Who else remembers the Fuller Brush salesman? He used to come to our house every year...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2022:

I remember the Fuller Brush man, he used to come around regularly. We had several products from Fuller Brush in the house. Also the Avon Lady came by regularly. When moms entered the workforce the door to door sales representatives had to find other jobs. I sold Avon many years ago, I don't know anyone who sells it now.

Running in winter battling cold winds.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2022:

I admire your tenacity.

Zinfandel noun A dry red wine made from a black vinifera grape in California.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2022:

Not my favorite wine, but I am familiar with it.

Last year my son had his tree up and decorated for Thanksgiving, this year with a new born and a ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2022:

Depending on the age of the cat, I might not put a tree up. And then the newborn, depends on the temperament. My first baby slept really well, she was also fairly large for a newborn, over 9.5 pounds. BUT, I am sure they will want pictures in front of A tree, baby's first xmas and all. My house is small, I don't put up a tree. I have a xmas tree quilt that I bring out.

RECHERCHÉ - Adjective…very unusual; not generally known about and chosen with great care to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 27, 2022:

This one I am familiar with. I like recherche words. They may be pretentious, but I love the esoteric.

[tiktok.com] 🙄🙄🙄

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2022:

I agree with him. Trumpites are on a world of their own, they have no perception of reality.

What is tantric sex and where can you find someone to teach it? [mindbodygreen.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2022:

I think there was a Sex and The City episode about tantric sex.

Cat gratitude!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2022:

Fer damn sure!

Obnoxious T-shirts. Here's a contender.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2022:

It is good that he puts it all out there so you know not to engage in any way. I love it when they come with warning signs.

Im·bro·glio noun 1.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2022:

I love this word!! It is so delicious on the tongue, and most people do not have a clue what it means.

Wart hogs fill an important ecological niche. War dogs leave your economy tits up in a ditch.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2022:

We need to get over being the world's policeman. There is no need to have our troops stationed on foreign soil, no any need for a bloated military budget. Granted, I loved being in Germany, and enjoyed Japan, we don't have any Japanese or German bases in the US.

Ok.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 26, 2022:

The "average" American has the vocabulary of a third grader, which is why I got in trouble in a previous job, I use too many big words. I was told to dumb it down, and as I was unable to do that and also 100% QA'd, I did not keep that job long. I can understand the todo about your post. Even at current job my teammates have commented that I have unusual word choices. I am doing my best to educate the masses, just some are missing the m.

The snow had collapsed the net over the bird enclosure I had to repair it, with this much snow the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2022:

That looks cold, as I am sure it is. I used to throw snowballs for my golden, he'd be so confused when they lit and disappeared into all the rest of the snow.

Cat eye perfection?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2022:

I want her stylists name.

Christian Trump event left evangelical pastor 'absolutely terrified and horrified' [rawstory.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2022:

I wish him the greatest of luck.

Beanie Babies, hands down.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2022:

I had 20 or so Beanie Babies from when my kids were young and they were the craze. The beanie babies are now a hit with the grand babies. Tags are gone and they've been loved on so they got slimed. A perfect use of a Beanie Baby.

Herschel Walker Calls The Election An "Erection" | INSIDER

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 25, 2022:

This is getting a whole lotta airplay. Anyone who votes for a moron deserves to be legislated by a moron, but I'd prefer someone whose elevator goes all the way to the top floor. Herschel's stops just below the waist.

Apologies to all those who're unfortunate enough to be sharing a meal with MAGA this Thanksgiving!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2022:

My kids like to do "one big happy" at holidays and birthdays, so I see my ex several times a year. He is a uber religous republican, and no I don't know why or how we stayed together for so long. Anyway, we're civil, and a few years ago we reined him in on saying grace before the meal. He did not touch on politics this year, possibly because some of SIL's (son in law's) family was also there.

Anyone gone through DBT?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2022:

I had never heard of it before today.

Petola Wins Alaska..poor poor Kevin..lololololololololol [nbcnews.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 24, 2022:

Thank goodness! I hope to hear much less from Sarah Palin, she is the most vapid of all the vapid GOP.

Today I made a Pear-Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2022:

I am not making any desserts, my kids will be doing that and middle daughter is hosting. I am cooking a vegan version of green bean casserole and a sweet potato casserole. My daughter's sister in law is vegan, so we try to accommodate her needs as well. Knowing my daughters there will be more than enough food for all, for several days.

Kanye West asks Donald Trump to be running mate as presidential bid takes a twist [msn.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2022:

How much deeper can they dig?

Tis the season to commit treason

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2022:

I think Tricky Dick was hella smarter than Donnie Boy.

Wednesday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2022:

Adorable!! And once they wake up, watch out!!

ORDURE.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2022:

I believe I have seen this before, I'm not sure I knew what it meant.

psithurism sith-yuh-riz-uhm Etymology An adaptation of the Ancient Greek ψιθύρισμα ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 23, 2022:

I am thankful to my hearing aids which have allowed me to hear this sound once more.

Strong women don't worry about shit like this. Thank goodness.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 22, 2022:

Those pesky gnats are going to get their due.

Another mental defective from Swampy McSwampy's ragtag army get prison time for supporting the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 22, 2022:

I hope it is an enlightening experience for him in every way possible.

NUMPTY.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 22, 2022:

I have read this word a few times, never had opportunity to use it myself. I need to find that opportunity...

Olfaction noun The act of smelling.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 22, 2022:

This one I'm familiar with.

I used to love playing with these, but hated stepping on them by accident (not that I would have ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2022:

Yes, I remember a mine field of those...

Just some funny felines..

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2022:

The cat might learn if his arm is caught a few times...

Monday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 21, 2022:

Lovely and quite adorable!

It's a Sunday round up

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 20, 2022:

Wow!! So many and sooooo good!!

Do you remember those? Early Baby Boomers. [m.youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 20, 2022:

I remember that song well.

Swizzle verb (used with object) To agitate a beverage with a rod for stirring highballs and...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 20, 2022:

I haven't seen a swizzle stick in ages. I haven't had any mixed drinks in ages.

I rescue adopted an adult female cat two weeks ago.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 20, 2022:

Good for you for taking a rescue cat. Sometimes they do come with lots of baggage. Be patient with her, she is mourning the loss of her babies, and as others have said decompressing.

Shining us on once again.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 20, 2022:

All the more reason to avoid Twitter and Twit Faces.

Why do men post unsmiling photos on their dating profiles?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 20, 2022:

That first dude got some hella bags going on, picture is poorly lit. Pass. Second dude just does not look approachable. Not the face I wanna see across a dinner table, or anywhere else.

I needed a laugh today.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

C is for cookie, that is good enough for me!!

Hugs to each one of you.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

these are very good, thank you!

You better run MFer!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

We live in interesting times. I hope they nail his ass, and soon.

Russians are indiscriminately bombing civilians as we speak. 😡

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

I can't believe this is still dragging on, and makes me worried now that they have brushed up against the Poles. I have kids living in Europe now.

With razor-thin House majorities she passed landmark bills on clean energy, healthcare, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

Nancy has bigger balls than most Republican males, or females for that matter.

Malic adjective Pertaining to or derived from apples.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

I am familiar with malic acid which from WebMD: Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid found in certain fruits and wines. It's used in foods and cosmetics, and sometimes as medicine. Malic acid is sour and acidic. This helps to clear away dead skin cells when applied to the skin. Its sourness also helps to make more saliva in people with dry mouth. Malic acid is also involved in the Krebs cycle. This is a process the body uses to make energy. People commonly use malic acid for dry mouth. It is also used for acne, fibromyalgia, fatigue, wrinkled skin, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid. Don't confuse it with other alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Malic is from the French language, Malique: pertaining to apples

I know, right?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

All good! Thanks!

KOINE.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 19, 2022:

I am currently learning Dutch, and have lived in Germany so I still remember some German beyond Noch ein beer, bitte. German, English, and Dutch all come from the same roots, though how we differ blows my mind at times. And just American English and British English have vast differences. George Bernard Shaw once said we were two nations separated by a common language.

Barack Obama Shows What Fox News Destroyed in American Politics

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

Obama deserved better than what American did for him. He is likely one of the most intelligent president's we've ever had. He has class and dignity that Donnie Boy will never attain.

Two wild and crazy guys...!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

They were amazing!

When I was a kid my mom would make roast beef once a week I had always dread that day because the ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

I had one of those dads too, you had to clean your plate. Since I left my fathers house I have never cooked peas. I don't keep them in my house. I never insisted my kids clean their plates. Good for you for overcoming that upbringing.

Petrichor noun A distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

I have smelled it a few times, I like it.

I'm glad we didn't shutter this group when we were tempted to.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

I had a feeling Donnie would not go quietly, I never thought it would be this chaotic. And yes, I'm glad we didn't shutter the group. Donnie is still out there, and I will oppose him until he is down with dishonor or dead cold in his grave. I'd prefer the dishonor before the grave.

15 Signs You're an Introvert With High-Functioning Anxiety

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

Well, it ain't me, thank goodness. I am an introvert, and tend to be anxious, but not that bad.

Fucking Billionaires...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

Elon Trump is amazing, and scary as all heck.

JALOUSE.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 18, 2022:

Then there is also the Jalousie window. Why are windows called jalousie? It originated in 18th century France from the Italian word geloso, which means "jealous" or "screen", as in to screen something from view. Because of their slatted louvres, jalousie windows protect the interior of the house from jealous, peering eyes (when not made of a transparent material like glass).

Lab-grown chicken safe to eat, say US regulators [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

I am not eager to try that. Give it a few years. I'm quite happy to eat the way I do now, which is less meat and more veggies. Lab grown to me also means more expensive, and that's a big nope.

Florida Man Makes Announcement - Ouch!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

I love the reality of the situation and the amount of respect they are showing him.

Snow leopard leaps through the air with its paws outstretched.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

That is one jazzy cat!

Aegrotat noun An unclassified degree granted a university student who has fulfilled all ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

New one for me.

And so it begins. Right off talking about investigating Hunter, COVID and Fauci. [msn.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

The GOP is going to beat that dead horse to death.

Roses are red...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

I need that.

Your antidepressants have arrived.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

That's a mass of very tiny, very sharp claws!

Sphacelate.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

This is a med term I am not familiar with, thanks for adding to my vocabulary.

I had just recently had a personal experience with someone IRL that reminded me why I don't talk to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

I've heard that before, but whereas I will change my mind if proven wrong, I'm pretty sure I'm right on most counts. And I've got a track record of doing research and being right.

They also say that ‘Dead’ people ‘vote’.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 17, 2022:

I hope they forkin drown.

Trump Announcement So Boring, Staff BLOCKED Crowd from Leaving, ABC live report on the David Pakman ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2022:

Once you've heard Donnie speak, you've heard all Donnie has. It doesn't age well or get better the second time. It's all blather.

[youtu.be] As they say, never appear with children or animals if you dislike being upstaged!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2022:

Just like a kid!! Adorable!

[bbc.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2022:

I hope that works out for them.

Shillelagh noun A club or stick, traditionally of blackthorn or oak.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2022:

My Grammie used to threaten to beat me and my siblings with a shillelagh, I have no idea why because she wasn't Irish. And it was all the boys fault anyway.

trump's 2024 campaign staff...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2022:

What a circus!

Wednesday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2022:

So regal!

HOMOGENEOUS - Adjective…1) of the same or similar kind or nature; alike; consisting of parts ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 16, 2022:

I am thankful not to live in a homogeneous society, that would be boring.

Candidate for the Darwin Award. [yahoo.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 15, 2022:

Wow, well short life but a merry one.

Soup Nazi vs real Nazis?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 15, 2022:

Good ones!!

GIRN.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 15, 2022:

New one for me!

Desegregation noun The elimination of laws, customs, or practices under which people from ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 14, 2022:

They cannot get those laws off the books fast enough.

I could not find any musicians who celebrate a birthday today, but there is an essential author from...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 14, 2022:

I loved Pippi Longstocking, and I'm looking forward to introducing her to my granddaughter.

The GOP representative speaks at the indictment of Donald J.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 14, 2022:

Very good!

Monday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 14, 2022:

Sooo adorable!

FLAIL.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 14, 2022:

This is a word I am familiar with, I am glad to see the Dutch variation, I haven't run across that yet.

Newest quilt.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 14, 2022:

It's awesome!!

Britain’s favourite plants.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

Tulips are one of the major exports of The Netherlands, they originally came from Turkey.

Catacopia…

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

I love it when my kitties vibrate.

My kids wanted to make pizza.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

I used to make cinnamon rolls for Sunday morning breakfast. I'd assemble them and let them sit in the refrigerator over night. Then I'd put them on the counter and preheat the over, I'd go take a shower and then put them in the oven. When they were done and I was dressed I'd get the kids up we would have fresh hot cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

A drive-up ...not a drive-through - and the carhops wore roller skates... you ate in your car.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

Sonic has drive ups as well as drive throughs, no roller skates though.

This Speaker is a keeper. 😍

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

I'd have rather that spike went up his... and out his mouth.

Gouache noun An opaque watercolour prepared with gum used in painting.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

I think I've heard of that before, but I don't know much about painting.

Think it captures his very essence.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

very good!

EVISCERATE.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 13, 2022:

It doesn't matter where I read this word, it always makes my toes curl.

Which way do you want to go?

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 12, 2022:

Fer damn sure!!

Never try to teach a Rethuglican to think.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 12, 2022:

Yeah, kinda like tilting at windmills. They don't care if they're wrong because they gotta be right.

Paraphrasing what I heard on TYT this morning.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 12, 2022:

You have no idea how happy that makes me!

Perennial adjective Perpetual; everlasting; continuing; recurrent.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 12, 2022:

I have a perennial distaste for the Republican party, and for lima beans.

Fanatical cake!

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 12, 2022:

it is so pretty it would be shame to destroy it.

Leftovers from Tuesday

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 12, 2022:

One of my kids worked at a polling place. She said at 4:00 pm they had doubled the numbers from the last election, and a steady stream of people were still coming in.

DIASPORA.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 12, 2022:

There have been Diasporas through out all times of human history. We just haven't yet all learned how to get along.

It is now dog eat dog time in the Rethuglican Party: [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2022:

The Reputhugicans are in Dog eat Dog mode, and it's scary and delightful!!

Thought some might find this useful.

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2022:

This needs to be in every classroom in every English speaking nation. Ignorance of the English language is spreading like measles.

Oort cloud noun A region of our solar system far beyond the orbit of Pluto, in which ...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2022:

I am currently learning Dutch by DuoLingo, and have not encountered this word yet. From Google: What is in a Oort Cloud? While the planets of our solar system orbit in a flat plane, the Oort Cloud is believed to be a giant spherical shell surrounding the Sun, planets and Kuiper Belt Objects. It's like a big, thick bubble around our solar system, made of icy, comet-like objects.

⚖️ "Faithful adherence to the rule of law is the bedrock principle of the Justice Department and...

HippieChick58 comments on Nov 11, 2022:

I wish him so many more days of similar vibe.