There is a cat in this picture. Can you find it? It is hidden in plain sight.

glennlab comments on Mar 31, 2019:

I found several things that look like cats, but none could identify for sure,

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

Right hand side below the road.

This letter is to you.

AncientNight comments on Mar 31, 2019:

My "LIKE" button is still broken! (((LIKE))) I'm doing better than I have in a long time. But, I'm not incredible,or wonderful. I don't have that much time left. If life was a highway, I would have to say that, at the age of 69, I have more highway in my rear view mirror than I do in my ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

@AncientNight Our kids sometimes forget who raised them and try to parent us. It is vastly amusing at times, and annoying at others. When my kids tell me that they're not happy with something I plan to do, I tell them "duly noted." And then I do whatever it was that I planned to do.

The river, returned by its strength by the rains, is joyful.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2019:

That is not a good image for my neck of the woods. Those peaceful rivers have flooded and lives are forever changed. Most of my area has been declared a disaster area.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

@sassygirl3869 Ordinarily your meme is accurate, this has been an unusual spring to say the least out here.

This letter is to you.

AncientNight comments on Mar 31, 2019:

My "LIKE" button is still broken! (((LIKE))) I'm doing better than I have in a long time. But, I'm not incredible,or wonderful. I don't have that much time left. If life was a highway, I would have to say that, at the age of 69, I have more highway in my rear view mirror than I do in my ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

@AncientNight If it makes you happy go for it!! Yes, you are exposing yourself to more risk when you ride it than if you ride in a car. However, if you have adequate insurance, no dependents, and you're a safe driver, why the hell not? Not like you're going to leave several small children with one fewer parent if something goes wrong. When better time to ride? I wonder how many bricks my kids will pass if/when I get a motorcycle when I really do retire.

Happy Sunday✌❤

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2019:

My favorite part of Sunday is my book club. We meet at an Irish Pub and solve the world's problems.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

@Sheannutt I should have added, we read great books too :). We always have a great time, thanks!!

This letter is to you.

AncientNight comments on Mar 31, 2019:

My "LIKE" button is still broken! (((LIKE))) I'm doing better than I have in a long time. But, I'm not incredible,or wonderful. I don't have that much time left. If life was a highway, I would have to say that, at the age of 69, I have more highway in my rear view mirror than I do in my ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

The like buttons are hit or miss this weekend. I'm sure someone has made some changes and they will get it sorted out eventually. I am glad you're doing better, I am too. We've just got to keep on keeping on. I like the changes that being more senior has wrought. I think I'm wiser and more willing to share of that wisdom. I also don't get my knickers in a knot over stuff that just doesn't matter. I have finally figured out what matters, and most of it doesn't.

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AncientNight comments on Mar 31, 2019:

My "LIKE" button is broken! (((LIKE))) 37 is me in a nutshell.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

The like buttons are hit or miss this weekend. I'm sure someone has made some changes and they will get it sorted out eventually. I'm glad you found something that spoke to you in my posting.

Good Morning Everyone.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2019:

I haven't decided if it I have a cold or my spring allergies acting up. Take care of your self.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

@Elaine57 The fun thing about the allergies is they come and go. In theory it is weather patterns, wind direction, what is growing/blooming in the area, or exposure to animals that aren't my own. The reality is a choice of whether to tough it out or medicate. If the days are bad I medicate at bedtime, it helps me sleep. And then just wait for the winds to shift again.

Anyone else checked out your login page within the last hour?

Fernapple comments on Mar 31, 2019:

Are you sure your computer is not just logging you in automatically.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

my computer logs me in automatically, so I have no idea what non members see.

@Admin, please check your messages.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 31, 2019:

No rest for the wicked?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

@hankster It has been hit or miss for me this morning. Some posts I can like, some I can't. Some I gave likes to yesterday I can't today. I don't find a rhyme nor reason.

There is a cat in this picture. Can you find it? It is hidden in plain sight.

darthfaja comments on Mar 31, 2019:

Oh wow I though you were messing around. That’s crazy camo. Very cool

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2019:

I first saw this several years ago, and ran across it again this morning. I had to increase the size to find that kitty, but it is right there out in the open.

I need to vent to individuals who don’t know who I’m taking about.

freeofgod comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I've had friends like this. I'm not very sympathetic when they keep repeating the same pattern.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@WaywardAtheist Decade birthdays seem to hit lots of folks hard. Add to that the old idea that women "need" a partner to be complete. Some women of a certain age can't get past that.

I need to vent to individuals who don’t know who I’m taking about.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

It is hard when our friends keep repeating their patterns. Is her friendship worth the drama? Only you can answer that.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@WaywardAtheist What do you get out of your friendship with her? Sounds like she is a taker more than a giver. This is a question only you can answer, but the hard questions are: Are you better off with her or without her? And what are you getting out of the friendship. To me it seems that your needs aren't being met., but I am sure I don't have the full story. As women we're conditioned to ignore our needs and focus on others. We have to learn to put ourselves higher than that.

Word Alternatives for Environmental Terms

Arouet comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Most of these create more confusion than they resolve. Many are not synonyms at all. Examples: "biodiversity" is absolutely not the same as "wildlife"; the one relates to diversity, ie., how many different species, the other presumably relates to the number of individuals of a species. "Change" ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

I am a word nerd. Language, at least English is so expressive, why should I not find the best words to convey my meaning. I never proclaimed that this was the definitive list and we should all stop what we're doing now and implement it. It thought it was interesting and wished to share. I'm sorry you did not find it so pleasing.

The Happiness Trap: Why You’re Never Satisfied and How to Break the Cycle

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Good article. I agree that we don't find happiness by comparing ourselves to the Joneses. We're not the Joneses, and those things important to the Joneses are not important to me. I find that TV is one of the biggest traps for unhappiness in modern life. Generally all advertising. Stuff is sold to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@mordant The common wisdom for smart shopper is to shop the perimeter of the grocery store, that is where the real food is. I don't buy much in the way of processed food, I cook large batches and freeze leftovers. I think I broke the TV habit by being in the military and living overseas. We had one channel so limited American TV. When my kids were growing up I limited their TV time. They tell me they were culturally deprived, but they were also the smartest and best read kids in their classes. I turned off cable TV during the Iowa Primary, I don't miss it. I also realized I was not watching TV so much as I was using it as background noise while I was online. I have never seen Game of Thrones, and I don't expect that to change. Give me a good book any day.

Inter-racial dating.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I can't read it because I'm too broke to subscribe.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@Olnoseven I have run into that issue many times. I get around it by copy and pasting, and then editing the article. I know not everyone wants to do that. And that is OK. I find the discussion of race and dating interesting. I'm about as white and they come and grew up in a small Midwestern town. My uncle married a Japanese woman just post Korean war. Aunt Mickie gave me an attitude check once when I said something racist. She pointed out that she wasn't white. She was my hero for so many things, it was eye opening for me. I have tried to not let race/skin color influence my decisions. As Maya Angelou told us, when you know better do better.

Too close to reality shows.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I think 29 episodes of The Bachelor would pretty much drive me over the edge. Even one episode would.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@RavenCT I have binge watched Nurse Jackie, Friends, and How I Met Your Mother. I am so out of the loop on TV shows, I just don't care about most of them.

may i ask ...especially from the 50+ Singles who dare to date. will the b.s. ever cease?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Honey, if he lied to you once he will have no problem with lying to you again. Is this the way you want to start a relationship? Always, always, always my motto is to begin as you mean to go on. If he is beginning by lying to you... he will go on lying to you.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@Soarfeet I know how much this sucks, I have walked down that path as well. Save yourself further heartache and end it with him. And then sing the song from Helen Reddy. Yes I am wise but it is wisdom for the pain. I am woman.

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Kynlei comments on Mar 30, 2019:

This one?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

Thank you!!

Has anyone else been unable to “like” or tag anything this morning?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

It has become habit for me, and it is frustrating to not be able to like, or dislike, love, hug, etc. I still want my shaking my head icon, or a puke icon.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@Marionville and now I can't tag anything again. Growing pains.

Has anyone else been unable to “like” or tag anything this morning?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

It has become habit for me, and it is frustrating to not be able to like, or dislike, love, hug, etc. I still want my shaking my head icon, or a puke icon.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@Marionville In some posts it has been fixed, but not all. I've been able to like some this morning, but not all. Weird. We have gremlins I think.

Have you gone to renew your passport" I didlast Tuesday and my checkbook became skinnier.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 29, 2019:

I need to do that soon, thanks for the reminder

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@DUCHESSA I have had a passport since I became an military spouse and moved to Germany. When we were active duty I didn't need one, the ID card took care of that; but the non military member has to have one. Two of the kids had passports from the time they were just a few days old. I renewed mine when youngest was in HS and making a school sponsored trip to Europe. The organization wanted at least one parent to have an active passport in case of the worst case scenario. So I renewed mine then, and now it is time to renew again.

While I'm fairly certain @Admin and @SiteSupport are already aware of the current issue with likes ...

maturin1919 comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Are we even supposed to be posting about technical issues in the Senate?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2019:

I get where you're coming from, but is complaining about people complaining wrong really going to help? Does it make you feel better? If it makes you feel better, then carry on. Personally I don't think it is helping, but if you disagree that is OK too.

I wish I had more Atheist and Agnostic offline friends.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 28, 2019:

https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/ Check this out, it will give you Humanist groups in your area. I am a member and now VP of the Omaha Metropolitan Area Humanist Association. Great group of people. We do have a meet up group, but we got started through the American ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 28, 2019:

@CatiValti23 My experience has been that the Humanists are some of the nicest people you could ever meet.

‘Hope,’ the Word That Sandy Hook Dad Jeremy Richman Lost at the End

A2Jennifer comments on Mar 27, 2019:

His wife ?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 28, 2019:

I know, she has so much tragedy now, and raising two babies on her own now. What a tragic legacy for those poor babies.

Do you have or would you have this Kitty clock?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

I just checked on Amazon, they don't have one :(

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2019:

@Sheannutt Selling the excess on eBay was on the to-do list for when I was off work. I got a bunch sold, still a bunch left to go. Almost everything in my closet when I stopped working is now too big, and much of it has been or will be sold, or will be donated somewhere. Turns out the donation drop box I was using is for a charity that benefits the patients of my employer, so I feel good about donating there.

Is there any truth to this ladies?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

WOW, it has been a whole lotta years since I have been in a bar at closing time.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2019:

@Rob1948 I spent 6 years in the Army, I was young, far away from home, and a female in a ocean of young males. Friday and Saturday night we'd regularly be at a bar, and I closed them more than once. I also have a few nights that I blacked out, I have no idea how I got back to my barracks. It was the late 70s. Yes, I was young and stupid. I got married and out of the Army in 82 so I'm guessing the last time I closed a bar was 1981. 30ish plus years later and post divorce I have limited tolerance for alcohol, one drink and I'm asleep. I haven't been in a bar in years.

Do you have or would you have this Kitty clock?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

I just checked on Amazon, they don't have one :(

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2019:

@Sheannutt No, I hadn't. Which is funny as I am selling lots of stuff on eBay. I use eBay for getting rid of stuff, not for bringing stuff in :) I am not serious about getting one, I'm trying to downsize rather than add to my junk.

Let's have some fun???

Donotbelieve comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Ummm...who is that for January?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2019:

@Donotbelieve I read the history of Wonder Woman a few years ago. Her creator/author had some interesting connections - Margaret Sanger, and and unusual marriage situation. The original series also had some underlying BDSM imagery. He also invented the sphygmomanometer, AKA blood pressure cuff and was a psychologist. The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore. If you're a reader you might enjoy it.

I had an appointment at the hospital yesterday, with an opthalmologist.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

If you wanna be a tobacconist I suppose you'd need to be a smoker or chewer. Ewwwww.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 26, 2019:

@Petter what do I know, I've never visited a tobacconist ;) I'm not even sure if there is one in any city I've lived in. I can't imagine trying to specialize or sell any product I didn't know well, and to know it I'd have to use it.

Let's have some fun???

Donotbelieve comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Ummm...who is that for January?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 26, 2019:

@Donotbelieve @Sheanutt I don't mind being Wonder Woman.

VEXILLOLOGY.

Cutiebeauty comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Sheldon Cooper... Hahaha big bang theory....most boring episodes ever ??

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 26, 2019:

That was totally what I was thinking when I read the word. That is one of the shows I actually missed after I turned off the cable.

Memories March 25

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

As the Moderator, I don't really appreciate the anti vegan post. We bash Trump not vegans. The rest are OK. We're likely all atheists/agnostics, so that one will not offend anyone.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 25, 2019:

@Aryn My strongest objection is it isn't Drumpf related. I have had pushback from people who think things are appropriate/not appropriate and some who want to post some really off the wall stuff. We bash Trump, we do it well, we do it often, and we have fun with it. What people eat or don't eat doesn't matter to me because it won't affect my life, what Drumpf does affect my life in many ways. Just for the record, today I was not vegan. Tomorrow I might be. Yeah, I don't make anybody happy some days.

Memories March 25

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

As the Moderator, I don't really appreciate the anti vegan post. We bash Trump not vegans. The rest are OK. We're likely all atheists/agnostics, so that one will not offend anyone.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 25, 2019:

@GuyKeith Watch it there!! I am a vegan, at least sometimes. I think I have it worked out so everyone hates me at least part of the time. Vegan/Vegetarian/Omnivore I bounce between them all and make no one happy besides me. But anyway, I agree about a line item deletion. It would be very helpful. @Admin and @sitesupport what are your thoughts?

What makes you a catch?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

I'm not a catch. I'm crotchety and opinionated. I'm set in my ways, too smart or smart mouthed, honest, bold, and outspoken. That being said. I'm warm hearted, kind, encouraging, generous, and loyal as hell. I'm also willing to compromise and talk things over, and over, and over, and over. I'm also ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 25, 2019:

@BitFlipper I am sure you are an interesting person. We don't live life without learning things and having adventures. I am so much more interesting now than I was when I was in my late 20s and 30s. Some people think I'm quite boring, I like books, learning, and don't watch TV. But for someone with chemistry or interests that mesh with mine I can be quite erudite. As for someone valuing me, haven't met that special person yet, don't know if I ever will. Sam and Austin think I'm kinda cool, but they're babies and I'm Grammy. And I'm good with that.

After 6 months of unemployment, or sabbatical, or semi-retirement.

meowmom comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Oh good. I was hoping to find witches here.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 25, 2019:

Welcome to the group. There are some who would tell you I do have a broom and I can ride!!

The real gateway drug

Amisja comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Since before the 1960s? Is that BCE? Alcohol has been around a looooong time.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 25, 2019:

statistic keeping has not been around that long.

We the People are fed up

OldGoat43 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

The cannon is aimed in the wrong direction. It should be pointed away from the capitol, into the ocean.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 24, 2019:

Or straight up into space,

Flooding damage in Nebraska - this is the BNSF Railroad track near Cedar Creek, NE along the Platte ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Wow, such devastation. Will there be any money to fix all that infrastructure?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 24, 2019:

Federal funds are being made available, but even if the money is there it is going to take a long time to get it all done.

Midwest flooding has killed livestock, ruined harvests and has farmers worried for their future - ...

Lavergne comments on Mar 24, 2019:

And I'm betting most of these farmers will hold out their hands - take the government subsidy that will no doubt come - and then vote for trump again. What's that saying about doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? ;)

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 24, 2019:

There seems to be some growing anti-trump sentiment around here, so I'm very cautiously optimistic. However, there is more bad weather expected and I think things will get worse before they get better and the disillusionment with the current administration is not going to improve.

@Admin I've tried reloading and logging off and on but still get this message when I try to post:...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Yes, I am seeing that this morning as well. I can post in groups, but I cannot post on the main page, and I have some good stuff to post. :(

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 24, 2019:

@developer Thank you!! For this and for all you do!

What makes you a catch?

germangirl90439 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

I'm not. I'm poor and boring.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 24, 2019:

You are warm, funny, and kind.

San Antonio removes Chick-fil-A from airport concessions deal over company’s anti-LGBTQ giving –...

GinaKay comments on Mar 23, 2019:

It's been at least 20 years since I have patronized Chik-f-wtf. And I will never again taste one of their delicious chicken sandwiches. Fuck 'em.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

Omaha got a few in the last several years. One day while I was out and about and nearby I decided to try it again. Their quality has taken a nosedive. You're not missing much of anything by not eating there.

'Nones’ now as big as evangelicals, Catholics in the US - Religion News Service

thexter comments on Mar 23, 2019:

What do the Nuns think of the Nones.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

They are likely to whip out their rulers.

Just for fun..... I don't like avocados but I love guacamole with salsa.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

I don't like peas, but I will eat Split Pea Soup

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@Carin Split pea soup is made from dried peas. My guess is the drying process changes the flavor/texture, plus all the other ingredients that are added changes the taste as well. Bacon or ham is common in split pea soup.

Definitely NOT a leader.

TheGreatShadow comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Big reason why if intelligent life lives near us, and can visit don't. It's like driving through East St. Louis at night. If you are there you sure as hell don't want to stop!

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

I lived in Belleville, IL about 25 years ago, pre GPS days. I ended up in East St. Louis in broad daylight. It did not inspire me to stop and ask for directions. I figured I'd be out of it soon enough.

Do you remember...... mine was Mrs Yates.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Mrs Johnson. I think I have the pictures to prove that.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

Second grade was Miss Reier. I think we were her last class before she retired, and I remember that she wasn't very patient!

I'm dying ?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

WTG on the weight loss!! I've lost about 35 pounds in the last 6 months, kinda stalled here recently. But I also went back to work after 6 months, so instead of 2 hours at the gym every day it is 8 hours at a desk. But ya gotta do. I did lose enough to turn over my wardrobe, it is all stuff I ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@LadyAlyxandrea Take care of yourself by eating enough to recover. I stopped eating sugar and my appetite disappeared. I don't miss it. Cutting out sugar was the one biggest thing I did thing I did for health. I also avoid overly processed food. I ate at a fast food restaurant for lunch yesterday, I am still feeling the effects today. Take your weight loss slowly, it didn't go on in a day it won't come off in a day. Develop healthy eating habits for a life time. Be careful of your diabetes. I know a lady my age who is having awful troubles due to her diabetes. That is scary stuff. I wish I knew at 28 what I know now. I ate so horribly when I was pregnant that I'm surprised my kids don't have more issues, but they were big babies...

Florida boy, 6, fatally shoots himself while playing with unsecured gun

freedom41 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Parents are suppose to keep crap away from children. How hard is buy a few security precations.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

When I was 14 my mom died. My 8 year old sister started to play with her toys in mom and dad's bedroom. After the funeral while the house was full of relatives, my sister was in the bedroom and noticed a handgun (antique unloaded silver pistol) on the dresser and she was touching it when my dad caught her. He scolded her terribly. My aunt who was Japanese by birth and about 4'11", 89 pounds lit into my dad. She scolded him up one side and down the other about leaving a weapon where a child could access it. Aunt Mickie became my hero that day. And after Mickie got done, dad's mother and brother also chimed in. I don't know where that handgun ended up, but it was never seen again. I don't know if dad just wasn't thinking, or if that had been a habit. I know there were shotguns in the house, and very likely accessible to youngsters. But then again this was the very early 70s. I spent 6 years in the Army, I fired expert with an M16. I have never felt the need to have any sort of gun in my house once I had kids.

@Admin I've tried reloading and logging off and on but still get this message when I try to post:...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Yes, I am seeing that this morning as well. I can post in groups, but I cannot post on the main page, and I have some good stuff to post. :(

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@jerry99 You are my hero today!! It worked!

@Admin I've tried reloading and logging off and on but still get this message when I try to post:...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Yes, I am seeing that this morning as well. I can post in groups, but I cannot post on the main page, and I have some good stuff to post. :(

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@jerry99 Thank you!! I will have to try that route.

@Admin I've tried reloading and logging off and on but still get this message when I try to post:...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Yes, I am seeing that this morning as well. I can post in groups, but I cannot post on the main page, and I have some good stuff to post. :(

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@jerry99 Yes, you all will be, and unless I can get it posted you can't judge it. Sigh, always something.

Listen to the music???

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Nice picture!! I have a radio on all the time, tuned to "adult contemporary" music. My kids tell me I've been listening to the same 100 songs all my life. Sounds good to me.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@Sheannutt There are two stations I bounce between. One plays xmas music from mid November through xmas day, and I change to the other station then. That station is now playing commercials I find irritating so I have now switched back to the first station. As soon as the first station starts playing those commercials I will switch again. I have no loyalty, I just don't want to be irritated. There are lots of commercials I find irritating, just this particular company is especially so.

NOT SARCASM, GENUINELY CURIOUS: Reading through the posts here it has been suggested by some to rate...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Because there are so few men of the age I'd consider dating that are active on this site in my area, and some of them I've already dated, there is no need for me to categorize or rate anyone. Basically if they ask I will go out with them, except for some, BTDT, we're friends, and even then I might ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@demifeministgal Been There Done That.

Show us your bone spurs! Vietnam Veteran Ex-Senator Tells Trump How To Silence Bone Spur ...

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Bob used to be the governor of Nebraska. If you come visit me I'll take you over the bridge that has been named for him, if it is still standing after our flooding. It is a pedestrian bridge from Nebraska to Iowa.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 22, 2019:

@Redheadedgammy Millions of dollars of damage and livestock lost. Spring planting may be delayed or deferred. Roads and bridges damaged. Many small towns may be washed off the map. Much of the state is a disaster area. I'm fine, my kids and other family are fine, but many will be struggling for a long time.

[good.

Sydland comments on Mar 21, 2019:

A go fund me account or anything like that should not be used for something so basic as a wheelchair. My roommate needs a seeing eye dog but it costs $50k and not covered by insurance. Disheartening.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 22, 2019:

Go Fund Me is now the biggest medical payor in the US, which is just fucking wrong!

The lovely ladies of Trumplandia.

LoneDestiny comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Did they just come from Walmart or are they on their way to Walmart, now?!

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 22, 2019:

@Pralina1 @Knitfreak I haven't shopped at a WM in years. I used to shop there when I was working nights. Not many places are open for groceries at 3 in the morning. Some night shoppers are really scary, and the staff is bored so they talk to you, and talk, and talk, and talk.... After I learned how they screw over their employees I stopped shopping there. None of my family shops there, however, WM bought the company one of my daughters works for, so now she works for WM. She likes her job but hates that she works for WM.

The lovely ladies of Trumplandia.

Freedompath comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Wow! Why do they seem so odd?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 22, 2019:

Because they are lobotomized freaks.

The lovely ladies of Trumplandia.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

I'm sorry, but as far as I am concerned this is white trash. These are people I would not want to have any association with in any way, shape, or form.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 22, 2019:

@Bobby9 THANK YOU!! That just made my day!! Which is nice considering the time of day.

What causes you to feel loved?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Mine are quality time together, physical touch, words of affirmation, gifts/token in that order. My ex thought an act of service on his terms should be sufficient. He wrote a poem and set it to music, called it a hymn, dedicated it to me, and published it on his website (cyber hymnal) and he thought...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 21, 2019:

@Robecology I see I was unclear. The poem was the words to a hymn. The music already existed, he wrote new words for the music. It was a Mother's day gift. He always asked me what I wanted for holidays, or had me mark pages in catalogs or send URLs. So I had told him I what I wanted, I wanted a raised bed created in the back yard. Keep in mind, it is spring, this was for Mother's day. The poem and hymn had NOTHING to do with mothers, or children, or love. It was an Easter hymn. And for years we had argued about the website, it absorbed his every. waking. hour. He got up early to work on it before anyone else was up, and he went to bed early to be able to wake up early. He essentially shut me and the kids out, and he did it for years, still does it. He has a huge collection of old hymnals that he has a program to put the words and music together. Hate stage, no I passed that while we were married. The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference. There is no good memory associated with that hymn or his website. We've been divorced almost 10 years. We're amicable, the kids like to do "family" celebrations, so I see him about 8 times a year, maybe more because there are grandchildren now. And yes, he did hate getting his hands dirty. He did not do any maintenance on the car, and only reluctantly did anything around the house. OMG, painting walls, he fussed if the paint dripped on him. We used cloth diapers for a while with one of the babies, he fussed so much I had to cancel the diaper service. He has never fed or changed a grandchild and he is notoriously impatient with them. The adult children have his number, they have lived with him individually post divorce and they tell me stuff. I never bad mouth their dad to them, but they know. He is "unique".

Pat Robertson: Your neighbor’s Buddha statue ‘will bring curses upon you’ – DeadState

Jolanta comments on Mar 21, 2019:

For a long time now I have been suspecting that Pat Robertson has an early onset mental disorder and he is somehow making his disciples sick too.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 21, 2019:

Yes, he has a mental disorder, he's delusional, and has been for a long time. It is called Xianity.

Chick-fil-A has increased its funding of anti-LGBTQ groups / Queerty

Infoguy211 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

I have been to one once. Never again.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 20, 2019:

Years ago I used to eat at them, then I moved to where they weren't. Omaha has gotten several in the past couple of years, so I tried one out once. I'm not missing anything by not eating there, quality has deteriorated greatly.

Chick-fil-A has increased its funding of anti-LGBTQ groups / Queerty

CarolinaGirl60 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

Me too. Along with Hobby Lobby.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 20, 2019:

Good for you!! I also boycott Walmart, Jimmy John's, and Home Depot. HD's CEO is a Drumpf supporter, WM doesn't pay their employees fairly among other sins, and JJ's CEO goes big game hunting and has posed for pictures with some of his trophies. He was naked on the corpse of a shark. The guy has no taste, I abhor big game hunting, and he's not gonna get my money.

[agnostic.

Pralina1 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

Seems like he is gone ! At least not available to me !

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 20, 2019:

I got the not available message as well.

How Liberals are Destroying America!!!

altschmerz comments on Mar 19, 2019:

The way some people talk, you’d think liberals were the devil incarnate.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 20, 2019:

I have "former" friends who think I have turned to the dark side. What they don't understand is that they are on the dark side and it is getting darker all the time.

Here he is Again Hit the road jack Jack 4 me

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Jack is busy putting out comments on a several posts, just a few words. His bio is careless, missing words and irregular capitalizations. I think I've seen someone as a corrosion expert before, yet a 2 year degree... hmmmmm.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 19, 2019:

@Pralina1 still active as of this morning

Has profanity become the normal way to communicate?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 18, 2019:

It is not acceptable in a business office, so in my little corner of the world it is not acceptable. However, get me in traffic and.....

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 19, 2019:

@TomMcGiverin I had my grandson in the car with me a few months ago, and I "heard" myself, and I told Austin he should disregard as Grammy seems to have a potty mouth,. He is of course too young to learn those words, but time to clean it up around the babies.

49 ways to stay out of my ER

glennlab comments on Mar 17, 2019:

my favorite 39. Don’t fry bacon naked.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2019:

I had a friend that was a welder. He told stories of his buddy who liked his weed (and other stuff) and tried to weld naked. Yes, totally naked except for the helmet.

49 ways to stay out of my ER

silverotter11 comments on Mar 17, 2019:

Can't understand why *anyone* would block you!!

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2019:

@Pralina1 Thank you!! One of the things I like best about this site is the community we have created. I've never met such a group of women who care for each other and have each other's backs. This is what strong women do, they lift each other up. We are stronger together. And thank you for being part of my online family.

49 ways to stay out of my ER

silverotter11 comments on Mar 17, 2019:

Can't understand why *anyone* would block you!!

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2019:

Because I am opinionated and very open about it.

The real 7 deadly sins

Detritus comments on Mar 17, 2019:

A wise person once put it that “sin begins when you love things and use people.”

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2019:

@Detritus I am enjoying her. I guess I haven't reached that part yet, and working has seriously cut down on my reading time.

The real 7 deadly sins

Detritus comments on Mar 17, 2019:

A wise person once put it that “sin begins when you love things and use people.”

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2019:

That is so concise! Perfect. Did you get that from Terry Pratchett?

The real 7 deadly sins

CallMeDave comments on Mar 17, 2019:

8. Flavored coffee

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 17, 2019:

That kinda fits in with #7.

Gorgeous maps of the world's drainage basins - Big Think

itsmedammit comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Beautiful! BTW there is a Maps, Cartography ... group that would like this.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

Feel free to post it over there. I lifted it off of Facebook.

I did not know this about my state.

freedom41 comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Thank you for geography lesson and sorry about the flooding in your state.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@Petter there are some who would say I already have early dementia :) or something like that. Maybe not "early". Given the cost I don't think I am likely to use to excess.

I did not know this about my state.

silverotter11 comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Who knew! That is impressive, sorry there is so much flooding. If only there was a way to get all that water to recharge the Ogallala Aquifer. .

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

Colorado has had a crap ton of snow, so much of that melt off will end up in the aquifer. I am always impressed when someone knows about the Ogallala Aquifer. You're so above average. It amazes me how many locals don't know about it!

I did not know this about my state.

freedom41 comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Thank you for geography lesson and sorry about the flooding in your state.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@freedom41 No, it doesn't at all. I was on the better safe than unemployed side for many years. Then I realized my employers were not testing, and I know some folks who travel westwardly fairly frequently, and they take good care of me. I am not a "regular" user by any stretch of the imagination, but some day I might be.

I did not know this about my state.

freedom41 comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Thank you for geography lesson and sorry about the flooding in your state.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@freedom41 It's not legal here, either :(

I did not know this about my state.

freedom41 comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Thank you for geography lesson and sorry about the flooding in your state.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

I'm thinking mother nature may be needing Prozac, or just maybe some pot. This late winter has been extreme. Hopefully things will calm down and we'll have a nice spring.

Photos: Nebraska flooding viewed from above | Gallery | omaha.com

BD66 comments on Mar 16, 2019:

That's some cold water too.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

That is totally true. They were using dynamite to blast ice jams from some of the rivers. We had a good three weeks of sub freezing temperatures and several inches of snow. The end of winter has been very harsh this year.

It is FRIDAY!! Since I have joined the ranks of the "M-F,9-5ers" I am so happy/relieved to be ...

ToolGuy comments on Mar 16, 2019:

What is a weekend? Retired.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 16, 2019:

When I was "retired" weekends were those times I didn't go out much in public because it was just too crowded.

Photos: Nebraska flooding viewed from above | Gallery | omaha.com

Ohub comments on Mar 15, 2019:

It is really bad, for sure. I live close by both Methodist and Bergan Mercy hospitals here in Omaha and it was a STEADY stream of helicopters in and out all day long. I've never heard the like of it! Glad you are ok......

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 15, 2019:

Thanks!! I chose a place to live well, I'm near the top of a hill. Sometimes getting to the hill is tricky, but no flooding close to me. Some of the road construction out here at 156th is making life "interesting."

[agnostic.

Pralina1 comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Is she gone or she blocked us ? I don't see her anymore .

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 15, 2019:

Kristina009 is not available is the message I got when I clicked on the link.

Photos: Nebraska flooding viewed from above | Gallery | omaha.com

Petter comments on Mar 15, 2019:

What a pain in the arse. First I had to identify a load of squares in pictures that contained cars, followed by a repeat with a different picture. Having passed the test, I get faced with a screen saying they cant show me the article anyway, because I'm in Europe. It would have saved a lot of time ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 15, 2019:

I'm sorry! I don't know if you will have any better luck with this, it is another article about the flooding from another city. https://journalstar.com/news/local/photos-videos-from-flooding-and-storms-in-nebraska/collection_07d8fcb0-cbed-5315-b2cc-1ee34f68787b.html#1

[hrw.org] US Again Cuts Women from State Department’s Human Rights Reports

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 13, 2019:

FFS, I am going to have a stroke if this freak is not removed from office soon. He is rolling back all recent advances back to the stone age.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 15, 2019:

@Detritus That is so sweet of you to say so. I shall endeavor to hold my ground, my sanity, and my health. I do believe I am still needed in this life.

It is FRIDAY!! Since I have joined the ranks of the "M-F,9-5ers" I am so happy/relieved to be ...

Detritus comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Can we say TGIF? It seems not appropriate to this site.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 15, 2019:

Thank Goodness it's Friday works,

It is FRIDAY!! Since I have joined the ranks of the "M-F,9-5ers" I am so happy/relieved to be ...

glennlab comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Hope you are adapting well.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 15, 2019:

Steep learning curve, new software to master. I'm liking it so far.

Purl 1 : a purling or swirling stream or rill.

Marionville comments on Mar 13, 2019:

Or a stitch used in knitting.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 13, 2019:

Knit one purl two.

[hrw.org] US Again Cuts Women from State Department’s Human Rights Reports

strgazr63 comments on Mar 13, 2019:

Gee. I'm shocked. I keep hearing how Ivanka will fix all those issues (what exactly does she do anyway?).

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 13, 2019:

What does she do?? She breathes, she walks or glides, she... she...sheeeeee is daddy's girl and does whatever her little heart desires. She has no concept of work, she is playing in a make believe world at our expense.

My brother died 3 years ago today.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 12, 2019:

My condolences on your loss. Thank you for sharing your story and your strength with us. My double cousin died about 6 years ago from the same diagnosis. Cancer is hell. My mom died at 45 from ovarian cancer. She was too young, I was too young to lose my mom. I was 14. We survive and go on without ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 12, 2019:

@CarolinaGirl60 I now work at a hospital for children. I almost cried last week when I saw a diagnosis of a glioblastoma for a small child. I work in billing, so I always remember these parents/guardians are likely living in a nightmare that they cannot wake up from.

What was your worst experience with someone from an online dating site?

Naejidlopalev comments on Mar 11, 2019:

I did actually meet someone here on this site. we lived together for 7 months. we were super compatible with the numbers ratings here. talked about big things for the future creating art together . than it all went to hell in a matter of a few weeks Not totally sure why. He said he needed a break , ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 12, 2019:

@Naejidlopalev LOL, yeah that is not the most clear emoji. I've been around the block so many times NOTHING shocks me anymore. I'm proud of you for the way you handled it and for sharing the experience with us.

Beats over the counter!

Mountaingirl73 comments on Mar 10, 2019:

I'm going to try this. Does it really work well?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Carin I'm sure the vinegar has much to do with it.

Beats over the counter!

Mountaingirl73 comments on Mar 10, 2019:

I'm going to try this. Does it really work well?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Carin Yes, I use Epsom salts for my plants. The dishsoap and vinegar with the salts are what kills the plants. Yeah, don't water your plants with any vinegar, or soap, they won't like it. And Epsom Salts are good for you too, soak in a hot bath with Epsom salts, it does you good.

Beats over the counter!

Mountaingirl73 comments on Mar 10, 2019:

I'm going to try this. Does it really work well?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Redheadedgammy I would use 1/4 C yes. I use whatever the heck I have under my sink, which is likely eco friendly, but I have no idea what it is. I am sure it has been months since I bought dish soap.

Beats over the counter!

Qbert789 comments on Mar 10, 2019:

Why was it a surprise that a poison is poisonous ??

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Hathacat the EPA is under the thumb of individuals who have stock in Monsanto, the maker of Roundup. My late former Father in law worked for Monsanto, they pulled all sorts of questionable shit while he worked there, but when there is a cabinet member who is also a Monsanto board member.... it is all OK.

Beats over the counter!

Mountaingirl73 comments on Mar 10, 2019:

I'm going to try this. Does it really work well?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2019:

this is the only recipe I use, I never buy weed killers.

The vaccine study you'll never see

AnneWimsey comments on Mar 10, 2019:

All you have to do is look back to the pretty well documented 1800's where life expectancy for children was about 6 years, due to rampant disease. Oh, and life expectancy for adults wasn't so much, either, due to most diseases not caring how old you are. I Hope this article is satire, I got so ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2019:

Yes, the author was being a tad sarcastic. It's tough to be a doctor and have to deal with the vaccine issue and misinformation.

Here is something fun, my answer is "Peaceful" ?

Sticks48 comments on Mar 10, 2019:

Stoned and unable to make a decision as to what to have for lunch, as I just returned from the grocery store. Too many options.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 10, 2019:

That is actually a good problem to have.

The vaccine study you'll never see

t1nick comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I get the feeling that the majority of people at agnostics.com believe in vaccines. I did run across one viralent anti-vaccine person last summer, but haven't seen him in 6 or 7 months ( thank heavens he was viralent, pun intended - lol).

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 9, 2019:

I am a medicogeek. I find the medical field fascinating, and I work in medical billing. I also work in a hospital for children so I get crazy by people who put children at risk.

I'm shedding the unwanted that exists in forgotten, needlessly stored boxes occupying my life.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

I was off work for the past 6 months. One of my goals for my time off was to get rid of the excess and obsolete. I had a few boxes not opened post divorce. One box had about 60 stitchery kits, some never opened. I don't think if I lived to 110 that I could finish them all. I have sold several on ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 9, 2019:

@BufftonBeotch I did let my girls have an opportunity to look through what I had. My oldest and second have no interest. My youngest came over and grabbed a couple.