Borrowed from Facebook: By Donald Phagan When I worked in the funeral business as a counselor to ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 5, 2020:

The reason why religious people are more afraid of dying is because it suddenly dawns on them how they have behaved while on this earth.

Jolanta replies on Feb 6, 2020:

@jlynn37 Well we know they are delusional.

My family's church is having revival service all week.

Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I think you should get a balaclava and some dark clothing and get out there one dark night and do some creative writing to that sign. That will give them something to think about.

Jolanta replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@RubberDucky Difference between vandalism and creative writing.

What did your adult child(ren) thank you for doing while raising them?

BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 5, 2020:

My wife, acting on the suggestion of the bishop, took the children and disappeared when I wised up and left the Moron (oops, Mormon) church. Later, I was served with divorce papers. The children were only toddlers at the time. They are adults now, but they wish to have no contact with me. The Morons...

Jolanta replies on Feb 5, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods What, you found a spouse and here was me thinking and hoping that you were still single and I would come waltzing into your life and we would live happy ever after, just kidding. Great that you found someone that you are happy with.

What did your adult child(ren) thank you for doing while raising them?

Sweeney comments on Feb 5, 2020:

My children witnessed a lot of abuse, and were abused by my situation with my wife.. I was often humiliated in front of them, accused of cheating, lying, and physically attacked, and I often slapped back..I never lost it.. I never just beat my wife.. I had to stay.. My honor meant too much to me, ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 5, 2020:

It is really hard when one has no one to turn to. Sad for you I hope it is better now.

Kangaroos having dinner on someone’s front lawn. Canberra, Australia.

JackPedigo comments on Feb 4, 2020:

Curious, what do kangaroos eat?

Jolanta replies on Feb 4, 2020:

@JackPedigo I don’t think it’s anything to do with the kangaroos. We have a huge drought with water restrictions, so most people don’t water their lawns. These people seem to be very proud of keeping their lawn looking beautiful.

Study of European Countries where young people are not religious.

Jolanta comments on Feb 4, 2020:

If you go to Italy or Spain and visit the churches you will see that they are mainly attended by the very old and even then they are not full.

Jolanta replies on Feb 4, 2020:

@JackPedigo Yes and those Italians being so passionate too

I have started a new group.

Fretherne1 comments on Feb 4, 2020:

I don't usually read westerns but 'Lonesome Dove' is not like any other western. It's a book you get disappointed when you are over half way through it and know its going to finish. Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy is also brilliant.

Jolanta replies on Feb 4, 2020:

I loved Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.

The Science of Death: The Best Eulogoy, According to a Physicist.

Jolanta comments on Feb 3, 2020:

That is not what the grieving family want to hear no matter how true this may be.

Jolanta replies on Feb 4, 2020:

@Vpatel I don't think people necessary want to hear that the departed is now in heaven. They want to hear that the departed no longer is in pain, they want to hear how sad it is that the departed is no longer with them, they want to hear how great the person was, no matter if that is true or not, they want to hear how much the person is going to be missed, they want to be reassured that they (the living) will be all right without the departed. Or they do not want to grieve at all because they did not like or could not stand the departed and now are glad that he/she is gone and are curious who els thinks the same without giving themselves away.

Kangaroos having dinner on someone’s front lawn. Canberra, Australia.

JackPedigo comments on Feb 4, 2020:

Curious, what do kangaroos eat?

Jolanta replies on Feb 4, 2020:

Grass and plants. They do not eat meat.

I woke up at 3 today, no way was I able to go back to sleep, it certainly did not help that it was ...

FrayedBear comments on Feb 2, 2020:

Have you tried sleeping with a fan blowing on you?

Jolanta replies on Feb 3, 2020:

@FrayedBear Many, many years. There is no real humidity to speak of in Canberra just heat. Oppressing heat.

Has anyone here red the Game of Thrones books?

FearlessFly comments on Feb 2, 2020:

I tried multiple times to watch Season One. I could not get past "the willing suspension of disbelief". :P

Jolanta replies on Feb 3, 2020:

The books are much better than the series. I was not happy after reading the last book he the author did not write any more but just film scripts.

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Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2020:

Do you go and see her often? How lovely for you to still have your mum alive.

Jolanta replies on Feb 3, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 Don't worry you are not the only one. I could not ever do anything right by my mother, we never got along and I was an only child.

Long ago I was with a group at a get-together after a funeral.

Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I find a hell of a lot of middle aged and old men are incredibly delusional, they imagine that they still are young, beautiful and don't have an ugly hanging belly no matter how many mirrors they have in their houses.

Jolanta replies on Feb 3, 2020:

@prometheus You are giving me ideas, however they probably would not buy them as they cannot see themselves as needing them. Such delusion.

What would you decorate your baked potato with?

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2020:

There is an English sitcom comedy called "The Vicar of Dibley", there is a lady in there who makes some horrible concoctions in cakes and sandwiches. Like marmite, pickles and strawberry jam, or something equally yakky.

Jolanta replies on Feb 3, 2020:

@dalefvictor Me too, where did you see it?

I somehow feel that it is bad for me to join this group, I already eat far too much and any ...

Marionville comments on Feb 1, 2020:

Welcome to the group, from one fat backside to another!

Jolanta replies on Feb 2, 2020:

@FrayedBear Very unlikely but then most men won't do it either.

I woke up at 3 today, no way was I able to go back to sleep, it certainly did not help that it was ...

TheDoubter comments on Feb 1, 2020:

so what did you do?

Jolanta replies on Feb 2, 2020:

Got up and did some reading.

I woke up at 3 today, no way was I able to go back to sleep, it certainly did not help that it was ...

FrayedBear comments on Feb 2, 2020:

Have you tried sleeping with a fan blowing on you?

Jolanta replies on Feb 2, 2020:

Yes, but when it is 42C a fan doesn't give you much respite.

What would you decorate your baked potato with?

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2020:

There is an English sitcom comedy called "The Vicar of Dibley", there is a lady in there who makes some horrible concoctions in cakes and sandwiches. Like marmite, pickles and strawberry jam, or something equally yakky.

Jolanta replies on Feb 2, 2020:

@Cast1es, @azzow2, @AnneWimsey We have something called vegimite here in Australia and it is like marmite, just horrible but most Australians love it, not me though.

What would you decorate your baked potato with?

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2020:

There is an English sitcom comedy called "The Vicar of Dibley", there is a lady in there who makes some horrible concoctions in cakes and sandwiches. Like marmite, pickles and strawberry jam, or something equally yakky.

Jolanta replies on Feb 2, 2020:

@Cast1es, @azzow2 Well, I wonder what he made her do for dinner?

What would you decorate your baked potato with?

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2020:

There is an English sitcom comedy called "The Vicar of Dibley", there is a lady in there who makes some horrible concoctions in cakes and sandwiches. Like marmite, pickles and strawberry jam, or something equally yakky.

Jolanta replies on Feb 2, 2020:

@Cast1es Only if you have a very delicate stomach.

“The time is now to fight for genuine socialism and an end to capitalist exploitation” SEP ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2020:

i wonder whether he did it to self sabotage.

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

@William_Mary People do not understand that there is a difference between socialism and communism.

I somehow feel that it is bad for me to join this group, I already eat far too much and any ...

Marionville comments on Feb 1, 2020:

Welcome to the group, from one fat backside to another!

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

@FrayedBear I may just invest some money in a robot.

How Democracy Died in America. There's hope.

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2020:

If any body but Bernie gets in then you will just have more of the same no matter if it is the Republicans or Democrats.

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

@LiterateHiker I can see the toads coming out of her mouth.

I somehow feel that it is bad for me to join this group, I already eat far too much and any ...

Marionville comments on Feb 1, 2020:

Welcome to the group, from one fat backside to another!

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

@FrayedBear Do you need a friend to do it with or can you do it alone?

I may post this as well in the general forum.

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Just nonsense from both religions.

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

@kmaz After all that I start to doubt that you actually are an atheist at all.

How Democracy Died in America. There's hope.

bleurowz comments on Feb 1, 2020:

We are turning into an oligarchy. Despicable.

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

You have been an oligarchy for years you have only just noticed it.

How Democracy Died in America. There's hope.

Paddypereira comments on Feb 1, 2020:

Democracy is dead only in the USA? I think everywhere around the world. Although I agree that the Trump impeachment process has been corrupted, as expected!!!

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

Of course it is not.

How Democracy Died in America. There's hope.

twshield comments on Feb 1, 2020:

I would suggest everyone learn Russian....Night Classes Perhaps...

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

Nonsense

I am off on a cruise the 25th, two of the ports are in China, Beijing and Shanghai.

Bigwavedave comments on Jan 31, 2020:

I would cancel...

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

Nah, I take my chances.

I am off on a cruise the 25th, two of the ports are in China, Beijing and Shanghai.

Dancing comments on Jan 31, 2020:

If you are lucky, they will close the ports. Even if you don't personally go, others can bring it back. (from my understanding)

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

@Doraz Yes, it may. Fingers closed.

If you had Chickenpox, you can get Shingles.

Jolanta comments on Jan 31, 2020:

I got sciatica at the moment and that is hell. Trying to do exercises for it but so far not good.

Jolanta replies on Feb 1, 2020:

@PondartIncbendog No, I do have exercises for it but you know every so often it just flares up.

I am off on a cruise the 25th, two of the ports are in China, Beijing and Shanghai.

Dancing comments on Jan 31, 2020:

If you are lucky, they will close the ports. Even if you don't personally go, others can bring it back. (from my understanding)

Jolanta replies on Jan 31, 2020:

I am not worried about it but just curious how many will decide to cancel.

If you had Chickenpox, you can get Shingles.

Jolanta comments on Jan 31, 2020:

I got sciatica at the moment and that is hell. Trying to do exercises for it but so far not good.

Jolanta replies on Jan 31, 2020:

@DenoPenno I just tried a teens machine and it seems to help.

We are now at emergency level for the bush fires.

Larry68Feminist comments on Jan 31, 2020:

Does it do any good to hose down homes and greenery far and wide away from your property ??

Jolanta replies on Jan 31, 2020:

When it is 42 C/107F no hosing down helps, within 5 minutes it is all dry. But this too will pass, I can feel it in my bones.

Anybody here that has or is reading Ian Rankin, Inspector Rebus series?

callmedubious comments on Jan 30, 2020:

I've read a few. Now reading "Standing in another man's grave". To be quite honest, he's not one of my favorite novelists. I takes some effort for me to get past the first 50 pages. But I persevere and usually find his characters and plot interesting enough to finish.

Jolanta replies on Jan 31, 2020:

I am reading that one at the moment and am enjoying it. I have red all his previous ones about Rebus.

Kobe Bryant said, "God is great.

Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I agree. I don't understand how people are so up in arms about him. They seem to have forgotten about the woman he raped.

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

@rainmanjr I can see that you are a man who don't really understand this at all. All you can think of is that she is and was at fault, all she wanted is money. You are not worthy of talking to. I do hope you don't have a daughter.

Finished a vest and all I see are flaws. Do you ever feel like this?

LiterateHiker comments on Jan 30, 2020:

@Tucsongirl1, @Mofo1953, @K9Kohle789, @MissKathleen, @Jolanta, @Petter, @OldMetalHead, @19dacar52, @Kenny82, @RobinGray, @Marcie1974, @DavidLaDeau, @RoyMillar, @Larry68Feminist, MizJ **Update** Today I took the vest to Pins & Needles, a local tailor business. While I was wearing it, a woman ...

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

Good on you. You found a way.

[jta.

Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I don't agree with this, they do not approve of even one dollar to educate people about what was done to the Native Indians in their own country so should not approve this.

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

@dan325 Yes you are right that education stinks in the US, however no way in hell is this a 'start' to any kind of correction, just money to remember the holocaust and nothing else. That is what I am objecting.

I try to go for a walk before I go to bed at night but it is far too hot at the moment.

demifeministgal comments on Jan 30, 2020:

I'd take your heat over the frigid coldness of Canada! brrr

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

@RavenCT Some days we have to use the masks as the smoke gets too much.

It's 8 in the morning and it is already 72F, it will be a scorchers today, 105.

St-Sinner comments on Jan 30, 2020:

Sounds bad. The British chose Australia to send its convicts instead of to Switzerland. I suspect they had a reason. Sometimes I see some Australians on TV like Crocodile Dundee who cannot tan any more. I heard the more interiors you go, the hotter it gets?

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

Yes, that is true. It is a desert in the interior.

It's 8 in the morning and it is already 72F, it will be a scorchers today, 105.

Gemini-1947 comments on Jan 30, 2020:

Do you have air conditioning?

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

No, but my house is very well insulated.

It's 8 in the morning and it is already 72F, it will be a scorchers today, 105.

Geoffrey51 comments on Jan 30, 2020:

We are on 43 in central Vic today. My concern is the fires will kick off again big time. Are you in QLD.

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

I am in ACT.

It's 8 in the morning and it is already 72F, it will be a scorchers today, 105.

Marionville comments on Jan 30, 2020:

I hope you manage to keep safe...can’t imagine that kind of heat, hope the aircon is working.

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

I don't have aircon but my house is very well insulated.

I have started a new group.

Larry68Feminist comments on Jan 30, 2020:

Objectivist Atheists MIGHT like the tell all book JUDGEMENT DAY by Nathaniel Branden

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

Sure but sometimes we just like to be entertained.

I have started a new group.

ToolGuy comments on Jan 30, 2020:

Fiction or non-fiction. Or either? Or both? Whatever lol

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

Anything you love.

[jta.

Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I don't agree with this, they do not approve of even one dollar to educate people about what was done to the Native Indians in their own country so should not approve this.

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

@dan325 But it doesn't. Just think about it, have anyone even suggested to give money to educate people about Native Indians, as far as I am aware Betsy is cutting eduction in the US all the time.

I try to go for a walk before I go to bed at night but it is far too hot at the moment.

demifeministgal comments on Jan 30, 2020:

I'd take your heat over the frigid coldness of Canada! brrr

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

No you would not. It sucks all the life out of you. You cannot be bothered to do anything, at least if it is cold you can put on more clothes.

Kobe Bryant said, "God is great.

Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2020:

I agree. I don't understand how people are so up in arms about him. They seem to have forgotten about the woman he raped.

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

@rainmanjr Hmm. You seem to feel very strongly about feminists.

Everything where I am is almost dead.

Cast1es comments on Jan 30, 2020:

Are you located near the fires ? Last I heard , they were still raging , in spite of rain .

Jolanta replies on Jan 30, 2020:

Not far, we have smoke haze every day. We have had very little rain. The rain is mainly in the north of Australia, in the tropics.

Red sunrise this morning, Canberra, Australia.

ToolGuy comments on Jan 29, 2020:

Not that red?!

Jolanta replies on Jan 29, 2020:

Yes, red from all the smoke around us.

Sometimes it is hard to make oneself understood.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2020:

I often claim that misunderstaning is typically incredibly easy and **real** understanding is typically incredibly hard.

Jolanta replies on Jan 29, 2020:

@Austin-Cambridge oh......don't be so hard on yourself.

Sometimes it is hard to make oneself understood.

Austin-Cambridge comments on Jan 29, 2020:

Don't Despair Jolanta, there is so much diversity of opinion in humankind that it is hard to be understood by all! I was watching the Trump impeachment live yesterday and they had a phone-in in the interval, an old lady called in and said she is 80 years old and has always voted democrat and that ...

Jolanta replies on Jan 29, 2020:

Maybe she had altzhimers.

Sometimes it is hard to make oneself understood.

FearlessFly comments on Jan 28, 2020:

I often claim that misunderstaning is typically incredibly easy and **real** understanding is typically incredibly hard.

Jolanta replies on Jan 29, 2020:

You may be on to something if I just didn’t have to think so much.

I may post this as well in the general forum.

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Just nonsense from both religions.

Jolanta replies on Jan 28, 2020:

@kmaz There is nothing extraordinary or special in being Jewish as there is nothing extraordinary or special in being Catholic or any other religion. To me it seems like you are referring that it is.

Why don't people control vicious dogs? Yesterday's Rottweiler attack.

Jolanta comments on Jan 27, 2020:

It may be time for you to carry a gun. A few dead dogs will take care of the problem. Of course you may have to shoot the owner too.

Jolanta replies on Jan 27, 2020:

@LiterateHiker I am with you there. Spray them to smitherenes

I grew up in the Bible Belt in a non-religious home.

Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:

No, I am lucky enough not living in the US. Nowhere els in the world have I come across this phenomena but in the US, not even in Islamic countries. They don't try to "force" their believes onto others.

Jolanta replies on Jan 27, 2020:

@Larry68Feminist I was punished at school frequently and mostly deserved it. Even today I feel ashamed about the way I treated some of my teachers.

Anyone here that knits?

Spinliesel comments on Jan 26, 2020:

Jolanta, I have been knitting and spinning my whole life (hence my screen name) First of all, decide if this is wool or acrylic yarn. If it is acrylic, no fuss at all. Just prepare a nice hot bath using shampoo and wash the skeins as it. Rinse well and let dry. You could put the skeins in a ...

Jolanta replies on Jan 27, 2020:

I did take you advice and it works just fine. Thank you.

I grew up in the Bible Belt in a non-religious home.

Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:

No, I am lucky enough not living in the US. Nowhere els in the world have I come across this phenomena but in the US, not even in Islamic countries. They don't try to "force" their believes onto others.

Jolanta replies on Jan 27, 2020:

@Larry68Feminist I would not call it the slightest taboo by far. Perhaps a bit of canning in the western countries would be very beneficial.

Yesterday we had two fires.

Dooley comments on Jan 27, 2020:

Sad loss. just as a local bloke who I knew well met his demises several weeks ago. I've been under severe threat for the last 10 or so weeks. Bit of respite now with good rain. But hot northerlies soon will arc it up again.

Jolanta replies on Jan 27, 2020:

@Larry68Feminist Not going to happen unless they loose the next election. We have a Happy Clappy for a prime minister and he is stacking every place with his cronies. We need a revolution

Why don't people control vicious dogs? Yesterday's Rottweiler attack.

Burner comments on Jan 27, 2020:

This seems like "some people shouldnt be allowed to have kids" or other popular un-implementable unenforceable talking points. The state is not going to provide that level of over sight for you, or pick and choose the rights of individual dog owners in accordance with your beliefs. Theres not a ...

Jolanta replies on Jan 27, 2020:

Dog parks will not take care of the problem. We are talking of dogs that attack, not friendly ones.

Anyone here that knits?

Spinliesel comments on Jan 26, 2020:

Jolanta, I have been knitting and spinning my whole life (hence my screen name) First of all, decide if this is wool or acrylic yarn. If it is acrylic, no fuss at all. Just prepare a nice hot bath using shampoo and wash the skeins as it. Rinse well and let dry. You could put the skeins in a ...

Jolanta replies on Jan 26, 2020:

Thank you for all that information. I will have a look at the label, I do think it is acrylic.

I grew up in the Bible Belt in a non-religious home.

Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:

No, I am lucky enough not living in the US. Nowhere els in the world have I come across this phenomena but in the US, not even in Islamic countries. They don't try to "force" their believes onto others.

Jolanta replies on Jan 26, 2020:

@Larry68Feminist You be surprised how few countries behead people for not believing. Your very good friends the Saudis do but most other Islamic countries don't. It is forbidden in the Quran no matter what anyone els tells you.

I grew up in the Bible Belt in a non-religious home.

Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2020:

No, I am lucky enough not living in the US. Nowhere els in the world have I come across this phenomena but in the US, not even in Islamic countries. They don't try to "force" their believes onto others.

Jolanta replies on Jan 26, 2020:

@skado I have been to the US several times and come across people who got angry and threatening when I told them I do not believe in God. They tried to "convince" me that I was wrong in a very unpleasant manner, no friendliness there.

The cost of honesty

Jolanta comments on Jan 23, 2020:

What a lot of nonsense. In any group of people there is always going to be divisions, that doesn't meant that I feel betrayed by someone els opinions or am angry about it. Grow up I say to those who think that ones friends or family is going to think and feel the same.

Jolanta replies on Jan 24, 2020:

@demifeministgal I think that there are very few families that are not emotional. All the people I know do have at least one family member who is emotionally unstable and wrecks havoc for the rest.

Yesterday we had two fires.

sweetcharlotte comments on Jan 24, 2020:

I hope you and your property will remain safe.

Jolanta replies on Jan 24, 2020:

Thank you I am fine but I cannot imagine what it would be like suddenly your home no longer being there.

I am a recent widower and signed up on a dating site.

Jolanta comments on Jan 22, 2020:

I think you had an easy escape.

Jolanta replies on Jan 23, 2020:

@ronnie40356 More fool him if looks is the defining factor.

I have a day off work today and shall enjoy it to the fullest, and I hope all of you will too.

Bigwavedave comments on Jan 22, 2020:

Hope it rains a bit more for the roos

Jolanta replies on Jan 22, 2020:

Nil rain forecasted but we now have hurricane winds and a fire has started. The airport now cannot have any flights either out or in.

I have a day off work today and shall enjoy it to the fullest, and I hope all of you will too.

Aurora62 comments on Jan 22, 2020:

While I’m not employed, just a homemaker, everyday seems like a workday. The days can be tiring but rewarding at the same time. Enjoy your day off! 👍🏼😊

Jolanta replies on Jan 22, 2020:

Thank you.

I am a recent widower and signed up on a dating site.

Jolanta comments on Jan 22, 2020:

I think you had an easy escape.

Jolanta replies on Jan 22, 2020:

@ronnie40356 375 miles is nothing. You could have had years and years of her trying to 'save' you. Count your blessings.

After huge storm, the weather is terribly hot and very windy again and we have a big fire here in ...

Larry68Feminist comments on Jan 22, 2020:

Undo climate change by massive irrigation and tinder raking preventing fires until rains resume IF EVER....GIVE every underemployed person a job healing injured animals and preventing fighting fires

Jolanta replies on Jan 22, 2020:

Unfortunately our stupid right wing government is selling rights to water to big business while the country is in a draught.

Major evangelical nonprofits are trying a new strategy with the IRS - The Washington Post

Jolanta comments on Jan 17, 2020:

Everybody, but everybody should pay taxes, even the rich, what am I saying. I mean especially the rich.

Jolanta replies on Jan 20, 2020:

@ToolGuy what, you don’t think the rich should pay taxes?

I hear from my brother frequently about how concerned he is I'm going to hell.

Jolanta comments on Dec 27, 2019:

You did a splendid job there my friend.

Jolanta replies on Jan 20, 2020:

@SilentRage Not to worry there. None of us have the ability to do and know everything in the moment.

I am quite happy with spending my Sunday here in bed alone with my computer, a book and breakfast in...

Wangobango3 comments on Jan 18, 2020:

What book?

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

@Wangobango3 Yes, but so realistic.

Kangaroos looking for food and something to drink at the back of my house.

Wangobango3 comments on Jan 19, 2020:

Did they have any luck?

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

Yes they did.

Kangaroos looking for food and something to drink at the back of my house.

Organist1 comments on Jan 19, 2020:

What kind of things do they like to eat?

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

They are vegetarians, so mainly grassroots

Kangaroos looking for food and something to drink at the back of my house.

Bigwavedave comments on Jan 19, 2020:

Hope you gave them some water!!

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

Yes, most people in my street have big vessels for them to drink from in their front yards

Kangaroos looking for food and something to drink at the back of my house.

bingst comments on Jan 19, 2020:

I take it coming this close to your house is unusual?

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

No , I live on a mountain and they live there. Canberra is a “ bush” capital so we have a lot of them here unlike Sydney or Melbourne. Thi sis of course not in the city centre, far too many buildings.

Kangaroos looking for food and something to drink at the back of my house.

RavenCT comments on Jan 19, 2020:

Are they suggesting people put anything out for them? I would think water would be helpful if you can spare it. They must all be confused as heck with all the displacement going on. They are right there aren't they? We only ever see things like deer that up close to our homes. Okay and ...

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

There is nothing to eat for them because of the fires, the drought and the Government letting big businesses steal water for bottling

Kangaroos looking for food and something to drink at the back of my house.

LucyLoohoo comments on Jan 19, 2020:

I learned today that the Association of Zoo Keepers chapter at Los Angeles Zoo just sent off a $17,000 donation. Wish there were 6 more zeroes after that figure! We are so VERY sorry!

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

Thank you

[timesofisrael.

Jolanta comments on Jan 18, 2020:

Your cousins doing the right thing. There are good Arabs just as there are good Jewish people.

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 Wow candy company. I would love a job like that but it would be very bad for me. I eat more than I would sell.

I am quite happy with spending my Sunday here in bed alone with my computer, a book and breakfast in...

Wangobango3 comments on Jan 18, 2020:

What book?

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

The Chroncler of the Wind by Henning Mankell, he is a Swedish writer who writes the famous Wallander crime novels, but this was not a crime novel but a fable. Something like what Isabella Allende writes.

I am quite happy with spending my Sunday here in bed alone with my computer, a book and breakfast in...

Buddha comments on Jan 19, 2020:

Are you getting your welcome rain ?

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

We had 1/2 hours of rain on Friday and last night it rained for 3/4 of an hour. Unfortunately in some places they have flooding and some had thunderstorms that started new fires. But I loved the sound of the rain last night on my roof.

Canberra, Australia.

sweetcharlotte comments on Dec 31, 2019:

Very cute. Are Kangaroos protected in Australia. That is what we call it in the US when the government makes a law where we are not allowed to trap certain animals or kill them. Bears and snakes are protected in the state of Tennessee.

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

@Larry68Feminist No, we don't have those here. Guns are not allowed by private people like they are in the US. There are gun clubs but they are very strictly regulated. Some farmers have guns, but they too are strictly regulated. Some criminals have guns but on a very small scale.

I am quite happy with spending my Sunday here in bed alone with my computer, a book and breakfast in...

PondartIncbendog comments on Jan 18, 2020:

Still raining I hope? I'm thinking about the animals there.

Jolanta replies on Jan 19, 2020:

No, it was just raining for 1/2 hour where I am. Other places had a lot of rain and thunderstorms. Unfortunately those thunderstorms started new fires. We are expecting some rain today and tomorrow perhaps.

What do you see as being the best approaches to normalizing agnostism, atheism etc?

Jolanta comments on Jan 18, 2020:

I think this mostly has to do with the US, the rest of the western world do not give one fig about your religious beliefs.

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@DavidLaDeau Not necessary religions but fanatic people in religions. It is usually cultural stuff that is the problem.

[timesofisrael.

Jolanta comments on Jan 18, 2020:

Your cousins doing the right thing. There are good Arabs just as there are good Jewish people.

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 Your customers? What do you do?

How do people feel about pulling good guy (or good person) deeds as an atheist?

Jolanta comments on Jan 17, 2020:

That guy must have been an ignoramus.

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@becire Yes, I was in the Phillipines a year ago and was having a conversation with a Catholic priest and a pastor from an independent church. They both asked me about my religious beliefs. When I told them I was an agnostic, they said they had not heard about which church agnostics belonged to. I said look it up on google it will tell you. I was laughing so on the inside that I could barely keep my face straight. I am going to go to the Phillipines this year and will very likely see those two again, I wonder if they have looked it up and remember. I cannot wait to have another discussion with them.

Canberra, Australia.

sweetcharlotte comments on Dec 31, 2019:

Very cute. Are Kangaroos protected in Australia. That is what we call it in the US when the government makes a law where we are not allowed to trap certain animals or kill them. Bears and snakes are protected in the state of Tennessee.

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@Larry68Feminist Shoot them.

What about believing even if you know it is not true?

Jolanta comments on Jan 17, 2020:

I am with her. Why is it so important for you to push your own beliefs onto others. Does it harm you in any way if she believes it?

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@DavidLaDeau If it makes them happy then that is up to them.

While communicating with a couple online prospects (not from this site), I've been really thinking ...

Jolanta comments on Jan 17, 2020:

You would be surprised how many people want the same.

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@evergreen Well, I don't want to get married and neither do I want to live with anybody. I love my independence and I have plenty of friends to do things with.

Leftie Mishap 10,001.

Jolanta comments on Jan 17, 2020:

Me thinks you need someone to take care of you,

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@LiterateHiker See, what I mean you need someone who can sharpen left handed stuff. Proves my point. I married a left handed person, he was lovely until he was not.

How do people feel about pulling good guy (or good person) deeds as an atheist?

Jolanta comments on Jan 17, 2020:

That guy must have been an ignoramus.

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

@becire Yes if he did not know that agnostics do not believe in God.

Canberra, Australia.

Larry68Feminist comments on Jan 18, 2020:

Hoping cars don't squish them under wheels or gun nuts don't shoot the roos

Jolanta replies on Jan 18, 2020:

We don't have gun nuts here. Only in the US are guns allowed. But yes they do jump in front of cars sometimes and make a mess and sometimes people die.

BROKEN WRIST?

Jolanta comments on Jan 8, 2020:

Well you direction in life -live well and die happy- may just not be working so well for you.

Jolanta replies on Jan 17, 2020:

@ShadowAmicus there are other ways to help people without being a medical person. A lot of people are hurting on the inside from various things that have happened to them.

What about believing even if you know it is not true?

itsmedammit comments on Jan 17, 2020:

Some people just can't be bothered with thinking. See that a lot in politics as well.

Jolanta replies on Jan 17, 2020:

I think you are wrong about the politics bit there. I think they think very much about how to enrich themselves, day and night.

I may post this as well in the general forum.

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Just nonsense from both religions.

Jolanta replies on Jan 16, 2020:

@kmaz I am talking about religion not Jewish culture. Just like there is a huge difference between being anti semitic and anti zionist.

Has anyone ever attended a Meet Up Atheist/Freethinker group?

Jolanta comments on Jan 15, 2020:

No, but I would like to.

Jolanta replies on Jan 15, 2020:

@ElusiveMoby That's a good idea. I am a bit busy right now but when I come back from my trip I shall give it some thought and try to arrange something.

Kentucky Christian School Expels Student For Eating Rainbow Birthday Cake | Michael Stone

Beowulfsfriend comments on Jan 15, 2020:

I was driving through Northern Indiana a couple months ago and saw an "Evangelical Day Care" with their big ass sign and cross. They were painted in rainbow colors - I expect the irony was lost on them. Maybe now a mad rush of parents will get them repainted - black.

Jolanta replies on Jan 15, 2020:

Maybe this was an progressive Evangelical Day Care.

And this man may become Prime Minister of Australia - [sydneycriminallawyers.com.au]

DenoPenno comments on Jan 14, 2020:

It appears that we have crazies in power all over the world now.

Jolanta replies on Jan 14, 2020:

I certainly hope not. Reminds me of the SS he does.

So much for those who claimed Judaism was the least mysogynistic religion. [bbc.com]

Jolanta comments on Jan 13, 2020:

That is complete nonsense about Judaism. Very religious Jewish women are only looked at as baby makers, they have many laws, women are not allowed to show their hair, thus wear wigs, the man is the boss, education is not allowed either.

Jolanta replies on Jan 14, 2020:

@Mofo1953 As you can see I am talking about orthodox Jewish women. They don’t serve in the army.