B07937FH5K/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8=1531678009&sr=1-1-spons=hydro%2Bflask&th=1=1

Communicating in a relationship: Do you lean towards being open and willing to work things through ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I am good at identifying the elephant in the room and insisting on a discussion. It might not happen right away but it will happen.

So exactly much did Don the Con lie in Montana? [washingtonpost.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Basically when his lips move he is lying.

Today, (7-15-2018) the girl cat was walking the fence line teasing the dog of oru new neighbors, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I had a Siamese cat when I was growing up. When the grandparents visited with their poodle the cat would mostly ignore him. Or she'd take a swipe at him and run away, and then chaos would ensue! I remember when he was in the yard squatting for a dump, and she smacked him on the butt and ran. He didn't know whether to finish the dump or chase, like his tiny little brain fried.