Supposed to be 100+ degrees all week.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Everything looks good! We've had a over an inch of rain this week, and more expected tonight. In mid July, not usual but very welcome.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@FrayedBear Outside my garden gets watered by my sprinker system, I don't have the time to do anything fancy or permanent. Maybe some day.

Can you see me now?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I used to have a golden retriever, and floors that were golden retriever colored. I would trip over him in the semidarkness and scare the blazes out of both of us. I miss my boy.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@Sheannutt It was. My oldest wants to get a golden for her family. They just had a baby, I think the golden will wait a while. I'd like another dog one day, but a smaller dog. Chief was great, but I would not be able to lift him now, not that I did much of that 10 years ago.

8 million vegetarians in the US at last count.

AntaresRose comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Well they cannot lie. That is why we have an FDA.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

Well, we have an FDA for now :(

Can you see me now?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I used to have a golden retriever, and floors that were golden retriever colored. I would trip over him in the semidarkness and scare the blazes out of both of us. I miss my boy.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@Sheannutt He was the son I never gave birth to. We got him when the kids were 11, 8, and 4. The middle daughter told him all her secrets, he was her therapist. He lived to a good old age and passed peacefully. Best dog ever.

My Dream ☺

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

That's what I want, with a few chickens.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@Sheannutt and chicken droppings for fertilizer, and chickies for bug control.

Supposed to be 100+ degrees all week.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Everything looks good! We've had a over an inch of rain this week, and more expected tonight. In mid July, not usual but very welcome.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@FrayedBear for sure!! Even when I water my house plants I let the water sit at least overnight so some of the chemicals will dissipate.

Don't fight me?

Compassion8doubt comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Just to add...with a delicious bed companion

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

Do Xena and Zelda count? (my kitty girls)

Don't fight me?

escapetypist comments on Jul 18, 2018:

And no pants

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

Never pants of any type with the nightshirt.

Reading suggestion: Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari Awesome book!! And after that Homo Deus from ...

Mitch07102 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Do a little work and help us out. Why?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

I googled a snyopsis. I read the book a few years ago, it was excellent but not a light weight read. Harari's work situates its account of human history within a framework provided by the natural sciences, particularly evolutionary biology: he sees biology as setting the limits of possibility for human activity, and sees culture as shaping what happens within those bounds. The academic discipline of History is the account of cultural change. Harari surveys the history of humankind from the evolution of archaic human species in the Stone Age up to the twenty-first century, focusing on our own species of human, Homo sapiens. He divides the history of Sapiens into four major parts:[5] The Cognitive Revolution (c. 70,000 BC, when Sapiens evolved imagination). The Agricultural Revolution (c. 10,000 BC, the development of farming). The unification of humankind (the gradual consolidation of human political organisations towards one global empire). The Scientific Revolution (c. 1500 AD, the emergence of objective science). Harari's main argument is that Sapiens came to dominate the world because it is the only animal that can cooperate flexibly in large numbers. He argues that prehistoric Sapiens were a key cause of the extinction of other human species such as the Neanderthals, along with numerous other megafauna. He further argues that the ability of Sapiens to cooperate in large numbers arises from its unique capacity to believe in things existing purely in the imagination, such as gods, nations, money and human rights. Harari claims that all large-scale human cooperation systems – including religions, political structures, trade networks and legal institutions – owe their emergence to Sapiens' distinctive cognitive capacity for fiction.[6] Accordingly, Harari reads money as a system of mutual trust and sees political and economic systems as more or less identical with religions.

Prochoice-What Does it Mean?

brentan comments on Jul 17, 2018:

The woman can choose. That's nice. The prospective father can't That's not nice. What to do?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

@brentan if you don't want a child get a vasectomy. If you do want a child make sure your partner is on board with that. Why would you want a child at your age? I'm so happy my children are grown and responsible adults with babies of their own. Babies are a hell of a lot of work as I'm sure you know. I'm happy to help my kids out, I love being Grammy. But full time, NOPE.

How many places have you lived in your lifetime?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I have made 23 moves, 4 here in Omaha, soooo 19 different locations. Among the places I've lived are: Germany twice; Stuttgart and Augsburg, and Okinawa. Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell, WA. Hampton, VA, Rosepine, LA. Overland Park, KS. Seattle and Overland Park were favorites. Least favorite was ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Stacey48 Oh yes!! Christmas eve day of 1993 we took the kids and visiting grandparents to the Seattle Children's Museum, and than had dinner at Ivar's. Famous seafood, totally awesome! And during dinner the oldest (age 9) turns to me and says "I don't feel good and my tummy itches." She had broken out with chicken pox. I figure we exposed approximately 2000 people to chicken pox that day.

How many places have you lived in your lifetime?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I have made 23 moves, 4 here in Omaha, soooo 19 different locations. Among the places I've lived are: Germany twice; Stuttgart and Augsburg, and Okinawa. Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell, WA. Hampton, VA, Rosepine, LA. Overland Park, KS. Seattle and Overland Park were favorites. Least favorite was ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Stacey48 Seattle was great, but expensive.

Who's The Best President of Your Lifetime?

PhoebeCat comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Obama was the best. Reagan was the worst.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@PhoebeCat True enough!

Who's The Best President of Your Lifetime?

PhoebeCat comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Obama was the best. Reagan was the worst.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

Trump IS the WORST!!

Prochoice-What Does it Mean?

brentan comments on Jul 17, 2018:

The woman can choose. That's nice. The prospective father can't That's not nice. What to do?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

Use a condom, or get a vasectomy. If you are sterile you won't have to worry about paternity.

Ok is it just me or does anyone else's skin crawl when they hear/read the much over used word ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I have no problem with it.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@bmandjk YUMMY!!

Ok is it just me or does anyone else's skin crawl when they hear/read the much over used word ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I have no problem with it.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@bmandjk YUMMY!!

Someone sometimes❤

rogeralyn comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I'd settle for being anyones anytime!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

Never settle, you deserve more than that.

I’ve met some dickheads in my time but wow, says Queen

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 17, 2018:

The Queen may have thought along those lines, but she never uttered those words. She does not need to resort to such a low level of discourse. Sorry folks, but this one is fake news.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

Yes, it is fake news, it is satire. It is funny as hell.

Trump Summit Betrays His Country For Russia In Plain Sight

David1955 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

As an Australian it's terrible to watch. As a patriotic American it must be beyond appalling for all of you.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

It is a freaking nightmare!

How do you plan on raising your children?

PolyComrade comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I don't. I got fixed in my 20s, and have never looked back. More than enough kids in this world imo. Nothing against those who choose to have kids, but not for me

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

I appreciate your candor and your choice. I wish more men would men would make that decision. I've heard so many men say they don't want kids, but want to sleep with any available female and not be responsible for where their seed lands.

Even the Republicans are speaking out!

bingst comments on Jul 16, 2018:

McCain's full statement at his Senate web site. https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/7/statement-by-sasc-chairman-john-mccain-on-trump-putin-meeting

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

Thank you!

Somebody needs to invent the frozen margarita truck for this time of year.

BlueWave comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Move to Louisiana. There is a drive-through daiquiri shop every mile or so.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

Sounds like things have improved since I lived there. I live in Rosepine, LA in 1983 to 1985.

From Dan Rather: I will not minimize the gravity of what happened today.

TheAstroChuck comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Good for you Dan Rather. Thanks HippieChick58 for sharing this. You put the Hip in HippieChick.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

Thank you!!

From Dan Rather: I will not minimize the gravity of what happened today.

indirect76 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

What is he talking about? Link?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

He is talking about Trump with Putin in Helsinki today. Trump praised Putin and criticized the US and the EU. There wasn't a link, this was what Dan Rather posted on FB.

I love using Chia

JackPedigo comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I have been told (by someone who really knows) unless it is ground the seeds will pass through the body and the nutrients will be lost. I bought a spice grinder and grind up both Chia and Flax. Perhaps I should start using it in other recipes as well.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

When chia has been soaked as it is in my fruit oatmeal mixture it is much more digestible. And as I often don't eat it on the weekend, the first couple days of the week, lets just say timing is everything.

Can any of you experts identify this vine for me?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Bindweed maybe?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@bigpawbullets We have bindweed out here, nasty dang thang.

So what is everyone doing ( or thinking, or drinking ) tonite?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Cauliflower mac and cheese, and then something to help me sleep.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@Stargazer13 I do love cauliflower. It is a frozen meal. Sweet Earth brand, it was on sale at Target. I'm not big intro cooking dinner. If my allergies are bothering me I will use Benadryl. If not I have CBD oil, lavender oil, or booze or 420 to sleep. Some days even all of them together are not enough.

I was a real Republican. I don't recognize my party now, or what it stands for.

Tompain1 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Why did you link there? What are your thoughts?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

I thought it was an interesting perspective and could/would fuel some conversation.

From John Kerry, former Scty of State.

bingst comments on Jul 16, 2018:

For those who find memes dubious, here's a link to Kerry's release of the statement on his verified twitter account. https://twitter.com/JohnKerry/status/1017066924805632002?s=20

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

thank you!!

Trump doubles request for NATO defense dollars, calls Germany 'a captive of Russia'

Hitchens comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Yes..did you see the German News Anchor break down into hysterical laughter as she was biting her lip trying to deliver theses remarks on live TV? HILARIOUS!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

It was perfect!!

What is your opinion on dating sites? I have mine. Would like yours.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Mostly I met scammers. I dropped them all.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@SKH78 over the course of 8 years I'm pretty sure I've been asked for over $20,000 and that is a conservative estimate. I used to string them along until I was sure of what they wanted. Then I decided I don't need that crap anymore and have left all online dating sites. I am not really expecting to meet someone here, if it happens it is a bonus.

The news today makes me sick!

KKGator comments on Jul 16, 2018:

He should be executed for treason, posthaste.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

Firing squad, guillotine, or hanging. He's got to go.

Watch out for the one wearing a tribble.

Diogenes comments on Jul 16, 2018:

What is a "tribble". I was born in the last century; ain't up on this stuff. I realize he wears, "toy hair" or a "hair hat". Otherwise?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@FrayedBear But the tribbles resemble his hair.

Watch out for the one wearing a tribble.

Diogenes comments on Jul 16, 2018:

What is a "tribble". I was born in the last century; ain't up on this stuff. I realize he wears, "toy hair" or a "hair hat". Otherwise?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@FrayedBear Tribbles are a fictional alien species in the Star Trek universe. They were conceived by screenwriter David Gerrold, and first appeared in a 1967 episode titled "The Trouble with Tribbles". They are depicted as a small, furry, gentle, attractive, and slow-moving but rapidly-reproducing invasive species.

Watch out for the one wearing a tribble.

Diogenes comments on Jul 16, 2018:

What is a "tribble". I was born in the last century; ain't up on this stuff. I realize he wears, "toy hair" or a "hair hat". Otherwise?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

Check out Star Trek: Trouble with Tribbles. It is a TV show from our youth. James Shatner and Leonard Nimoy were the stars.

So exactly much did Don the Con lie in Montana? [washingtonpost.com]

Cast1es comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I want a button I can press , to immediately and permanently remove ALL Trump related posts . Never want to see anything about him again .

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@Cast1es I do, hanging chad and all. But we can't just turn our backs.

So today's odd thought.

Mitch07102 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I dislike the widespread use of profanity and feel it reflects a lowering of standards of behavior across society. I find people who are vulgar also tend to be loud, less bright and have less schooling. Not my crowd. When used selectively and rarely, curse words can play a role, albeit limited...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

I agree. I think it tends to reflect a limited vocabulary. Not that I don't use it once in a while, but as my job puts me on the phone a great deal of the day, and I have frequent contact with small children I try to limit the use of any profanity. I got off the phone one day and was thinking "Jeeesssssuuuuussss", turns out I wasn't just thinking it as I was overheard so that was a wake up call to clean up my language. I think the reaction to an F bomb might have been far worse.

Sitting on my back deck watching a MAJOR storm coming. Anyone else get pumped for storms???

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I love storms! I live where tornadoes are not uncommon.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@Bendog It does seem like that, lol.

I think any criticism of previous US presidents just goes out the window when I see what you have ...

Wurlitzer comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I just never thought anyone could make me miss George W Bush.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@Switchcraft that so did not help my nightmares!

I think any criticism of previous US presidents just goes out the window when I see what you have ...

Wurlitzer comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I just never thought anyone could make me miss George W Bush.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@Switchcraft stuff of nightmares!

So exactly much did Don the Con lie in Montana? [washingtonpost.com]

Cast1es comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I want a button I can press , to immediately and permanently remove ALL Trump related posts . Never want to see anything about him again .

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@Cast1es I would say it has not accomplished much YET. I see changes, they are slow but they are still there. I have hope. But I understand, we all need a break from reality. Take some time off of social media, turn off the TV and radio. Go out in the woods or the beach and commune with nature. Or turn your anger into action and get involved, work for a candidate or do some good somewhere.

Ses 360 a class divided - youtube

Shelton comments on Jul 15, 2018:

She is an incredible activist.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

I totally love her! Which is why I posted this.

When you attempt to move a pile of blankets and it mews at you.

RavenCT comments on Jul 15, 2018:

And this might be why my bed never gets made. And I'm good with that.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

That is the rule in my house.

So exactly much did Don the Con lie in Montana? [washingtonpost.com]

Cast1es comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I want a button I can press , to immediately and permanently remove ALL Trump related posts . Never want to see anything about him again .

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

Sorry sugar, until he is in jail or dead, or at least out of politics I'm going to post about him, and apparently so are many others. Sticking your head in the sand may be comforting, but it allows the wrong to be perpetuated. The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.

Kentucky Judge Refuses To Marry Atheists

Commonsense comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Move out of Kentucky....or go get married elsewhere...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

When I was given the opportunity to live in Kentucky I turned it down in less than a split second. However the judge is breaking the law he is sworn to uphold and should either resign or be removed from office. Kentucky needs more atheists, then maybe they can normalize.

Trump Moron of the Day

KKGator comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I'd love to smack her. With a 2x4.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

8 or 10 times

Who's life am I living?

Sheannutt comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Oh wow why in the world would anybody think like this?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

IKR!!

Liberalism Has Been Worth Defending

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

What do conservatives conserve? I don't see that they are helping anyone besides themselves. Liberal and proud of it.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@JanGarber And they do a damned good job of it!

Liberalism Has Been Worth Defending

Flyingsaucesir comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Damn straight! I'm a liberal and proud of it!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

What he said!!

Today's question was inspired by MissKathleen.

Alvinsmama comments on Jul 15, 2018:

When my girls were growing up, we used the correct term for all body parts. I've always preferred the word cock and balls but have become used to the word junk to describe men's private parts. I like the words lady bits for women's private parts although when I mentioned the word pudenda in a ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

I am a word geek and work with medical terms. I was familiar with pudenda, but curious so I google it. And from Dictionary.com I found this gem: Origin of pudendum 1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin, special use of neuter of Latin pudendus, gerundive of pudēre to be ashamed. Jeebus why is it the patriarchal society insists on making women's bodies shameful.

Fuhrer Trump is Holding Children Hostage For His Wall

Renickulous comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Its been a well known law in america, if you go to jail and bring your family along for the crime; they seperate you. Not a racist or even anti immigration. Just a law

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@Renickulous I suggest you turn off Fox news and stick to real news sources. You might learn something worthwhile and truthful. I will spread my information, my facts, and my beliefs as long as there is life in my body and power to my computer. If you don't like it you may stick it where the sun doesn't shine and toddle off to your conservative little creep show and whine to your buddies. Now run along and bother someone else.

I love using Chia

iamjc comments on Jul 14, 2018:

What do you use them for? I put them in soups or broth, that's about all though.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@iamjc Yep!! I notice when I don 't eat the chia... things slow down. And then when I add it back in I feel much better!

Question of the day: manicures.

tryingcake comments on Jul 14, 2018:

It has been my experience that most men don't care. I do it because I enjoy it.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@tryingcake I tend to wear pinkish shades in spring summer, and in fall winter I go for burgundies and RED. My favorite color is "Not really a Waitress Red".

I love using Chia

iamjc comments on Jul 14, 2018:

What do you use them for? I put them in soups or broth, that's about all though.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

I put it in my oatmeal. I mix pureed fruits with oatmeal, flax meal, and chia seeds. I put chia in smoothies, and soups. There are far more uses, I'm just too tired to look them up right now. Most days I eat at least two tablespoons of chia.

I have some intimacy issues...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 14, 2018:

OMG, this just pulled the scabs off the wounds.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

@MFAtheist It is OK, truly. It does show me just how far I've come and that yes there are still feelings there. When there aren't feelings then it is time to worry.

A campaign to blitz the country with ‘In God We Trust’ laws takes root - Religion News Service

KKGator comments on Jul 14, 2018:

I don't care if it's "wrong" or not, I fucking hate these people.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

Please never believe that strong honest emotion is wrong. I fucking hate these people too! It means you are passionate and that is better than being numb.

The Paradox of Tolerance, with Karl Popper

NicoleCadmium comments on Jul 14, 2018:

Unconditional tolerance cannot exist. Otherwise we would have to be tolerant towards murderers and child sex abusers. If something does no harm, then it should be met with tolerance. If something does harm, then it should be met with intolerance. The conflict comes from differing perceptions of ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

Very well said

Wite? Seriously?! Wow!!! What college did she go ?

KKGator comments on Jul 13, 2018:

SMFH It's for people like this that the word "twatwaffle" was invented. Her "college" should rescind her degree. And exactly WTF is "suburian"?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@KKGator YES!

Wite? Seriously?! Wow!!! What college did she go ?

KKGator comments on Jul 13, 2018:

SMFH It's for people like this that the word "twatwaffle" was invented. Her "college" should rescind her degree. And exactly WTF is "suburian"?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

IKR!! She is a privileged white moron.

Fuhrer Trump is Holding Children Hostage For His Wall

Renickulous comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Its been a well known law in america, if you go to jail and bring your family along for the crime; they seperate you. Not a racist or even anti immigration. Just a law

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Renickulous You're not reading the same news sites I'm reading.

Fuhrer Trump is Holding Children Hostage For His Wall

Renickulous comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Its been a well known law in america, if you go to jail and bring your family along for the crime; they seperate you. Not a racist or even anti immigration. Just a law

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Renickulous They are not criminals. They are asylum seekers. They are within the law.

Fuhrer Trump is Holding Children Hostage For His Wall

Renickulous comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Its been a well known law in america, if you go to jail and bring your family along for the crime; they seperate you. Not a racist or even anti immigration. Just a law

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

these are people looking for asylum. What ICE is doing is against the law, and inhumane to boot.

Guarded Girl

escapetypist comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Cats don't make good guard animals, though

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

actually, they can. A woman I knew had a guy break into her apartment. Her peaceful cat went batshit ninja on him and he ran out of the apartment. The cat chased him out of the building, and then sauntered back in... like damn, I did a good job.

Guarded Girl

josephr comments on Jul 13, 2018:

This has always been what the women of my dreams were like. So if we fell in love, it was interdependent love not codependent need.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

those are very good.

Tell us how your toddlers would pronouce certain words,

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

My oldest once told me she wanted Gro shries for lunch. She was about 2.5 to 3 years old. We had just brought home groceries, which is what I thought she said. It took a few minutes for me to hear Grilled Cheese.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Notlost I know, that was the problem! I told her, "honey we have to narrow it down a little, we've got lots of food here." Ahhhhh kids! And she just had her first child 11 weeks ago.

Do you consider Barack Obama a Super Hero?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

He's not a super hero (well compared to current dipshit he is) but he was a damned fine man that the republifucks shit all over, repeatedly. Barack Obama bore it with amazing grace and fortitude.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@JohnINFP I'm glad you think that way. There could be far worse superheroes.

The first harvest of garlic from this morning, about 175 bulbs were ready to be pulled, washed and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

wow, how cool! Do you do garlic wreaths and braids?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@Surfpirate and I have daughters so I can do that in my sleep. Or used to be able to do it in my sleep :)

Do you consider Barack Obama a Super Hero?

evergreen comments on Jul 12, 2018:

No, not a superhero. But one fine man, who handled his difficult position with class and grace. How ever did we go from that to ...to...this endless nightmare !?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

IKR!

The first harvest of garlic from this morning, about 175 bulbs were ready to be pulled, washed and ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

wow, how cool! Do you do garlic wreaths and braids?

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@Surfpirate I knew some old boy scouts! I also have done macrame, so I know knots.

Just a curiosity, how many of you would send a letter in the mail?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

I occasionally have to physically put stuff in an envelope and address it at work, but not often. I can't think of the last time I had wrote a letter or mailed something from home.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@Jonado I got tired of taking junk mail out of my mailbox every day, so now I only check the box about once a week, or when I carry the trashcans to the curb. Today I checked because I was expecting a package. Sometimes I still get important letter mail, but most stuff is electronic.

Oh, I'm so happy to find this group.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

Welcome, and I'm sorry you need to be here, but so happy you found us.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@ProudMary you move forward when you're ready to move forward. It's actually a sign you had a good relationship.

All night Drive.

CallMeDave comments on Jul 12, 2018:

Carbon footprint downer post

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

true enough

This is what I want

FrayedBear comments on Jul 12, 2018:

Good luck!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@FrayedBear I hear you. I've been searching for several years. It's a journey, never know where it will take you.

How do you feel about religious music being played in a gym?

GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Great .. better than hop-hip.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

well, there is that at least.

Morning gardeners, Day 16 trip the garden.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I had A tomato ripening, and a damn bird got it. Well, I think it was a bird. The plants have lots of flowers now, won't be long til I get some ripe ones.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@kenriley I know!! Broke my heart.

Reverse psychology

Catrachel1111 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Ahahaha! "Never SEES to amaze..." ??????

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@phxbillcee That was so bad I broke out in hives! Ignorance abounds.

Who here enjoys herbal tea?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I brew up a big pot of green and herbal teas every morning, and then ice it and take it to work. I have a 40 ounce Hydroflask, there will still be ice in it tomorrow.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@Shelton I buy YogiTeas, I mostly drink the joint comfort, and ginko for memory. Yeah, getting old is hell. I like it with raspberry tea, or peppermint.

Tomi Lahren is still reprehensible: [scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

She's a few bricks shy of a human being

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@kmdskit3 with my absolute blessing. I just made it up, glad you like it.

Seriously, gateway drug.

poetdi56 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

For me, it's a gateway to sleepy-time! :-)

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

Me too!! Best sleep aide ever!

What's everyone mad at today?

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Usual stuff. Stupid drivers, saw an accident on the way home, the dust was still in the air. People yelling and waving fists. All I want is for people to pay attention so I can get home to my baby kitties.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@Redcupcoffee My girlies will always be babies, one is almost two and one is about a year now. So mostly grown, but always babies. They will never grow up and ask for the car keys.

We go through this at least once a week:

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I wake up a couple times a week with one of the girls playing with a stuffed mouse in bed with me. Mousie gets hidden until morning. I keep tossing it into the basement, they keep carrying it back up.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@dalefvictor Actually it makes me laugh and gives them some good exercise. A good kitty is a sleeping kitty.

Good morning!

kenriley comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Having coffee this morning with the new L-8 member. Yeah!!!!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@germangirl90439 follow your bliss!

Good morning!

kenriley comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Having coffee this morning with the new L-8 member. Yeah!!!!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@germangirl90439 only if it makes you happy.

There is a difference, who knew?

JimG comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Merkel deserves Trump. Okay, she doesn't really, but she can have him any way.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

Nobody deserves Drumpf. He is just a disease we've got to find a cure for.

What's everyone mad at today?

Stacey48 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

The politics at work. It has started to bug me more with each passing day.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

@Stacey48 Very happy to help! I love the blog, read it every day and miss it on weekends.

Americans who voted against Trump are feeling unprecedented dread and despair

bigpawbullets comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Ok.... I interact with a few of you early commenters on other pages. And, I like all of you. You all seem well grounded and rational.... (except maybe AmiSue ;-) ). So, please tell me what has changed for the worse in your personal existence because of the election results. I'm not defending ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

@bigpawbullets I'll channel my old Jewish grandmother and say "from your mouth to God's ears." Let me say I profoundly lack trust in the current administration.

Americans who voted against Trump are feeling unprecedented dread and despair

bigpawbullets comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Ok.... I interact with a few of you early commenters on other pages. And, I like all of you. You all seem well grounded and rational.... (except maybe AmiSue ;-) ). So, please tell me what has changed for the worse in your personal existence because of the election results. I'm not defending ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

The threat to remove Social Security Retirement and Medicare. That will seriously affect my retirement hopes.

What's everyone mad at today?

Stacey48 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

The politics at work. It has started to bug me more with each passing day.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

There is a blog called Askamanager.org that has some great information about navigating office politics.

Good morning and happy Tuesday! PS .

sassygirl3869 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

luv it connie

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

Way to go @sassygirl3869!! When did you sneak that in?

Good morning and happy Tuesday! PS .

moonmaid comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Happy Tuesday! One step closer to... Whatever it is you might be waiting for

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahvSgFHzJIc

Psychology of women's profile for men they would/want to date

Iamkratom comments on Jun 20, 2018:

My favorite is an obese male posting "No fat chicks."

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

well, think of the logistics. His weight alone is taxing his car. If he adds another good size passenger it is likely to break the car. Same for the bed and the sofa. And a full size gal is likely to finish her meal, where a slighter girl might not, so he can.

Revenge isn't always the best plan

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Very true, and sometimes it sucks to be mature!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@educatedredneck true enough

Imagine, you're dating for a month and have an amazing time.

KeithRow comments on Jul 9, 2018:

This is me. Well I cleaned out the fridge today at least. My whole house is similar. It's a statement of the obvious, but situations like this don't happen overnight but are a cumulation of years of bad habits, perhaps adverse events and - very likely - depression. I've been having some counseling ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

I am glad you have help coming. It is a symptom of a disease, not your measure.

I Really Don't Care - POS 1st Lady Shows Self

Marine comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Anyone who is greedy enough to marry trumpie for money deserves what she gets. No empathy for her.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@ProudMary She showed some humanity on her first European trip. That jacket wiped all that right off.

For all of us Hippie spirits

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I wasn't a 'hippie' until it went out of fashion. That's a sign of a true hippie!

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

I came into my hippieness when I got a divorce and embraced my atheism. They aren't connected necessarily, just happened about the same time.

For all of us Hippie spirits

Hitchens comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Far out ..Lol..its groovy I dig it, get out of town man How am I doing with my lingo?? ??

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

Beautiful!

TRump Can't Reverse the Decline of White Christian America [theatlantic.com]

Cast1es comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I wish there was a setting I could do , to keep from ever seeing any more Trump posts of any kind .

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

Maybe hide under a rock for a year or so? Hopefully not that long. Yeah, I get it. It is a tough time to remain sane.

I learned , I needed to pay attention to what others had to say about other people , in order to ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I think if you are making a poll you should pose a question and the poll responses would be potential answers to the questions, not questions themselves. That being said, I am not releasing financial information on a public forum ever. IMHO money will not bring you happiness, my ex is far ...

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@Cast1es Yeah, I tried a poll once. After I tried to figure it out I said life is too short and moved on. I appreciate your efforts. This may be something for @admin, better instructions for polls.

Curious how many of our boomers are retired.

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I am not yet retired, but when I will do I will be staying right here in Omaha.

HippieChick58 replies on Jul 8, 2018:

@BettyColeman My kids are in Omaha, they are and will be my support system when/if needed.