What do you to make yourself feel sexy?

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2018:

I feel sexy when I feel good about myself, when I feel confident, happy, relaxed, and enthusiastic. I feel sexy when I am with someone who thinks I am smart, funny, and is just happy to be with me. And now that I think of it, it has been a damn long time since I felt sexy. :(

HippieChick58 replies on May 10, 2018:

@jioo087 @nottheonlyone @kmdskit3 thank you so much, you've really helped to lift my spirits.

What do you to make yourself feel sexy?

HippieChick58 comments on May 9, 2018:

I feel sexy when I feel good about myself, when I feel confident, happy, relaxed, and enthusiastic. I feel sexy when I am with someone who thinks I am smart, funny, and is just happy to be with me. And now that I think of it, it has been a damn long time since I felt sexy. :(

HippieChick58 replies on May 9, 2018:

@Nottheonlyone Thank you!!

AT&T and the giant pharmaceutical corporation Novartis have admitted paying more than $1 million to ...

KKGator comments on May 9, 2018:

By today's standards, Nixon was a damned boy scout.

HippieChick58 replies on May 9, 2018:

not only was he a boy scout, he was a virgin boy scout!

What is your preferred method of accessing this site? Why?

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2018:

I prefer to use a full size keyboard. I'm a dinosaur.

HippieChick58 replies on May 8, 2018:

@FrayedBear I am a dinosaur, that is more technology I'd have to buy and set up. Yes, it sounds simple.... but I make it challenging. And then there is the size of the screen too.

I thought I'd float a new group idea, any Boomers interested?

UUNJ comments on May 8, 2018:

Is the group only for memories, or might current interests and concerns be brought up? For example, many younger Boomers are in the Sandwich Generation now, helping both young adult children and elderly parents. Also, I’m a sexuality educator specializing in sex and aging and would be happy to ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 8, 2018:

I'd say go for it! I'm all for anything that gets conversation flowing and is helpful. Thank you!

This is my first post here so be patient.

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2018:

We're happy to have you here with us.

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

@pamelayoung481 Thank you!!

All Singles Deserve.....

godlessness comments on May 7, 2018:

With lots of syrup! ; )

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

@MrLizard LOL!!

All Singles Deserve.....

Heart_Truth comments on May 7, 2018:

Can’t resist. Gotta give that an amen! What can I replace amen with?

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

Hallelujah!! sorry, couldn't resist. Amen still works, everyone understands.

This Angry Young Preacher Says Atheists Are All Coke-Drinking Video Game Addicts – Friendly ...

HippieChick58 comments on May 7, 2018:

Yeah, I've never had a coke, or snorted or smoked coke either. What am I missing here. Video game addict, well does Candy Crush Saga count? My real addiction is books and fabrics. And cats. And chocolate.

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

@Susurrus77 I have it on my cell, the laptop, and a tablet, only the laptop plays it on FB. The others I keep separate. I can quit anytime I want.

Oliver North named president of the National Rifle Association - The Washington Post

germangirl90439 comments on May 7, 2018:

My brain hurts from shaking my head so much ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

I feel your pain!!

Remember the day?

TampaHeathen comments on May 7, 2018:

Always had to make sure you kept some loose change on you in case you needed to make a call. These days I just dump all my loose change in tip and donation jars.

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

I keep the change in my car, occasionally I go where there are parking meters.

Oh, I need an ear.

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2018:

You should have asked him about his special underwear!

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

@SACatWalker And yes, it does. They are prepared for disruption of the normal supply chain, they are supposed to have at least 6 months supplies in their homes at all times.

Oh, I need an ear.

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2018:

You should have asked him about his special underwear!

HippieChick58 replies on May 7, 2018:

@SACatWalker Just remember that Mormons are special children of god.

Oh, I need an ear.

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2018:

You should have asked him about his special underwear!

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

@SACatWalker Mormons wear special underwear to keep them holy. Google it, worth the laugh.

Have you ever made a date with someone who didn’t show up?

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2018:

More than once I have had a date and the date was a no show. One guy did it to me twice. The last guy was a no show, then went out of town due to an emergency, and then asked for money. That was when I dropped off of online dating sites. Not worth it.

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

@Heart_Truth I have been asked for thousands of dollars, or to send a Macbook and an I watch. Excuse me? Picky for a beggar aren't you. I just block them.

Ok I might have a problem.

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2018:

LOL! Thank you for giving blood. They won't let me give blood cuz I lived in Germany in the 80s. And yes, gotta have plants. I'm dying because first it was too cold to work in the garden, then the grandson was born and there was some drama there, then I got sick, and now it has gotten hot. We had 2...

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

@Spinliesel Things with junior are getting better. My cold wants to linger and is just sucking out all my energy. But hope springs eternal, the sun is out, it is warm, and I haven't yet had a cold last forever yet.

Does anyone keep a worm box?

NotConvinced comments on May 6, 2018:

No, but I think I'm going to build one.

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

Lots of good resources available for doing so. I enjoy mine.

Does anyone keep a worm box?

MikeEC comments on May 6, 2018:

Do you mean for worm composting, a.k.a. vermicomposting? If so, I did it successfully for several years but gave it up a couple of years ago. It is effective and efficient, but like other types of composting it is labor-intensive at times. I used a 3' x 2' x 2' high box made from leftover ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

I use a couple of plastic tubs, got the red wigglers, and it has done well for several years. I am not the best with high maintenance stuff, the worms have done well though periods of neglect and periods of over abundance. I enjoy it, my winter's worth of tea bags is now out in my garden enriching the future tomato plants.

Some days everyone hates your art, ignores your writing, and can't be bothered to know you.

HippieChick58 comments on May 6, 2018:

I'm sorry you're having a tough time. Just remember, this too shall pass. Wine a little, you'll feel better.

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

@Lysistrata I feel your pain, BTDT.

I believe that I was meant to travel.

Naills1675 comments on May 6, 2018:

Moving to Okinawa, Japan in September. I've lived all over the country. Now I get live on the other side of the planet.

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

I was in Okinawa in 1977-78. And as I do the math... Anyway, I was at Torii Station near Sunny Sobe by the Sea. I don't know if it is even still there. Aside from the Army and the humidity, I loved it there.

John McCain is requesting trump not attend his funeral Always respected that man.

Amisja comments on May 6, 2018:

Has he passed away?

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

Not yet, but he is terminal. There is not much information released, but it is not a good prognosis.

Does anyone keep a worm box?

Wangobango3 comments on May 6, 2018:

I've considered getting one.I wonder how much veggie waste they can handle?

HippieChick58 replies on May 6, 2018:

I have one, it isn't huge, but they have done a good job of handling my wastes this winter. I try to compost during the summer.

Knitting Linked To Reducing Depression, Anxiety And Chronic Pain, Report Reveals

kenriley comments on May 3, 2018:

I think for me, if I was to start knitting I would be really depressed. Not that there's any thing wrong with it.

HippieChick58 replies on May 4, 2018:

I gotta admit the learning curve is challenging, but as you make progress it is fun. With knitting you actually have physical evidence of how you spent your time and you can make useful attractive things.

Snoopy knows.

Charlene comments on May 3, 2018:

Drumpf is The Charlie Brown of Presidents..

HippieChick58 replies on May 4, 2018:

That is insulting to Charlie Brown. Charlie is innocent, Drumpf has never been innocent. He is a manipulating con artist with the morals of a gutter rat.

A laugh for today!

dalefvictor comments on May 3, 2018:

Where did this take place. We have cougars here, along with deer, raccoon, and much more, but I have not seen one, yet.

HippieChick58 replies on May 3, 2018:

I have no idea! I liked the picture so I lifted it.

A laugh for today!

Johnsalterego comments on May 2, 2018:

What a sneer on the cougar's face...

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

Cougar is thinking "lunch! and your puny mom too!"

Knitting Linked To Reducing Depression, Anxiety And Chronic Pain, Report Reveals

Nottheonlyone comments on May 2, 2018:

I used to knit. It was as close to meditating as I ever got. Maybe I should pick it up again...

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

Go for it!

Knitting Linked To Reducing Depression, Anxiety And Chronic Pain, Report Reveals

Paul628 comments on May 2, 2018:

My mom used to crochet, she made us beer can hats.

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

I love your mom!

Co-pilot failure

IamNobody comments on May 2, 2018:

Did the copilot made it ok?... I don't know, I've heard lately that God is dead

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

How can he be dead if he was never alive?

God's To Do List

N7EIE comments on May 2, 2018:

Ban shrimp?

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

@N7EIE I believe a slur from one Jew to another is that one eats shellfish. One of the PMs was accused of violating the prohibition as soon as he got on an airplane to leave the country. I am a font of trivia, some of it useful, lots of it not necessarily. And yes, back in my less than well spent younger days I was a rather well read lay person.

Knitting Linked To Reducing Depression, Anxiety And Chronic Pain, Report Reveals

btroje comments on May 2, 2018:

I crochet but have always called it monotony therapy

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

there is a theory that because of the clicking of the needles knitting is more relaxing. I do both and I really don't have an opinion on it.

A Muslim-American doctor on the racism in our hospitals

Marine comments on May 2, 2018:

Trumpie wants to prevent these doctors from coming to our country. He has no idea how much they contribute.

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

I know!! If all the non white male doctors left we'd be in a world of hurt.

God's To Do List

N7EIE comments on May 2, 2018:

Ban shrimp?

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

Jews are not supposed to eat shellfish.

A Muslim-American doctor on the racism in our hospitals

PickledRick comments on May 2, 2018:

I prefer foreign or non-white primary care doctors, white american doctors appear to me to have their heads stuck up their asses.

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

When I had to find a new primary care doc, I looked for a woman close to my age. I didn't want a male or a younger woman, I wanted one who knew what hell menopause could be and the issues of aging first hand. I also wanted an Internal med doc who saw only adults. I don't want to share a waiting room with tiny germ factories called children. And she had to have an office on the west side of town. I had about 3 docs to choose from.

Trump's Old Physician Is Back And Wacky As Ever ://[www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWN-Nb7SeaQ]

Plainjane comments on May 2, 2018:

Is it a HIPAA violation when it is customary (required?)for a president to release his medical records to the public? But, what kind of doctor is he anyway to allow a patient to dictate the medical records?

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

Actually it seems that patients frequently tell docs what they want in their medical records. I read many pages of medical records daily and often time the docs make note that the patient tells them they want this or that, and then the doc gives her or his own assessment of the situation. This is why patients do not often see their own chart notes. I work in disability claims and many times the chart notes generate an "are you kidding me?" response. Those I like to send to the clinical staff to review.

Trump's Old Physician Is Back And Wacky As Ever ://[www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWN-Nb7SeaQ]

RavenCT comments on May 2, 2018:

That Dr broke HIPPA. He should be disbarred. Not that it would help one person. lol

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

I don't know if disbarring is the punishment under HIPAA, certainly fines should apply. But it is so convoluted it is the least of the issues of the day.

Tulip time!

HippieChick58 comments on May 2, 2018:

I love Bleeding Hearts and Tulips!! Thanks for sharing.

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

@AmiSue I used to call them Liberal plants just to piss off my ex. I had several beautiful ones growing in Washington State.

I see people complaining of too many messages and too much attention from people they don’t like.

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2018:

I get zilch, I dunno. Is it my age?

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

@Blindbird LOL!!

A Christian pastor just broke the internet with a scathing open letter to Huckabee Sanders and Trump

VictoriaNotes comments on May 2, 2018:

I like John Pavlovitz. I follow his blog. It surprises me that he continues to remain a Christian. I've no doubt he deals with cognitive dissonance himself.

HippieChick58 replies on May 2, 2018:

I've heard of lots of liberal pastors who say they stick to the "script" because they don 't want to make a mid life career change. It pays the bills and usually isn't horrible work. But seriously it has to just kill you to follow that script when you don't believe.

This might be old, but still true.

doug6352 comments on May 1, 2018:

We know he is talking to John Bolton and Mike Pompeo, and that suits me just fine. Trump-bashing is so juvenile and pathetic. If you don't like his policies (and I do) just do your best to win the next election.

HippieChick58 replies on May 1, 2018:

The stated purpose of this group IS tRump bashing. Are you perhaps in the wrong group?

Whenever I go to the chatroom I'm the only one there.

HippieChick58 comments on May 1, 2018:

I have a memory like a sieve and an attention span of a gnat, or kitten. I will try to remember once I feel better.

HippieChick58 replies on May 1, 2018:

@Emme Thank you, I got hit by the damn crud everyone else had. I thought it skipped me.

It is spring in Nebraska, and we have our first Tornado alert of the season!

jacpod comments on May 1, 2018:

Wow your'e all tough cookies out there - A native American Indian woman came to give us a talk here in N.I. She said her mother told her when she was little about this country called England where there were no poisonous spiders, no hurricanes, no snakes that bit, and she dreamed of being ...

HippieChick58 replies on May 1, 2018:

I'd rather live where I know bad weather is coming than to live where the earth might start shaking with no warning. I have a safe space to go to when tornadoes are near, you just have to use common sense. Though I realize how uncommon that is.

Just cause I like it!

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 1, 2018:

Cool! Did you take it, or did you find it somewhere?

HippieChick58 replies on May 1, 2018:

Found it on FB, and "lifted" it. :)

Smells like arrogance and ignorance....

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Now I know what image I will be seeing in my nightmares for a few weeks, months, years....

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@AnneWimsey LOL!! Thanks for the laugh!! Hey gals and guys, what she said!!

Ways to Create a Better Life

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I went outside 4 times today. To and from the car, once for a quick walk outside at lunch, and once at home to start unloading the winter kill off my deck (one pot, but a big one). Baby steps. I'm also fighting a cold, have an elephant on my chest. Early bedtime tonight, maybe.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@sassygirl3869 I was wondering if my cough was a reaction, but pretty sure that's not the case, too many other symptoms.

Does anyone suffer from tinnitus? If so have you found any help for it?

boatman comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Does anyone else see the United States as a country that takes 1 step forward and 4 backwards, or is it just me? Nothing has really changed all that much since I was a kid.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

what does that have to do with tinnitus?

Give me your best example of catfishing please

ProudMerry comments on Apr 30, 2018:

A catfish is somebody who uses someone else's photograph and pretends to be someone other than who they are.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@ProudMerry I've done that a few times, but who has the time? I just dropped off all dating sites about a month ago. All I found was scammers, and I found better uses for my time. This site being one of them.

Give me your best example of catfishing please

AMGT comments on Apr 30, 2018:

About 17 years ago, I became friends with a girl that I met on MySpace. When I joined Facebook a few years later, I looked for her and found that she was using one of my pics as her profile picture. This obviously gave me the fuckin creeps and pissed me off. I confronted her and she tried to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@Akfishlady @AMGT Several years ago I friended a guy from a dating site on FB. He tried to make friends of my friends and even stole my cousin's picture. Never, ever again.

Give me your best example of catfishing please

ProudMerry comments on Apr 30, 2018:

A catfish is somebody who uses someone else's photograph and pretends to be someone other than who they are.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

OMG, I was corresponding with two "different" men from two different dating sites at the same time. They were using the same pictures, same story, but different names. He/she did not sound at all surprised when I pointed it out. And military, I know too much about the military to be fooled and I know officers talk, they are college educated and must be very literate.

This is why American's are slaves to their employers. If we lose our job, we lose our healthcare.

NormCastle comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Their answer ? Well, start your own insurance company... in actuality if you had the dedication to pay your monthly premium into a savings account you would not need insurance... I don't and so I have to buy insurance...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

Yeah, but catastrophic coverage. What happens if I get something really horrible, or am in a horrible accident. I work Short Term disability. I've got a claimant that had a minor surgical procedure that was botched and was airlifted to a major trauma center. He will be disabled for a long time, and his insurance ended, they have to go on COBRA. They can't afford it, and it will be a long time til the malpractice suit pays off. That is the stuff of nightmares.

This is why American's are slaves to their employers. If we lose our job, we lose our healthcare.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I lost my insurance when I was involuntarily retired, and now depend on Obamacare, and if that goes away, I don't know what I'll do.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@Condor5 I've put retirement and Medicare on count down apps on my phone. 1712 days til I am old enough for Medicare. Geeze.

This is why American's are slaves to their employers. If we lose our job, we lose our healthcare.

ProudMerry comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I heard an interview on NPR several years ago about who starts new business ventures. A high percentage of them were people 65 and older...because they now had Medicare and no longer had to prostitute themselves for health care on a job they don't like.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

I love how you said that, prostituting for health care. That is so accurate! Seriously, I'm working to keep health insurance. It may kill me, but I've been without health insurance, the stress of that can kill you as well.

For realz yo

Lifesgood208 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I'd switch out the toilet paper one for your use of you're and your.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

I admit, I am a grammar and spelling Nazi. I will judge harshly.

I no longer believe in the institution of marriage.

gothicmtn86 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Long ago I read "one of life's greatest joys can be a happy marriage."

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

And one of life's greatest hells can be an unhappy marriage. I'm looking for a happy shack up.

A former 'MythBusters' extra thanks Adam Savage for crushing a harmful myth about gender.

Paul628 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

He was my favorite Mythbuster. He was always upbeat and looked like he was having a blast doing the show. I'm going to follow him on Twitter now. (Y)

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

He did! He had energy and joie de vivre. He makes intelligence sexy. Jamie was sexy in a brooding type of way, but Adam really had the childlike enthusiasm and excitement that made it so fun to watch.

When your kids grow up and get pets, those pets become your grandkitties and granddogs.

kmdskit3 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Wow! As a grandparent you get to spoil kids and pets? Sweet gig.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

OMG, it is the best gig ever!! One of the girls has a 125 pound black lab that thinks he is a horse and everyone wants to ride. Love him to death but also want to trim his claws and give him some training.

What's for supper?

ReadyforaChange comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Cereal...my kitty went over the rainbow bridge. I don't want to cook.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

Okay I got at least one request for it so I figure I'll just make a post for it in case anyone else ...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

So you're saying this won't work on my gas stove?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@SilverDollarJedi I am sorry, I was yanking your chain. I have worked with alcohol before, I know the risks. I appreciate your stress of the precautions.

Hi guys, just wanna say I appreciate you all. That’s it, carry on! ???

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

We love you too!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@AMGT He finally decided to stay awake long enough to eat! Things are getting better over there. I got to see the granddaughter as well this week, such a cute age.

Oh, my.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 27, 2018:

I have not read them but next time I see it I will check it out.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@FortyTwo Actually I was able to check it out last night, pretty much status quo BS. I saw some folks that really need to have a hit, and some just confused.

Oh, my.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 27, 2018:

I have not read them but next time I see it I will check it out.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@FortyTwo Well, since that is pretty much the status quo I don't see I have much to lose.

TRANSLATION" Are you hungry? Let me pray for you. God will provide.

cava comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I was born and raised a catholic, and I have plenty of criticisms of the church, I no longer believe its stories. However, the following from Wikipedia: "The Roman Catholic Church is the largest non-government provider of health care services in the world. It has around 18,000 clinics, 16,000...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@cava I maybe could have said it better. Life decisions need to be left in the hands of the individual and their health care provider. I work in disabilty claims and I hear quite often that the doctor has ordered tests and the insurance company has put obstacles in their way or denied the tests.

Evil, truly evil.

paul1967 comments on Apr 27, 2018:

Okay I'm going to get attacked for saying this so before I do, I want to say these people are slime balls feeding off the ignorance of the masses. However, they are rich because they are the best at what they do and what they do is out perform their peers. They're the top actors in their field and ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2018:

I think you are very accurate, very succinct, and totally correct.

Evil, truly evil.

xyz123 comments on Apr 27, 2018:

While these pictures do paint a level of greed, it should be noted that the money they take would have gone to some other 'worthy' organization. People feel good when they are doing something altruistic from their point-of-view. If the money was actually going to help others it would be one thing, ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2018:

Billy Graham was worth millions when he died, and his children are quite wealthy.

TRANSLATION" Are you hungry? Let me pray for you. God will provide.

cava comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I was born and raised a catholic, and I have plenty of criticisms of the church, I no longer believe its stories. However, the following from Wikipedia: "The Roman Catholic Church is the largest non-government provider of health care services in the world. It has around 18,000 clinics, 16,000...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 27, 2018:

HOWEVER, you cannot get your tubes tied at a catholic hospital. You cannot get any form of birth control. Even if you have 25 children and your uterus if falling out, you cannot get anything to prevent another pregnancy. And they are profit driven. Life decisions should not be made by for-profit healthcare agencies.

Have you told anyone today how much they mean to you? When was the last time you were told?

Patrick76535 comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I don’t think I’ve ever uttered those exact words. I mostly show people how much they mean to me through my actions. I don’t remember the last time someone told me how much I mean to them. ?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 26, 2018:

I used the reply a few moments ago, but I'm going to recycle it for you. From the bottom of my heart I will tell you the words do matter. Actions are good, but words carry more weight. I remember when my dad told me how proud he was of me, the sun actually got brighter that day. And that was more than 45 years ago. Please don't wait, tell them as soon as possible.

Have you told anyone today how much they mean to you? When was the last time you were told?

GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I let my actions do the talking, those who know me and are around me... they know.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 26, 2018:

From the bottom of my heart I will tell you the words do matter. Actions are good, but words carry more weight. I remember when my dad told me how proud he was of me, the sun actually got brighter that day. And that was more than 45 years ago. Please don't wait, tell them as soon as possible.

WE ARE FAMILY!!! We have become somewhat like a family here wouldn't you agree?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 25, 2018:

December 1964. I am the blonde in purple.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 26, 2018:

@BeeHappy That baby still isn't happy much of the time.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

birdingnut comments on Apr 24, 2018:

If you carry the baby against your body in a snuggly..on your belly if newborn, on your back if a few months old while you go about your daily household chores, it puts babies right to sleep and keeps them calm for hours after you put them back down again. If the baby is crying and suffering from...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@birdingnut We discussed all those items. We had him out in the sun for a while, but not naked. It is still early spring and chilly here. He's not interested in the breast, and just barely interested in the bottle, oddest thing. He just wants to sleep. I'm hoping that today the milk comes in and he finally decides to wake up. His mama was a sleepy baby too, and didn't care to nurse. When my milk came in she finally woke up and started eating like a champ. She was sleeping 8 hours at 3 weeks and 12 hours not long after. She still likes her sleep.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

birdingnut comments on Apr 24, 2018:

If you carry the baby against your body in a snuggly..on your belly if newborn, on your back if a few months old while you go about your daily household chores, it puts babies right to sleep and keeps them calm for hours after you put them back down again. If the baby is crying and suffering from...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Baby boy sleeps like a dream!! Mama however is having panic and anxiety attacks. Her milk hasn't come in yet (born Saturday) and he's not eating. He isn't even taking much formula. He's down about 12 ounces and a bit more than slightly jaundiced.

My dream, look closely

RavenCT comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Why is President Obama wearing a skirt? rofl

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

That is weird.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

BucketlistBob comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Thats love.... get some rest....

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Thanks!! Love in action, the best kind.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

Lincster45 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

On of the many reasons my wife and I chose to be childless. At 73, no regrets with our decision. Your mileage may vary! Your right to have children, our choice not to.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

My kids are the best thing I ever did, and grandchildren are icing on the cake.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

Qualia comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I've mad respect for good grandparents. (L) Hat's off to you HC.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Thank you!! I feel like this is what I was made for.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

Rugglesby comments on Apr 24, 2018:

you are loving it, enjoy.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Yes, I love it and I'd do it again whenever needed.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

LeighShelton comments on Apr 24, 2018:

you were when you were making the baby, I bet that didn't bother you lol.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

One of the cool things about how we are made is when my daughter was formed in my body, every egg that she will ever produce was already in her body. So the grandson actually got started in my body. He literally is part of me.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

kmdskit3 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

You're a good grandma.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Thank you! I've kinda been practicing for a long time ;)

Always remember.

Honestape comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I might be on the cusp of losing my job and potentially gaining a bad reference which would hinder my persuit of becoming a TA for my PhD, but anxiety and overthinking is what got me here in the first place. My breath is all I got.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

That is really hard, I've lived with job insecurity for a long time. Hang in there, you will get through.

Life with new baby is not wine and roses, the new parents are facing challenges.

Ohub comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Good thing you are close by !

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Which is why I never want to move away from my kids.

My dream, look closely

misstuffy comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I see Melania is smiling for a change.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

She's smiling because of the content of the casket.

Is it important for you to think that you have contributed in some small way to the benefit of ...

StylisticIdiot comments on Apr 22, 2018:

In the grand scheme of things, no... Biological success is probably all that really matters; but that's where we are different from the rest of the natural world. Because we do have society, and culture, it's worth preserving, and contribution... I don't know if it is important to everyone to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@atheist @dare2dream My grandparents raised their children during the depression, and they told tales of putting children to bed hungry and having to let them cry themselves to sleep. After that, any thing you had was abundance. Their philosophy was add a potato to the pot and there will be enough to share with all comers. The world has abundance, there are huge supply chain issues, and greed and avarice amongst those who have the abundance. One day I hope those individuals realize that hoarding does not make you happy, sharing does. Yeah, I know, not in my lifetime.

Ted Cruz: Americans Have No Right To Masturbate

snytiger6 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

The real question isnt' whether or nto peopel have the right to masturbate, but whether or nto the goerment has the right to try to prevent it. Legal precedent states that the state (government) has to show a valid copelling State interest for wantign to limit personal freedoms. That is the law in...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

And then how in the hell are you going to enforce it? It would be a waste of time and paper to pass such a law.

Pains from doing normal stuff around the house?

JackPedigo comments on Apr 23, 2018:

There may be other reasons for the pain. A very close friend (who is now in his late 50's) who is burley and strong as an ox had joint pains several years ago that were so bad he couldn't drive his truck. My late partner told him it might be gluten intolerance so he went off of gluten and in 2 weeks...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@BucketlistBob It would be a cheap trial.

Ted Cruz: Americans Have No Right To Masturbate

MacTavish comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Then a retraction: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2017/09/good-news-ted-cruz-says-okay-masturbate/

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

He flip flops like a freaking fish.

Ted Cruz: Americans Have No Right To Masturbate

EricJones comments on Apr 23, 2018:

He should keep his nose the hell out of my pants and everybody elses too. He's just the catholic church trying to gain total control over everyone and everything. All the catholic church wants is total world domination. Make prostitution legal (it is in the bible) and easy access to birth control ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@IamNobody @EricJones I think priests may be getting more "pipe cleaning" than the general population. Of course that is not for public attention.

Ted Cruz: Americans Have No Right To Masturbate

Paul628 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

That guy makes my skin crawl every time I see him. His weaseliness is right on par with Paul Ryan's. PS. I believe *"weaseliness"* should be a real word.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

I agree, and TC does it as much as PR. We can add weaseliness to the dictionary.

Miss Zelda is beside me on the sofa, sound asleep.

RavenCT comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Aww! Dang that's cute. Is she a baby kitty? Cause she kind of looks like one. Also have taken multiple photos of my cats on my lap. lol

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Zelda is about 9 months old now, I weighed her about a week ago, she's up to 8.8 pounds. She is very slim and lithe, I'm thinking she may have some Siamese in her. And omg is she a talker. Highly opinionated and very chatty.

At 87 I still think women are God's gift to men.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Who the hell is this God you speak of? Damn, that is a libido killer for sure.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@1JCT I was married twice and I've been around a few too many blocks a few too many times. If good sex is equated to heaven then I've been there a few times. I don't need a celibate old man to explain good sex (which can happen) with an imaginary place (that won't ever happen). There isn't anything at any time or in any place that I want a celibate old man discussing with me.

Apart from being here what are you doing or thinking of doing right now and, what time is it for you...

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

It is currently 7:44 pm in Omaha, NE. I got to visit my new grandson and his parents today. He was born yesterday.I think I've got everything set up to make getting ready for work tomorrow simple and smooth, and oh wait, I don't. I will fix that on the way to bed. Or not.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@jacpod Grandchildren are your reward for not drowning your teenagers. Yeah, it's way cool. Also daughter is having some of the same issues I had with her, she wouldn't wake up to nurse. She has always been a good sleeper.

Miss Zelda is beside me on the sofa, sound asleep.

Johnsalterego comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Too cute. How do they sleep like that?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

IKR!!

Who among us has cut the proverbial TV cord?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I cancelled cable after I saw Ted Cruz's face in my living room during the Iowa primary. I have a Roku, I stream Netflix and Amazon Prime and a few other. I have DVD and other stuff I don't remember the TLAs for. All in all I watch less than 5 hours of TV per week. Best part, No commercials.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

@JeffMoffat LOL!! Stay away from the military, everything is an acronym. Well, even with the government,and I learned a whole new set when I started current job. Yes, the world has TMFA

Apart from being here what are you doing or thinking of doing right now and, what time is it for you...

Amisja comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Its 22:54, just jumped in bed after bringing my lad home from hospital with DKA. Very scary stuff. 6 hours in A&E but I bloody love the NHS

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

That's a scary diagnosis. Hope he's doing OK.

Why do I hate it when a man sexualize my insights/intelligence/etc?

KKGator comments on Feb 3, 2018:

You hate it because it's just another way some men diminish you as a person. I think you hate with damned good reason.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

Perfect. You hit the nail solidly on the head!

This state won’t extend Medicaid benefits to elderly nuns

JimG comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I'm torn here too. They made a choice, apparently one that will help them get to heaven sooner. On the other hand, I would rather see tax money spent on medical care for the elderly than on cruise missiles. Another thought is that the Catholic church runs a hell of a lot of American hospitals. ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

That is my feeling. This is taking place in my state, Nebraska. Catholic Health Initiatives CHI is big here. Why doesn't CHI take over their care?

This state won’t extend Medicaid benefits to elderly nuns

lhcoastal comments on Apr 21, 2018:

But then they would have to forsake their vow of poverty which, is freedom of religion. But, it was their choice to vow poverty, and so, they may be paying the consequence. My good side wants their healthcare needs to be met. My not so nice side wants them to pay the price for what I feel is a ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

That is kinda where I am at, however as rich as the church is, why aren't they providing health care?

What are you binge watching this weekend?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

If I do watch something it is going to be Call the Midwife

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

@GinaMaria I'm not sure, I'm not up to the last season yet. I had watched it when I had cable, and then didn't watch it or keep track of it for quite a while. Just started from the beginning recently.

This place is fancy!

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Cute!! My girls are good eaters, don't usually have that issue. Of course, there is the "eat it so the other one doesn't get any" pressure going on too.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

@Plainjane Hopefully next weekend I will be planting some catnip in pots on my deck. I think it might finally be warm enough. Then the girls will have a supply of fresh catnip. That will be fun!!

How NOT to shoot a gun.

phxbillcee comments on Apr 21, 2018:

What a maroon!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 22, 2018:

@btroje There is no evidence in that video that he was thinking!

I love this lady!

AlisonVunderland comments on Mar 24, 2018:

I hope I'm as rad as her when I grow up.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@phxbillcee growing up is optional, growing old is a gift.

Yup, that about sums it up!

steve148 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

It's not possible to out stupid Trump

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 21, 2018:

You'd have to dig might deep and even deeper than that.