Our Children In Trouble Today?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Much of it is the sugar in our food system. Excessive sugar really screws your body up, but avoiding sugar means home cooking and not from boxes. Who has time for that? It means fresh foods, not highly processed. It means reading labels.

Yup, that about sums it up!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

LOL,

ITSA MIRACLE> I am finally on the top contributor list

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I was there, and then got busy and dropped off. I've been sorta out of balance.

Insert Toona, hooman.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

LOL!! Love it!

Children.....I'm Home! ;-)

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Were you off on adventures? Welcome back. This is home, isn't it.

ADVERTISING MY AGE Despite my many years and rapidly advancing decrepitude have forgotten my age ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I turned 60 in January. I rarely wear makeup, I do not color my hair. I stay well hydrated and don't each much processed food which I'm told is why I have great skin, few wrinkles. I might not look 60 but my knees tell another story. My mom died at 45 and I decided I'd never regret growing older, she never got the chance. I don't know how to act my age, I've never been this age before. I act how I wanna. I don't give a flying f..k for what others might think.

Rough day today.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Stay strong. Life gives shit often enough, but it passes. You're not alone.

On the topic of porn- porn stars are paid actors and actresses.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I've read that men are more visual, so just watching the action gets men excited. Women need a story line. Porn does not accurately portray what humans want, it appeals to the lowest basic instincts. Porn doesn't appeal to me, erotica does. My expectation of what sex should be were formed before I knew much about porn or erotica. When I was growing up it was Playboy magazine and despite having brothers I "knew" about it but never saw it. Yes, I'm a dinosaur.

Bernie Sanders

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I want one of those!!

Research research research

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Under the influence I'm not likely to be a good driver, I'm not likely to want to move that much.

Twitter gold

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

He is such a maroon!

Cat's have been fed

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

LOL!

Robert Mueller

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

He is a hottie, even if he is a Republican.

George Takei

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Yay!

Rob Reiner

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Fer real.

Cute or what? :)

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

She just looks cold and sad. Not cuddly. Poor baby!

MeWe - The Next-Gen Social Network

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I might ignore that one. I can't see my need for another social network or more distractions on the computer.

@LoreleiLeigh Nude profile pic, yet a stern warning about blocking sexually explicit messages.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I have to admire her chutzpah in showing a semi nude picture, I wouldn't go that route but whatever floats yer boat. There is a bit of a dichotomy with her saying no explicit messages. Takes all kinds.

If the Moon were replaced with some of our planets - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

very cool! I want Saturn!

Christopher Hitchens

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I noticed it the other day, too. I was kinda surprised and mystified. I figured it would be made clear soon, or soon enough.

It's Word Wednesday. Can you say "ABLAUT REDUPLICATION" five times fast?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

That is fascinating!

For The Birds (1080p) (Pixar Short Films) - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Love it!

Lambs - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

too cute!!

Well my inlaws left this morning.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

That's rude.

As a child, the earliest memories of a TV show that made the most impact on me was MASH .

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I loved M A S H! I watched and rewatched it. I knew several Franks when I was in the Army. Their names weren't frank, but they were weasels.

Curious as to whether anyone here has read Yuval Noah Harari's books Sapiens and/or Homo Deus, or ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I read Sapiens two years ago this month. It was very good, not a lightweight read at all but worth the effort.

Just thinking.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

What you really need to worry about. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2n9b7i

My 6am pet visit. A Labradoodle. She wants love and cuddles. I live to serve!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

What a sweet baby!

Just thinking.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

OMG! you should have mentioned that to the manager. I worked in the billing office of one of our hospitals. The onboarding training included a video on proper hand hygiene and I was told it is annual training. So one day I noticed a coworker come out of the stall and leave without washing her hands. I avoided taking papers from her after that. Ewwww.

Growing my beard for my Central America trip in 2 weeks.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Get a good beard balm, it will keep the skin and hair moisturized and itch less. I have 3 bearded sons in law and I made beard balm for them. Sounds like a fun trip.

Some guy just posted What do you think about white people.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Good for you!! If he wants ugly he can go to FB.

What are your thoughts on online dating?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I think it puts people into a consumer mentality, like it is a grocery store. The next one might be better than this one. Also all I've encountered lately has been scammers, so I've pretty much dropped out of all of them. It's just not worth the hassle.

Does it matter how a gift is wrapped or is it only the gift that matters?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I so rarely wrap anymore. I buy cheap gift bags, a bit of tissue paper, and let it go. The gift bags are reuseable too.

Once upon a time I thought I would be ending my days in a nursing home.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

One of my kids offered to take me to a cornfield.... She's kidding, I think

Made it to Level 8 - woohoo! Only 150,000 points to go to get to Level 9!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Woot!! way to go!! Yeah, it is a long slog to 9. I just got to 8.2.

Waking up and not remembering who your with.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I remember when I was young and foolish, and in the Army, I woke up one morning with no clue as to where I was or how I got there.

Should you live for today?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

You should enjoy the moment you're in, and live like you will die tomorrow, but there are no guarantees. However, you should prepare for the future tomorrows by socking something away for retirement or a rainy day. Last week I'd have said I'm at peace if I go tomorrow, everyone knows how I feel about them, I am at peace with everyone. Well that didn't last long.

Have you settled on being single?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I have little hope of my status ever changing, sometimes I still hope, and sometimes I mourn for the lack of hope. I'm not really ready to say "No, never" but the odds are slim.

Watch Trump's nonverbal behavior.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

He may be past the verge.

Seems that most Republican supporters are not dumb or idiotic, just mistakenly misinformed! They ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

That is so prescient, and scary as hell.

What's Happening With Our Environment?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Sadly I am afraid one day they will find out that the cannot breathe money.

Scary Resemblance of Evil

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

He is said to have read Mein Kampf. Hitler was his role model.

Hands up now Kitty.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Awwww, sweet baby!!

Somebody feed this dog now.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

LOL! He looks tough too!

Anyone who reads my posts are aware I call 45 a sewer hog, sometimes with many adjectives before the...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I feel like calling the SPCA! That poor piggie!

If Stress was a Drug

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Oh, sister, you're preaching to the choir today!! I need a road trip to Denver.

Is She All There?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

She just amazes me every damn day. How can you be so clueless, and with all of Don the Con's idiocy with less than attractive women, how does she still have a job? Well, then there is Kellyann too.

Tammy Duckworth becomes first US senator in office to give birth - BBC News

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

She is an amputee, and 50! And giving birth. She is amazing. The giving birth at 50 amazes me, because at 50 I was done and happy for it. When that child graduates from high school she will be 68. Babies suck up so much energy. I wish her well and I'm so glad it isn't me!

This is my reading buddy, my going to the bathroom buddy, my going to bed buddy, my cleaning buddy; ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

What a face!! I just wanna kiss her all over!

Dating: what's your ideal age range? How important is age?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I'd actually stretch it out to within 8 years of my own age, maybe further. The older you get the wider the window can be, I think. My kids have "suggested" a potential long term should be closer to my age than to the oldest child's age, so for them as long as he is within 13 years of my age they'll be cool.

I've suffered depression off and on all my adult life, but in the last few years it has mostly ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I feel your pain :(

I'm 48 points away from level 8... should I make a post to try to get level 8?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

If you're admin aren't you like God anyway, you can give yourself all the points you want.

Relatable...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Stop reading my diary! Or if you must read it stop posting it.

Trump attorney Cohen is being investigated for possible bank fraud, campaign finance violations - ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I agree, I'm ready for the end of this nightmare.

Favorite duets?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e29hgZxUbv0 This is one of my favorites.

What's your favorite car? Mine is 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT. Car pictured is not mine, but I can dream.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

My very favorite car is the one that is paid for and parked in my garage. Elmo is a red 2007 Toyota Rav4 with a sunroof. I plan on driving it until my children pry the car keys from my cold dead hands.

That moment when an old psychological wound is reopened.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Chocolate, but then I hate myself for giving in to sugar again. But just knowing it will pass helps a little. And sometimes just wallowing in it til I'm sick of it helps.

Broken but strong

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Beautiful!

America's 1 health crisis: porn

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Kinda blows your mind, doesn't it.

Do you like your buns toasted?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Not miracle whip, though I grew up eating tons of it. For me it is mayo and preferably made fresh. It depends on what is going on the buns.

In this age of technology, how do you feel about internet relationships? Is distant love possible?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

NO, long distance is a myth.

To my cat

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

They are my babies, just with fur.

Must defeat the monster

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

LOL!! I think my cats have learned to stop my robovac.

No one to blame Since there were several inquiries.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

How does that happen?

Sophie's evening comfies!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

sooo cute!!

Not a faux news fan but

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

And don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.

What's With This Weather?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Well, that explains everything!

John's Definition of Love

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I agree.

Tell me something about your town/village/area.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I live near the geographical center of the USA, in the great plains. Where I live it is hilly, I am in Omaha, Nebraska, near the border with the Missouri River and Iowa is on the other side. We were settled by farmers and other immigrants. My great grandparents came from Germany, Switzerland, Scotland, and England. We have a world class zoo. We have the College World Series of Baseball (apparently that is important to some.) We displaced indigenous populations to build our farms and run our railroad tracks across the land. There used to be large herds of bison roaming the land, those went away with the railroads, and the indigenous population was mistreated and herded onto the poorest land available and left to essentially starve.

What do you prefer doing when you feeling sad and depressed?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I usually just grit my teeth and know it will pass. Recently much of it has been job stress related, I'm hoping I've got a handle on that now. I use some herbs and try to get enough sleep. One of these days I'm going to be able to go outside and take walks and get some sunshine. If I am deficient in Vitamin D it affects me.

Clay mask to heal acne?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

My skin was very oily and I'd break out ALL the damn time. Then I cleared up for a while, and then I got pregnant and my skin thought it was 13 again, each time. After kids I'd have occasional breakouts. Now past menopause OMG is my skin dry, but I rarely break out. I'm pretty sure if I had a better diet and better habits as a teen my skin would have been much better.

Do you go by the amount of positive reviews when you make a purchase online?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Depends on what I'm buying.

When will I stop thinking about him?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

When you start thinking about him, make yourself remember the crap he did. I had a long term relationship that broke my heart. 6 years later I still think of him from time to time. When it was good it was really really good, but I glossed over the crap. When I think of him now I think of the money he owes me, the promises he broke, the criticisms he had for me. the lies he told from the beginning. I have wisdom for the pain now. I want to find someone with his good qualities and without the crap. But focus on the crap and it will help you move forward.

Never have I Ever.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I have never jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. Never gone up in a helicopter. Never rode in an ambulance.

Truth....

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I love that!

I would like to welcome all the new members to the group.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Hello, I'm Paula. I'm a suburbanite in the cold frozen plains states. We heard a rumor that it was spring, and then we got snow again so we're figuring that was a lie. A damn lie! Any way when spring finally finds us I have two 4x4 raised beds and a deck with lots of pots. I love fresh tomatoes and experiment with other crops from time to time. I grew lots of basil last year and put up lots of pesto sauce. I work full time +, inside my house doesn't get much light, and have young cats. Not many plants indoors. I also have a compost bin and a worm box. It is about time to put in fresh bedding for the worms and dig the castings into the garden.

The female population so far have not responded to this group.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I'm here! And since no one can see me blush I will be as open and forthcoming as possible.

Women of all ages.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

My experience is that it isn't the size it is how you use it. My second ex that I was with for over 25 years was well hung. Had no rhythm, no imagination, and inhibitions that Freud would have loved to explore. I used to think it was a horrible waste of potential. I've had far, far better experiences with men less well endowed.

Started a group called real intimacy.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I will check it out.

This cat does relaxed like nobody's business!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Awwww, what a sweet baby!

Ya' gotta admit, this turned out great... [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

OMFG, no!! That would give me nightmares for months!

Long post- sorry in advance Ok.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I am just amazed they don't have some onboarding training for you. This is how we do it type of approach, and teamed you with a senior nurse for at least the first week. Is there a charge nurse you can go to with questions? Nothing like throwing you into the deep end from the start. And THANK YOU!! Nurses are over worked and underrated. Thank you for being an angel on earth. I read a couple of doctor blogs and they confirm that nurses are saints and if you want your facility to run well you have to support your nurses.

This is my main man! His name is Pepe Le Pew.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

He'd adorabibble

You know they're planning it!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

LOL!!

No image problem here!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

This is a take on an old Norman Rockwell, and I'm pretty sure he was not the first one to do it. It is amusing and it is a ginger, what is not to like.

Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

My critters are my fur children, I love them nearly as much as my the kids I gave birth to. Yes, losing a pet was like losing a child. I feel sorry for people who can't love animals.

Movies from years ago

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I am shocked sometime at how lame and corny shows and movies from my youth were. I don't often watch old movies, but sometimes.

This is a sad post for a state with massive problems.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

When I was 19 and in the Army I married a fellow soldier. He was 28 and a Kentucky farmboy. It didn't take me long to realize I made a horrible mistake, especially once I met his family and saw where he lived. The level of what I saw as ignorance was amazing, and this was 41 years ago. The casualness of "keeping it within the family". To be open of something so damaging and taboo. To this day I cringe when I have dealings with people from Kentucky, and with my job that happens more often than I'd like. The marriage did not last and we never had kids. We had no reason to keep in contact. But even as young and stupid as I was, I knew so much of what he told me and he believed was utter and total BS. His plan was to get out of the Army and go home and raise hogs and tabacca. And now that I'm thinking of the few months we were together I feel an overwhelming need for a shower.

The cats eyes wIde open

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I had some new treats (e cig variety) a few months ago, and I noticed after I inhaled and had put it away my older cat seemed really clingy with me. Like she was alllll over me and couldn't relax. It was the weirdest thing. All I wanted to do was go to sleep, and she was in my way. She hasn't been that attentive since then,

How often do you foot the bill at a restaurant?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I expect to pay my own way unless otherwise specified.

Ever give your cat some ice cream?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

My cats are very interested in everything I eat. I haven't let them share the ice cream yet, I don't love them that much :D

The Difference Between Men And Women. This Is Genius. - tickld.com

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I think there are communication issues. Would it have been helpful had he mentioned his motorcycle issues.

Where the fuck are they?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I don't carry baggies in my pockets, those never leave their designated spot. My keys I am quite anal about, always go back in my pocket after use. My phone the same way. My billfold is always in my purse but I don't worry about it as much as as my phone and keys.

Generation Z - what do you think of them?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I am very hopeful for all that I have seen of generation Z

Secrets of the pharoahs!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

LOL

Trump tower on fire. [cbsnews.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

damn, they got it put out.

I won't apologize for thinking my Sophie is the epitome of cool.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

sooo beautiful!

Does anyone else sit in with a book on Saturday night or am I dull as fuck?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I think Saturday night with a book is normal, not necessarily dull. I am not comfortable with a huge noisy crowd, or not for long. Books can be quite enthralling.

Do you think the world would be a better or worse place if everyone suddenly could read each ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Far, far worse. What goes on in the privacy of my mind should never be let loose upon the world.

The site is growing, rapidly.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I like straightforwardness and honesty as I try to be. I'm a tad out of the ordinary and I am upfront about it. I'm not everyone's cup of tea and that is OK. It's not a one size fits all world. I like to know what other people value. I agree, I don't care about toys like motorcycles, cars, campers and stuff. As those things are not something I value it is not a good omen. I want a friend. I need to get along with someone fully clothed before I care to take my clothes off. I want my best buddy ever, once that is established, all else will follow naturally.