Pence has been named by Jennifer Williams as having been told of the Zelensky "perfect" telephone ...

TheDoubter comments on Nov 16, 2019:

nail him too

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 16, 2019:

He might enjoy it too much....

New baby just moved in yesterday.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2019:

What a sweet baby!! Maybe he should be called Tornado!

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 16, 2019:

@Deb57 That was my first thought, but tornadoes are more common here in the Midwest. When I found out I was expecting a grandson I made a quilt in the cyclone pattern. It was very appropriate for that little boy.

I could use some moral support.

darthfaja comments on Nov 12, 2019:

Doesn’t sound typical for a hospital to do this. Ignore the notices and just call them. Ask to speak with someone in America.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 15, 2019:

@darthfaja All I can speak for is my hospital. If you are not on a formal payment plan and you have not paid the balance in several months it will be looked at by collections. My billing software allows me to set up a payment plan. When that is in the account and payments are being made timely, it will not go to collections. If it is not a formal payment plan, the account is noted but a plan is not set up, it could well go to collections after 3 or so months.

I could use some moral support.

darthfaja comments on Nov 12, 2019:

Doesn’t sound typical for a hospital to do this. Ignore the notices and just call them. Ask to speak with someone in America.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 14, 2019:

@BBJong Where I work if you have not made a payment in 3 months it will be looked at by collections. We try to encourage payment plans so you can spread the payments out and that keeps the accounts from collections.

Everyone’s Missing the Obvious About the Declining U.S. Birth Rate

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Nov 13, 2019:

Sign up to read, & I don't want to.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

@Lilac-Jade I talk to families every week that are considering bankruptcy for their medical bills. Crazy system we have.

Why do men have fewer friendships than women? [huffpost.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2019:

Holy cow, if men have fewer friends than I do, that is just sad. I have many acquaintances, my family, and very few real friends. The older I get the fewer friends.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

@Haemish1 I was a stay at home mom while my kids were young. One day while the kids were in school I took a nap with the golden retriever behind me and the cat in front of me, on top of the electric blanket. I was cozy!! The cat was very people bonded and loved full body contact. The dog was just a love sponge. Best nap ever. Both the cat and dog are gone now, the kids are grown up with kids of their own, and I work full time.

Why do men have fewer friendships than women? [huffpost.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2019:

Holy cow, if men have fewer friends than I do, that is just sad. I have many acquaintances, my family, and very few real friends. The older I get the fewer friends.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

@Haemish1 When I finally retire I plan to schedule naps on a daily basis and I don't plan to use alcohol to help me fall asleep.

Everyone’s Missing the Obvious About the Declining U.S. Birth Rate

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Nov 13, 2019:

Sign up to read, & I don't want to.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

@Lilac-Jade Wow!! Still have all the original female parts, they're just holding their spaces. I have had colonoscopies. My gall bladder was taken out before the laparoscope was invented, 1982. I guess I've been lucky. My mom died at 45 of ovarian cancer. I work for a hospital, but I don't like to see doctors except when I'm fully clothed.

Why do men have fewer friendships than women? [huffpost.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2019:

Holy cow, if men have fewer friends than I do, that is just sad. I have many acquaintances, my family, and very few real friends. The older I get the fewer friends.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

@Haemish1 Nope, I'd fall asleep. I used to be the life of the party, now I want a quiet spot to nap in.

Everyone’s Missing the Obvious About the Declining U.S. Birth Rate

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Nov 13, 2019:

Sign up to read, & I don't want to.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

@Lilac-Jade Two of my babies and my gall bladder removal were done in military hospitals. The youngest was born at a civilian hospital and we were out a few more bucks for her. I work in hospital billing now, OMG, crazy! My kids are planning at most two kids. Day care costs as much as college.

Why do men have fewer friendships than women? [huffpost.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2019:

Holy cow, if men have fewer friends than I do, that is just sad. I have many acquaintances, my family, and very few real friends. The older I get the fewer friends.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

@Haemish1 But even with one drink I'm not safe to drive, no tolerance for alcohol. And I don't know if there is anyone I really consider a friend that I'm not related to, so maybe I'm safe to drive after all.

Everyone’s Missing the Obvious About the Declining U.S. Birth Rate

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Nov 13, 2019:

Sign up to read, & I don't want to.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

You can just close that box and read. But I copied and pasted for you, see my comment.

Medical study proves validity of speaking in tongues - The Christian Post

sterlingdean comments on Nov 13, 2019:

One word. CRAP. Unadulterated, absolute CRAP

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 13, 2019:

Well said, very eloquent ;)

I could use some moral support.

darthfaja comments on Nov 12, 2019:

Doesn’t sound typical for a hospital to do this. Ignore the notices and just call them. Ask to speak with someone in America.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 12, 2019:

Sadly it is VERY typical for hospitals to do this. I work in billing at a local hospital. Oy vey.

LARRUP.

WonderWartHog99 comments on Nov 12, 2019:

The Urban Dictionary defines LARRUP as seriously intoxicated. Their second definiation is "the slickness of an emo fringe, or a wet penis or something. just slick and greasy."

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 12, 2019:

EWWWWWW

Veterans Day: Don't deport immigrants who served, make them citizens

wordywalt comments on Nov 11, 2019:

Back when I was in the Army, military service was a pathway to citizenship for anyone who did not have a criminal record. It should still be.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 12, 2019:

Under Drumpf it has changed. I don't think it is legal, but there have been lots of soldier return to the US from deployments and have to pack for the border.

Favorite questions (good or bad) that you ask or that have been asked of you (on the first few ...

TomMcGiverin comments on Nov 11, 2019:

I have been asked, "How long have you been on the dating site?" The implication of the ? seems to be that the longer you have been on there and are still looking for a partner, the less desirable you must be to the opposite sex or else the less functional or realistic you are about what you want in ...

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 12, 2019:

When I am asked that question I'm always suspicious, are they asking to judge whether I'll catch on that they are a scammer or not? I generally don't answer that directly, or Too long, but not long enough to meet the right person.

You know it's true.

Cutiebeauty comments on Nov 11, 2019:

How did you post THAT on the internet? Lol

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 11, 2019:

Ohhhh sweetie, that was like 30 years before the internet.

With today being Veterans Day in the US, I wanted to bring up something that has been bothering me ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2019:

I agree, I'd much rather have real bennies. But I also want to acknowledge to military families that I **know** your sacrifice and I appreciate it. Seriously, it makes my lead craycray when I talk to people with Tricare and I tell them I appreciate their service, especially the female soldiers and ...

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 11, 2019:

@KKGator My kids tell me it was hard, moving so much and daddy being gone for a year. However, it made us all stronger with a much broader world view. And sometimes we're square pegs trying to fit in round holes, but it makes us the fascinating kick ass people we are.

Notes from the Trenches with Erectile Dysfunction: A Woman’s Perspective

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 10, 2019:

Although it could be awkward, maybe this needs to be part of the conversation before clothing ever comes off. It might save everyone some efforts and frustration.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 10, 2019:

@bingst It has been so long that I don't remember if... Yeah, I think I'm very likely to stay celibate for a very long time.

I post a topic.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 9, 2019:

Yes, respond to each comment. It can be time consuming, but points.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 9, 2019:

@Jacar How important is it to you? Or alternately, just make one post and tag everyone, alllllll 50+ of them. Lots of copy/paste.

Florida Man strikes again [dailykos.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 9, 2019:

Moron, entitled little prick moron.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 9, 2019:

@glennlab I am doing Grammy duty today, I have to keep it clean. If one of those words slips out around SamSam, oh my!

For me, intimacy has always been connected with commitment.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 9, 2019:

Intimacy to me means that I can trust someone with all my darkest deepest secrets and fears. There has to be a foundation of trust, affection, mutual respect, and dedication. I'd like my next relationship to last forever. In most patriarchal societies marriage lasts because the penalties to the ...

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 9, 2019:

@RonWilliam53 I won't move away from kids/grands and so I will stay in this Conservative xian backwater. My city is slightly more liberal than the rest of the state, but most folks self identify as Xian first and are suspicious of you if you don't.

I need a book suggestion.

Geoffrey51 comments on Nov 9, 2019:

As @Detritus says Terry Pratchett is a good read for a child that is at that level of understanding

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 9, 2019:

thanks, said child is 31.

I need a book suggestion.

Charlene comments on Nov 8, 2019:

The bible..

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 9, 2019:

@OwlInASack I pretty much agree, but their agreement they would read a book of each other's choosing. She has to read Evidence That Demands a Verdict, which he gave to one of the other girls and I sold at Half Price Books for her a few years ago. I have access to some amazing critical minds (all of Ag.com) and if anyone would have a good recommendation I'm sure it would be someone here.

This seemed worth sharing.

Cutiebeauty comments on Nov 7, 2019:

Rednecks are too stupid to have guns....

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 8, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty Any time you make generalizations about any group you stand the chance of being racist, or sexist, or misogynist, or any ist. Some rednecks are too dumb to even breathe and yet they do, but not all are that lacking. Some I would not trust with a hammer, or a gun. Some I would trust with my life. If we look at them all as people there will be far fewer problems. We're all people, and people are.

Ladies...do you see this issue at all?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 7, 2019:

One of my kids gave me some guidelines. I need to date someone closer to my age than to her older sister's age. I was 27 when I had her, so I should not date a man more than 14 years younger than I am. That works for me, though I'd tend to go for someone closer to my age or slightly older. The ...

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 8, 2019:

@A2Jennifer I was the oldest first time mom on the labor ward, however, it was an Army hospital on an infantry base. That means tons of young male soldiers with their even younger wives popping out babies.

I need a book suggestion.

Charlene comments on Nov 8, 2019:

The bible..

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 8, 2019:

He has "read" that, cover to cover at least once. I did it cover to cover 3 times, and once was a chronological order reading which was fascinating. He read the bible so he could uphold the status quo. With the knowledge I had, when I stepped back from the brain washing and took a hard look at it I went WTF and that is part of the history of why I am an Atheist. He still gets his at least weekly brain washing/social reinforcement, and he is webmaster for an xian website.

I need a book suggestion.

Detritus comments on Nov 8, 2019:

Not directly anti xtian but the book “small gods” by Pratchett shows the problems of all religions while being pretty funny and interesting. Otherwise “50 reasons people give for believing in god” by Guy P. Harrison will address whatever fallacy he uses to support his belief. A bit dry but ...

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 8, 2019:

The Book Club is starting the 50 reasons book this week, I actually have a library copy here at home. I really need to get my reading done!

Whattayathink?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 7, 2019:

I think he is looking for his comfort, not necessarily for a partner. Many guys are looking for nurses with purses. He has been showing you the real him, pay attention. Is this what you really want?

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 7, 2019:

@Soarfeet I am about 101% positive that we are!

[patheos.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 6, 2019:

I miss sanity.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 7, 2019:

@LucyLoohoo Complete sentences, coherent thoughts.

What I want -

Cast1es comments on Nov 5, 2019:

For the most part , animals tend to come to me , especially if others are loud and noisey . On the other hand when anyone they don't know shows up , mine go into hiding , until after they've left .

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 5, 2019:

My kitties go into hiding when adults come over. When the adults leave and it is just the kidlets, they will come out and interact with them. My granddaughter is now able to pet one of the kitties. She is almost three, she doesn't yet understand "go slow."

It may actually be time to move to Italy.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 4, 2019:

With my retirement savings.... I will need to stay in the US to make sure my SS and pensions keep flowing, or at least maintain a US address. Beside, I wanna see the grands grow up, they're just too precious to miss out on anything!

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 4, 2019:

@ToolGuy I'm sad cuz SamSam's parents are moving her to Bellevue, NE, about as far east as you can go and stay in Nebraska and the Omaha metro area. I live about as far west as you can go in the Metro area. She will be 27 miles away. I cannot imagine if she were further away. SamSam is my heart, my first grandchild.

When did the "Post" button become red?

godlessguy comments on Nov 3, 2019:

If you actually find this disturbing I think you may have mental issues

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 4, 2019:

Seriously, don't we all?

VOLUPTUOUS--adjective(of a woman) Curvatious & sexually attractive, Relating to luxury & sensual ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 3, 2019:

That woman is not voluptuous.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 4, 2019:

@Remiforce My objection to the picture is that it is not a good illustration for voluptuous. Other than that I am sure she is a model trying to earn a living, and if that is what she wants to do, more power to her. When the subject is voluptuous I expect ample curves, she fails there.

Bred to hunt wild boar....

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

My 75# Golden was intimidated by my 4 pound kitten. I told him "do the math, she's big enough to be a snack but not ruin your dinner!" He let her literally walk all over him.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 3, 2019:

@snytiger6 That was Chief. I was the Alpha and he was the Omega. He knew his place and accepted it. I trained him that the kids came first. The kitten was a surprise, I didn't expect she would be higher than he was, but he was so good natured about it. He was my heart dog.

SUPERNAL--Related to the sky or the heavens, celestial--Of exceptional quality or extent

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

My ex would occasionally write the lyrics to hymns, and I remember him having a discussion with his parents on that word.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 2, 2019:

@Remiforce You said that so very well!

Enhancing humanist.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

No, the Post button is now red for everyone. Dawg knows I post enough and I'm seeing it red. I figured I had used it too much and was burning it up, not like I'd let that slow me down. Let me tell ya, if yu think 8 seems far away, 10 is gonna take YEARS.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 2, 2019:

@Heidi68 no one has made 10 yet.

And today's questionable person...jguroy. What's a religious person doing here?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

https://agnostic.com/member/jguroy **jguroy** I think I took a look at him yesterday. Doesn't believe in god but goes to church regularly. He may be looking for an exit strategy. He doesn't seem scammerish, English is good enough. Not so good looking as to raise suspicions. I'd say bears watching....

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 2, 2019:

@freeofgod He seems to be waffling on the question, which is not a good sign. Again, maybe he is transitioning, or maybe he is a true staunch believer. Bears watching.

‘It’s like nothing we have come across before’: UK intelligence officials shaken by Trump ...

FearlessFly comments on Nov 2, 2019:

Isn't posting the entire text likely a copyright violation, not fair use ?

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 2, 2019:

I don't know, I will consider that.

Tweety Statistics: The president has bragged 183 times about his crowd size or applause at events; ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 2, 2019:

We need a barf emoji. He is truly delusional.

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 2, 2019:

@glennlab Thank you!!!

Deduct tithes straight from workers’ salaries, Archbishop begs govt – Punch Newspapers

FearlessFly comments on Nov 1, 2019:

Is this a troll ? Here's a **clue**, it's a **Nigerian** newspaper **Nigerian** Archbishop !! . . . also a duplicate : "Deduct tithes straight from workers; salaries, Archbishop begs govt ; Punch Newspapers"

HippieChick58 replies on Nov 1, 2019:

Yes, and as incomes will be therefore cut in Nigeria, they will have to make the up the shortfall but becoming scammers and joining up free dating sites trying to "obtain donations" from gullible lonely foreigners.

ZAFTIG.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 31, 2019:

I used to describe myself as zaftig on the dating sites I was using. Probably 95% of my respondents did not know what that meant. Several of them I told they were obviously online, google the word. If they have to ask what it means and are too damn lazy to look it up we are not going to be a good ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 31, 2019:

@Marionville Some of the feedback I've gotten in my job is I need to dumb down my vocabulary. I'm in customer service for the billing office of a hospital, so I'm talking to everyone from 15 year old moms to grandparents, so I get it. I don't like it, but I get it.

Dresses my ass! Along with every other outdated gender norm... [teenvogue.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 29, 2019:

I know exactly the last time I wore a dress, and a skirt. And given my druthers I won't wear one again. I don't think the government has any business legislating what we wear, except for members of the uniformed services.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 30, 2019:

@RavenCT Mine were weddings also, oldest and youngest daughters.

[agnostic.

Boomtarat03 comments on Oct 29, 2019:

He is so 😄 funny, he blocked me? How come? I just knew that he is existing because of this post. Damn! Him!😡

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 29, 2019:

Seems to be gone, I got the "unavailable" message.

Is hope realistic?

Cast1es comments on Oct 28, 2019:

Why do we , as atheists . agnostics . waste so much of our time discussing religion ?

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 28, 2019:

First of all, why not discuss religion? Like it or not, religion affects us all. There are laws being passed based on religion. Wars are fought over religion. People die for religion. The more we know the better prepared we are. However, this thread is not about religion, it is about hope which is not exclusive to religion. We all hope for better tomorrow, for our dreams to come true. Without hope there is little reason to get out of bed in the morning. Without hope people die.

Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 24, 1999 - GoComics

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Oct 27, 2019:

Holy crappola!!!!!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 27, 2019:

IKR!!

It's amazing what you see when you don't have a video camera rolling! I adopted a little kitten a ...

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 27, 2019:

My younger cat has one special mousie toy that she will drop close to me and wait for me to toss it, so she can run and get it, and bring it back to me. I have a fetch kitty. Well mousie got lost in my bed, and she was soooo bereft. She just kept hunting for it while I was trying to sleep, I ended ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 27, 2019:

@TheGreatShadow Zelda makes me laugh every day. They are my babies as much as my human kids. My human kids treat their critters the same way.

Bible belt living.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 26, 2019:

I thank you for your service. I am also a former military wife, and former military member. I know how tough the life is. I've moved 23 times in my life, one child was born in Germany. Last night I had the chance to watch the documentary called Hail Satan! about the Satanic Temple. Arkansas does ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 27, 2019:

@Betsjon It was, I highly recommend it. Some nudity, some humor, but a very good look at what the Satanic Temple is doing and why.

Under Medicare for All, You Will Never Lose Your Health Insurance Ever Again

wordywalt comments on Oct 26, 2019:

And, you will not (1) ever suffer bankruptcy due to medical expenses. (2) have any added medical costs such as those for co-pays, prescriptions, , or needed tests or procedures.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 26, 2019:

And no wait for insurance approval to have tests that your doctor thinks you need. And doctor doesn't have to call and justify your treatment to insurance companies.

I am a lover of rain (most of the time).

Marionville comments on Oct 26, 2019:

I don’t mind the odd rainy day...but sometimes here in Ireland when it starts to rain it forgets to stop again!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 26, 2019:

@Marionville I used to live in the Pacific Northwest of the US. Yes, I know what you're talking about. Every day, grey, drizzle, coolish. When we moved to the Midwest the kids asked "what is that yellow hot thing in the sky" :)

I am a lover of rain (most of the time).

Marionville comments on Oct 26, 2019:

I don’t mind the odd rainy day...but sometimes here in Ireland when it starts to rain it forgets to stop again!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 26, 2019:

My area had record rainfall this spring and summer, our rivers have had major flooding, roads were wiped out, small towns inundated. Several towns have been wiped off the map. Farms were flooded, planting was late if it could be planted at all. Many field are ruined due to heavy metal contamination from the flooding, top soil was washed away. Rain is good until there is too much.

Have you ever borrowed time?

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 25, 2019:

If I am living with a terminal illness, I could be said to be living on borrowed time. The interest I pay is the treatment required to keep me alive. In the case of chemo I think that is too high a price to pay, I doubt I will ever agree to chemo. Borrowed time will be a debt you can never repay or ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 26, 2019:

@TheGreatShadow, @azzow2 I have looked into herbs, I use herbs. I don't use many pharmaceutical remedies, I rely on natural remedies in most cases. I am healthy now, plan to stay that way as long as possible. Yeah, that hippie thing, I really AM. I make my own soaps, lotions, & potions. I hug trees and love the planet. I reuse, reduce, recycle. I don't even get mammograms because I believe the risk of cancer from the radiation is higher than the benefit of the mammo. My doctor is not amused and I am about to switch doctors. Yes, I work for a hospital and talk to patients/parents every day. Self editing is really hard sometimes!

Have you ever borrowed time?

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 25, 2019:

If I am living with a terminal illness, I could be said to be living on borrowed time. The interest I pay is the treatment required to keep me alive. In the case of chemo I think that is too high a price to pay, I doubt I will ever agree to chemo. Borrowed time will be a debt you can never repay or ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 26, 2019:

@TheGreatShadow My double cousin (our moms were sisters and our dads were brothers) had a glioblastoma at age 59. A brain tumor/cancer. Life without chemo/radiation on average was about 10 to 15 months. With chemo/radiation it was 20 months. She chose the chemo/radiation and did live for 20 months. I can't say it was a great benefit to have lived longer. She had paid for private health insurance for years, she didn't have one job that provided it. She worked 3 part time jobs most of her life. The insurance covered most of the cost of treatments, but that is a damn hollow victory. It was her passing that solidified my plan never to have chemo.

Trump Constituency

LucyLoohoo comments on Oct 24, 2019:

Where are the SHEEP?

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 24, 2019:

They're Sheeple.

I just started going to meetings (12 step recovery) and the higher power thing is kinda jamming me ...

GreatNani comments on Oct 24, 2019:

https://www.smartrecovery.org/

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 24, 2019:

I was just going to recommend that, I have some friends that use that program and work with the program.

Michele Bachmann: Climate Change is a ‘fraud’ because God promised Noah there’d be no more ...

glennlab comments on Oct 22, 2019:

Old carpentry term,She is half a bubble off plumb

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 22, 2019:

My dad was a brick mason, she's a few bricks shy of a full load.

Yup just one more time

TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 22, 2019:

Cobhc in your face.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 22, 2019:

What she said.

PREDILECTION.

Charlene comments on Oct 21, 2019:

Drump was born with a predilection for stupidity.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 21, 2019:

and apparently little girls...

The Secret Lives of Democratic Women Married to MAGA Men

Organist1 comments on Oct 20, 2019:

I used to work with two women like that. I don't know how they did it. I never would have been able to stay married to someone whose values were repulsive to me.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 20, 2019:

I blame much of this on Fox News. My ex grew more conservative as he watched more and more Fox.

Russia Picked Donald Trump and Ran Him for President, Former Israeli Intelligence Officer Says

FearlessFly comments on Oct 20, 2019:

The linked article is almost 10 months old . . .

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 20, 2019:

and still timely.

What the F--K?

Freedompath comments on Oct 19, 2019:

Yes...who is that ‘old’ blonde lady to the left of trump? She just appeared this past week as far as I can tell?

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 19, 2019:

@Freedompath Yes, she is an Italian interpreter. I have seen the video, she has a very expressive face.

What the F--K?

Freedompath comments on Oct 19, 2019:

Yes...who is that ‘old’ blonde lady to the left of trump? She just appeared this past week as far as I can tell?

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 19, 2019:

Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany. She has a doctorate in Quantum Chemistry and was the Chancellor from 2000 to 2018.

Who else hates having a common name?

helionoftroy comments on Oct 19, 2019:

I have an old fashioned name. I get comments like “my grandmother (or aunt) was named Helen” it’s usually someone they know who’s old.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 19, 2019:

@Geoffrey51 I work for a children's hospital in billing, I am seeing names of kids all day. And many times a day I am thinking "what the hell were they thinking?" The French have rules about names, they may be on to something.

Good morning Girls and Boys, first day back from vacation.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 17, 2019:

75, but I've lived a long time and was young and dumb when it was safe to be young and dumb. Never have been arrested or suspended from college. And now I remember that I have been in a fist fight. I had mean big brothers, and mean neighbor boys.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 19, 2019:

@CommonHuman I did like OP, I go back once in a while. I hope you find a better place soon. I've lived in some armpits and it isn't good for mind or body.

I have a strong suspicion someone failed the geography test but there’s little to suggest that he ...

RobertNappi2 comments on Oct 19, 2019:

Would someone please slap a diaper on this dumb ass!!! While your at it, duct tape his fuckin' mouth!!!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 19, 2019:

Just make sure that the duct tape goes over his nose as well.

Good morning Girls and Boys, first day back from vacation.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 17, 2019:

75, but I've lived a long time and was young and dumb when it was safe to be young and dumb. Never have been arrested or suspended from college. And now I remember that I have been in a fist fight. I had mean big brothers, and mean neighbor boys.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 19, 2019:

@CommonHuman Well, the Army did send us to Ft. Polk, Louisiana. Not a garden spot. I saw firsthand the southern mindset, and I don't like to deal with those folks, I shed no tears as I drove north. I've been to Topeka, I used to live in Overland Park. I was told Topeka was the armpit of the state. I didn't think it was that bad, but it has been 15 or more years since I moved.

Good morning Girls and Boys, first day back from vacation.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 17, 2019:

75, but I've lived a long time and was young and dumb when it was safe to be young and dumb. Never have been arrested or suspended from college. And now I remember that I have been in a fist fight. I had mean big brothers, and mean neighbor boys.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 19, 2019:

@CommonHuman I've moved 23 times in my life, lived overseas, spent 6 years in the Army. Some of my coworkers have lived in this town their entire lives, won't try ethnic foods or anything unusual. I am definitely not average

Good morning Girls and Boys, first day back from vacation.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 17, 2019:

75, but I've lived a long time and was young and dumb when it was safe to be young and dumb. Never have been arrested or suspended from college. And now I remember that I have been in a fist fight. I had mean big brothers, and mean neighbor boys.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 18, 2019:

@CommonHuman I did walk out of a class once, the instructor had majorly pissed me off, I don't remember why. He did ask something about why I was leaving and I tossed off something about a family emergency. I was a non traditional student; I was over 45 and had teenagers, so it was plausible. I could have gotten some trouble, and I did fill out the class assessment and was harsh but honest. I don't even remember what class it was. He taught to the first two rows, and the rest of the classroom was ignored. I think I have had a quite unusual and full life.

I hate to say it, but in the last few months this whole site has become inundated with a lot of very...

darthfaja comments on Oct 16, 2019:

The world is made up of lots of different people and we don’t have to agree with one another. I generally agree with much of what you have to say. Today not so much. From my perspective it appears that anyone who isn’t a pure atheist is an “idiot” to you. Often times on this site ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 16, 2019:

well said!

A "well loved" Ratatouille was dropped off for minor cosmetic sewing surgery before being sent to ...

OldGoat43 comments on Oct 16, 2019:

What does "for use" mean? That sounds ominous.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 16, 2019:

@bigpawbullets Grandson had minor surgery this week, ear tubes, and his parents were encouraged to make sure he had some comfort toys with him. He was a patient at the hospital I work at, his parents asked me to come along and lend a hand keeping him occupied waiting for surgery. So I got to see the inner workings of the hospital, I was impressed.

I got a big box in the mail today and Xena has decided it is her home for the moment.

EyesThatSmile comments on Oct 14, 2019:

So pretty!!! (Oooh! Zappos!!😎👠🥿👢)

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 14, 2019:

I needed new snow boots, this winter is supposed to be cold and obnoxious.

Trumpers rally

Redheadedgammy comments on Oct 14, 2019:

He's gross!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 14, 2019:

@Redheadedgammy Us old broads are so amazing!

Trumpers rally

Redheadedgammy comments on Oct 14, 2019:

He's gross!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 14, 2019:

@Redheadedgammy My granddaughter is 2.5, will be three at Christmas. I'm trying to self edit my vocabulary so I'm NOT the one who teaches her the Fbomb or any other interesting words. After I got out of the Army I cleaned up my vocabulary when my kids were little. Then I started driving in rush hour regularly, and oy! Grammy has a potty mouth!

Trumpers rally

Redheadedgammy comments on Oct 14, 2019:

He's gross!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 14, 2019:

Seriously, gross is too mild but it is too early for me to think of a better word.

IRASCIBLE.

LenHazell53 comments on Oct 14, 2019:

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT!!!!!! 😠😠😠😠😠😠😒😒😒

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 14, 2019:

@WonderWartHog99 Personally, I don't like the feel of plastic spoons in my mouth. I carry my lunch to work every day and usually have something that is neater to eat with a spoon. I use one of my stainless spoons, only plastic if I forget to pack the real stuff. And yes, I cart it all back home at the end of the day and wash and reuse. I do have a drawer full of plastic utensils, they might get used with grandbabies, or anytime I expect I would need to toss it. Son in law used a plastic fork to pick a lock for me a few months ago, the tines got broken off. I think all the plastic I have has also been washed and reused a few times. I want to keep that crap out of the landfills and oceans.

g:809 What do you all think of a "Help group" for the site.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 13, 2019:

Sounds like an interesting idea.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 14, 2019:

@RavenCT Yes

TRUMP SAYS HE WANTS TO IMPEACH NANCY PELOSI & ADAM SCHIFF--He should really read the Constitution.

Killtheskyfairy comments on Oct 13, 2019:

🤔He is an idiot.🤡

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 13, 2019:

He is a lethal freaking idiot.

I don't have a Websters dictionary but does impeachment mean euthanasia?

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 13, 2019:

No, there is nothing in common between impeachment and euthanasia.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 13, 2019:

@MojoDave Ok, I concede that.

I think I found my soulmate! Lighthearted, but has a burning passion; low maintenance and an old ...

Deiter comments on Oct 13, 2019:

Beware: I think the red hat means "playa."

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 13, 2019:

She looks more like a Red Hat Society member. https://www.redhatsociety.com/

Cute little devil!

Kynlei comments on Oct 13, 2019:

That would last all of 2 seconds on my cats. 😂

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 13, 2019:

That long?

Humanist EDge: We Need More Climate Education - TheHumanist.com

Castlepaloma comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Rather than senseless and endless talking to formal injustices system. I soon will opening up tiny houses community living workshops. Urban farming and environmental art workshops. Beg for mercy if they handcuff me later. It worked for my sculpture art, farmers markets sales, cannabis medicine and ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 13, 2019:

I really love the tiny house community idea, I can see where that would be so beneficial in so many ways.

Anatomy of the phone call now imperiling Trump’s presidency

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Oh FFS...... I have overwhelming fatigue. He keeps doing dangerous, dumb, stupid stuff, and I keep being upset, annoyed, and I am so tired of it.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 13, 2019:

@Heathenman I have to stop dropping the F bomb. I have grandchildren that are learning words so dang fast, and I don't want to be the one that teaches them that word.

@Marionville's recent post reminded me of this one. edentulous lacking teeth

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 12, 2019:

That can be cute or repulsive, largely depending on the age of the so afflicted.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 12, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty And you are seeing that now with Jillian.

Some feedback from the Finnish president on his visit to the United States - The Washington Post

davknight comments on Oct 12, 2019:

The reign of the 'Diapered Don' will be to the U.S., what the Anti-Pope was to the Catholic Church, during the Great Schism. Although, hopefully, his reign will be a short one. And the years 2016-2020 will be remembered as the era of the U.S. plunging into temporary insanity.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 12, 2019:

and we have to figure out how it happened and prevent that from ever happening again. Education in the US has to be improved for sure. Open dialog across all levels and echelons.

Good Morning My Hippies! Wearing sweats this morning- 55 degrees inside, no heat turned on yet.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 12, 2019:

We got below freezing last night, down to 30°!! Kinda early in the season for us. I had my service scheduled to blow out my sprinkler system, I was glad to hear them come on early so I knew they hadn't frozen. Now that has been done for this winter. Whew!! I have a new winter coat, and new boots, ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 12, 2019:

@Marionville Generally the first freeze hits this area mid to late October, so I always plan to have the sprinkers done around the ex's birthday which is tomorrow. This year getting the appointment set up was tricky because of my job and restrictions on cell phone usage. But it got done! Living alone and working full time again, I've had to get organized again, it isn't my natural state :)

US experiencing most cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis in recorded history, new CDC report...

AnneWimsey comments on Oct 12, 2019:

In addition, Women Over 60 are the fastest-growing group of newly-diagnosed HIV-positives, have been for over a decade now! (Beating out every other female demographic!)

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 12, 2019:

back when I was young and stupid we never worried about using condoms except for birth control. I was on the pill so I almost never used them. I know now I was incredibly lucky but I still had those habits after my marriage ended. And my luck held. As I haven't had any chances lately to test my luck that might be a good thing.

A Betrayal Too Far - The Bulwark

WayneDalton comments on Oct 11, 2019:

When will his base finally see him for what he is?😠

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 11, 2019:

Not soon enough.

Amazing interview How Twitter Helped Change The Mind Of A Westboro Baptist Church Member ...

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 11, 2019:

This looks good, I have put it on hold at my library. I'm #21 on 3 copies...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 11, 2019:

@darthfaja I want to read the book she wrote. And for some dang reason my speakers in my laptop aren't working... One of these days I will get that figured out. For right now, don't care enough to make the time, too many other demands on my time, like I have to go to work now.

Something about this amuses me. A lot.

Freedompath comments on Oct 10, 2019:

Could this be true? Either way it is a good show!

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 11, 2019:

I'm guessing the secret service is driving, it is their duty.

Habitat for ...

LucyLoohoo comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Jimmy Carter is one of the few Christians I can admire--he really does live the principles in a humble, quiet way. Very much the epitome of a "Southern gentleman."

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 10, 2019:

IMHO, he is a much better elder statesman than he was president.

Well, I think I've just ended another friendship over 45. Oh well.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 1, 2019:

If it saves your sanity, it is likely for the best, for you. We have to do what we have to do to maintain our sanity.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 10, 2019:

@maturin1919 There are many times many days that I wish I was totally unaware of what is going on in the world. I had a chat with a coworker the other day, she had NO IDEA that global warming is a real thing. She is such a sweet lady I hated to break the bad news. I don't know if I envy her or not, will my awareness make any difference? For the grands I have to think we can make a positive difference.

Four Benefits of Adopting Two Cats [worldsbestcatlitter.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 8, 2019:

When I was married ex said two pets only, and I went along with that. Post divorce I kept the kitty that was blind, he kept the dog as I could not take him with me. Then the dog was rehomed with his vet so it was a very good fit. I did try to get a second kitty but old kitty's eye issues made her ...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 9, 2019:

@snytiger6 I'm told a disadvantage to siblings is that they bond to each other more than to you. Or that might not be a disadvantage.

Intimacy.......

St-Sinner comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Some wise ass. Making it complicated that necessary. Intimacy, safety, trust, truth are separate words for a reason. One does not mean another.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 9, 2019:

But they are very much interwoven. I can only be truly intimate with anyone if I truly trust them with the entire truth of who I am. If that isn't there then there will always be an obstacle to full intimacy.

Top Military Officers Unload on Trump

LiterateHiker comments on Oct 8, 2019:

The link can't be reached.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 9, 2019:

I also copy and pasted the article in my comment.

How our real allies get treated....

KKGator comments on Oct 8, 2019:

By the time this miserable scumbag is jettisoned, we won't have a single ally left. At least none that isn't a fucking dictator piece of shit.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 9, 2019:

My hope is that our allies are forgiving and welcome our new president., and that our new president is wise enough to do some serious relationship work. But after Donnie the dumbo nearly anyone is an improvement.

Judge Threatens Betsy DeVos With Jail In Student Loan Case

NoPlanetB comments on Oct 8, 2019:

She'll look lovely in an orange jumpsuit.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 8, 2019:

I want them to bust her pearls when they strangle her with them.

Trump got rolled in call with Erdogan. [newsweek.com]

chalupacabre comments on Oct 8, 2019:

I posted this yesterday and you're listed among Recent Visitors

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 8, 2019:

Ya know, dupes happen. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and my memory has shrunk to about 3 hours for some stuff. Other stuff not so lucky but, in the case of the Pinata it is possible to have too much of a good thing? I'm not going to get my tail feathers in a knot for dupes. Look at it as confirmation of your good taste and brilliance and take it as a compliment. And yeah, Ag.com has been having a dupe discussion ever since the week or so after I joined. It happens, we just smile and go on.

[agnostic.

HippieChick58 comments on Oct 8, 2019:

And then there are his messages. His opener: **Hello dear friend how are you doing today** My response: **I'm far away from you. Seriously not interested in long distance**. Is that plain enough? His responses: **What matters is feelings and understanding distance dooes matter my dear** **Can i...

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 8, 2019:

@Deb57 Nope!! I reported him just before I left for work because his response just irritated me and clearly said scammer. And I just got home and online and I see our process has worked and he is gone with the wind!! That is the biggest lift I've had all day!

The Nickelback joke Trump doesn’t get - The Washington Post

Detritus comments on Oct 6, 2019:

Article is paywalled.

HippieChick58 replies on Oct 6, 2019:

I keep forgetting about the paywall. I have copied and pasted it for you, and others.