Ever give your cat some ice cream?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

My cats are very interested in everything I eat. I haven't let them share the ice cream yet, I don't love them that much :D

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@SACatWalker The only ice cream I eat is chocolate. And it is usually my ginger who is the inquisitive, persistent one when it comes to my food. She does want the chocolate ice cream and I have to speak to her sternly and move it out of her reach.

Ever give your cat some ice cream?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

My cats are very interested in everything I eat. I haven't let them share the ice cream yet, I don't love them that much :D

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 8, 2018:

@RavenCT but then they don't get the brain freeze.

Did you ever drive one of these?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Drove a lot of stick shift vehicles from a little Porsche 914 to a 5 ton truck in the Army, and everything in between.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 7, 2018:

I learned to drive a deuce and a half in Germany.

I love gingers

TaraMarshall comments on Apr 6, 2018:

I am absolutely smitten with black cats, but my current black cat's BFF is ginger.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 6, 2018:

@SACatWalker how precious!

I love gingers

DianaGinger comments on Apr 6, 2018:

My cat is a ginger and is named Ginger

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 6, 2018:

My ginger is Xena, she is my warrior princess.

@madfawks

Sarahroo29 comments on Apr 5, 2018:

What does that tattoo mean? I know it is for mental illness. Which one?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 5, 2018:

The semicolon tattoo meaning: It states that the optional semicolon continues a sentence rather than ending one like an abrupt period.

What's been the best and worst part of your week thus far?

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 5, 2018:

Best: I got a few days off from work. Worst: I got those days off because all 4 of my kids had the flu.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 5, 2018:

I hate it when that happens.

What's been the best and worst part of your week thus far?

IamNobody comments on Apr 5, 2018:

Best .... I got a job that keeps me sharp and busy. Worst.... I feel like I am getting older by the day!!!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 5, 2018:

Enjoy getting older, never regret it. It is a privilege that has been denied to too many. JMHO, YMMV

Teen Age Sex, the worst outcome!

jacpod comments on Apr 5, 2018:

I was at school with two girls who had to take leave because of pregnancy they would have been coming up to thirteen - I had my daughter when I was nineteen - I seriously am in no position to have an opinion here - It could easily have been me my mother didnt even give me the talk was bi polar ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 5, 2018:

@Lincster45 Your mother sounds like a dangerous person.

When did you find out you were suffering with anxiety/depression/ptsd/ocd?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2018:

The first time I realized I was depressed I was in Germany, 409th ASA company. I didn't need to be diagnosed, I just realized I was very not happy. Sometime after that I did see a counselor. And off an on through my life I've had periods of depression/anxiety. I've been medicated a few times.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 5, 2018:

@mochajujubee for me, it was the realization I was 20something, still single, I was not a good fit for the Army. I grew up expecting to get married and have babies. I was trying to come to terms with the change in my life plan.

How about a childhood photo?

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2018:

various childhood photos

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 5, 2018:

@Akfishlady I went to a family reunion with a former long term BF, and he looked at all the little kids running around and he said "wow, they all have your eyes!" I have Steiner eyes :)

What's the age range of members?

Lincster45 comments on Apr 4, 2018:

I can't believe I am alone in the over 55 group! I'm sure that will change as more folks see this survey. I think a lot of us are not participating in surveys any longer, since that data may be collected by groups that we do not care to share it with.. in my case any group on the conservative side...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

I'm 60

What's the age range of members?

Sarahroo29 comments on Apr 4, 2018:

I'm old. 30.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

You're half my age, you can expect about 2/3 of you life left to live. Get over that old stuff, you're young and free. You can make your life what ever you want. Don't waste your time thinking old, be free!

What do you normally eat for lunch?

twshield comments on Apr 4, 2018:

mostly chick fil a . the only thing in our cafateria i trust

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

@twshield I believe in voting with my pocketbook. You make different choices. All is good, I wish you peace.

Do you love to hike?

memorylikeasieve comments on Apr 4, 2018:

I don't hike, but that's only because nobody's found a way to do so while using a parasol. I'm one of those people who burns bright red in about five minutes, even with sunscreen. If I cover up with clothing, I overheat. Sad, really, because I like the outdoors.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

I feel your pain! I am the same way. I love the thought of beaches, but the memory of sunburns keeps me away.

What do you normally eat for lunch?

twshield comments on Apr 4, 2018:

mostly chick fil a . the only thing in our cafateria i trust

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

do you realize Chick Fil A is a "christian" restaurant chain and not open on Sunday. They also are not LBGT friendly. I'm not saying you're wrong, but I choose to give my money to a less restrictive company.

Here you go. Lake union park Seattle Washington @Admin

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 4, 2018:

You look fabulous dahling!! Simply fabulous! I will try to get my picture taken soon.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

@Akfishlady Jebus christopher! Landmark, this is Omaha. I can find churches though, and I will need a helper. Sigh.

Sometimes I wonder what it is I have done that offends others.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I am guilty of several, especially sharing my opinion. I am really good at admitting I was wrong, and sometimes appologies don't come in a timely manner. I try to have a life and gotta work. And I've tasted shoe leather a few times. But this site is for sharing opinions. No one should be dismissive ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

@RonWilliam53 After the election I got blocked by several "acquaintances" who did not appreciate my worldview or opinions of the new president. When I challenged their gloating they got all huffy. I agree, life is too short, but the melt down was rather amusing.

We have a new sandwich

KingofHarts comments on Apr 4, 2018:

So 45 is a "sandwich guy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY8THejxJrM

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

Now I want some prime rib.

Normal post holiday diet.

PeppermintDreads comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Reese’s, Cadbury are gross.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

Yeah, they were better years ago.

What made you stay here?

MarlaPaine comments on Apr 3, 2018:

I found agnostic.com while seeking a dating site for like minded peeps but then realized how much having this community helps me deal with the stigma and frustration that comes with my beliefs.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 4, 2018:

Likewise!

I saved this ages ago, found it again while sorting through old stuff.

PeppermintDreads comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I hate converting Celsius to Fahrenheit!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 3, 2018:

@PeppermintDreads Yeah, I'm OK. Aggravated mostly. I did let the security people know to alert the facilities people. One of my coworkers comes in after I do and parks in the same area, and she said they were out there spreading their salt mixture when she parked. I see daffodils poking up, I need spring!

I saved this ages ago, found it again while sorting through old stuff.

PeppermintDreads comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I hate converting Celsius to Fahrenheit!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 3, 2018:

@PeppermintDreads We got snow :( and ice :( and I had a close encounter with the pavement. Yeah, I am so over winter.

Why America is NOT the greatest country in the world, anymore. - YouTube

ailurophile comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Thanks @HippieChick58. I have been reading different reports on quality of life, freedom, etc... I'll be back with more later, but since so many people are obsessed with FREEEEEEEEDOM, I'll post that one first. https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world-2018-table-country-scores

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 3, 2018:

That is amazing!! I so want to move to Canada. However, I'm not moving w/o my kids and grand kids, so I'm kinda anchored here. Damn, should have moved there when I lived in the Seattle area, but no, we moved to Kansas.

Yay!! Got my t-shirt today! Woot woot! ????

David1955 comments on Apr 3, 2018:

What's the deal on the Tshirt? Do you order it on the site?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 3, 2018:

@BeeHappy You were right! I had to check my mailbox today, and there it was. I really gotta check that more often, but 90% of the time it is junk mail. Today it was good!

Still true today, from a year ago.

KKGator comments on Apr 3, 2018:

I really hate that asshole.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 3, 2018:

@DharmaBum50 That is scary as hell

Guarding his ball.

RavenCT comments on Apr 2, 2018:

That is hysterical! Also is that dog still a bit of pup? Looks a bit like a pup. Also ADORABLE!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 3, 2018:

To me he looks like a several month old golden, just past the puppy, not quite fully adolescent. About a month away from danger puppy stage. When my golden was that age he was destructo junior, could not take your eyes off him for a minute. He could get into property damage in seconds. I wanted to murder him and/or kids at least once a day. After we got past that he was the most amazing dog ever.

Yay!! Got my t-shirt today! Woot woot! ????

David1955 comments on Apr 3, 2018:

What's the deal on the Tshirt? Do you order it on the site?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 3, 2018:

@BeeHappy I am so jealous!! I don't have mine yet.

RACISM & MISOGYNY Maybe we shouldn't be ignoring the racism and sexism on this site.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 2, 2018:

Although it is a PITA, I think you need to confront the offenders, we all do. Explain why that is racist/sexist. Too often it continues to happen because no one mentions it. They take the path of least resistance. I know, it is easier to let it slide or block, but if the offender is told often ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

@kmdskit3 I skimmed it. It has those components of sanity vs information. However, now that I've read it more in depth, we need to work to resolve the problems we have, to unify, or we're going to go down in the ash heap of history. However, as we're messing up the planet and the climate, it might not matter. Jeebus.

Sometimes I wonder what it is I have done that offends others.

Normanbites comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I stopped worrying about what other people think of me when I finally realized how rarely they do!! I stole that from somewhere, can't remember where. But really, odds are its all about them and has little to nothing to do with you. :-)

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

this is very true, I wish I had realized it when I was much younger. People are too involved with themselves to pay much attention to anybody else.

Why do men hate to ask for dIrectIons?

Akfishlady comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I don't ask for directions generally either as i think life is about the journey and when I arrive is inconsequential.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

I love boondoggles! Used to piss my kids off, but I call it an adventure! Of course this was the days before GPS.

I saved this ages ago, found it again while sorting through old stuff.

PeppermintDreads comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I hate converting Celsius to Fahrenheit!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

@Paul628 57ish is a bit chilly for me, pushing 80 gets a bit warm. I didn't used to be so picky!!

Should We List All Companies that Pander to the Religious?

TerriCity comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I'm a firm believer in the concept of voting with your wallet. https://www.alternet.org/story/150078/how_you_can_boycott_the_kochs There's also a Boycott and Defeat Koch Industries Facebook page that offers the same information and more. Here's (a partial) list of products being boycotted: ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

your list makes me happy that I don't use many paper products.

I saved this ages ago, found it again while sorting through old stuff.

ProudMerry comments on Apr 2, 2018:

Why would it make someone happy to plan a trip and then not take it?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

escapism, I actually have done it several times. Kind of a mental vacation.

I saved this ages ago, found it again while sorting through old stuff.

Paul628 comments on Apr 2, 2018:

Why does spending time with family and friends point to the crotch area?! Is this some sort of incestuous orgy thing???

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

I did notice that....

Grammie used to tell me not to wish my life away, but damn, November cannot get here fast enough.

lbusche comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Hopefully there won't be a tide of apathy

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

I think the new generation has awakened and their pissed and motivated.

I saved this ages ago, found it again while sorting through old stuff.

PeppermintDreads comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I hate converting Celsius to Fahrenheit!

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 2, 2018:

I know! My rule of thumb is 0 C is too cold, 10 C is cold, 20 C is livable, 30 C is getting too hot for me. 13.9 is 57 F.

Are there any on this site that are anti-vaxxers?

Plainjane comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I honestly think it's a matter of public safety to vaccinate children.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

My daughter with a microbiology degree calls it "herd immunity"

Does anyone still balance their checking account?

Rugglesby comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Maybe I am a bit OCD. I began paying tax at 14. At 41 I still had every tax return I ever submitted. I threw many out. I still have the last 20 years stored electronically. I can usually account for every single cent I have spent for years. I know in my head what my balances are at any given time, ...

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

that is impressive, and yah possibly a bit OCD.

Only because this is a powerful picture.

Marine comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I had an Eagle take a fish I caught and was reeling in. It won the match.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

How awesome to be so close!

Welcome. Come on in and join the fight.

wordywalt comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I am an angry, feminist, anti-ethnocentrist, progressive white guy. These guys, above, are either stupid, or greedy, or both.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

@BettyColeman and that is more frightening than if he were willfully ignorant

Did you ever drive one of these?

Browneyedlady comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I learned to drive on a stick shift. I haven't driven one in almost 20 years, but I am sure it would come back to me quickly.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

One of my kids ended up with her car totaled and we had to replace it quickly. We found a car at a good price, but it had stick shift. We decided that would be great experience. She had not learned how to drive stick, so I got to drive it home. It has been a while, but I got it home in rush hour with no catastrophes. We taught her to drive it and she took it to college. Where we lived it is mostly flat. Her college was built on the side of a hill. She got the best experience ever for driving a stick shift.

Does anyone still balance their checking account?

Plainjane comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Before I used online banking, I did balance my checking account.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

Yes, I was the same way. I've been banking online for at least 15 years and never want to go back!

I'm back for a few days.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Welcome back, Bob.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

@BucketlistBob I've been better, I've been worse. I'm still fighting, still showing up every day.

Welcome. Come on in and join the fight.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 1, 2018:

And ALL dumb and mean. Oh, sorry is that too broad a generalization?

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

I'd say spot on accurate.

Trump vs Amazon: Concern or Jealousy? [money.cnn.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I am not thrilled with all of Amazon's business practices, however, Don the Con is a moron.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

@silverotter11 I agree

Well this explains a whole lot!

silverotter11 comments on Mar 31, 2018:

This is very funny!! I laugh thinking about the very religious people I know that would be soooooooooooo offended by this. lol oh my oh my hahahahahah

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

if you are on FB please share it. I am all for stirring the pot.

Welcome. Come on in and join the fight.

wordywalt comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I am an angry, feminist, anti-ethnocentrist, progressive white guy. These guys, above, are either stupid, or greedy, or both.

HippieChick58 replies on Apr 1, 2018:

I don't think they're stupid, I think they are willfully ignorant hypocrites and greedy as all get out.

Well this explains a whole lot!

KKGator comments on Mar 31, 2018:

We're allowed to say 'fucking morons', right?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2018:

Works for me!

What's your favourite building?

Wageslave comments on Mar 30, 2018:

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, the ancestral home of the Swan King, Ludwig II AKA the Mad King, sponsor of Wagner.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2018:

I have visited Neuschwanstein Castle before, it is a must see when you are stationed in Germany. It is fabulous! The stories of Mad King Ludwig are amusing, but sad.

What's your favourite building?

gsiamne comments on Mar 30, 2018:

I have visited the Gateway Arch: It may not be very ecological friendly but I still have an admiration of it.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 31, 2018:

My ex's family was from the St. Louis area, I've been up in the Arch a few times, and loved the museum.

Do you celebrate "Easter"?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2018:

My company decided this year (and in the future) Good Friday should be really good and gave us the day off. So I got a massage, wrap, and facial today. I had lunch at Panera, then did some shopping, and ran an errand. I am debating about going to a movie, or dinner out, or both. As for the rest of ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2018:

@jacpod I am impressed that the number of pubs is larger than the number of churches! I am sure I would like it there :)

Do you celebrate "Easter"?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 30, 2018:

My company decided this year (and in the future) Good Friday should be really good and gave us the day off. So I got a massage, wrap, and facial today. I had lunch at Panera, then did some shopping, and ran an errand. I am debating about going to a movie, or dinner out, or both. As for the rest of ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2018:

@jacpod Not really. It is a huge step above fast food, much healthier. https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html

Do you agree or disagree?

PeppermintDreads comments on Mar 30, 2018:

It’s the greatest work of fiction ever written.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2018:

Harry Potter series!

Do you agree or disagree?

zeuser comments on Mar 30, 2018:

They hype it as the greatest story ever told. But it's a story. And not even that great, if you ask me.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 30, 2018:

When you look at the treatment of the women/girls, this isn't someone I want to have any influence on my life. Look at Tamar, daughter of David. Her brother raped her, and she was punished. There are so many more.

Just got asked what atheists do on Easter.

KKGator comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Well, I don't know about all atheists, but after my breakfast baby, I intend to wash in the blood of all the congregants of the local church. It's so refreshing! Then, maybe another baby for lunch. Depends on if I'm still full from breakfast. The rest of the day is a crapshoot.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

How about a nap after those babies?

A kisser!

KKGator comments on Mar 29, 2018:

I remember listening to this guy during that press conference, and thinking he was either a really lousy doctor, or just a lying sack of shit. You know, like his patient.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

And he's likely both.

"Racism is mental illness" - YouTube

ailurophile comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Jane Elliott is one of my heroines, and she has a website: http://www.janeelliott.com/index.htm From her website: "Jane Elliott, internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education, exposes ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

I love, love, love Jane Elliott. I will have to look up her website. She is my hero.

What do you all think about cbd oil?

CallMeDave comments on Mar 27, 2018:

No fun affects though right? No perspective shift?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

@Hazel my daughter could tell you about getting a parent stoned....

Twins by Different Mothers

Hellbent comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Worked for me. But who's that bloke next to Granny?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

Just some smarmy dumbass.

BIblIcal blunder?

EdEarl comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Yea, and how did the kangaroos get from the middle east to Australia (and the other way)? Same for bison, lamas, and prong horn to the Americas. And, various animals to islands. It's a stupid myth.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

Not to mention Penguins, Polar bears, Koalas, and where is the Unicorns!!

Spanky What does everyone think of trump's new nickname?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 28, 2018:

I still prefer to use Don the Con.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

@Diogenes Sometimes you win sometimes you lose. And sometimes the blues just get a hold of you....

The real cost of not having health insurance

Clare comments on Mar 28, 2018:

The link didn't work.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 29, 2018:

Thank you!! I fixed it.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sales 'Promote Promiscuous Sex and Abortion' Says Kim Davis' Lawyer

kmdskit3 comments on Mar 28, 2018:

...ummm....you...what...seriously...WTF!!!

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 28, 2018:

IKR!

Again, religious ignorance running amok;;; There is an stone chapel for the virgen in The Bronx; ...

ErichZannIII comments on Mar 28, 2018:

Religion doesn't have to be synonymous with ignorance. I've met Catholics who are extremely well educated, who believe fully in Evolution and Climate Change. My mother is one example.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 28, 2018:

My ex has a degree, I used to think he was one of the smartest people I've ever met. I actually learned a great deal about critical thinking from him. He just happened to turn off the critical thinking skills when it came to religion and Faux News.

Isn't happiness just the absence of grief?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

You can be grieving and be happy. So no is the answer to your question. I once read that happiness was someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. It can also be said it is having meaning in your life. Meaningful for me is not going to be meaningful for others.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 28, 2018:

@atheist My mother died when she was 45 years old, I was 14. She never got to meet her grandchildren. When I had my babies I grieved anew for so many reasons, that they would never know my mother or her them, and I would not have her guidance to bring up my girls. I was happy to be a mom and have healthy babies, but at the same time missing and grieving the loss of my mom. Now tell me that I was not happy and grieving at the same time. Emotions can be complicated things.

You gals/guys are my tribe.

PeppermintDreads comments on Mar 28, 2018:

Can I come in? I have cookies!

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 28, 2018:

That is the magic password!! Of course you're in!!

You gals/guys are my tribe.

Paul628 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I used to make forts with the couch cushions

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

we did too, my kids too.

You gals/guys are my tribe.

Jnei comments on Mar 27, 2018:

It does feel like that, doesn't it? I've never known a website where so many genuine friendships and connections have been formed as here.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

It does!! Welcome to my blanket fort!!

I gotta know.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I know right!! I saw a couple of young guys spitting as I walked into the local library spiting as they walked. I wondered about that when I saw them. Why, girls never do this?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@stinkeye_a Wow, our bodies are wonderful and annoying at times.

Any military among our ranks of heathen's?

JackPedigo comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I am a disabled retired Viet-Nam ERA veteran. I was in the Army Security Agency (military intelligence) and my term was a joke. Here is our patch http://mstecker.com/images/trrs/ASA_Patch-1.jpg and the story that goes with it: Yellow is for the streak down our backs and black is for the night we ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@JackPedigo Me? Have we met, I never kid ;) I was an 05H20. Morse code intercept operator, AKA dittybop. I was at FS Okinawa, I was in the 409th ASA company at FS Augsburg, and NSA at Ft. Meade. I trained at Ft. Devens, MA.

Indiana Governor Signs Bill Mandating Abortion Information

5082gregory comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Is abortion legal or illegal in the US? Do all of the states allow abortion? I honestly dont know? Please dont reply if you dont know.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

Every state can set their own regulations, how many weeks and waiting period for example. Some states are very restrictive. And then there is malpractice and liability insurance for doctors, it is hard to remain in business. And then there are the protesters outside of clinics that allow it. So for the most part it is legal, obtainable is another story.

Isn't happiness just the absence of grief?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

You can be grieving and be happy. So no is the answer to your question. I once read that happiness was someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. It can also be said it is having meaning in your life. Meaningful for me is not going to be meaningful for others.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@AMGT I cannot begin to imagine the hell that is losing a child. I appreciate your candor and honesty and willingness to share your life, grief, and trauma. Thank you for sharing your story with us, it gives me a totally new perspective to digest.

Isn't happiness just the absence of grief?

kensmile4u comments on Mar 27, 2018:

This question is getting into the semantics zone. Happiness is an antonym of the word grief according to Thesaurus.com. So if that's what you meant then yes your right. But if you are looking for a psychological or philosophical answer then the normal absence of any emotion like grief or happiness ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

I told my ex when we were separating that the opposite of love is not hate. Hate indicates there is still some emotion there. The opposite of love is indifference or apathy. I didn't have any feelings for him.

Passover starts Friday

5082gregory comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I use to not eat meat on good friday when I was catholic. What a joke.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

I used to observe Lent by giving up something or occasionally taking on a new habit/discipline. It is not a bad thing, just done for the wrong reason.

No one Is born racIst

DrewShourd comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Fear is taught...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAZ8yOFFbAc

Isn't happiness just the absence of grief?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

You can be grieving and be happy. So no is the answer to your question. I once read that happiness was someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. It can also be said it is having meaning in your life. Meaningful for me is not going to be meaningful for others.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@Donna_I absolutely my pleasure!

Isn't happiness just the absence of grief?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

You can be grieving and be happy. So no is the answer to your question. I once read that happiness was someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. It can also be said it is having meaning in your life. Meaningful for me is not going to be meaningful for others.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@Donna_I You may have it with my permission, my blessing, and my thanks that you like it.

The one person I think of when so many ask "but, you look so happy and you're always smiling.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

In the past I had an exit strategy. I still do, but no plan to activate it. In my darkest times I kept and keep going because I knew how much it would hurt my kids if I chose that route. I don't judge others for choices because I know what pain can do to you.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@Melbates I have my kids and I'm a Grammy too, I don't want to leave them that emotional baggage.

Isn't happiness just the absence of grief?

wordywalt comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Oh, no. I was once clinically depressed and took anti-depressants. Yhey took away the sadness and depression, but made me emotionally dead. I felt nothing and it was horrible. It was worse than the depression.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

One of my kids was the same way, REFUSED to take antidepressants. I knew that was a fight I did not want to have with her, I also knew she was right.

I gotta know.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I know right!! I saw a couple of young guys spitting as I walked into the local library spiting as they walked. I wondered about that when I saw them. Why, girls never do this?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@stinkeye_a Have you tried a nasal saline rinse? That might help clean up your sinuses. I use a rinse as needed, usually in spring when the pollens are flying.

How prevalent is pseudo-medicine?

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Are you on Facebook? There is a crap ton of it out there. I've managed to block the worst of it. I'm into natural healing. I will try natural before drugs and I've done well so far. I research first though and I do have some common sense. Drinking turpentine, I don't think so. I use lavender oil to ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@hankster depends on why the pain, but my first step would be a soak in a warm to hot bath with Epsom salts added.

Any military among our ranks of heathen's?

JackPedigo comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I am a disabled retired Viet-Nam ERA veteran. I was in the Army Security Agency (military intelligence) and my term was a joke. Here is our patch http://mstecker.com/images/trrs/ASA_Patch-1.jpg and the story that goes with it: Yellow is for the streak down our backs and black is for the night we ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

I was in ASA as well. A**holes Sign Anything.

Father buys six-year-old daughter pistol so she can shoot back if school is attacked

Jnei comments on Mar 27, 2018:

"Despite her youth, Joshua insists his daughter knows how to safely handle the weapon." Six-year-olds can't even safely handle felt-tip pens, as anyone who has ever tried to keep a six-year-old and new wallpaper in the same house will know.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

Let her get into a pissing match with her sibling and he will tragically find out the error of his judgement.

How prevalent is pseudo-medicine?

farmboy2017 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Does Chiopractic count?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

There are benefits to chiropractic and it is fairly legit for certain conditions.

Father buys six-year-old daughter pistol so she can shoot back if school is attacked

Fudomyoo comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Can't argue with the logic :)

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

I didn't let my six year old have sharp scissors!

We all know Don the Con is a laughingstock to the world.

KKGator comments on Mar 27, 2018:

He certainly is the poster-child for retroactive abortion.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

I am with you on that one for sure!!

We all know Don the Con is a laughingstock to the world.

TrailRider comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Well that's in my head now. Thanks a bunch. ;-)

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

LOL!! Glad to share!!

Picture of my tomato plants and me yesterday.

HippieChick58 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

WOW. I hate you! We still have nights below freezing, no tomatoes going out yet. Those are magnificent plants!

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@wordywalt I salute you!! I love tomatoes fresh off the vine!

I am an athetit!! ThIs came from conservatIve Christians for trump, and the level of IntellIgence ...

Paul628 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

They has the dumb.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@Paul628 You have some cool stuff. I apparently am not very observant, I hadn't noticed all the pictures.

NRA confirms that it accepts foreign donations - CBS News

Paul628 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Am I understanding this correctly? The Federal Election Committee asked the NRA if the funds they have admitted they receive from foreign countries aren't being funneled to the Political Victory Fund. The NRA says no, they haven't. Even though they're not sure where some of the money is ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

Makes my brains explode.

Can we quantify stupidity?

Akfishlady comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I would like to measure the cutting the nose off dispite your face quotient. Is that a thing? Vote out spending on health care, have more health issues. Cut funding for education, have less educated population. Vote against unions, have less well paying jobs... etc.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

Do you know if I read stuff like this I will have to Google it? And worse, I enjoy it!! Thank you for the mental exercise. Your answer is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutting_off_the_nose_to_spite_the_face Cutting off the nose to spite the face.

I am an athetit!! ThIs came from conservatIve Christians for trump, and the level of IntellIgence ...

Paul628 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

They has the dumb.

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

LOL!! You hit the nail on the head, precise , concise, and perfect!

We all know Don the Con is a laughingstock to the world.

silverotter11 comments on Mar 27, 2018:

or a late term abortion. was that too aweful?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

No, I think gabillions of people think just like you, and it is far far kinder than what the right wing crapola has been doing to the kids that marched this past weekend.

Flat-Earther Mike Hughes and his rocket [bbc.co.uk]

lbusche comments on Mar 27, 2018:

There is certainly proof that the earth is not flat especially since we have been up in space and seen the curvature of the earth. Hubble shows it very well. You could do time lapse photography and show the earth actually turning. Smart people way before space trave had good scientific ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

I remember my great grandfather cursing at his TV when the pictures from the moon landing were shown. His daughter, my grandmother was born in 1905. so I am guessing grandpa was born in 1885 or before. Anyway, he was absolutely certain we could NOT have traveled to the moon. I just shook my tiny head. I regard flat earthers in much the same way.

What it something that is oddly satisfying to you?

Hominid comments on Mar 27, 2018:

A really good bowel movement. K, I said it......

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

Fer sure!!

The pussy grabber in chief ran away like a baby to avoid teenagers.

Marine comments on Mar 27, 2018:

I can not find a word bad enough to call this idiot

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

I know, he keeps sinking and my vocabulary is not keeping up.

Indiana Governor Signs Bill Mandating Abortion Information

bingst comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Why do complications from abortion even matter? What about complications arising from other procedures, do those have to be reported as well? Doesn't this amount to bigger government? I think more interesting would be reporting on children whose mothers changed their minds about having an ...

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 27, 2018:

The reason Republifucks want babies is CANNON FODDER! Boots on the ground. They don't give a good god damn what happens to you before or after, they just want bodies for the military.

The NRA Is A Public Charity That Doesn’t Pay Taxes

Marine comments on Mar 26, 2018:

With over 80% having feelings to regulate guns why aren't the Congress people not complying?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 26, 2018:

Because they are owned by the NRA.

This is good.

walklightly comments on Mar 25, 2018:

it kind of doesn't add up: how can 79% of any population within a democracy be held prisoner by 21%?

HippieChick58 replies on Mar 25, 2018:

IKR! Money.