Sydney central station

AstralSmoke comments on Feb 25, 2020:

I love train stations!

Jolanta replies on Feb 29, 2020:

@AstralSmoke I am going on a cruise. Parts of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef. Was meant to go to Japan, South Korea. Cambodia PNG, but some will not let us in so will go to Malaysia and Indonesia instead and Darwin in three days time.

Gorgeous Airlie Beach pool. Too many blue bottle jellyfish in the ocean, so the pool will do.

Marionville comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Have the horrific fires burned themselves out? Never heard on the news.

Jolanta replies on Feb 29, 2020:

Yes we now have floods

Sydney central station

AstralSmoke comments on Feb 25, 2020:

I love train stations!

Jolanta replies on Feb 28, 2020:

Me too, there’s something romantic about them.

Sydney central station

RoyMillar comments on Feb 25, 2020:

Big station,looks very clean

Jolanta replies on Feb 28, 2020:

Yes it is. Very old and lovely to look at.

Socialism: A Primer - Socialism is an umbrella term for everything from anarchism to ...

dandadan comments on May 25, 2019:

I agree some of what was said. What was left out is the fact that human nature and selfishness are part of our simian heritage. We are literally savage monkeys who have not risen above many of our base instincts. This is due to many factors. The truth being that as a society, as a culture, we are so...

Jolanta replies on Feb 28, 2020:

@Drew69 Even scientists are always right.

I just read an article how difficult it is for people over 50 to get a job, how employers are ...

NightSerf comments on Feb 24, 2020:

I will turn 70 this year and haven't yet run across the kind of ageism that you describe. That said, my current job is the easiest I've ever worked, mostly because computer technology gets more user friendly every year. I tend to believer my life experience more than articles that appear to ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 24, 2020:

This is a fact. There are studies about this. The largest group of unemployed and under employed is the over 50s.

I just read an article how difficult it is for people over 50 to get a job, how employers are ...

IrishTxJudy comments on Feb 22, 2020:

Yes that is very true. It’s a double edge sword. I’m 64 and I know people my age have better work ethics than younger people. We show up regardless. In the other side, people my age are not willing to learn to things and new technology. I’ve seen it both ways. The key is to not dinosaur ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 23, 2020:

Even when you are technology savy they will not employ you because of your age.

It's early morning and the neighbors cat is scratching at my door, better get up and give it ...

Buddha comments on Feb 21, 2020:

I have a stray chicken... I'd rather have a cat !

Jolanta replies on Feb 22, 2020:

what is stopping you getting one?

Robert Heinlein """ Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man.

Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 21, 2020:

A quote from a science fiction author? Lol

Jolanta replies on Feb 21, 2020:

Indeed. I have red a few books by him and found that they were all very much very similar, rather enjoyable if you like some "light" sci fi entertainment.

Christian parents sue their school district to force it to out trans kids / LGBTQ Nation

Jolanta comments on Feb 20, 2020:

It is time for all those Christians to find themselves an island that they can move to and live there forever happy as can be. Now let us see what can possible go wrong on that island?

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2020:

@of-the-mountain We need to start a crowd funding for rowing boats.

At Long Last, Southern Baptist Convention Kicks Out Church With Predator Pastor | Hemant Mehta | ...

WilliamFleming comments on Feb 20, 2020:

380 cases in twenty years for an association with many millions of members is not reason to demonize all Southern Baptists. “None of this is good enough. It’s the bare minimum. I wouldn’t trust my kids in a Southern Baptist church given how little the SBC leaders seem to care about claims ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 20, 2020:

@TheMiddleWay How do you know?

US Embassy in Canberra, Australia.

Matias comments on Feb 19, 2020:

Nice. The ones in other countries look like a fortress (actually, they ARE fortresses - for good reason, I guess)

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2020:

There is a lot of security on these gates. The small house you see is only the gate house. There is no way anyone who hasn't got a pass will get in there.

We are now at emergency level for the bush fires.

JFishburnVelazq comments on Feb 19, 2020:

Be safe

Jolanta replies on Feb 19, 2020:

Thank you, since then we have had a lot of rain, actually now it is flooding in some parts.

Timeline of antisemitism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 586 BCE: During the reign of King ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

And it certainly is not helping them trying to exterminate the Palestinians.

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2020:

@bklynite53 open your eyes.

US Embassy in Canberra, Australia.

St-Sinner comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Good or bad?

Jolanta replies on Feb 18, 2020:

Neither, it is in an area full of embassies.

Timeline of antisemitism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 586 BCE: During the reign of King ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

And it certainly is not helping them trying to exterminate the Palestinians.

Jolanta replies on Feb 17, 2020:

@bklynite53 So you are obviously not aware of what it happening there then.

Melbourne Southern Cross Railway Station going home.

RoyMillar comments on Feb 16, 2020:

Nice station

Jolanta replies on Feb 17, 2020:

Melbourne is a great city, it has a very European vibe about it. I visited my daughter.

I am off to Melbourne today on the train, so looking forward to it.

Coffeo comments on Feb 13, 2020:

Day trip? Or longer? Hope you have a good time. It's nice at the moment (Friday morning) but thundery showers forecast later.

Jolanta replies on Feb 14, 2020:

Going back home on Monday, on the train. We went last night when I arrived to see “Chicago”. I don’t mind the rain as long as it’s not cold.

I am off to Melbourne today on the train, so looking forward to it.

FrayedBear comments on Feb 13, 2020:

How long for? Purpose of trip? Was it good for you?

Jolanta replies on Feb 14, 2020:

I am going back home on Monday, visiting my daughter. We are going to see “Chicago” and just enjoy.

The White Backlash of America How many of us really disagree that Trump's victory in 2016 was not a...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

Certainly there was a back lash but it is not only about gay, religion or black/white, it has a lot to do with people fears and anger. Anger towards the Democratic party for being so Republican.

Jolanta replies on Feb 14, 2020:

@Bushshaker we all wish for something but often that is just a wish. How about just making the best of what you got, and the best for people in the US would be Bernie even if it would only be for four years. By the way many people who have had a heart attack can function perfectly well.

The White Backlash of America How many of us really disagree that Trump's victory in 2016 was not a...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

Certainly there was a back lash but it is not only about gay, religion or black/white, it has a lot to do with people fears and anger. Anger towards the Democratic party for being so Republican.

Jolanta replies on Feb 13, 2020:

@Bushshaker You make it sound like age is always a negative and that is not so. Age brings in a lot of life experience one would hope and it brings in empathy sometimes too. No matter how old one is or how young too, one can always drop dead on the spot or get run over by a bus.

Being intelligent , unfortunately , does not mean a person is moral .

AtheistReader comments on Feb 13, 2020:

Morality doesn't interest me, as there can be many varying "moral codes." It's empathy that interests me ( and you can build a fairly coherent morality based on empathy). In the past and present, there are variants of moral codes that puts "greed" or "selfishness" as positive moral value. I ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 13, 2020:

Many so called moral people empathise with others but still do bad things to them.

Timeline of antisemitism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 586 BCE: During the reign of King ...

dan325 comments on Feb 11, 2020:

And gentiles wonder why we tend to stick together, and why we're extra sensitive about indicators of bigotry.

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@dan325 I guess you do. I am on the outside and you are on the inside.

The White Backlash of America How many of us really disagree that Trump's victory in 2016 was not a...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

Certainly there was a back lash but it is not only about gay, religion or black/white, it has a lot to do with people fears and anger. Anger towards the Democratic party for being so Republican.

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@Bushshaker What does it matter how someone looks? What should matter is what they do and how they conduct themselves.

Timeline of antisemitism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 586 BCE: During the reign of King ...

dan325 comments on Feb 11, 2020:

And gentiles wonder why we tend to stick together, and why we're extra sensitive about indicators of bigotry.

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@dan325 Well, I have a different experience from Jewish people I have and do know. That is not how they "stick together". Not the way you are describing it at all.

Members, this is just reporting.

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

Buttigieg is not a democrat, he is just pretending.

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@St-Sinner Yes he does.

[jta.

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

Hell will freeze over before Israel stops killing Palestinians

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@sassygirl3869 You cannot seperate the two. What is happening to the Palestinians has unfortunately big consequences for the rest of the Jewish people around the world.

The White Backlash of America How many of us really disagree that Trump's victory in 2016 was not a...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2020:

Certainly there was a back lash but it is not only about gay, religion or black/white, it has a lot to do with people fears and anger. Anger towards the Democratic party for being so Republican.

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@St-Sinner What you think Hillary is a democrat or Warren is or Biden. They are just sheep in wolf clothing.

Timeline of antisemitism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 586 BCE: During the reign of King ...

dan325 comments on Feb 11, 2020:

And gentiles wonder why we tend to stick together, and why we're extra sensitive about indicators of bigotry.

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

Maybe “sticking “ together is not the right thing though. It brings on more bigotry, people are afraid of what they don’t know.

I am off on a cruise on the 25th.

synergy comments on Feb 11, 2020:

I love cruising, and traveling in general. I hate to admit it, but if my tour operator (cruise line) or trip insurance (credit card?) would allow me to cancel a trip (especially a cruise!) to Asia in the next few months for minimal cost, I'd probably take them up on it. I have high hopes that ...

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

I shall do that.

I am off on a cruise on the 25th.

callmedubious comments on Feb 8, 2020:

pack some good books to ward off the boredom.

Jolanta replies on Feb 12, 2020:

@callmedubious Well there is more to life than drinking and a lot of cruises have a drink packages, not Cunard though they are above that, he, he.

I am off on a cruise on the 25th.

callmedubious comments on Feb 8, 2020:

pack some good books to ward off the boredom.

Jolanta replies on Feb 11, 2020:

@callmedubious The life onboard is very pleasant. Lovely food, lots of new people to meet and being entertained morning noon and night is not to be sneezed at. Cunard line have a cruise that circumnavigates South America, it sails from Forth Lauderdale. I would love to do that one. It goes into the Amazon river too.

I am off on a cruise on the 25th.

Robecology comments on Feb 8, 2020:

It'll be important to know your access to laundering/laundry before you begin. Most pack too much.

Jolanta replies on Feb 9, 2020:

There is a laundry for a small fee.

I am off on a cruise on the 25th.

callmedubious comments on Feb 8, 2020:

pack some good books to ward off the boredom.

Jolanta replies on Feb 9, 2020:

What you think I may be bored? I have been on several cruises and not one minute was I bored. Lots to do and many people to meet.

This is what we Democrats do well.

BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 7, 2020:

It is deeply offensive, and should be illegal, to fly confederate flags in the USA.

Jolanta replies on Feb 7, 2020:

@St-Sinner When you speak of what is happening in Texas it makes me think that they are from some other planet.

Goodnight - Really disappointed in our Government right now.

DotLewis comments on Feb 5, 2020:

I feel you, gf! It's becoming so stressful, I have had to cut my internet time (particularly Facebook) by about 75%, my TV watching to only recorded 'fiction'. Closest thing to news is Colbert. Just reached the point where I can't stand anymore. When my cardiologist told me today that stress can...

Jolanta replies on Feb 7, 2020:

@DotLewis There you see every cloud has a silver lining.

Goodnight - Really disappointed in our Government right now.

DotLewis comments on Feb 5, 2020:

I feel you, gf! It's becoming so stressful, I have had to cut my internet time (particularly Facebook) by about 75%, my TV watching to only recorded 'fiction'. Closest thing to news is Colbert. Just reached the point where I can't stand anymore. When my cardiologist told me today that stress can...

Jolanta replies on Feb 6, 2020:

Anxiety; Not trusting the flow and the process of life, and no wonder why either. These seem to be things beyond peoples control but remember you are not alone. We who don't live in the US feel for you. Take good care of yourself and know that this to will pass.

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.

[tabletmag.

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.

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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.