One for this group.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

That sounds like the Republican party as well.

Lifelong Republican Quits GOP: "Absolutely Now the Party of QAnon."

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

Sad how the the party of Lincoln has fallen to shambles.

Fantabulous adjective extremely fine or desirable; excellent; wonderful.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

I hope that 2021 is fantabulous for all concerned.

Hi Folks--I've decided to leave the site.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

Ciao!

Why Cats Lie On Their Backs To Greet You And Other Feline Facts - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

Cool!

Single during the pandemic, a good read. [nytimes.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

The pandemic has not changed much for me, except I see my kids less. I've pretty much given up hope of meeting someone. I do miss the kidlets, they're so good for hugs and amusement. One of my kids delivers most of my groceries and I ended up not seeing her for two weeks due to her quarantine after a (false) positive covid test. My book club has been meeting via Zoom which has saved me some money... we used to meet for lunch on Sundays at a restaurant. By far, the quarantine is not the worst thing that has ever happened to me, it is just another doggone bump in the road.

Saturday's bashing

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

The last one, OMG such a lucky person!! I wish I could say that. They're all good! Thanks for posting.

Black Lives Matter Movement Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize And so say we all! [unilad.co.uk]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

YES!! This is awesome!!

For some reason, I've been singing this all day - what quarantine? [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 29, 2021:

A few months ago I had that song bouncing in my brain, I was glad when it finally faded away.

Just wanted to put out a heads up.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 29, 2021:

AAAAAANNNNNNDDDDDD......... he's gone!! Woot!

Friday morning cuteness

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 29, 2021:

She's judging us and finding us wanting. I totally understand, baby doll. You're so right!

MERCURIAL.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 29, 2021:

There are days I am mercurial, and most days I just don't give a ding dang darn all day long.

Just wanted to put out a heads up.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 29, 2021:

He has been PMing me, I've mostly blown him off. I'm just not in a mood to deal with him this week. He's working in Afghanistan, active duty Army at age 54. That just seems OLD to me to be active duty. I see I have another PM from him...

Torrential adjective falling in rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing streams.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 28, 2021:

I know about torrential rain, but can snow be torrential? If so, I think we had some this week.

My wife informed me I was right.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 27, 2021:

Good job!!

Fixed new snow boots. The travails of narrow feet.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 27, 2021:

Good job finding a creative and cheap solution!!

KEENING.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 27, 2021:

I totally get that expression of grief.

The Tangerine Turd will need a name for his brand new Third Party.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

Seems like it will be called the Maggot Party! Oh, sorry, MAGA party. DYAC!

Promising news.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

That is wonderful news.

A repeat but worth it! 🤗

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

We do need more of that in this old world.

The hits just keep on coming

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

Love the last one, awesome!!

JAYWALK - Verb.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

All my life I've thought that had something to do with Blue Jays.... Thanks for the continuing education!

Trump Pardons Do Not Quite Cover All the Ground: [alternet.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 25, 2021:

Trust Drumpie to screw up his screw ups. He isn't very bright, y'know.

Ad Hockery noun reliance on temporary solutions rather than on consistent, long-term plans.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 25, 2021:

That sounds like the previous administration.

..........

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 25, 2021:

She says she has a HS diploma, and she's a lawyer.... Poor grammar, none of that speaks lawyerly to me.

Even though I became an atheist I’m still thinking about staying Catholic for Traditional purposes...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 25, 2021:

If you can separate yourself from the excesses and abuses of the catholic church they sure, great social support system. I know too many people, both men and women who have suffered at the hands of the church, and the financial abuses and excesses just offend me deeply. There is not a church on the face of the earth that will ever get another dime out of me.

I have been reading the book Humans by Brandon Stanton.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

Wow, that's powerful stuff to know.

Belly-Wash noun any barely drinkable liquid or beverage, as inferior soda, beer, coffee, or ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

That would be damning with faint praise.

Why do there appear to be so many leftists in the Atheist community? [facebook.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

Link doesn't work.

Ted Cruz tries 'gotcha' question on Buttigieg at hearing… and fails MISERABLY [youtube.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

Ted is the reason I turned off my cable. In the 2015 primaries I looked up from my computer at the TV and there was Ted in my living room. He hasn't improved. And really Teddy, have you looked in a mirror? The beard is not becoming and it doesn't mitigate that receding hairline or the expanding waist line. More for your wifey to love, don't bet on it Teddy.

After subscribing to Zooks which I have subscribed to for a few weeks.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

I was on Zoosk when it first popped up, it actually started with FB. I met a guy through Zoosk who I hit off with really well. We had a long distance relationship and I went to his home and he came to mine. Then as I got to know him better I discovered he was a hot mess and after I wasted too much time with him he melted down and that ended. Essentially he was planning to move to Omaha, and his mom thought it was a great idea... and then she wasn't sure she was going to be around much longer. She jerked him around like a puppet on a string. That is why I will not do long distance ever again. Since then Zoosk separated from FB, and last time I looked at it I was not impressed. Since I live in a conservative xian republican bastion I'm not wasting time looking. IF there is a partner for me he has to meet me through one of the activities I participate in. I'm not sure that person exists.

Finally know why cats love their nip! [dailykos.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

We humans have been missing out. I grow catnip on my deck every summer for my kitties. I might have to start growing more...

Very depressing

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

I didn't find any major surprises or upsets. But then I"ve often followed a different path than most of my friends and family, I definitely hear a different drummer.

GLAMPING.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

wherever I sleep needs to have 4 walls, climate control and a decent bed. I spent too many nights in the woods in crappy weather in a pup tent to ever want to camp again.

Been watching the Smerconish show this morning, and the survey question is whether attendees of 45's...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

He may not have broken laws, but did he advocate breaking laws. He's a teacher, what is he teaching those children? I think investigation is prudent.

Looking for all sorts of "geeky" data?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 22, 2021:

That is a lotta data, or datum....

And the Trump brand goes from bad to worse! :-D

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 22, 2021:

About the same color as his urine. Thanks, I'll pass.

I Got Maced! [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 22, 2021:

Mace only, she's lucky she wasn't beaten or shot.

Macaronic adjective composed of a mixture of languages.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

New word for me!

Joe Biden says letter Trump left him was ‘very generous’ [metro.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

I think Joe was being overly kind. I can't believe Donnie has ever done anything generous.

[newsthump.com] Still keeping up his normal routine as much as possible

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

What will he do when he sits on the toilet now? He can't tweet, will he even be able to s--t? Like I care?

Dump has said he will be seen again.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

I think Donnie Dumpsterfire is addicted to the adulation he was receiving. It will be interesting to see what he does with his down time. I do expect he will be in court in the very near future, so hopefully that will keep him busy. And I plan to keep swinging at him as long as his name is in the news.

Am I the asshole?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

NTA, you do you as only you can do it. Your husband is good with it, so just blow her off. Can you see the MIL and family less? Tell husband to stop talking about you to his family. Your MIL sounds like a real "charming" person.

Who`s going to don their mask and go and social distance in the line to buy lottery tickets for a ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

Not me, I avoid crowds.

'Worst President In American History': Trump Term Ends Under A Cloud, In Calamity [youtube.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

I feel like I can breathe well after 4 long, long, long years.

A Wonderful Inauguration Day

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

I have been struggling this week and last. I started a new job last week and we work with a piece of software that is giving me fits. Not intuitive at all and horribly unforgiving. This week I'm doing better with the software, and between calls I was able to catch up with the news. No unpleasantness at the inauguration! Yes, things are looking up and I'm way less stressed.

'I'm about to puke': QAnon followers finally sickened by their own toxic sludge" And I'm about ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

I hope they choke on their own vomit.

Happy Inauguration Day! I thought it would never get here.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

I am thrilled beyond words that there is a responsible, intelligent, compassionate, kind, articulate ADULT in charge of the US again. No more Toddler Trump Tantrums in the WH.

Maybe Buffalo Boy is right, just not in the way he thinks.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

I'd say typical lobotomy patient, but that isn't fair to lobotomy patients. I just hope he hasn't spread his DNA around.

I look forward to reading all the political obituaries of Trumpty Dumpty's presidency over the next ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

We're living under an ancient Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times. Well, it's "interesting" all right, I'm ready for some calm and boring quite frankly.

Happy popcorn day, hope you had a buttery day.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

How did I miss this day, I don't even have popcorn in the pantry.

To count the minutes. [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

Love it!! Love Randy!!

Fascists to Elder Statesman

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

I hope he's not still hanging around in 2040. He's already senile and incontinent, I don't think he's got 19 more years.

Mammonism noun the greedy pursuit of riches.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

AKA, Donaldo Trump.

It's all so unfair!

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

I will heave a big sigh of relief when the whiner in chief is gone, gone, gone.

Dunno how many here are using dating sites... [buzzfeed.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

I have given up on dating apps, since I am not willing to relocate I will have to meet someone locally. Well, that ended with the Pandemic. Post pandemic the only way I'm likely to meet someone is if they are a member of one of my meetup groups. my main one is a Humanist group. Where I live it overwhelmingly religious and conservative, my Humanist group is my safe harbor.

And the good lord said "the prophetess Mary shall show you the future" :-D

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

Oh, for lack of a condom.....

You thought Texass was crazy? Get a load of Floriduh's krazy Kooks! [youtu.be]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

If she was black she would have been tazed before she ever got out of the store.

Inextricably adverb in a way that is unable to be separated or disentangled.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Oh what a tangled web we weave... one of my favorite words.

I vote for mocking the mentally inept.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Donnie is the Emperor of mentally inept.

Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart) and Garland, 1989 Photo by Jan Van Vliet

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Beautiful kitty!

So pack your s....t and go! LOLOL! Let's hope this is the last time I mention DJT. [youtube.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split you. Just F'kin get out.

I was acting like a guy with a threadbare "lucky" hunting shirt.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

I'm not sentimental about very much, in fact can't really think of anything. The xmas decorations have already been divided up amongst the kids, I don't do much decorating for any holiday. I've already given the kids the stuff I collected that had significance over the years. I do have some cards that the kids have given me as adults, and I have some artwork from the grands. I don't collect stuff like I used to.

Nostalgic review of tiny fraction of Donald Trump's truth deficit disorder.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

I do believe he has NO redeeming traits, it is just a waste of oxygen and space.

I have a suspicion that @Thirst2learn and @imback are the same person.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

I think, if it is so that he/she is rather pathetic.

Trumpists Just Never Give Up on Treason: [dailykos.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Hopefully he will be out on his ear after Biden is sworn in.

How will Biden be able to sleep at night?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

My response would be "oh thank DAWG!!"

[agnostic.] Photo stolen by grazers (I assume that means scammers). NNES etc....

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

I got a message that he is not available. Good work!!

How's everyone doing?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I started a new temp job a week ago, it is stressing me the hell out. We have to work with a DOS system that is not user friendly. I'm not wired for this. I'm going to keep slogging until I get the hang of it, but it is messing up my sleep. And the news, yeah... sometimes I'm glad to go to work and not focus on the news.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! [dailymail.co.uk]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

He's even further off his rocker than we realized. I don't think this will ever happen.

A Parade of One, or, The Perp Parade is Coming? [alternet.org]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

He's lucky they're not planning to run him out of town on a rail.

This is an absolutely subjective list that someone made of the most beautiful English words.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I don't know if petrichor is a beautiful word, but I do love petrichor.

PROSOPOPOEIA: noun.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

Wow, awesome word.

Moderator HippieChick has asked I update this to clarify my question and I agree, so please take ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I'd also be interested in WHY you are boycotting the company. Good post!

Major Biden To Have 'Indoguration Day' Ceremony

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

That is very sweet.

imback sounds like someone who was kicked off for bad behavior, and is now back to cause more ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Looks like someone to keep an eye on. Thanks!

Terrene adjective earthly; worldly.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

It has other meanings as well: of or like earth; earthy. "terrene dust" occurring on or inhabiting dry land. "a terrene vertebrate" of the world; secular rather than spiritual. I like the last one best.

To be honest, I was pretty sure it would end up worse than it is.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

I would be happy if we never heard from or about Donnie Dumpsterfire again.

The Body Positivity movement has infiltrated the male mannequin industry.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

I haven't been shopping at a mall or other clothing store in months, looks like I missed something. I'm not sure that is going to help sales. Reality bites.

Greta Thunberg trolls Trump with throwback to his ‘anger management’ tweet This article is ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Sad how a portly old man can't deal with a smart young woman.

Trump now says he "wants a big sendoff." It's a dog whistle.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Let to me, he'd have a big sendoff, strapped to a cannon ball aimed at the middle of Lake Superior.

Well written. I know many don't have FB so I took screen shots.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

Very eloquent, and sadly too very accurate.

Damnit! He made it on TV again! He had to revert to legacy technology.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 15, 2021:

What a flocking liar!!!!!!!

In reading about Samuel Johnson, certain words and phrases he used caused a chuckle.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 15, 2021:

Excellent word!

Not a problem at all.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 15, 2021:

In fact, it is quite preferred.

MORE "You Just Can't Make this Shit Up!" [rawstory.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

Another moron republican. Just what the US needs.

I'll have to call you back. I'm at spin class...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

When I got my kitty babies I realized the TP could no longer hang in the bathrooms. That made it awkward at times for my guests. Both my kitties are now over 3 years old, and TP is hanging again. I don't know if they just haven't noticed it yet, or if they're too old for that activity now.

I'm sure many of you viewed the Schwartzenegger video.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

@Moravian, this post does not further the purpose of this group which is to bash Donnie Dumpsterfire. Also we don't bash each other. This post is being moved to your profile.

I'm going to be away for a while.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

This is a life event that no one wants or is ever ready for. May his end be peaceful for both of you and may you have safe travels.

Saw this and had to share it with you guys! (Off take of the famous Klimt painting of "The Kiss.")

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

Love the expression on the cat's face.

Sunny with a high of 45°F today.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

Looks like a productive day.

Gonna add everyone to the "question of the day" group.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

I think it is an excellent idea. For me personally the past few months have been kinda crazy, and I've had to cut back on some challenging stuff. I looked at some stuff (like the magazine) and thought I'm going to think about that and work out a coherent answer. And then something else blew up and it didn't get done. I'm not sure when or if that will change. It better change soon, I'm exhausted.

writhen - adjective - writhed; twisted; contorted

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

I don't think I've ever seen this word, but I am familiar with writhe. Good word. So I got curious: adjective 1. LITERARY - twisted or contorted out of normal shape or form. 2. (of antique glass or silver) having spirally twisted ornamentation.

Anyone having good dreams these days?☀️

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

I definitely need some of this. And some more as well.

Just got some sad news.

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 14, 2021:

I am so sorry for your loss.

Yup that happens with cats

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 13, 2021:

No matter how cold it was, my ex would never have gotten close to a kitty, he was not a cuddler at all. That cat would have cuddled with anyone, but if he had to hold the cat she was held at arm's length. My current kitties are not really cuddlers, they're getting better about that finally.

In a Nutshell: [thenation.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 12, 2021:

Very good read.

When will I stop "doom scrolling"?

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 12, 2021:

I read Heather Cox Richardson to get a recap of what happened, and maybe browse some other news sites. I know my limits, and this week I am not doing much more in the way of doom scrolling. I started a new job and my stress levels are really high, so I'm easing back from current events.

Not exactly Bob Ross but I respect the creativity!

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 12, 2021:

More on the lines of Norman Rockwell, but I get the drift.

A couple in Canada have been fined for breaking Covid curfew rules after the woman was caught ...

HippieChick58 comments on Jan 12, 2021:

The fruits and nuts are flaking out.