Forb (noun) A forb or phorb is a herbaceous flowering plant that is not a graminoid.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 22, 2021:

New one for me!

Happy Earth Day!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 22, 2021:

We must save our kitty babies

This person is a scammer. [agnostic.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 22, 2021:

Not much to go on, I'd give them the benefit of the doubt.

Thursday morning cuteness...Exploring!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 22, 2021:

What a sweet Ginger baby!! I love ginger kitties.

On a lighter note, how would you react if you had a first sleepover with someone who had sheets with...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2021:

If I guy had Dora the Explorer sheets I would head for the hills. If a guy had superman or some such... likely be dead in the water, depends on how mature he was in other areas.

Wednesday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2021:

Absolutely darlings!!

Some kind thoughts

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2021:

Good wisdom for every day.

Consilience: noun 1.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2021:

This is a new word for me, and you have illustrated and explained very well.

When your white priviledge expires

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

I thought that when I watched that happen. Way cool. I hope he gets a very warm and cozy reception at the jail and prison.

Which would you choose? Me-a self cleaning house lol.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

A or B. Sometimes I get 8 hours of sleep, and sometimes I clean my house. Neither happens very often, my house is usually tidy but not necessarily clean. I don't drink coffee so the Starbucks would be wasted.

Bagel Favorites?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

I'd choose the garlic or onion bagels. I don't like the everything bagels, too much stuff falls off of it into the toaster or on the counters.

Bush reflects on friendship with Michelle Obama - CNNPolitics

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

I think Michelle Obama is one of the classiest, nicest women around. She treated the Bushes like close family, and saw them as people, as parents, and as humans. Just because our politics differ we can still be good people and be warm and real with each other. Sometimes anyway.

Saving the world one corndog at a time.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

I would have laughed at the $6.66 and claimed my power with it. I'm glad to get out of anyplace for less than 10.

Alfresco adverb out-of-doors; in the open air.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

Picnics!

Hot damn! Instant Karma wango tango asshole! [abc7.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

This is cherry on the sundae!! First the news about Derek Chauvin, and now this!! Thank you for posting that!! No one deserved it more!

Phew! Minneapolis and Minnesota can breathe again.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

Jeebus, can you imagine the rioting had the verdict been different?! I feel like justice has finally happened.

Chauvin guilty on all charges!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

Not exactly linked to Donnie Dumpsterfire, but I will allow. Finally, justice has been served properly.

George Floyd and his Family can now breath!!! Guilty on all 3 charges!!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

One of my kids texted me the news!! This makes me happy, maybe things are changing, finally!

Another one bites the dust.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

As ye sow so shall ye reap. And the grim reaper has been busy this year, but sometimes he catches one that makes it easy for him.

The Very Model of A Modern Right-Wing President by Len Hazell I am the very model of a modern ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

That is very good, thanks for posting!

The Crown Act Officially Passes in Delaware, Making Hair Discrimination Illegal | Glamour

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

I'm glad it passed, taking white supremacy down another peg.

What a PERFECT description!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

Middle initial J. Jaundiced.

My son had asked me how the dollar sign "$" was made.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 20, 2021:

That makes sense as other countries call their currency dollars. You need to know where the dollars came from to calculate their value on a world scale.

Always look on the bright side.... [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

I got some mail from the JWs at the start of the Pandemic. I shredded it. I haven't received any since then.

When will this asshole and his ass kissing cock suckers quit with their whining? [rawstory.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

I don't think Donnie will quit whining til he is dead.

A reminder to all.......recognize these poisoned plants.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

Always remember: Leaves of Three, let it be!. The poison Ivy and Oak have sets of three leaves. Sorry, Sumac doesn't follow that rule. With these plants that is one time I will use Roundup because that will kill it right down to the roots. I grabbed a handful of poison ivy once while weeding, I didn't realize it was poison ivy until I dropped it into the pile of weeds. I quickly ran to wash my hands and didn't have any trouble with it. Now I look before I grab weeds. In the fall poison ivy has nice red berries which the birds love. And then they poop those seeds and spread the love around.

Opinion | The Collapse of the American Empire

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

My late former FIL often referred to the excesses of the Roman government as being responsible for their downfall. They did not take the necessary steps to stomp out homosexuality. I don't think the US needs to be a world leader, we need to all work together. The US has too much BS going on at home, we can no longer be the world's policeman. Will the US recover, I have no idea. But I see a great deal of change in the future of the entire planet.

How's your garden growing?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

I just started some Savseveria cuttings, but they won't go out into the garden, they're houseplants. I don't have a greenhouse, and it is snowing in Omaha today. I will not be starting my garden for a few more weeks.

Happy 420! Pretty much like any other day keeping medicated for the pain.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

By my calendar tomorrow is 420, but you go girl!

A basket full of cuteness!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

OMG!! Adorable dusty little love bugs!

I've tried to post this before; it was probably deleted because many sites promote book sales.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

@diogenes, I am moving the post to your profile. You have no link, and I can't figure out how it applies to Donnie Dumpsterfire. It would be well suited to other groups, or the general headings. If you have any questions you can PM me.

Monday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

Hello handsome!

WARP AND WEFT.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 19, 2021:

As I have been an almost lifelong seamstress and quilter, I've been familiar with these terms for most of my life, and even use them frequently. I often have to explain bias cuts, which is cutting at a usually 45 degree angle from the intersection of warp and weft. Bias stretches, warp and weft do not.

Had a wonderful time with my daughter Claire, 31

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2021:

You're a good mom, and wow to have Claire's math skills. I need a calculator, pen and paper, and sweat. I own two cordless drills, and I love them! I had one, it got lost when I moved, so I got a second, and eventually found the first. Now they both have a home in a storage box together, I always know where my drills are.

The Biggest Problem with Middle-Aged Dating? Living in the Past.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2021:

OMG, this reminded me of one date I had many years ago, hadn't thought about that in years. Recently divorced, all he talked about was his divorce and all the difficulties and crap. I could not get him off that subject. That date was at a Red Lobster. I never saw him again, and I have been back to that Red Lobster but it has been a few years.

Pomander-in Elizabethan times, a fragrant pomander was worn around the neck, belt or girdle ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2021:

Many ladies carried hankies that usually hid something sweet smelling. When they were too near the unwashed stinky masses they could put the pomander/hankies to their faces to breathe in the sweet smell and appear as shy, blushing maidens.

Opprobrium: harsh criticism or censure.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2021:

She was a brave young lady, I'd be proud to be her mama. It is a great word as well, one most people wouldn't remember, too many letters and syllables.

HEY YOU GUYS !!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2021:

Nice one!

Longanimity noun patient endurance of hardship, injuries, or offense; forbearance.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2021:

I seem to have lots of longanimity.

I saw this and thought, "There's a WORD for this??" THEN I looked it up ... [cbsnews.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2021:

Cool!!

VATICIDE: The killing of a prophet

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 17, 2021:

New word for me, way cool.

Just a little fluff for discussion

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 17, 2021:

I will be planting my garden as soon as the weather cooperates. Generally in my area it is Mother's day when it is safe to plant outdoors.

He couldn’t even pay attention.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 17, 2021:

He doesn't know what paying attention is. If he doesn't already know it he isn't able to learn it.

I’m in the ER now. My foot seems to be infected. Will share more as available.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 17, 2021:

I hope they get you fixed up soon and you recover quickly.

This is for sure a lost ice cream flavor. [whereyat.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 17, 2021:

So frozen oyster chowder... I think I'd pass, or nuke it as soup.

This is how it should be

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 16, 2021:

I totally agree!! If you wanna play soldier with real guns, then go BE a soldier with real guns. Most of them won't make it through basic training.

Good News: [alternet.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 16, 2021:

This could be interesting to watch how it unfolds.

I think something has to be done with Gun laws.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 16, 2021:

Every gun owner should be required to have liability insurance. Once insurance and NRA is mixed together you will see a whole load of industry regulation.

🤣😂😅😂🤣😂😅

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2021:

I dated a younger man once (only) he had gone to college on a baseball scholarship and then somehow blew that... worked in call centers but had recently quit, now was working in landscaping, and was looking for a woman who could "help him find his way." I told him that was his mama's job and all my children were grown up. Never saw him again. I have plenty of projects, don't need a man to be a project.

Serves him right for praying to a stupid god in the first place.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2021:

I think this is hysterical. Like an almighty god gives a damn about a foolish football game. And then there is the assumption that people on both sides are praying for their team to win. What is a good god to do? Plagues and floods seem like a good idea to me.

Something conservatives ignore

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2021:

Unless you're an indigenous people in the United States, you are in immigrant and a colonizer.

Palouse Falls hike

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2021:

Great pics!! How did the date go?

Someone mentioned how beautiful this garden was and I looked it up.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2021:

Awesome!

Trumpist Interview Confirms Everything Wrong with America [agnostic.com] Just . . . wow

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2021:

Your link takes me to the Trump Pinata home page, not to any news link. I'm going to move this to your profile. Please post the correct link.

The wild Blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, is in flower in all our hedgerows at this time.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2021:

Beautiful photos!!

There is a new member on the site today who appears to have joined for the sole purpose of promoting...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 14, 2021:

Did you alert Admin? And did you block him/her. Can you provide a link to the offender? If enough people report/block him/her it will help get them booted quicker.

That's a great point

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 14, 2021:

Whoever is coming in can't be worse than what is already here.

This really has nothing to do with Trump except that it's all about GREED and THEFT...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 14, 2021:

I can make the connection, I'll allow.

Foofaraw noun a great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 14, 2021:

A great big dustup!

Amazingly stupid preacher/pastor. [newsweek.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 14, 2021:

Well, April is nearly half over....

Virginia governor orders probe of police officers who threatened Army officer

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 13, 2021:

I hope both the officers lose their jobs. That is the very least. A time in jail would also help, not to mention payment of some damages and retraining on how to be a human being. I've lived in Virginia and never had a problem with the police, but oh wait, I'm white. Cops don't respect other uniforms, that is so messed up in so many, many ways.

Rocky and Botchy formed a new team to fight off any attempts at ever becoming normal again.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 13, 2021:

I wish those old farts would shuffle off.

Tuesday toe beans!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 13, 2021:

That is one special kitty baby. S/he is a polydactyl, that is supposed to be very lucky.

Probable scammer Sherry3245

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

I just encountered her. I agree with you. https://agnostic.com/member/sherry3245 **sherry3245** Check this one out: https://agnostic.com/post/589077/i-really-need-a-serious-relationship-with-the-right-man-god-sent-to-me-if-you-are-really-ready-for-t That hair, wow.

If you are a diabetic and.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

Of course everyone should work with their doctors about making a switch if they can switch.

Great News!.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

Apparently children are expendable, but guns forever.

Yet ANOTHER school shooting This one in Tennessee. Monday, April 12.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

No link.

government of, by & for rpubs

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

Amen and AMEN!

Yet ANOTHER school shooting This one in Tennessee. Monday, April 12.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

The price we pay for the NRA.

Will Smith movie moving out of Georgia because of voter restriction law

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

I literally JUST read that on FB. I think it is great! Kick them in the pocketbook and get their attention.

CNN - ADL CEO calls for Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 12, 2021:

YES!!! I don't see that happening, but it will be a good thing if it does!

Corporate execs looking to withhold contributions to voting restrictions politicians

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2021:

That is awesome news!! Sad when corporate America is taking the lead.

Patrick185112 has messaged me saying he's in Afghanistan doing peace keeping work.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2021:

And he is a believer, believes in Yahweh. Yeah, is profile is contradictory. Says he is in Real Estate... but active duty. That does not compute. Says he is a widower with kids, and when I was in the Army that was discouraged. Yeah, I agree, definitely smells like a scammer. This scammer stinks so bad I can smell his despite my allergy clogged nose.

New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's [bbc.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2021:

FFS, is this what Jesus would have wanted? Spend the money on people not junk. The world's gone mad.

I would like to offer some words of advice to some women – particularly young women, no matter how...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 11, 2021:

And vice versa, women are under NO obligation to continually entertain the men in their lives. Each gender should have their own interests and expect you to have yours. It makes our time together more meaningful. I am slightly disturbed, @wordywalt that you have given this such a gendered slant. People ARE. Your posting could and should be aimed at everyone, not just younger ladies. My daughters had boyfriend who could not stand to be alone, like freaking leaches. Only small children need constant attention from others, and that lasts for less than 5 years. I've met a few men who needed constant hand holding, it was an absolute deal breaker. Never, ever tell me you're bored. When my kids did that I found unpleasant chores for them. They learned really fast how to entertain themselves. In fact from a young age my oldest was so good at doing her own thing. She had books, puzzles, dolls, paper and crayons; she'd be in her room for hours having a great time. Then she would come out with a pile of books, we'd read them, and then she headed back to her room, she had her fill of attention. I am great with my own company, so much that I may never be able to have another person living with me. Not that there are any volunteers at this time.

It's OK, we've got this.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2021:

Lovely!

Going from a pocket-full to a cup-full...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2021:

I can get you a cup or more of cat hair real quick like.

Putative adjective commonly regarded as such; reputed; supposed.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2021:

One I am familiar with.

And don’t forget your sunlight injection and your Hamberder.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2021:

I hope they get that damn noose tightened down on him soon.

Saturday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2021:

Adorable band of brethren, the one in front has interesting markings.

Many of my shrubs look like they may not make it after our 12 days of extreme freezing weather but ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 10, 2021:

It is beautiful!

GLOSSOLALIA (from the Greek glossa “tongue” and lalia “talking”) Utterances approximating...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2021:

I have heard of that, speaking in tongues. When I was a believer I was pretty mainline Protestant, (United Methodist) and I regarded those who spoke in tongues as weirdos and freaks. I still do. Imagine my amazement back then when I found myself at a service where someone spoke in tongues. I had gone at the invitation of a friend. Never went back, lost track of that friend, and I still feel vaguely unclean thinking about it. Mainline Protestants are referred to as the frozen chosen and that is so very, very apt.

one to keep an eye on: [agnostic.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2021:

Yeah, maybe. No much to go on. I didn't notice anything definite, no excess cleavage for example. English is decent. Definitely keep watch.

[source.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2021:

I've actually been there. My late former in-laws lived in the southern St. Louis suburbs, and late former father in law was a boy scout troop leader and a history buff. And a chemical engineer but that is not relevant to Cahokia Mounds. Yeah, we heard lots about Cahokia Mounds.

What is it that today’s ’so-called conservatives trying to conserve?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2021:

They certainly are NOT conserving American lives or values.

For your information

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2021:

This is good info I'm sure, but I can't read it. Granted I need new glasses, but I don't think I will be able to read it even then. I have horrible seasonal allergies and in recent years they have lasted all year. I have spent more than a few moments wondering if it was Covid or just the damn allergies. From the beginning of the pandemic I have taken my temperature usually twice a day. Allergies never cause a fever, and I have discovered my temperature is rarely a "normal" 98.6. If/when I run a fever I will be concerned, until then, I'm going to assume it isn't covid.

Behoove verb (used with object) to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 9, 2021:

I remember my grandmother suggesting on several occasions that some sort of action on my part were merited to avoid (cough) unpleasantness... usually something about it would behoove me to get my shoes off her sofa!

As a longtime resident of San Diego County, I found this little bit of trivia amusing.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2021:

Ya gotta wonder if the trepanation would have "cured" him, or given the sanitation of the era just hastened his departure. That was a fascinating piece of history.

One in three Covid survivors suffers 'brain disease,' study finds -- Coronavirus Fact vs.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2021:

I have not been as cautious as I could have been, but I'm always masked when I'm out, and most of the time I'm reclusive. My second vaccine is next week, and I will still be social distancing and masking for a very long time after that.

Ferocious!!!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2021:

Hello kitty, kitty, kitty!!

Unabashed liberal here.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2021:

I loathe that woman and I hope her political career is short and she is soon a minor footnote in history.

If vaccine passports become a thing, needed to enter certain venues/ businesses, who would be ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2021:

I'm not going out in any crowds for a very long time until I'm sure that it is safe. The rest of the damn fools can go risk their lives, but I have no interest in playing that game.

At last some justice in a state not known for it

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2021:

Thank goodness for that, but I don't think the charges would have stuck and I think the public outcry would have made that a politically volatile conundrum.

I have just, minutes ago, finished "American Komprmat," which did not miss the venal ways in which ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2021:

I think Trump and all his Komrads have done a number on dividing the nation. I think it will take a long time to recover and it isn't going to be pretty.

Majikull kittee...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2021:

Her magic is her cuteness, I want her!

Wednesday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2021:

I will take the whole set please.

Second Pfizer shot done.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 7, 2021:

Nebraska has also opened to 16 and above. One of my kids made appointments for all her siblings and their partners. Everyone is scheduled at this time. That kid was able to get an earlier shot as she works for a school district. My second shot is scheduled for April 14th, Cinco de Mayo will be my liberation day, I will start scheduling appointments for hair, etc then.

My Predictions for Biden’s Probably-Truncated Presidency | Ted Rall's Rallblog

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2021:

This is obviously a sad, butt hurt Rethuglican moron who drank the damn Koolaid. Biden's doing just fine, it is nice to have a functioning adult back in the WH, we're all getting vaccinated; and Ted Rall can kiss my tiny hiney.

Matt Gaetz's plea for a pardon shows how Trumpism ruins the lives of true believers: ex-GOP ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2021:

He sucked up on the wrong teat, and now he is going down hard.

I always like to tell the youngsters they can be anything they like, but...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 6, 2021:

She will be better than a tiger!