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Scenic lunch spot on the way to Mission Peak. June 2017
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There must be fifty ways to meet your lover.
Hike a new trail, Dale
Climb a new hill, Bill
I’m full of joy, Roy
Come trekkin’ with me.
I’m lookin’ for smiles, Miles
Intellectually smart, Art
Love a man with wit, Mitt
Come set yourself free.
If you are a Trump supporter, hit the back button NOW.
I find the wonder and joy in life. The infinite pleasure in the touch of a hand, the joy of tasting a juicy, ripe peach. Intense, playful, passionate and determined, I have fun every day.
I love hiking to alpine lakes surrounded by white glaciers and jagged mountain peaks. After dark, I look up and feel awed by the glowing Milky Way and billions of sparkling stars. We all need more low-level ecstasy in our lives.
Full BioI'm seeking an athletic, intelligent man with a great sense of humor who treats me with respect and kindness. Shared recreational activities are a bonding experience for couples. That's why I want a man who also loves hiking, and only shoots with a camera. Although I'm a great cook, I'm not willing to do all of the meal planning, preparation and cooking. Everyone loves the magic words: "Dinner is served."
Loving relationships work best when we add a certain spirit, an attitude of goodwill. I wouldn't know a grudge if it mugged me. I miss the tender touch, laughter, conversation, intimacy, teamwork and fun of a committed, loving relationship.
A lifelong jazz lover, I enjoy blues and classical music. I enjoy playing flute. Love art.
With Irish optimism, I have a dash of mischief and see the good in people. I'm politically liberal and not religious. Witty banter delights me. A gentle massage at day's end makes me purr like a kitten. Let's have fun!
Grew up on a lake in Michigan so water is in my heart and soul, and I know the difference between the Midwestern mosquito and a B-52. And I know my way around a miniskirt.
Skinny dipping at night made me a lifelong sensualist. August evenings at the lake were warm as bathwater, accentuated by icy cold streams flowing up from the bottom. It was an exquisite experience I long to share.
Since 2006 as a volunteer, I have been helping low income, first generation students write essays for college entry and scholarships. One of my best success stories is Brenda, who won $269,445 in scholarships in 2016.
One of these is not correct:
- As a teenager I skated alone at midnight on thin ice.
- To get into graduate school, I took the Graduate Record Exam.
- I stood in a rainbow.
Can you guess which one?
Comments
Good thought as most parents would agree
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 29, 2019:
"My friends are amazed by how empathetic I am," my daughter Claire, 29, said. "I got that from you and Dad."
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 29, 2019:
"My friends are amazed by how empathetic I am," my daughter Claire, 29, said. "I got that from you and Dad."
Angela Merkle shakes uncontrollably
I watched this last night and found myself wanting to scream ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Yes, people get tremors from dehydration.
I think it's cruel to focus on Angela Merkle's involuntary trembling.
It could be Parkinson's disease.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Yes, people get tremors from dehydration.
I think it's cruel to focus on Angela Merkle's involuntary trembling.
It could be Parkinson's disease.
Love roses grew some like this
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Beautiful!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Beautiful!
I just read this in a book I'm reading and it rings true for me.
"There is nothing more ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Exactly. I got a Master of Public Administration degree because I get the greatest reward from doing work that helps other people.
Since 2006, I have been a volunteer college mentor at Wenatchee High School. I help low income, first generation students write essays to apply for college and scholarships.
One of my best success stories is Brenda, who won $269,545 in scholarships and grants in 2016. A sophomore at Wesleyan University, Brenda plans to become a medical doctor and pathologist. She wants to cure diseases.
In June 2018, I I took three young women I previously mentored on a hike around Icicle Gorge.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Exactly. I got a Master of Public Administration degree because I get the greatest reward from doing work that helps other people.
Since 2006, I have been a volunteer college mentor at Wenatchee High School. I help low income, first generation students write essays to apply for college and scholarships.
One of my best success stories is Brenda, who won $269,545 in scholarships and grants in 2016. A sophomore at Wesleyan University, Brenda plans to become a medical doctor and pathologist. She wants to cure diseases.
In June 2018, I I took three young women I previously mentored on a hike around Icicle Gorge.
My analysis of the results of the first Democratic debate: Biden and Harris may well just cancel ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
I was extremely impressed with Kamala Harris during the 2nd debate. She is highly intelligent, warm, clear, articulate and focused. Bravo!
"On a night that featured the two Democratic front-runners ― Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) ― it was Harris who consistently controlled the debate stage time and time again with clear and measured answers, direct and pointed shots, and lucid and tremendously personal examples.
“As the only black person on this stage, I would like to speak on the issue of race,” Harris said, cutting in during a discussion of racial justice.
** "The moment felt historic**: a leading candidate for president ― who is the second black woman ever elected to the Senate ― went after an elder statesman for his positions on civil rights and criminal justice that affected her personally."
"But from the beginning, Harris did what she could to keep the debate ― and her own responses ― focused."
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kamala-harris-democratic-debate-2020_n_5d155f75e4b082e55366b487
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
I was extremely impressed with Kamala Harris during the 2nd debate. She is highly intelligent, warm, clear, articulate and focused. Bravo!
"On a night that featured the two Democratic front-runners ― Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) ― it was Harris who consistently controlled the debate stage time and time again with clear and measured answers, direct and pointed shots, and lucid and tremendously personal examples.
“As the only black person on this stage, I would like to speak on the issue of race,” Harris said, cutting in during a discussion of racial justice.
** "The moment felt historic**: a leading candidate for president ― who is the second black woman ever elected to the Senate ― went after an elder statesman for his positions on civil rights and criminal justice that affected her personally."
"But from the beginning, Harris did what she could to keep the debate ― and her own responses ― focused."
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kamala-harris-democratic-debate-2020_n_5d155f75e4b082e55366b487
Why is everyone so concerned about their privacy?? It is a complete joke. Anyone who really wants ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
I am concerned about about my privacy to prevent:
1. My bank account being drained by hackers.
2. Medical information stolen.
2. Getting cat-fished.
3. My identity being stolen again.
**Identify Theft, 2003**
"Did you spent $827 in Fragrances at Macy's last night at 8:30 p.m.?" my credit card company called to ask at 9:00 a.m. A thief had charged a number of items using my credit card at the Fragrances counter.
"NO," I replied. The credit card manager canceled the charge, and I canceled my credit cards.
**Stolen Mail**
Recently my mail had been stolen from the mailbox on my porch. I found discarded mail scattered on my lawn. Obviously, the thief was using convenience checks for my account sent by the credit card company. So, I got a Post Office box.
**Police Cases Numbers**
Since mail fraud is a federal crime, I got a case number and detective assigned to my case from the Wenatchee police. Wound up doing this with police in 10 other cities.
Bills arrived from stores throughout Eastern Washington. I did not even open the bills. Just wrote on the back of the envelopes:
"My mail was stolen on (date). A thief is using my checks. Contact: detective name, case number, police station, city, state. The thief is using the name, Kevin L. Miller, and my address."
**Thief Arrested **
I am nothing if not determined. Kept careful documentation.
Walmart in Moses Lake got fed up. They hired a police officer for the check stands.
Dressed in a business suit, the thief was 30 years old. His apartment was crammed with a check-making machine, credit card making machine, a driver's license making machine, and piles of checks with the names, addresses and bank accounts of thousands of people in Eastern Washington.
**Life Sentence**
With two previous identify theft convictions, he got a life sentence under Washington's "Three Strikes and You're Out" law.
The police used my documentation as evidence.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
I am concerned about about my privacy to prevent:
1. My bank account being drained by hackers.
2. Medical information stolen.
2. Getting cat-fished.
3. My identity being stolen again.
**Identify Theft, 2003**
"Did you spent $827 in Fragrances at Macy's last night at 8:30 p.m.?" my credit card company called to ask at 9:00 a.m. A thief had charged a number of items using my credit card at the Fragrances counter.
"NO," I replied. The credit card manager canceled the charge, and I canceled my credit cards.
**Stolen Mail**
Recently my mail had been stolen from the mailbox on my porch. I found discarded mail scattered on my lawn. Obviously, the thief was using convenience checks for my account sent by the credit card company. So, I got a Post Office box.
**Police Cases Numbers**
Since mail fraud is a federal crime, I got a case number and detective assigned to my case from the Wenatchee police. Wound up doing this with police in 10 other cities.
Bills arrived from stores throughout Eastern Washington. I did not even open the bills. Just wrote on the back of the envelopes:
"My mail was stolen on (date). A thief is using my checks. Contact: detective name, case number, police station, city, state. The thief is using the name, Kevin L. Miller, and my address."
**Thief Arrested **
I am nothing if not determined. Kept careful documentation.
Walmart in Moses Lake got fed up. They hired a police officer for the check stands.
Dressed in a business suit, the thief was 30 years old. His apartment was crammed with a check-making machine, credit card making machine, a driver's license making machine, and piles of checks with the names, addresses and bank accounts of thousands of people in Eastern Washington.
**Life Sentence**
With two previous identify theft convictions, he got a life sentence under Washington's "Three Strikes and You're Out" law.
The police used my documentation as evidence.
Osprey nest near here
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
A beautiful, striking photo!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
A beautiful, striking photo!
The Intergalactic Presidency of Marianne Williamson
[thebulwark.com]
Wait, she ran a "metaphysical...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Marianne Williamson is a joke, a woo-woo "spiritual advisor" fraud.
That's why she has no plans, just wants to "lead with love."
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Marianne Williamson is a joke, a woo-woo "spiritual advisor" fraud.
That's why she has no plans, just wants to "lead with love."
After last night's Democratic Party candidates for President debates, who is your top 3 Best Choices...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
You need to expand the list of candidates in your poll.
1. Elizabeth Warren
2. Kamala Harris
3. Cory Booker
4. Joe Biden (extensive experience working with our allies and government).
5. Pete Buttiege
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
You need to expand the list of candidates in your poll.
1. Elizabeth Warren
2. Kamala Harris
3. Cory Booker
4. Joe Biden (extensive experience working with our allies and government).
5. Pete Buttiege
Just one thing to say: KAMALA HARRIS!!!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
I was very impressed with Kamala Harris at the second Democrat debate.
Kamala Harris is highly intelligent, articulate, warm and knowledgeable. She has excellent public speaking skills and stage presence. Bravo!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
I was very impressed with Kamala Harris at the second Democrat debate.
Kamala Harris is highly intelligent, articulate, warm and knowledgeable. She has excellent public speaking skills and stage presence. Bravo!
To make a long story short, the guy im dating is taking his ex wife on a weekend get away. Her son ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Sounds like he is not over his ex-wife. I would dump him.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Sounds like he is not over his ex-wife. I would dump him.
It's almost time for Pow, ka, pop, pop, pop! That's the sound I always hear around my area just ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Fireworks bans are being enacted in Washington as we speak, year-after-year.
Despite fireworks bans, male idiots start wildfires with fireworks every year. It's appalling. I don't understand it.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Fireworks bans are being enacted in Washington as we speak, year-after-year.
Despite fireworks bans, male idiots start wildfires with fireworks every year. It's appalling. I don't understand it.
What truly baffles me is how anyone who has ever worked for 45, doesn't publicly stand up to him?
...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Because Republicans want power.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Because Republicans want power.
I will be in shock if Biden is still the Front Runner after this debate.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Elizabeth Warren was the top Democrat candidate before the debates.
Kamala Harris impressed me this evening! She is highly intelligent, warm, clear and articulate, and has great stage presence.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 28, 2019:
Elizabeth Warren was the top Democrat candidate before the debates.
Kamala Harris impressed me this evening! She is highly intelligent, warm, clear and articulate, and has great stage presence.
Five times more fatal than sharks: Report lays out high-risk selfie stakes — RT World News
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Natural selection at work.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Natural selection at work.
I am really proud of this dress I made for my colleague's daughter. I literally got 4 offers of more...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Beautifully done. I'm proud of you.
How long have you been sewing?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Beautifully done. I'm proud of you.
How long have you been sewing?
Yeah in todays climate of hate
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Look in the mirror. No employer wants you to represent them, looking like that.
Employers make you cover your tattoos, including the Amy, Navy, Air Force and many others.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Look in the mirror. No employer wants you to represent them, looking like that.
Employers make you cover your tattoos, including the Amy, Navy, Air Force and many others.
Every joke has a little truth.
Some just more than others.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Marmalade Mussolini's constant self-aggrandizing.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Marmalade Mussolini's constant self-aggrandizing.
Tenors from different parts of the globe. This is what makes America Great. [youtu.be]
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
"This is America," a profound statement.
Wonderful story and amazing singers. Bravo!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
"This is America," a profound statement.
Wonderful story and amazing singers. Bravo!
This is a crossover post about politics, religion and dating.
Could you be in a serious ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
By not talking about religion or politics.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
By not talking about religion or politics.
Washington Wildflower Wednesday. Some Indian Paintbrush from a hike a couple of months ago
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
While hiking, Indian Paintbrush is one of my favorite flowers.
Rounding a corner, I love the bright flash of red.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
While hiking, Indian Paintbrush is one of my favorite flowers.
Rounding a corner, I love the bright flash of red.
Dearest heathens, I need to borrow from your vast wealth of knowledge... What in the hells is this ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Did you find it on an ocean beach?
It could be a new version of a glass Japanese net float.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Did you find it on an ocean beach?
It could be a new version of a glass Japanese net float.
How do you teach your teenagers ethics and values?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Last month, I got a lapful of glitter, opening a Mother’s Day card from my daughter Claire, 29. Reminds me of when she was a girl.
I feel deeply touched by Claire’s heartwarming letter.
"You've taught me how to love unconditionally and **forgive**," Claire wrote. I feel thrilled.
I did that by forgiving Claire. Her dad's family hangs onto grudges like a dog with a bone. We are role models for our children.
Mom,
Oh, how I love you. Thank you for teaching me so many skills I’m now using as a wife and family members (her in-laws).
You’ve taught me to slow down, take care of my things and pay attention to detail.
You’ve taught me how to love unconditionally and forgive.
You’ve taught me to cook healthy meals. I use your recipes all the time! You’ve taught me to take care of my appearance and stay heathy and active.
Mom, I hope you know how stunning and gorgeous you are inside and out. Matt always says he knows I will always be fit since you are. I love and appreciate you beyond words.
You take such good care of us in every way. We can’t wait to see you soon; we hope your foot heals up well.
I can’t wait to build a hiking relationship with you, Mom. We love you so much!
Love, Claire, Matt and Cocoa
Photos:
1. Claire, 21, and me at Christmas. Mad at both parents (we had a united front), Claire **protested** scooting closer to me for the photo. See her fake smile? Ha. 2012
2. Claire, 27, was a volunteer model for a pop-up store owned by a friend.
3. Claire, 29, and Matt's 34, wedding in Sept. 2018 at Lake Chelan.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Last month, I got a lapful of glitter, opening a Mother’s Day card from my daughter Claire, 29. Reminds me of when she was a girl.
I feel deeply touched by Claire’s heartwarming letter.
"You've taught me how to love unconditionally and **forgive**," Claire wrote. I feel thrilled.
I did that by forgiving Claire. Her dad's family hangs onto grudges like a dog with a bone. We are role models for our children.
Mom,
Oh, how I love you. Thank you for teaching me so many skills I’m now using as a wife and family members (her in-laws).
You’ve taught me to slow down, take care of my things and pay attention to detail.
You’ve taught me how to love unconditionally and forgive.
You’ve taught me to cook healthy meals. I use your recipes all the time! You’ve taught me to take care of my appearance and stay heathy and active.
Mom, I hope you know how stunning and gorgeous you are inside and out. Matt always says he knows I will always be fit since you are. I love and appreciate you beyond words.
You take such good care of us in every way. We can’t wait to see you soon; we hope your foot heals up well.
I can’t wait to build a hiking relationship with you, Mom. We love you so much!
Love, Claire, Matt and Cocoa
Photos:
1. Claire, 21, and me at Christmas. Mad at both parents (we had a united front), Claire **protested** scooting closer to me for the photo. See her fake smile? Ha. 2012
2. Claire, 27, was a volunteer model for a pop-up store owned by a friend.
3. Claire, 29, and Matt's 34, wedding in Sept. 2018 at Lake Chelan.
Watching the first Dem debate. We seem to be living in the society of The Hunger Games as it reminds...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Elizabeth Warren really shone in tonight's Democratic debate!
Warren is highly intelligent, warm, articulate and clear. She has deep understanding of America's problems and how to fix them.
Also was impressed with Cory Booker and Beto O'Rourke.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Elizabeth Warren really shone in tonight's Democratic debate!
Warren is highly intelligent, warm, articulate and clear. She has deep understanding of America's problems and how to fix them.
Also was impressed with Cory Booker and Beto O'Rourke.
DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
Just a placeholder for discussion:
I felt Warren was short-changed on ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Elizabeth Warren really shone in tonight's Democratic debate!
Warren is highly intelligent, warm, articulate and clear. She has deep understanding of America's problems and how to fix them.
Also was impressed with Cory Booker and Beto O'Rourke.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 27, 2019:
Elizabeth Warren really shone in tonight's Democratic debate!
Warren is highly intelligent, warm, articulate and clear. She has deep understanding of America's problems and how to fix them.
Also was impressed with Cory Booker and Beto O'Rourke.
Would Like A Response From Anti Trump Posters
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
As a Democrat, I register new voters, march and work to elect progressive politicians.
# **Vote Republicans out of office!**
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
As a Democrat, I register new voters, march and work to elect progressive politicians.
# **Vote Republicans out of office!**
Would Like A Response From Anti Trump Posters
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Humor helps me deal with the constant stress of Trump and Republican's attempts to destroy over 50 years of American progress. ** Go Democrats!**
Trump is a narcissistic, profoundly ignorant, embarrassing, narcissistic, sexist, racist, compulsive liar and con artist. He is so stupid, he believes his job is insulting people on Twitter.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Humor helps me deal with the constant stress of Trump and Republican's attempts to destroy over 50 years of American progress. ** Go Democrats!**
Trump is a narcissistic, profoundly ignorant, embarrassing, narcissistic, sexist, racist, compulsive liar and con artist. He is so stupid, he believes his job is insulting people on Twitter.
Age is just a number....but thin and fit makes a big difference...
[youtube.com]
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Darn right!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Darn right!
Going to put a question to the group about whitening strips. Do they work? Which brand is the best? ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Brush your teeth after using Crest Whitestrips. Whitening has not damaged my teeth.
"You teeth look wonderful!" my dentist says.
I floss after eating and use toothpicks. Cannot stand food between my teeth.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Brush your teeth after using Crest Whitestrips. Whitening has not damaged my teeth.
"You teeth look wonderful!" my dentist says.
I floss after eating and use toothpicks. Cannot stand food between my teeth.
Going to put a question to the group about whitening strips. Do they work? Which brand is the best? ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
For years, I have used Crest Whitestrips (30 minutes) once or twice a week. Coffee darkens my teeth.
TIP: Dry off your teeth right before applying, especially your inside lower teeth.
Crest Whitestrips stay in place, unlike generic whitening strips that dislodge. Walmart has a good price.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
For years, I have used Crest Whitestrips (30 minutes) once or twice a week. Coffee darkens my teeth.
TIP: Dry off your teeth right before applying, especially your inside lower teeth.
Crest Whitestrips stay in place, unlike generic whitening strips that dislodge. Walmart has a good price.
My prayers have been answered 🙄🙄
[buzzfeednews.com]
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Hilarious! Wonderful bathroom humor:
"Charmin pinched off its Forever Roll to consumers in April."
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Hilarious! Wonderful bathroom humor:
"Charmin pinched off its Forever Roll to consumers in April."
Ancient DNA reveals new twists in Neanderthal migration
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Thank you so much!
Did not know Neanderthals mated with Homo Sapiens across Europe and Asia.
This explains why current humans have one to 3% Neanderthal DNA.
By mating, many scientists believe Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens merged into one human species.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Thank you so much!
Did not know Neanderthals mated with Homo Sapiens across Europe and Asia.
This explains why current humans have one to 3% Neanderthal DNA.
By mating, many scientists believe Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens merged into one human species.
New Alabama Law Permits Christian Church To Establish Its Own Police Force | Michael Stone
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
I hope this is illegal.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
I hope this is illegal.
Besides smiling for photos with his brother after killing beautiful animals for fun, Eric Trump and ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Trump is a lying con artist. The apple didn't fall far from the tree.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Trump is a lying con artist. The apple didn't fall far from the tree.
Don't Tell Your Mother....
What's your "don't tell your mother" story?
When I was 4 my dad, ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
At age 15, I sneaked outside at midnight and skated alone on thin ice. Skating in the glittering path of the full moon, I felt exhilarated by speed, danger and exquisite beauty.
“Craack!” the ice shrieked beneath my feet. Long cracks fanned across the ice. Nobody knew where I was. “I’m lightweight,” I thought and skated faster.
It occurred to me that if I fell in, my dead body would wash up in the Spring, maybe never. Quickly I skated to the shore and made my way around the lake to home.
Never told a soul until age 35. “Don’t tell me that NOW!” my mother gasped, horrified.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
At age 15, I sneaked outside at midnight and skated alone on thin ice. Skating in the glittering path of the full moon, I felt exhilarated by speed, danger and exquisite beauty.
“Craack!” the ice shrieked beneath my feet. Long cracks fanned across the ice. Nobody knew where I was. “I’m lightweight,” I thought and skated faster.
It occurred to me that if I fell in, my dead body would wash up in the Spring, maybe never. Quickly I skated to the shore and made my way around the lake to home.
Never told a soul until age 35. “Don’t tell me that NOW!” my mother gasped, horrified.
I read somewhere that my dating profile pics should show me doing activities. Exciting things. ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
What matters more than anything when it comes to your online dating profile? **Photos**. Photos can drastically increase your chances of getting more communication and dates. Or not.
You have 3 seconds to make a good impression. Women will see your main photo as a tiny pic the size of a saltine cracker on their cell phone screens. If your main photo is not clear, bright and attractive, they move on.
A genuine smile is inviting, warm and attractive. You look **glum and bored. ** Nobody wants to date an angry or depressed person.
Through online dating, every man I met with closed-lip photos had **horrid** teeth:
missing, broken, black stumps, diseased, yellow, gray, snaggle-toothed and/or breath that stank like rotten meat. Ugh. I can't imagine kissing that.
Show your pearly whites!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
What matters more than anything when it comes to your online dating profile? **Photos**. Photos can drastically increase your chances of getting more communication and dates. Or not.
You have 3 seconds to make a good impression. Women will see your main photo as a tiny pic the size of a saltine cracker on their cell phone screens. If your main photo is not clear, bright and attractive, they move on.
A genuine smile is inviting, warm and attractive. You look **glum and bored. ** Nobody wants to date an angry or depressed person.
Through online dating, every man I met with closed-lip photos had **horrid** teeth:
missing, broken, black stumps, diseased, yellow, gray, snaggle-toothed and/or breath that stank like rotten meat. Ugh. I can't imagine kissing that.
Show your pearly whites!
Good news! After 8 weeks, my fractured toe has healed.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Last evening, had to **ice** my newly-healed toe after walking fast two miles.
I did too much, feeling like a horse let out of the barn.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Last evening, had to **ice** my newly-healed toe after walking fast two miles.
I did too much, feeling like a horse let out of the barn.
If a rude older person’s rudeness can be justified by being old how old do we have to be before we...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Rude, boorish and impolite people are mean.
There is no justification for acting this way.
I don't give mean people a pass.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Rude, boorish and impolite people are mean.
There is no justification for acting this way.
I don't give mean people a pass.
If a rude older person’s rudeness can be justified by being old how old do we have to be before we...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Rude (dictionary.com)
1.discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
2. without culture, learning, or refinement: rude, illiterate peasants.
3. rough in manners or behavior; unmannerly; uncouth.
4. rough, harsh, or ungentle:rude hands.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Rude (dictionary.com)
1.discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
2. without culture, learning, or refinement: rude, illiterate peasants.
3. rough in manners or behavior; unmannerly; uncouth.
4. rough, harsh, or ungentle:rude hands.
Children don't belong in cages. People who think that's a good idea are the ones who should be ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Americans are being charged $775/night to house a migrant child.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Americans are being charged $775/night to house a migrant child.
No words. AOC’s trip to the border before she won. [twitter.com]
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is right.
# Vote Republicans out of office!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 26, 2019:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is right.
# Vote Republicans out of office!
The Boomers Are to Blame for Aging America - The Atlantic
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Don't lump all Baby Boomers together and blame us for America's problems.
My entire adult life, as a Democrat I have **fought Republicans** for:
1. Ending war;
2. Civil rights;
3. Women's rights;
4. Gay rights;
5. Women's right to have control of their own body;
6. Protecting the environment including climate change;
7. Education for all;
8. Abortion rights;
9. Clean air and water;
10. Saving the oceans;
11. National parks
12. Protecting wild animals;
13. Ending gun violence, and more.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Don't lump all Baby Boomers together and blame us for America's problems.
My entire adult life, as a Democrat I have **fought Republicans** for:
1. Ending war;
2. Civil rights;
3. Women's rights;
4. Gay rights;
5. Women's right to have control of their own body;
6. Protecting the environment including climate change;
7. Education for all;
8. Abortion rights;
9. Clean air and water;
10. Saving the oceans;
11. National parks
12. Protecting wild animals;
13. Ending gun violence, and more.
Remember it
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
1980's techno music sucked.
**Science explains why you hate techno music**
https://www.zdnet.com/article/science-explains-why-you-hate-techno/
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
1980's techno music sucked.
**Science explains why you hate techno music**
https://www.zdnet.com/article/science-explains-why-you-hate-techno/
Facebook -still on it. Many friends here are too. Is anyone getting monitored and warnings - You are...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
I'm on Facebook with strong privacy controls.
Only "friend" people I know in person.
Since they are also Democrats or hikers, my Facebook feed has liberal posts.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
I'm on Facebook with strong privacy controls.
Only "friend" people I know in person.
Since they are also Democrats or hikers, my Facebook feed has liberal posts.
Who else here lives on a basic income?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
My income is none of your business.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
My income is none of your business.
I’m really anxious about what is going on in the United States today. I am afraid I’m seeing ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
In the 2018 midterm elections, the Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, won control of the House and gained 41 seats from their total after the 2016 elections (including one seat gained previously with Conor Lamb's March 2018 special election victory). The 41-seat gain was the Democrats' largest gain of House seats since the post-Watergate 1974 elections, when they picked up 49 seats.
The Democrats also won the popular vote by a margin of 8.6%, the largest margin on record for a party that previously held a minority in the House.
Democrats also won control of 6 more states.
Turnout was the highest for a midterm election in more than a century, with over half the electorate casting ballots.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
In the 2018 midterm elections, the Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, won control of the House and gained 41 seats from their total after the 2016 elections (including one seat gained previously with Conor Lamb's March 2018 special election victory). The 41-seat gain was the Democrats' largest gain of House seats since the post-Watergate 1974 elections, when they picked up 49 seats.
The Democrats also won the popular vote by a margin of 8.6%, the largest margin on record for a party that previously held a minority in the House.
Democrats also won control of 6 more states.
Turnout was the highest for a midterm election in more than a century, with over half the electorate casting ballots.
Good news! After 8 weeks, my fractured toe has healed.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Just did a fast, two-mile walk along the irrigation ditch. Toe feels fine.
Menacing rain clouds loomed. Carried an umbrella for the first time. Very British.
Rain! Felt smug until suddenly I was fighting high winds. *Damn, umbrella!*
In sunny Eastern WA, I'm surprised it did not deteriorate from heat in my car trunk after 30 years.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Just did a fast, two-mile walk along the irrigation ditch. Toe feels fine.
Menacing rain clouds loomed. Carried an umbrella for the first time. Very British.
Rain! Felt smug until suddenly I was fighting high winds. *Damn, umbrella!*
In sunny Eastern WA, I'm surprised it did not deteriorate from heat in my car trunk after 30 years.
Name Something Christians say when they know they are losing an argument with an atheist.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
"I'm sorry you're an atheist," they say as if I have a terminal disease.
"I chose rational thought over magical beliefs," I reply firmly.
Silence. They don't know what to say. Perfect.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
"I'm sorry you're an atheist," they say as if I have a terminal disease.
"I chose rational thought over magical beliefs," I reply firmly.
Silence. They don't know what to say. Perfect.
When I sleep I always get indescribable dreams. Does anyone else get weird dreams or is it just me?...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
I get anxiety dreams.
Evil, big men are chasing and grabbing me. **Terrified**, I keep scrambling and can't quite get away.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
I get anxiety dreams.
Evil, big men are chasing and grabbing me. **Terrified**, I keep scrambling and can't quite get away.
What if the Hokey Pokey really is what its all about?!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
It's a dance, silly. That's what it's all about.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
It's a dance, silly. That's what it's all about.
Does any one here love evil and insanity?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Absolutely not. What are you, nuts?
I was never a believer. At 13, I became an atheist.
I realized the Bible is just a book of stories written by men.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Absolutely not. What are you, nuts?
I was never a believer. At 13, I became an atheist.
I realized the Bible is just a book of stories written by men.
Last year, at age 61, I got my first (and only) tattoo. Today, almost exactly a year later, I went ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Hope you had fun, and didn't lose your swimsuit top from the force of the water.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 25, 2019:
Hope you had fun, and didn't lose your swimsuit top from the force of the water.
Ugh, i have an ingrown toe nail. Normally I would take care of it myself, but it is in the middle of...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Soak with warm water and Epsom salts. This softens the nail so you can cut it.
Start trimming the toenail at the side.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Soak with warm water and Epsom salts. This softens the nail so you can cut it.
Start trimming the toenail at the side.
I love cool breezes on a hot day. What’s something you love?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
While hiking:
1. Hearing the soft rattling of millions of Aspen leaves.
2. Flash of colors as Rainbow trout leap for newly-hatched mayflies.
3. "Golden Week" in October when Northern Larch are ablaze.
4. Tweedy's Lewisia flowers that only grow in North Central WA at certain elevations.
5. High alpine lakes. Shimmering water. Reflections.
6. Jagged mountain peaks.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
While hiking:
1. Hearing the soft rattling of millions of Aspen leaves.
2. Flash of colors as Rainbow trout leap for newly-hatched mayflies.
3. "Golden Week" in October when Northern Larch are ablaze.
4. Tweedy's Lewisia flowers that only grow in North Central WA at certain elevations.
5. High alpine lakes. Shimmering water. Reflections.
6. Jagged mountain peaks.
'White supremacy': popular knitting website Ravelry bans support for Trump
"One of the biggest ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Excellent news!
Ban hateful white supremacists, Nazis and Trump supporters everywhere.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Excellent news!
Ban hateful white supremacists, Nazis and Trump supporters everywhere.
Do you get enough sleep?
[bigthink.com]
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Eight hours a night.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Eight hours a night.
Map: The United States of America, ranked from best to worst
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
I LOVE living in Washington State. Spectacular hiking, three national parks, the Pacific Ocean, and clean air and water.
We have a Democrat governor, Jay Inslee, and a Democrat majority in state government. Jay Inslee is a national leader in addressing climate change.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has now filed or joined 17 lawsuits against the Trump administration. Go, Bob!
After graduating from the University of Michigan at 21, I moved to Washington State and stayed.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
I LOVE living in Washington State. Spectacular hiking, three national parks, the Pacific Ocean, and clean air and water.
We have a Democrat governor, Jay Inslee, and a Democrat majority in state government. Jay Inslee is a national leader in addressing climate change.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has now filed or joined 17 lawsuits against the Trump administration. Go, Bob!
After graduating from the University of Michigan at 21, I moved to Washington State and stayed.
Pictures of view:
A little bit of Polish summer for you to admire
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Reminds me of growing up on a lake in Michigan.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Reminds me of growing up on a lake in Michigan.
What wonderful people. Neighbors set up a free food pantry in their neighborhood.
In our current...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
That's great!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
That's great!
Two things you could not live without
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Food and shelter
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Food and shelter
Sweet or savory? Do you prefer sweet foods over savory foods?
For example...
If you had to ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
I'd choose the potato pancakes with fruit and eggs.
My mother served vanilla ice cream with Hershey's syrup after dinner every night.
"After dinner, I salivate for dessert like Pavlov's dogs," my sister said ruefully.
My father died of colon cancer at age 51. I was 24. Immediately I stopped eating preserved meats with cancer-causing nitrites and nitrates. I don't miss it.
It takes willpower to control my sweet tooth. Sugar is an addiction.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
I'd choose the potato pancakes with fruit and eggs.
My mother served vanilla ice cream with Hershey's syrup after dinner every night.
"After dinner, I salivate for dessert like Pavlov's dogs," my sister said ruefully.
My father died of colon cancer at age 51. I was 24. Immediately I stopped eating preserved meats with cancer-causing nitrites and nitrates. I don't miss it.
It takes willpower to control my sweet tooth. Sugar is an addiction.
So all Republican state Senators in Oregon have refused to show up to vote against a Carbon Cap ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
The Oregon governor is fining GOP senators who fled $500/day. These awol Republican senators are getting national bad press each day.
I hope Republicans lose the 2020 election in resounding defeat.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
The Oregon governor is fining GOP senators who fled $500/day. These awol Republican senators are getting national bad press each day.
I hope Republicans lose the 2020 election in resounding defeat.
Billionaire Tom Steyer pours another $1 million into helping the Democrats win Virginia
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Fingers crossed.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Fingers crossed.
Horribly bamboozled, all of us? [theatlantic.com]
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Over three million more Americans voted for Hillary Clinton than Trump. I was never bamboozled.
It was clear from the moment Trump kicked off his campaign, that he is an: appalling, embarrassing, narcissistic sociopath, racist, sexist, ignorant, con artist and loudmouth fool.
He gets his news from Faux News. Never reads. Refuses to listen to expert advice. Only wants to hear good news from staff saying how great he is. Believes his job is insulting people on Twitter.
**Vote Republicans out of office!**
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Over three million more Americans voted for Hillary Clinton than Trump. I was never bamboozled.
It was clear from the moment Trump kicked off his campaign, that he is an: appalling, embarrassing, narcissistic sociopath, racist, sexist, ignorant, con artist and loudmouth fool.
He gets his news from Faux News. Never reads. Refuses to listen to expert advice. Only wants to hear good news from staff saying how great he is. Believes his job is insulting people on Twitter.
**Vote Republicans out of office!**
I find a lot of "God doesn't exist (rage and hate)!". I can not stay like a tree and watch that! ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Nobody wants to read a wall of words.
Use punctuation, short sentences and paragraph breaks.
Wincing at your giant block of text, I did not read it. Try again.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Nobody wants to read a wall of words.
Use punctuation, short sentences and paragraph breaks.
Wincing at your giant block of text, I did not read it. Try again.
Jess Hill's mission to understand abusive men - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Rape and abuse are about power and control. Abusive men are mentally ill.
You cannot change him. The only person you can control and change is yourself. RUN!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
Rape and abuse are about power and control. Abusive men are mentally ill.
You cannot change him. The only person you can control and change is yourself. RUN!
Do you think Trump will go down in history as the worse President ever?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
The words "President Trump" make me wince. Turn off the radio when I hear his voice.
# Vote Republicans out of office!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 24, 2019:
The words "President Trump" make me wince. Turn off the radio when I hear his voice.
# Vote Republicans out of office!
Well it fits like a dream. I carefully matched all the lace and the scalloped hem and she wants it ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Did you sew this dress? Wonderful job!
Is this your daughter? After all the work you did, she wants the dress shorter?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Did you sew this dress? Wonderful job!
Is this your daughter? After all the work you did, she wants the dress shorter?
United States Spend Ten Times More On Fossil Fuel Subsidies Than Education
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
This infuriates me.
# **Vote Republicans out of office!**
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
This infuriates me.
# **Vote Republicans out of office!**
If FL Town Bends Rules for Orthodox Jews, Satanist Will React with “Giant Dongs” | Hemant Mehta ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Go for it, Satanists!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Go for it, Satanists!
After having a bad day, I miss the intimacy of a motorcycle ride with someone you love.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
As if you can talk over a roaring motorcycle engine.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
As if you can talk over a roaring motorcycle engine.
Study: Trump Tax Cuts Failed to Help Anybody But the Wealthy
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Anyone paying attention knows Trump's tax cuts benefited corporations and the wealthy, at the expense of social programs.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Anyone paying attention knows Trump's tax cuts benefited corporations and the wealthy, at the expense of social programs.
Where’s Waldo? Oregon On The Lookout For AWOL Republican Politicians
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Love the "Wanted" poster. Way to go, Democrats!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Love the "Wanted" poster. Way to go, Democrats!
US election: Artist builds wall around Trump's Hollywood star - BBC News
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Hilarious! Love it.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Hilarious! Love it.
One of the things I find really irritating is when a post or such like includes LOL or ROFLMAO etc....
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
I speak English, not Acronym. What does "WTFDTD" mean?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
I speak English, not Acronym. What does "WTFDTD" mean?
Isn't she magnificent? My favourite actress Meryl Streep 😍
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Love Meryl Streep!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Love Meryl Streep!
Flat Earthers, seems they've finally disappeared on this site. Its about time for this foolish ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Don't know if they disappeared.
I blocked Trumpsters and other hateful men and women who lashed out at me for being a Democrat or *gasp!* slender and fit.
When you block a person, you no longer see their posts.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 23, 2019:
Don't know if they disappeared.
I blocked Trumpsters and other hateful men and women who lashed out at me for being a Democrat or *gasp!* slender and fit.
When you block a person, you no longer see their posts.
Illinois governor signs bill banning private immigrant detention centers | TheHill
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Excellent news! I hope many other state follow suit.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Excellent news! I hope many other state follow suit.
[youtu.be]
If you want a good laugh and funny lighthearted satire, watch this video! :)
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
I love George Carlin!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
I love George Carlin!
Another standing ovation last night. Now we have a break whilst most of us disappear to cooler ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Congratulations! Well done.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Congratulations! Well done.
Name something edible that can be stored in your cabinet with an amazing shelf life?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Dry noodles.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Dry noodles.
I’m freshly new here. Hoping to meet interesting and wonderful people, and make new friends
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Welcome!
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=welcome+song+with+john+jacobson+and+kids#id=1=f784f61fc89e0fe9f9d1fcb92fc79d7c=click
To learn about gaining points and the benefits of each level:
1. Open your profile.
2. On the right, page down to the heading **Level.**
3. Click your **underlined points** to the right of Level.
This take you to the Levels Page. Voila!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Welcome!
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=welcome+song+with+john+jacobson+and+kids#id=1=f784f61fc89e0fe9f9d1fcb92fc79d7c=click
To learn about gaining points and the benefits of each level:
1. Open your profile.
2. On the right, page down to the heading **Level.**
3. Click your **underlined points** to the right of Level.
This take you to the Levels Page. Voila!
Involved in the tedious task of twisting my locks. I smile because tunes like this make it easier....
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
With that hat, can't see your hair in your photo. Darn.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
With that hat, can't see your hair in your photo. Darn.
The News In Cartoons
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
I love the first cartoon.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
I love the first cartoon.
Why do so many Americans (as they call themselves) despise the word "immigration"? Trump supporters ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Racism, plain and simple.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Racism, plain and simple.
Man rushes through security and injures 5 TSA agents at Phoenix airport, authorities say - CNN
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Don't blame the TSA agents. They had a split second to react. All tried to stop him.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Don't blame the TSA agents. They had a split second to react. All tried to stop him.
Has anyone actually tried using this app as a means of dating? Its partially advertised for such, ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
The only messages I get on Agnostic.com are from men who live too far away.
Through Fitness Singles, I have been dating a medical doctor with a private plane since late 2017. Ten years younger, Bill is kind, patient, funny and caring. A competitive bicycle rider, Bill is amazingly fit.
He adores me. Likewise.
"Where do you want to go?" Bill asks. Over the Cascade Mountains where I love to hike!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
The only messages I get on Agnostic.com are from men who live too far away.
Through Fitness Singles, I have been dating a medical doctor with a private plane since late 2017. Ten years younger, Bill is kind, patient, funny and caring. A competitive bicycle rider, Bill is amazingly fit.
He adores me. Likewise.
"Where do you want to go?" Bill asks. Over the Cascade Mountains where I love to hike!
I AM a hopeless romantic.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Instead, I am a **hopeful **romantic.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 22, 2019:
Instead, I am a **hopeful **romantic.
A Cleveland summer solstice sunset.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Nice shot! I love the silvery, pink shimmering water.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Nice shot! I love the silvery, pink shimmering water.
Which would you believe in first? God or Bigfoot? Hehehe,,, I'll go with Bigfoot!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Neither. Both are myths.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Neither. Both are myths.
Ok,,, if I start an atheist "church",,, how many of you will join? No tithes, no ties, no Gods, ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
No, thank you.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
No, thank you.
I’ve been claiming to be Agnostic for over a year and a half now, but I’m leaning more towards ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
At age 13, I became an atheist.
I chose rational thought over magical beliefs.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
At age 13, I became an atheist.
I chose rational thought over magical beliefs.
My rant ... Any body see the video of Obama in some African state saying it's good to be back to ...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Backwards man, post your idiotic conspiracy theories somewhere else.
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In 2008, President Obama released his long form birth certificate:
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2011/04/27/president-obamas-long-form-birth-certificate
**Atheists and Agnostics tend to be Democrats (69%)**
"Self-identified atheists tend to be aligned with the **Democratic Party** and with political liberalism. About two-thirds of atheists (69%) identify as Democrats (or lean in that direction), and a majority (56%) call themselves political liberals (compared with just one-in-ten who say they are conservatives). Atheists overwhelmingly favor same-sex marriage (92%) and legal abortion (87%). In addition, three-quarters (74%) say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm."
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/06/01/10-facts-about-atheists/
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Backwards man, post your idiotic conspiracy theories somewhere else.
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In 2008, President Obama released his long form birth certificate:
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2011/04/27/president-obamas-long-form-birth-certificate
**Atheists and Agnostics tend to be Democrats (69%)**
"Self-identified atheists tend to be aligned with the **Democratic Party** and with political liberalism. About two-thirds of atheists (69%) identify as Democrats (or lean in that direction), and a majority (56%) call themselves political liberals (compared with just one-in-ten who say they are conservatives). Atheists overwhelmingly favor same-sex marriage (92%) and legal abortion (87%). In addition, three-quarters (74%) say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm."
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/06/01/10-facts-about-atheists/
Would you agree?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
No. This is a nasty slam against Joe Biden.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
No. This is a nasty slam against Joe Biden.
Mom Catches Kid Falling Off Balcony In Heart-Stopping Video | Johnjay and Rich
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Wow! With small children, bad things can happen in a heartbeat.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
Wow! With small children, bad things can happen in a heartbeat.
A interesting walk on the beach
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
On a beach in Florida, I thought the same thing!
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 21, 2019:
On a beach in Florida, I thought the same thing!
At age 82, I do not drive anymore due to macular degeneration. I still try to remain as active as I...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
For heaven's sakes, wear a helmet when you ride an electric scooter!
**CDC urges helmet use to prevent serious head injuries while riding scooters**
https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/05/02/cdc-urges-helmet-use-prevent-severe-head-injuries-while-riding-scooters/?utm_term=.f48d2f64710a
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
For heaven's sakes, wear a helmet when you ride an electric scooter!
**CDC urges helmet use to prevent serious head injuries while riding scooters**
https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/05/02/cdc-urges-helmet-use-prevent-severe-head-injuries-while-riding-scooters/?utm_term=.f48d2f64710a
Was sex more fun when you still believed in original sin?
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
As an atheist since age 13, I am free of guilt and inhibitions.
Sex is wonderful without mental roadblocks.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
As an atheist since age 13, I am free of guilt and inhibitions.
Sex is wonderful without mental roadblocks.
Four law enforcement agencies just opened a money laundering investigation of Trump’s financiers -...
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
Hahahaha!
Trump is a lying, cheating con artist who does not pay his contractors.
I hope they can prove Trump's illegal dealings.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
Hahahaha!
Trump is a lying, cheating con artist who does not pay his contractors.
I hope they can prove Trump's illegal dealings.
Cellphone use may be causing young adults to grow horns on skulls
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
I posted this story, too.
LiterateHiker comments on Jun 20, 2019:
I posted this story, too.
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Scenic lunch spot on the way to Mission Peak. June 2017
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"Fit is the new sexy," Shape magazine says. I'm finally "in." September 2017
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Hiyo Silver! Away! October 2016
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Let it snow! February 2018
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You can see a dime in the back pocket. August 2017.
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Great views and howling wind at the summit. Leaning into the wind. April 2018
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I'm a rockstar! Won the 1st Scholarship Rockstar award. I'm 2nd from left. Volunteer college mentors, May 2018
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Glowing after a run. August 2016
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Made this summer dress. August 2018
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French twist for daughter' wedding. Sept. 2018
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Look what was in my mailbox! October 2018.
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Daughter Claire's wedding at Lake Chelan. Made my dress. Sept. 2018.
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First bathroom selfie. July 2019
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A short hike with young women I previously mentored. June 2018
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Ready for the Global Climate Strike march. Sept. 2019
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New haircut. November 2019
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