Is Sport a Religion? | Psychology Today Australia

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Unfortunately yes.

Crowd Chants 'Fk Trump!' Fox News World Cup Victory Celebration

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Now the White House staff will have to try to keep it from Donald so he doesn’t throw a tantrum and make their lives a misery.

So I just got a message from the Biden campaign about a Poll about not wanting foreign interference ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Good on you.

The billionaire cofounder of Home Depot plans on donating up to 90% of his $5.

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Surely he could find a better cause.

A time of miracles

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Well he already has a suburb in Israel/Palestine named after him.

I know this may sound trite, but people’s experiences are more useful to others than quotes and ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Some things in life we all experience sooner or later.

Fixed running shoe. Guess what I used!

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

No man would ever think of doing that. I thought you were still in recovery.

Watermelon for dinner.

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

In my case what isn't.

Feeling anxious? [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2019:

That's like Ommmm of the eye.

So many layers to discovering our best life!

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Maybe a bit of this and a bit of that.

It is not a what?

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Oh, well, just enjoy it anyway.

Out of curiosity, are there any atheist/agnostic comedians out there among the Agnostic.

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Nah, nobody thinks we are funny enough to pay us.

My younger sister (32) & I were at my parents house to do some yard work for them.

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2019:

You did well there.

The Curious World of Donald Trump’s Private Russian Connections - The American Interest

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Donald doesn't give a fig about anybody else or what they do as long as they can help him to make more money or acquire power.

Forgiveness is a form of letting go, but they are not the same thing.

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Nah, I have no intention to "forgive" some things in my life that were done to me intentionally. What I will do is to forgive myself for having stayed in that situation for far too long. I was not strong enough, was bamboozled with lies, did not know where to turn to, did not have anywhere to go, etc, etc. That is why I was unable to leave sooner.

Funny enjoy

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

One smart pussy.

Lawsuits against corporations and governments because of fossil fuels causing climate crises.

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

That is great news, however why does it have to come to this? UN human right court doesn't have any bite, the Australian government will just disregard it.

We can appreciate this

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

Oh, no I cannot drive a manual car. I am just rubbish at it.

Trump is back on his golf course in New Jersey, meaning taxpayers are shelling out at least another ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

I am surprised that someone has not been there with a big machine that digs it up yet.

Translation: . Lost, a very smart dog. . Sharik, if you read this ad, phone home!!!

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

Maybe Sharik has found himself a better abode and will not phone home until things change.

Particularly the part about "there are two political parties" "We don't need a formal conspiracy ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

Yes, people are lazy too. They don't look at the small independent parties either, their excuse is that they are too small to win. Well with that kind of attitude nothing will ever change.

What could go wrong?

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

There are studies on how placebos work. Apparently even if people have been told that they are getting a placebo, a high percentage of them still get better. Go figure.

20 Books TED speakers think you should read this summer

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

20 in one summer, when would one get the time just to dream, or swim or eat for that matter.

I am vacationing on the the Big Island of Hawaii for the next few days.

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

Oh, Hawaii would be nice right now. Where I am it is now winter and I am not that fond of it.

For those who hate comparing Trump to Hitler, look at this: [thehill.

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

That would be the only book he has ever red.

For many of us who are seniors now, this shows the tools of society and how we were brainwashed into...

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

I have no clue, it seems like it has always been part of me, but I may be wrong. One of the women asked me why I always was different to the rest of the people whom she knew. I told her that I always barracked for the under dog and she should too. She went quiet and did not say a word about it.

[lifesitenews.com] Could this mean they will eventually see their error in ever believing at all?

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

Well, I have not come upon any religion/cult that has a women in charge. That should explain it all.

Alabama prosecutor drops charges against woman who lost fetus after being shot

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

If every Tom, Dick and Harriet would not be able to get a gun, then this would not have happened.

Why would a man write to me for another guy? A scam?

Jolanta comments on Jul 5, 2019:

probably scam.

Here's what I was reminded of this morning as I stood in my cabin and felt the walls shake because ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2019:

Yes we all need each other and it doesn't matter if we are oceans apart. Just to know that someone somewhere is aware and interested is a great help. Take good care of yourself and remember you always have us.

Yesterday, The Movie I saw it last night and I loved the 1st 90% of it.

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2019:

So what movie was it then? Do tell.

Does anyone out there work in the theatre?

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2019:

No, but many, many years ago in my youth I use to work in the Green Room at the Sydney Opera House and got to meet a lot of performers.

Some may get this, some may not.

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2019:

Great playing there.

This was on an email ad from Jdate!

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2019:

The things some do to get your business.

Disclaimer: the following is based on several years of personal experience with online dating and ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2019:

Yeah a lot of men just do not seem to have a mirror at home.

To all our American friends.

Jolanta comments on Jul 4, 2019:

It will indeed be a sad day if Boris gets elected.

We had to put down my 15-year-old dog, Toby, this morning.

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Was he ill...or just getting too old and in pain?

Existential Nihilists - let’s chat! How do you create meaning in your life?

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2019:

There are many confused people in this world.

Fire burns Kentucky Jim Beam warehouse with about 45,000 barrels of bourbon inside

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2019:

All the alcoholics there must have been so sad.

Now he's ignoring the Supreme Court.

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Can he do it?

Ever been here

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I am at work now but there is no rage in me.

To fellow scientists: How do you deal with people in social settings that speak with authority ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Stop taking other people’s opinions so seriously.

Trump orders tanks for Independence Day parade [bbc.com] Is this right?

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Well, he does want to be a dictator.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Or when you see them in the morning.

Fundamentalists don't think they're better than you.

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

There seem to be a sprinkling of fundamentalist here too I have noticed. It's not that they believe in God but believe that they are God.

Parasites... seriously?? Do people ever stop and think about what they're saying???

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

I think there has been too much drinking of the communion wine.

An interesting conflict resolution flowchart [markmanson.

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Excellent article. I was almost tempted to sign up for the ebook but then thought about me being in a romantic relationship would be like God really existed.

Trump on blight of homelessness in U.S. cities: 'It's disgraceful'

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

So why doesn't he do something like building affordable housing, oh did I just say that, how silly of me, this is Donald we are talking about, what was I thinking.

Transgender hate crimes recorded by police go up 81% - BBC News

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Some people are so afraid of anything that they do not understand.

Tanks arrive in D.C. for Trump's Fourth of July celebration

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Won't those tanks ruin the roads/streets?

New book latest rage

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Not getting that one, already know what is happening there.

RNC Giving Out Tickets To Trump’s Hijacked Fourth Of July Celebration

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Go and get as many tickets as possible and then just don't turn up.

Cant ignore this

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

Unfortunately people do.

Romantic ? More like CSI

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

No, no it would give me night mares.

Have you ever changed your opinion about an important issue because of a better argument ?

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

It is not a matter of a "better" argument but of understanding the issue or seeing it in a different light.

Ocasio-Cortez: Detained migrants being told to 'drink out of toilets'

Jolanta comments on Jul 2, 2019:

And now they have discovered a "secret" face book group from Border Security mocking and making sexual innuendos about immigrants too. Apparently there are 9500 members belonging to this group.

She's everywhere

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Yes I wonder how much her children get to see her?

If women ran the world...

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Yes but there would be some men who would love it.

If hypocrisy was a terminal disease, this clown would been dead long ago and many times over.

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Hypocrite of the worst kind

Why Evangelicals Support Trump Out of Fear, Not Faith | Time

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

All those Christians behaving so un Christ like.

Sometimes all it takes to lift my mood is to think about tacos.

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Beans, beans and more beans, which means lots and lots of farts.

DNC Stoops To New Low In Fraud Lawsuit Filed By Bernie Backers | Law & Crime

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Don’t trust DNC with your sandwich yet alone with not being biased.

I've been exploring my career options lately.

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Yes, indeed a waste of your time. Did you ask for feedback, why they went with the other other person? It may come handy for next time.

Freak Summer Hailstorm Dumped 5 Feet of Ice in Mexico And It Looks Unreal

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Wow, that must have been an incredible sight for them, being used to warm/hot weather and suddenly this.

Just sitting in my backyard listening to a crackling fire

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

I think you need to put another log on.

Would you lend to a Christian? He won't to you... [patheos.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Of course. Just look at the so called christians how they worship Donald.

Photo: 6-29-19 juvenile female coyote waiting patiently for me to decide to start walking, desert ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

She/he is looking for a mother perhaps?

Serial toilet clogger sentenced to 150 days in jail, 3 years probation

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

He does have some problems that only a psychologist or psychiatrist can help with. Jail won’t cure him, just make him more cautious next time.

Has anybody dealt with a passive aggressive partner?

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Yes, the silent sulking is something that some men and women do very well. Pack your bags and get the hell out of there.

I need to become level 2!

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

You will sooner than you think

What does Religion fear?

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

And nobody putting any money into the box.

Like me funny

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Poor doggie he now needs to see his very own shrink.

Do Americans Know How Close They Are To Dictatorship? [opednews.com]

Jolanta comments on Jul 1, 2019:

No, they still think they live in the land of the free.

Did you hear about the crow that was unhappy about the way he was treated at work?

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

I think that is what politicians are trying to do to the rest of the population now around the world.

I sympathize with everyone who decides to learn my mother tongue (Polish)😅May the force be with ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

Wow. Almost makes my head hurt just listening to this guy.

Difference between presidents

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

Only a person without any empathy would act like Donald does.

Certain delightful memories are still so vivid that you can see them, hear them, and almost taste ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

I close my eyes and can see you there looking happy and contented.

The River Walk in Pendleton is a source of enjoyment and exercise for me.

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

I love those walks in the morning but have problems of getting out of bed early. Thank you for the photo.

I have never thought this before but the idea of a small house fire or burgulary sounds very ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

I can see and feel your dilemma. I have a problem with hording, my lounge room looks like a bomb hit it. When I want something I cannot find it because there is so much stuff. Finally I have realised that it is a problem and I am raining in my buying. Slowly I am getting rid of stuff by selling it. Every time something goes it feel lighter.

July 1, 2019 Happy Canada Day!!!

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

I am just reading Arthur Hailey, "In High Places" and a war is going to start so Canada is going to be annexed to the US, like another state. Have only red a third of it so far so I don't know what will happen, but I can just imagine how Canadians would feel if it was to happen now.

July 1, 2019 Happy Canada Day!!!

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

I love to come and visit some day.

Anyone from Russia?

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

No, but I went there last year for holidays so does it count?

Christianity is just emotion manipulation of hurting and vulnerable people.

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

Yes unfortunately it is so, most religions give you all these negative stuff to burden your life with. Tao Te Ching is the complete opposite.

WARNING! WARNING! DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER! So I had a desperate thought today.

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

Yes it can be hard having to deal with those thing on your own. We all need human interaction. Does the place you live at have a library, maybe you could start your own coffee group on some subject or another.

I went off to a 40's & 50's singles group yesterday afternoon.

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

You know if you don't find any of these groups where you are, just start one yourself.

Ark Encounter founder warns ‘kids of all ages’ that libraries are becoming dangerous - New York ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

You cannot expect anything els from the ark encounter founder. Don't be so surprised about this.

Atheist in the western world.

Jolanta comments on Jun 30, 2019:

Even in the US it is changing.

[cbc.

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

It simply is a disgrace that people from the richest country in the world have to go to these lengths

Joe Biden Faces More Scrutiny for Defending States' Rights on Busing

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Joe is not to be trusted.

I want to admit, It's not cool being alone and feeling lonely.

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Yes it is not the same, that’s true but it has a lot of good points too, being alone. You can eat what you like, you don’t have to compromise, your money is your own, if you want to go somewhere you don’t have to think of hurrying home, etc, etc.

10 Reasons to Add Optimism to Your Life

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Well it is good to get up and not see your name in the local paper under obituaries.

How many of you out there that can vote feel that it would take a woman President to beat Donald ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

I just wish that you in the US would get a new president who did not have dementia no matter about the gender.

Son wants a snake.

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Why oh why would you get another "pet". Is he going to take care of it, or are you? As far as the gay bit, tell him family member talks out of his/her hat.

Another relationship bites the dust. Your thoughts?

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

He dosen't deserve you.

Adjusting to new family traditions. What did you experience?

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

I think your daughter is just cares about you, while your ex mother in law was overprotective.

Has others seen the news, that trump wants to seal off the Lincoln Memorial and just have friends, ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Well, he does want to be a dictator.

I just found out that I may have a 40 something daughter that I was unaware of.

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

I would tread carefully there. Who know if it is true or not. Could be or could not be. Good luck there.

It’s harder and harder trying to find a partner that shares my interests, especially here in ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Good for you stick to what you believe in.

Robert Mitchum - Wow! I happen to come upon an interview of Robert Mitchum by Dick Cavett.

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

I just looked him up on line and he was a rather talented person. Not only did he act but he was a author, composer, a writer, a singer and of course actor.

Disney Heir Abigail Disney Calls For Tax On The Wealthy : NPR

Jolanta comments on Jun 29, 2019:

She is not the only one, there are others. Warren Buffett thinks the rich should be taxed more for instance.