The Surprising Links Between Your Mental Health and Everyone Else’s Why are anxiety and ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 15, 2019:

I have done better with anxiety and depression by making sure I am getting enough Vitamin D. I'm fair, blonde, usually indoors, and over 60. There is a definite connection.

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

Edit: That was not my best explanation ever. There is a connection between lack of Vit D and depression/anxiety. Because I am over 60, fair skinned and usually indoors I am at higher risk for lack of Vit D.

Texting and driving, three were killed.

Petter comments on May 15, 2019:

Is it legal to use a mobile phone whilst driving in the USA? I know UK is now using unmarked vehicles, especially lorries, to catch phoning/texting drivers.

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

In some places it is highly illegal, other places have not legislated it yet. It is stupid as hell, but so far stupid as hell is still legal.

As fewer inmates fill Louisiana jails, wardens turn to immigration officials to fill bunks, budgets ...

silverotter11 comments on May 15, 2019:

Louisiana has a long history of getting free labor from inmates. Our prison system is horrible. Abandon all hope all who enter should be the new sign at all our borders and points of entry.

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

I lived in Louisiana for almost 2 years, I shed no tears when I saw it recede in the rear view mirror.

Texting and driving, three were killed.

silverotter11 comments on May 15, 2019:

Watch someone will blame the truck driver for being in the way. Put the damn phone down. If you can not not answer it lock it in the trunk and exit the freeway say every 30 minutes to check for IMPORTANT emergencies. Fucking idiot murdered 3 people. Here's an idea instead of going after and ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

I agree 110%

Texting and driving, three were killed.

altschmerz comments on May 15, 2019:

My brother was visiting, and I was in the car with him when we were driving home from an outing. My SIL was texting him and he was texting back. I said "Don't text and drive!" He said if he didn't text her back she'd get mad, but I tried to impress upon him that he absolutely should NEVER do that. ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

Please do, this needs to be spread far and wide.

Well, I got my first unsolicited dick pic today.

HippieChick58 comments on May 15, 2019:

I agree. Unsolicited dick pics are abuse. He is not listening to you now, do you think he will listen to you in the future.

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

@Cabsmom Seriously, unless there is something unusual about it, a penis is a penis is a penis. And if there is something unusual about it, it is good to be forewarned.

Texting and driving, three were killed.

snytiger6 comments on May 15, 2019:

Geez. I don't see how anyone could have lived through that one... unless the fucking driver just drove without texting. I saved the photo and posted it on Facebopok. Hope it discourages drivers from texting.

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

I got it off FB a few days ago, forgot which folder I saved it to. But yes, there cannot be enough PSAs like this, it amazes me in rush hour how many folks are on their phones. Makes me crazy! The one that really pissed me off was the guy in the supermarket parking lot looking at his phone while he was looking for a parking space. I was on foot and he was awfully close to me. I wanted to smack his car to get his attention and say "can't it wait for all the three minutes it will take you to park?"

Putin smiles as Washington ties itself in knots over Russia [cnn.com]

zeuser comments on May 15, 2019:

I'm old enough to remember when everyone agreed that Russia was our enemy.

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

IKR!!! I miss those days!

Quaintrelle

AnonySchmoose comments on May 15, 2019:

Amazing word. The noun "Quaintrelle" fascinated the heck out of me and made me want to know more about the kind of woman who is given her own definition, which sounds like a french sobriquet. I found these elaborations: ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

Very cool!!

Tuesday blues.

Aryn comments on May 14, 2019:

Most of these are from last year.

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

Yes, but sadly they are still current, still appropriate, still happening and fit it very well here. Thanks for posting!

If you're concerned about your calcium intake: [onegreenplanet.org]

JackPedigo comments on May 14, 2019:

I am vegan and have a small frame and am concerned about calcium. I use Silk high protein nut based milk which is fortified with calcium. The item about seeds is great and I already use chia and amaranth. Unfortunately, a feed allergy test showed a reaction to sesame and sunflower seeds but all the ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 15, 2019:

@mcgeo52 I love broccoli. Apparently I fixed it way toooooo often when the kids were growing up. They don't eat it now. Silly kids, how can you have broccoli too often...

Here's a couple of good ones And they say we are the party of hate I don't remember seeing our ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 14, 2019:

Are you sure you posted them in the right spot? @sassygirl3869 what do you think?

HippieChick58 replies on May 14, 2019:

@sassygirl3869 Yes, quite so.

'HEARTBEAT' BILLS GET THE SCIENCE OF FETAL HEARTBEATS ALL WRONG

MizJ comments on May 14, 2019:

This is a good reason to be happy about being post-menopausal.

HippieChick58 replies on May 14, 2019:

I totally agree!! And I think that every time I see the dispensers in the ladies rooms.

If you're concerned about your calcium intake: [onegreenplanet.org]

Lillyfield41 comments on May 14, 2019:

i am not a vegan. i am not a vegetarian. i do look to plant-based foods as my foundation, but i'm not gonna lie - i do enjoy meat every now and then. That being said, I tend to go for whole food. I have chronic pancreatitis, which limits the amount of fat my body can eat. i literally have ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 14, 2019:

@confidentrealm The shitake mushrooms sauce sounds awesome!

Here in Italy, or at least in this part of Italy, the church bells play a little ditty at 8 a.

Surfpirate comments on May 14, 2019:

When I lived in Cuenca Ecuador the house we were renting was a block down the hill from a small cathedral and they not only rang the bells at sunrise but they also set off a barrage of fireworks on Saints Days, also at the crack of dawn or around midnight. It turns out that the Catholics have a lot...

HippieChick58 replies on May 14, 2019:

@Surfpirate Thanks! Good to know. I haven't looked into International Living in several years, and I have a few years til I can really retire.

If you're concerned about your calcium intake: [onegreenplanet.org]

Lillyfield41 comments on May 14, 2019:

i am not a vegan. i am not a vegetarian. i do look to plant-based foods as my foundation, but i'm not gonna lie - i do enjoy meat every now and then. That being said, I tend to go for whole food. I have chronic pancreatitis, which limits the amount of fat my body can eat. i literally have ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 14, 2019:

I have to describe myself as Flexitarian. Most of the time I am vegetarian. Sometimes I eat vegan for a few days. Sometimes I eat meat, especially if my kids cook or I'm cooking for my kids. I'm not going to make a big deal about what someone else cooks and eats and I'm always a good guest. Like you I eat mostly plant based foods.

Here in Italy, or at least in this part of Italy, the church bells play a little ditty at 8 a.

Surfpirate comments on May 14, 2019:

When I lived in Cuenca Ecuador the house we were renting was a block down the hill from a small cathedral and they not only rang the bells at sunrise but they also set off a barrage of fireworks on Saints Days, also at the crack of dawn or around midnight. It turns out that the Catholics have a lot...

HippieChick58 replies on May 14, 2019:

I want to visit Cuenca one day. I thought about moving there after I retired, and then my children started having children, so I'm not moving. But Cuenca is still on my bucket list.

Trump continues to show his stupidity and absolute ignorance of history.

Summer72 comments on May 14, 2019:

Our moral fiber has already unraveled. Our democracy is already weekend by lawsuits and ignored supoenas. Our economy will sink as his policies take their tolls. 😣

HippieChick58 replies on May 14, 2019:

you took the words right outta my head!

The search goes on

Naejidlopalev comments on May 12, 2019:

I've got a steamer trunk

HippieChick58 replies on May 12, 2019:

If you're over 25, we all do. Life is that way.

Has this guy ever looked in the mirror? Pot calling the kettle black?

HippieChick58 comments on May 12, 2019:

I like Joe, but I don't think he can be the president we need. I wish he'd stop diluting the field.

HippieChick58 replies on May 12, 2019:

@TheGreatShadow First of all, that WON'T happen. After you've been president why would you want to be second fiddle. Ish. Joe just doesn't have what it takes and way too much history that makes you go WTF. Anita Hill comes to mind, which for me immediately closes the door to the presidency. He crossed a picket line to pick up a donation from a corporate donor.... Think about that for a bit. He crossed a f*cking picket line... Talk about nailing the door shut. No, he doesn't care about the common man, he is sucking up to CORPORATE DONORS. Nope, no Joe. There is some other history with Joe that as a woman I don't like, and I don't think Joe has what it takes to bring the nomination in. He's also too old and too straight and too white. And he's run before and lost. He is what we're trying to grow away from.

I asked a guy to join Agnostic.

Cutiebeauty comments on May 12, 2019:

Is he using the app?

HippieChick58 replies on May 12, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty I'm guessing he is using the website and not an app. I don't use the app, I'm on my laptop. Yes, I am a dinosaur and proud of it :) I use Google Chrome. Having Ag.com on my phone would just be toooooo big a distraction, I don't have FB on my phone either.

It's Time to End the War on Women's Health - Scientific American

patchoullijulie comments on May 12, 2019:

I will get around to article but wanted to say I love your new pic! 😁

HippieChick58 replies on May 12, 2019:

Thank you!!

[agnostic.

dkp93 comments on May 12, 2019:

Bummer. I was hoping his money making opportunity was legit. 😂

HippieChick58 replies on May 12, 2019:

Are they ever?

[agnostic.

Green_eyes comments on May 12, 2019:

Another scammer, I reported as well

HippieChick58 replies on May 12, 2019:

Thank you!

[agnostic.

glennlab comments on May 11, 2019:

He posted in Trump group, I tagged you to let you know.

HippieChick58 replies on May 12, 2019:

I saw that, Thank you!! I have blocked him from the group and reported him.

Healthimpactnews.

Cutiebeauty comments on May 11, 2019:

I wanna smoke pot when I grow up 😂😂

HippieChick58 replies on May 11, 2019:

Avoid growing up at all costs, it is a vicious trap!

Do you support businesses such as Chick-Fil-A, which are anti- LGBT and promote the Christian faith ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Nope, don't go to Chick-Fil-A or Hobby Lobby either. Hobby Lobby made too much of a thing of not wanting to pay for birth control. My employer should NOT be making health care decisions for me.

HippieChick58 replies on May 11, 2019:

@humanist67 yes!

Principal, teachers suspended for posing with noose in leaked school photo

altschmerz comments on May 11, 2019:

WTF Reminds me of this https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/02/us/idaho-teachers-border-costume-trnd/index.html

HippieChick58 replies on May 11, 2019:

@Petter I have to agree with @altschmerz. To me, given the political situation in the US that there was not any humor in those costumes. Those teachers were supporting a wall aimed at keeping people of color out of the US. IF that was political satire it is NOT appropriate in a classroom setting. In private they can be as racist as they want, but in the classroom they need to be open and supportive of everyone. And even in private, if I found out one of my kids' teachers held racist views I'd be keeping a close eye on that classroom.

Principal, teachers suspended for posing with noose in leaked school photo

Petter comments on May 11, 2019:

Unfortunately, too many people are unable to see humour, prefering to see racism, etc. instead. Then social media amplifies it, in a quest to gather "likes", often to boost income. Why, for instance, bring racial lynching into it? Hanging was a universal punishment, irrespective of race.

HippieChick58 replies on May 11, 2019:

US history has too many instances of crowd justice aimed at people of color, thus the noose has become a symbol of white power to people of color. In the US it is seen as a racist hate symbol.

[agnostic.

Amisja comments on May 11, 2019:

Definitely. The child looks very young. At 58 it is unlikely to have such a young child.

HippieChick58 replies on May 11, 2019:

I dated a guy (very briefly) that was older than I am and had daughters ages 15 and 13 year old twins. He had been married several times, always to younger women. He said, "she wanted kids and I was happy to do my part." If I remember right he was late 60s if not early 70s, and had not been a good money manager. He was living in a spare room in his former Mother In Law's home. The upside is his kids were welcome to visit, the down side was she really didn't like or respect him. So he was in a sucky situation, and I was not willing to participate in that kind of rodeo.

Who all had a pet rock? 😜

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

I still have the pet rock I won from a contest on my local radio station KRGI. I was a junior in high school.

HippieChick58 replies on May 11, 2019:

@HankSherman I will let my kids know my plans.

New York removes J. Marion Sims statue of surgeon who experimented on enslaved women - Vox

chazwin comments on May 9, 2019:

Are you going to blow up Mount Rushmore too?

HippieChick58 replies on May 10, 2019:

@chazwin Actually I've read that it will be faster than that. The monument needs constant upkeep and propping to keep the sculptures intact. I'm pretty sure in 10 to 20 years the faces will not be recognizable any longer.

Who all had a pet rock? 😜

HippieChick58 comments on May 10, 2019:

I still have the pet rock I won from a contest on my local radio station KRGI. I was a junior in high school.

HippieChick58 replies on May 10, 2019:

@HankSherman I have had it longer than I had either husband and any boy/gentleman friend. And kids too for that matter. I have some pictures older than the pet rock, but not much else.

New York removes J. Marion Sims statue of surgeon who experimented on enslaved women - Vox

chazwin comments on May 9, 2019:

Are you going to blow up Mount Rushmore too?

HippieChick58 replies on May 9, 2019:

No, we will let time and the elements take care of that. Once we stop maintaining it, it will erode and fall away.

Never give up hope.

AncientNight comments on May 9, 2019:

Sometimes, Hope is a fleeting thing that can't be grasped. Sometimes, Hope is all we have.

HippieChick58 replies on May 9, 2019:

Well said!

If they wanted to be with you...

Robecology comments on May 9, 2019:

Ouch...this one hits home. I wonder who originated this; @HippieChick58; what's your source for this?

HippieChick58 replies on May 9, 2019:

Facebook friend who is a therapist.

We figured out why alerts were begin delayed last 4 days and they're going out now in volume.

Petter comments on May 9, 2019:

I fired up Agnostic this morning and wow! 65 alerts awaiting me. Breakfast may be a little delayed!! Thanks for the advisory. (....... and there's me thinking I had suddenly become ultra-popular.)

HippieChick58 replies on May 9, 2019:

I have well over 100!!! No way that is going to get cleared out in the next few days, unless I call my boss and tell her I'm sick..... with 19 hours of PTO.... yeah, better not.

If you found out you were dying... Something to think about.....

MsDemeanour comments on May 7, 2019:

Hey HC....tell me about that profile pic. I thought you looked more like this........

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2019:

Mother's day is coming up. The picture is my mother before she had kids. Mothers day is very poignant for me, mom died at 45 so never got to know my kids, and now that I have grandkids I miss her even more. She would have loved being a Grammy.

So tell me,why did/did not online dating work for you?

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2019:

I have few regrets, I learned some good lessons. I signed up because I was single, post divorce, and just did not know many single men my age, or indeed any single men close to my age. I may have a few regrets, spending too much time corresponding with men I suspected were scammers would be one. I ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2019:

@Mike1947 Seriously, I would not wish my brother on any woman I wanted to be friends with. He has some "quirks" that most people won't put up with; like always has to be right, thinks showering is optional, and was offended when I told him that it is good to express appreciation when someone does something for you. That last item prompted him to tell me to "shove it," and I have not heard from him since. So, he can stew in his own juices and I'm sure I will hear from him when he does need something.

If you found out you were dying... Something to think about.....

lerlo comments on May 7, 2019:

Then I guess the answer is no because I'm not doing it.

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2019:

I'd say if you planned to live forever you're off to a good start.... However no one has gotten through this life alive.

So tell me,why did/did not online dating work for you?

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2019:

I have few regrets, I learned some good lessons. I signed up because I was single, post divorce, and just did not know many single men my age, or indeed any single men close to my age. I may have a few regrets, spending too much time corresponding with men I suspected were scammers would be one. I ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2019:

@VineetHonkan No everyone comes to an awareness of themselves or whom they might be attracted to until later in life. I hadn't noticed you had deleted the post. We all get pissy from time to time, we're human. IMHO, leave the married folks alone. No matter the attraction it just isn't good form to break up a marriage. Dating is hard, or finding someone to date is hard. I have a 67 year old brother. He has never been married. He can't figure out why. I could tell him, but I'm the little sister; in his book I still don't know anything.

Sometimes starting over/reinventing yourself is a good thing.

LenHazell53 comments on May 6, 2019:

Just because you are paranoid does not mean that *they* are not *really* out to get you.

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2019:

OMG!! I used to use that all the time. I first saw that when I was in the Army, in Okinawa, learning about SAEDA - Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the US Army. They used to tell us that same thing. That was late 70s.

How easy is it for you to fall in love?

Aryn comments on May 5, 2019:

I’m over 50. I don’t have that luxury.

HippieChick58 replies on May 5, 2019:

@ArtzyNerd I hope it works out for you.

How easy is it for you to fall in love?

Aryn comments on May 5, 2019:

I’m over 50. I don’t have that luxury.

HippieChick58 replies on May 5, 2019:

I'm 61. I've been in a bad marriage that lasted too long. Life is too short to settle for less than love. I'd rather be alone than with someone who doesn't respect me or meet my needs. Hence I am alone and will stay that way until I'm sure it is something better.

The Economy Is Booming, But Young Workers Are Miserable

Petter comments on May 5, 2019:

Are these figures world wide, or specifically concerned only with the USA?

HippieChick58 replies on May 5, 2019:

I don't know. I tend to only look at what is happening in the US, and there is so much going on in the US that is like a full time disaster.

INDURATION means a hardened mass or formation.

confidentrealm comments on May 5, 2019:

A tumor?

HippieChick58 replies on May 5, 2019:

@confidentrealm My mom had ovarian cancer that was metastasized when they found it. That was 1972. They gave her 10 weeks after surgery, she lived for 10 months. Mom was not a social butterfly, and the few friends she had were pretty scarce. When she passed on they loaded us up with food and goodies, and then dropped off the face of the earth again. Illnesses scare people, like it is contagious or something. They don't know what to say, they don't realize the real gift is presence.

INDURATION means a hardened mass or formation.

confidentrealm comments on May 5, 2019:

A tumor?

HippieChick58 replies on May 5, 2019:

@confidentrealm I am so sorry. People can be stupid when someone they know has an illness. I saw that when my mom had cancer, some folks just dropped out of her life. Cancer changes you, but it changes your friends too. You find out who the true friends are. I wish I could make it better for you, I know it is a tough road.

INDURATION means a hardened mass or formation.

confidentrealm comments on May 5, 2019:

A tumor?

HippieChick58 replies on May 5, 2019:

Yes, essentially an induration is some sort of tumor.

People Still Don't Get the Link between Meat Consumption and Climate Change - Scientific American ...

zesty comments on May 4, 2019:

Vegetarians fart more, hence the methane contamination! At least meat tastes good!

HippieChick58 replies on May 4, 2019:

@zesty If I ever get a chance to find out the answer to that question I will let you know. It has been a long while. Wow, don't want to even go down that path.

People Still Don't Get the Link between Meat Consumption and Climate Change - Scientific American ...

zesty comments on May 4, 2019:

Vegetarians fart more, hence the methane contamination! At least meat tastes good!

HippieChick58 replies on May 4, 2019:

@zesty LOL! Wow, I'm sorry. Going vegetarian has been good for my gut. I don't fart often and then usually not smelly. Partly it is because not only am I vegetarian (most of the time) I also eat very high fiber. My colon is so clean nothing has a chance to ferment to cause the gas.

People Still Don't Get the Link between Meat Consumption and Climate Change - Scientific American ...

zesty comments on May 4, 2019:

Vegetarians fart more, hence the methane contamination! At least meat tastes good!

HippieChick58 replies on May 4, 2019:

Do you have sources to prove that? I am a vegetarian, I very rarely fart,

I check my spam folder fairly often and keep it cleaned out.

demifeministgal comments on May 3, 2019:

MY bigger question to you is: WHY have I received ads for viagra or erectile dysfunction pills in the past?! :o

HippieChick58 replies on May 3, 2019:

My personal email is my initials, last name, and year I started the account. So I get lots of spam for ED, shaving clubs, asian or other hookers or hot girls, and money making schemes. I chose the email to be non gendered, so I get all the shots in the dark.

I check my spam folder fairly often and keep it cleaned out.

Cutiebeauty comments on May 3, 2019:

Who is Ashley Madison?

HippieChick58 replies on May 3, 2019:

Essentially a site for those looking for hookups only. In 2015 there was a data breach, and a threat to expose users. Many were prominent married men in their community. Does the name Josh Duggar ring a bell, as in Too Many Kids and Counting? That family was tainted by the scandal.

One phone in the entire house, mounted on the wall.

HankSherman comments on May 3, 2019:

Who even has a land line any more?...haven't had one for years

HippieChick58 replies on May 3, 2019:

@Sticks48 I gave up my land line in the last 5 years. I had a landline post divorce when I lived in an apartment with my daughter and the gates were secured. I didn't want to get calls from her friends asking to be let in on my cell phone when I was at work or out of town. I kept the line for a few years after that. Then I worked nights and started getting campaign calls... The land line and the cable got turned off at the same time, so 2015 primary in Iowa.

I check my spam folder fairly often and keep it cleaned out.

Stephanie99 comments on May 2, 2019:

I didn't even know what Ashley Madison was. I had to google it.

HippieChick58 replies on May 3, 2019:

Ashley Madison made the news a few years ago, one of the married Dugger sons was outed as being on Ashley Madison, and so were several other prominent people. It was quite a scandal. It has to be a big scandal before I hear about it because I tend to ignore stuff like that as it goes by.

I check my spam folder fairly often and keep it cleaned out.

RonWilliam53 comments on May 2, 2019:

Did you join a dating site or visit one? Your computer loves sharing your info.

HippieChick58 replies on May 3, 2019:

I haven't joined a dating site with that email address, ever. I always set up a new email address for dating sites, and I haven't joined a dating site in at least 3 years.

I check my spam folder fairly often and keep it cleaned out.

ToolGuy comments on May 2, 2019:

Bragging or complaining?

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2019:

Bitching actually! Complaining but with a bitter edge.

When life takes it as a challenge....

Freedompath comments on May 2, 2019:

Never read that before...and reminds me of what my therapist ask me when I was climbing my way out of my abyssal life. ‘What do you pray for?’ ‘I pray for courage and strength,’ I told her..,’and how does one get strength and courage,’ she ask...to which I answered...’they are tested ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2019:

That reminds me of praying for patience. Patience takes practice.... So you are given opportunities to practice. F--k that sh-t, I'ma gonna smack someone!

‘I am dreaming of a way to kill almost every last person on earth’: A self-proclaimed white ...

Trajan61 comments on May 2, 2019:

The liberals are obsessed with white supremacy which is actually very rare. That arrogant, racist piece of crap Obama was the one who started this. Race relations deteriorated dramatically under that idiot.

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2019:

I disagree strongly. Race relations have sucked in the US forever, unless you were lily white and male. Never ever in the history of the US have non white non male been treated like white males. Obama only caused the problem to come to the surface. The US has an aggressive history of oppressing everyone, from the indigenous population to the most current arrivals.

What weird hobbies do you have?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I have a worm box. I feed worms so I can use the worm castings in my garden. Gardeners find it cool even if they wouldn't do it. Non gardeners just find it weird :) I've had the box about 4 years, maybe longer.

HippieChick58 replies on May 1, 2019:

@NoPlanetB I keep the worms for the castings they make. I could fish with them I suppose, and I'd allow a few to be harvested for that purpose. I could have quite a breeding operation pretty easily.

Poor pretty cat😹

MojoDave comments on Apr 30, 2019:

He's bringing you a gift! To prove his hunting prowess! Here in Florida they like to chase them around! Quick little boogers!!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

I love to watch my cats catching flies in the house. At least I love it until they start knocking stuff down!

What weird hobbies do you have?

HockeyGuy comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Accordingly to others around me I'm lame and weird due to my joy of birdwatching

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

I love bird watching! My girls and I took a walk with my granddaughter, she's 2.5. We pointed out the robins to her, she saw them finally. She was so excited! I can't wait to show her cardinals and Blue Jays.

Interesting huge study on how much exercise benefits mental health - and it doesn’t take much ...

RavenCT comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Spoonies remember that. Even walking around the yard - or the house - is an improvement over not doing any activity at all. I've found an improvement by baking! (Trust me you are on your feet for a while). It's painful for me due to neuropathy but I manage it because I enjoy it. Walking is ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

@RavenCT I have developed sciatica since going back to work, not sure what is up. I need to start doing yoga at home, and maybe get a tote bag on wheels to carry my stuff to and from work. My office is moving this weekend, so the tote bag will be feasible next week. It isn't this week because of the shuttle I need to take from the parking lot to the office.

[agnostic.

ADKSparky comments on Apr 30, 2019:

She's a nude model on erosberry.com I deleted the link

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

That is not a secure site, just saying.

Interesting huge study on how much exercise benefits mental health - and it doesn’t take much ...

RavenCT comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Spoonies remember that. Even walking around the yard - or the house - is an improvement over not doing any activity at all. I've found an improvement by baking! (Trust me you are on your feet for a while). It's painful for me due to neuropathy but I manage it because I enjoy it. Walking is ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

@RavenCT Most instructors I've met are fit and slim, I haven't been fit or slim since I was in my early 20s. I did take a series of classes once called Curvy Girls Yoga, how to adapt the positions to your ability, it was great. I have to keep weight off my left wrist due to arthritis in my thumb, so I use blocks or go up on my fist. Works fine.

Interesting huge study on how much exercise benefits mental health - and it doesn’t take much ...

RavenCT comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Spoonies remember that. Even walking around the yard - or the house - is an improvement over not doing any activity at all. I've found an improvement by baking! (Trust me you are on your feet for a while). It's painful for me due to neuropathy but I manage it because I enjoy it. Walking is ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

I've done chair yoga, it kicked my a$$.

my wife & i are not hoarders but b/c of many moves around the country & 3 1/2 yrs in germany we have...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Donate them without opening to what ever organization will take them, Goodwill as a last resort. It is so freeing to be rid of "stuff".

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

@callmedubious Well, ya gotta keep her happy.

Hi everyone.

RavenCT comments on Apr 29, 2019:

@Admin @SiteSupport @developer this seems so unlikely - can you please help straighten this out?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2019:

I was told it was because she compared DT to Adolph. That sounds like censorship to me and we don't even want to go there.

HANSERDISE - Verb.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I have never heard of that word before, cool!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@Cast1es Nope, never heard of the Hansard. I've read lots of British history, not sure how I missed that.

My cousin's daughter is graduating college in May.

AlasBabylon comments on Apr 29, 2019:

The remark your therapist made sounds a bit inappropriate and uncalled for, and yes, unhelpful. Anyway, as for your anxiety, I think you would have nothing to feel guilty for if you simply explained to them honestly how you feel, and why you don't want to go. If they don't understand and are ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@altschmerz Some days I do everything slowly. I've developed sciatica since I started working. I'm in a process of elimination to figure out what is aggravating my back and fix it. I'm sure it wasn't yoga, and I'm thinking it isn't the job, so what has changed at home... This getting older stuff. Sciatica is more common for folks past 60. Getting old sucks!

Does anyone have a worm bin?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I have a worm bin. It was in the kitchen but it got infested with fruit flies last fall, so it got moved to the garage. Then when it got REALLY cold I moved it into the basement. I will be moving it back to the garage soon. I love it, I switch it out about twice a year. Mine is only two bins, top ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@Stephanie99 I garden, I recycle, I reuse, repurpose, sew, create, I eat real foods, I believe in "make love not war," and this is why I am a Hippie Chick!

My cousin's daughter is graduating college in May.

AlasBabylon comments on Apr 29, 2019:

The remark your therapist made sounds a bit inappropriate and uncalled for, and yes, unhelpful. Anyway, as for your anxiety, I think you would have nothing to feel guilty for if you simply explained to them honestly how you feel, and why you don't want to go. If they don't understand and are ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@altschmerz I love yoga and meditation. It does help with the anxiety. But if you have never done yoga start slowly, try to find a beginner class or a beginner video. I do like classes and I really need to start up again.

[agnostic.

ADKSparky comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Maybe I should send her a smile.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2019:

Go for it!! But keep a hand on your wallet when you do.

Trump on abortion: After birth, baby is “wrapped in a blanket” and mother, doctor “decide ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Have you ever considered that Trump has designed and developed a well crafted public persona, with a honed marketing message that he pushes forward to the masses, no matter what...... I doubt it too - but maybe?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2019:

Yes, I have often wondered if it is an act or is he is that big a piece of excrement.

Bellasmith [agnostic.

GuyKeith comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Good catch. If she's legit, I'll volunteer to be baptized.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2019:

If that ever happens let me know when and where. I want to be far away when that church is struck by lightening!

Trump on abortion: After birth, baby is “wrapped in a blanket” and mother, doctor “decide ...

Athena comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I'm going to need an eye socket replacement given the frequency with which I roll my eyes, since he started his campaign and got into office. How can anyone think he's smart? People do and they're idiots too.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2019:

I know about the eye roll thing, it is like constant eye strain! OMG, I now do it daily if not more often! I hated it in my teenagers... they were on to something.

Bellasmith [agnostic.

dkp93 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

For some reason, scammers often start sentences with 'Am' instead of 'I am.' Something must be off with their translation software.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2019:

Thank goodness! It makes them so much easier to spot.

[meetup.

Detritus comments on Apr 28, 2019:

You might not get many takers if no one knows where it is.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2019:

@Detritus Ahhh, I had not realized that. Thanks for letting me know. And I'll miss you! Hope it is a good meeting.

Humanist marriages least likely to end in divorce, official statistics reveal » Humanists UK

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Our 53rd anniversary coming up this July.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2019:

Congratulations!!

[meetup.

Detritus comments on Apr 28, 2019:

You might not get many takers if no one knows where it is.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2019:

When I click the link it takes me to the Meet-Up Page. Is that not working for you?

These were on my Facebook feed and were too good not to share, imho

Freedompath comments on Apr 27, 2019:

All I wana know...are these pictures real? Even if one is real, it is one too many!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2019:

@altschmerz There is no accounting for taste, but yes, I agree.

These were on my Facebook feed and were too good not to share, imho

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I gotta tell ya, I spent several years in Germany, and some of the gals at the beach wore what they wanted to. If you're comfortable enough with your body to wear that bikini, go for it. I'm probably not going to do that, but I will salute you for doing it.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2019:

@altschmerz It is now, when I was there it was less progressive. I was there with the USArmy, so I didn't get involved in local politics and didn't pay much attention. I knew then that civil rights were more advanced in the US than in Germany. Today it sounds like they have made progress, and in the US we have regressed.

These were on my Facebook feed and were too good not to share, imho

Freedompath comments on Apr 27, 2019:

All I wana know...are these pictures real? Even if one is real, it is one too many!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2019:

@altschmerz I don't think she is clueless, I don't think she gives a shit what anyone else thinks, and I think she has more balls than the Twittler anyday. I have seen similar when I lived in Germany. And I say Girl, you Rock. Not my choice but if it makes you happy I will support you.

A follow up to my earlier negative opinion about the stupidness of kissing.

Aryn comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Clearly this only works for milkmen.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2019:

Or other men in uniform.

A follow up to my earlier negative opinion about the stupidness of kissing.

bleurowz comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Just makes sure she spits out the gum before you kiss her.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2019:

Or if she doesn't spit it out, share it!

Are you impressed?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 26, 2019:

Vocabulary, I like a big vocabulary.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 26, 2019:

@resserts Thank you for posting that, I have never seen it before, very cool!!

What do you think the world would look like?

Matias comments on Apr 26, 2019:

What a coincidence... I read an interview with Martin Perscheid a few minutes ago. Are his books available in the US? (If somebody killed Hitler before he started WWII, I would be dead too, because my parents met because of WWII)

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 26, 2019:

Could you or would you be dead if you then hadn't existed?

Why Romantic Relationships are not the Cure for Loneliness.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 26, 2019:

I was lonelier married than I ever have been single. When I was married towards the end I was lonely because he made other things his priority and we had no intimacy or connection. He didn't care about my feelings or needs. When I told him I was depressed he told me he didn't want to hear about it ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 26, 2019:

@Cast1es You know that stupid question, "if both your mom and I were drowning which one of us would you save?" He answered his mom. His justification was that she was his mom. I apparently was chopped liver, not to mention the mother of his kids, but I think he believed I could be replaced. He also justified not getting a vasectomy because if I died he might want more kids with someone else. Never mind he was over 40 and thought the kids we had were keeping him too busy. I am amazed I stayed married sooooo long. And he has never even dated since we split. Which I think is a very wise move on his part.

I would temper this a little by saying love takes advantage of natural impulses, especially the ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 26, 2019:

I disagree... Love is natural... At least for children before they are negatively influenced by society and religion...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 26, 2019:

Children are amazing, however, they are the most self centered creatures on the face of the planet. They are little despots! They learn to be loving, but it is a process of civilizing them. I totally love my granddaughter, she's just past 2. However, I know she has to be taught to do loving things like share, not hit, ask for things and not take them. Gotta love toddler attitudes, what is mine is mine and what is yours is mine too.

Do you know this group?

Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Nope... I know much music... I don't recognize them... What were some of their most popular songs please...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty LOL! For real. This is real Boomer music! It

Do you know this group?

Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Nope... I know much music... I don't recognize them... What were some of their most popular songs please...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

@Cutiebeauty This group was from the late 50s and 60s, maybe 70s. Mostly I hear that music on our Boomer radio station.

Do you know this group?

Cutiebeauty comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Nope... I know much music... I don't recognize them... What were some of their most popular songs please...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDSepEeMgPg They were way before your time, but your folks might remember them.

I have no idea what people expect from meeting someone on a computer?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 25, 2019:

I don't have an opportunity to meet many single men in my day to day life, so online is the only way to meet someone. What are ya gonna do? However, I've mostly given up, I'm resigned that I am Ms Right for me, gotta be. I think that most people are the same way, there are just not places or time ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

@Touched I have had about as much luck with the lottery as I have had with online dating. The sad part is I almost never buy lottery tickets. I think in my life I've bought two. I've spent far more money on dating sites and other arrangements. I decided if nothing changes I'm OK with that. If something does change, I'm OK with that too. I'm not waiting, I'm living my life the way I want to within the constraints of my reality. I'm not about to run off to some exotic location, still gotta work and handle real life stuff. But it is my life, I am the captain of my own ship and I'm doing ok.

Funny that he couldn't remember shit in response to Mueller's written questions and was too ...

SiouxcitySue comments on Apr 25, 2019:

I find this group very interesting but to me it is becoming toxic. It's so negative that I don't feel good about myself after reading and commenting on the memes. Like all of you, I find DJT the most disgusting person I've ever seen in political life. However, this negativity is like an express ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

Especially in these times, we need to do whatever it is that keeps us sane. I appreciate having you here, and truthfully I'm sorry this group HAS to exist. We'd all be better off if we never heard of DT.

@Admin and everyone else: I have a suggestion that I think will help with the current lack of ...

Bierbasstard comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Are appointments to the SCOA lifetime? ;-) This could either be good (impartial) or bad (one sided) just like stacking the SCOTUS where decisions become "partisan" based. As long as the power is limited (quarantining members/posts that explicitly violate site rules for Admin/site support to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

Thank you for asking the question to clarify my thinking. Limited term for Mods, maybe 3 to 6 months or as seems appropriate to the group. We may have to take a vote on that. No partisanship. Yes, we should all be adults, but really there are too many Peter Pans out there.

@Admin and everyone else: I have a suggestion that I think will help with the current lack of ...

WonderWartHog99 comments on Apr 25, 2019:

>with oversight given to a group of 3 to 7 volunteer senior members of the community. "Senior" as in old snarling biddies, I dare not speak their names and grump old farts? "Senior" as in members who wore out their agnostic t-shirt and are using it to wash the car?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

LOL,, Senior as those who have worn out their Tshirts. I dunno about washing the car, I usually rely on rain for that.

Posted this yesterday but in all the kerfuffle it disappeared.

Robecology comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Location, please!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

If you hover over the "signature" on the post it will show her location.

Is Dentistry a Science? - The Atlantic

altschmerz comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Is this a double post? And of course I'm only seeing this now because I'm at the tail end of my glut of notifications, which has informed me that you posted here ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2019:

I don't know if it is a dupe, or if I have posted it to more than one place.

I dont like kissing. It feels and looks stupid. Anyone else feel this way?

Ron_R comments on Apr 24, 2019:

I can imagine it might not be for everyone. However, this could pose a problem however since most people not only like kissing, but good kissing at that.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@Anonbene I've never swooned in my life, even with a good kisser.

I noticed yesterday (Easter) , the number of posts had dropped seriously .

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 22, 2019:

The site was having growing pains, or improvement pains, or gremlins. Watch out when the backlog is released!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@altschmerz Me too!!