Some Texans didn't pay attention

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Why are pets not on this list?

Yeah!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

That's.... Fair actually. :)

Sharing a poem from an High School friend who is a pretty interesting person.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Interesting poem

My friend was so upset because their dog died.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

You're a real pal

Yosemite is my home.. dandelions everywhere you look. This is Mirror Lake, last October.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Absolutely stunning.

A pretty pair of gopher snakes that I picked up at the Hamburg reptile show, today.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

They are pretty!

Do we live in a culture of unrealistic & therefore unwarranted fear?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Yes. Crime statistics are way down historically speaking yet so many people are terrified to leave the house,or interact with people different than they are. Look at the #metoo movement. Men like Weinstein and Larry Nasar are getting taken down and rightfully so. Men who(I'm assuming here) never molested an underage girl are terrified to ask women out on a date because of this? Extreme overreactions and grossly magnified threat are signs that fear has shut down your thinking process IMO.

This is my daughter's photo and her cat. I just think it's a great shot!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Oh solo mio!

Not the best shirt to wear in prison.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Poor kid.

What is your, "don't get me started on . . ." topic?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Women's rights. It is such a grossly dismissed topic particularly with men. Many of them seem to completely disregard the real world effects of institutionalized misogyny. Meanwhile we have to work harder, constantly defend ourselves AND listen to how men feel attacked by feminism.

It's closed, guys. It's closed

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

I'm most alarmed by the fact that men are working in there,personally.

What’s the one thing I can learn from you today?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

If you're ever caught in a rip current,swim parallel to the shore to escape the current. The you can swim back onto land unimpeded.

Bacterium "Poop" Gold...g:8 [livescience.com]

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Cool. My 8yo was actually talking about this the other day and was mystified. I have to go apologize to him. :)

Were you aware that there is a treat on the counter ?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Cute!

A giraffe walks into a bar and says, “High balls are on me!”

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Ba-dum-tsss! :)

Only if you're out of vodka...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

I want to like this but... Minions?

Honesty.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Mostly I'm curious about what dishonesty you see on here? Could it be that people believe differently than you do and you're seeing that as dishonesty?

An 'adult' lifetime, to date, spent contemplating many highly and emotionally disputed issues has ...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

"let's be academic about this, no need to get emotional" he says from the safety of his wealthy male whiteness.

I have been chatting to a fellow geek (female) and we have lots in common.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Who cares? If it works for you and makes you happy,enjoy!

Is it just me or is there some amazing women on this site?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Hell yeah! I'm continually impressed by the intelligence,talent and compassion I see the ladies on here exhibit. I do find it IRL though. Once you get past the conditioning to see one another as competition,women are amazing.

An 'adult' lifetime, to date, spent contemplating many highly and emotionally disputed issues has ...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

I particularly enjoy how you off handedly dismiss the rights of women over their own bodies. Kudos to you for being so brave,knowing that it's an issue you'll never have to personally face. You sound like middle class white kid claiming slavery wasn't ALL bad.

Tasteless!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Just gonna leave this here. :)

Is everyone a pillhead or addicted to meth?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

It is an epidemic. I suppose life has gotten really hard for the middle and working classes and that's the way a lot of people are handling it. Add to that Doctors habits of way over prescribing and you've got yourself a society wide crisis.I won't touch any of that stuff and am really wary of prescriptions.

Joint Planning Exercise. Anyone care to try a different approach?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Water purifier drops,matches,fishing pole,tarp.

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything - YouTube

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 24, 2018:

Well this was a fun way to start the day.

Hey all! trying to get into the sharing game on this site, I thought I would share with you guys ...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Love them!

Has anyone here heard of Brené Brown?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

This resonates with me so much. Being openly my messed up self is something I've been working on.

If we lived in the same town, where would I be most likely to run into you at?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

At the beach or in a Publix :)

Does pineapple belong on pizza?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Yea! Pineapple,bacon and onions over here!

Hairy palms.. just a guess.. all I can say is... eeewww

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Wait. If masturbating gives you hairy palms, *what* has this guy been doing? :0

Any fans of the Xanth series?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Oh my yes. Can't wait to introduce my kids to those books <3

Myself and a friend bought the DR WHO boxset and we watched every episode back to back.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Admin, can we keep this one? :) He's a riot.

A few years back, my daughter worked as a waitress in a cafe.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

This is amazing! You two are very gifted.

Good morning Freethinkers.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

This brings to mind the hollow face illusion. Schizophrenics are seemingly better at seeing what's there instead of their brain "filling" in the blank,so to speak. In my more fanciful moments I've wondered if they're not seeing things that the rest of us tune out automatically.

Job Vacancy..

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

So very true

Word!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

I wish I could like this multiple times

Good morning Freethinkers.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Very interesting read. Thank you.

My psychotherapist died recently. Luckily he was so good at his job I didn't give a shit

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

You are a beautiful human being!

@RavenCT this is my favorite of Squilly's tricks: balancing things on her head.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Clever girl

Morning cock pic.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Aaaand now I'm a lesbian.

Ladies the line forms to the left.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

Yeah,yeah. It's super funny until you get on dating sites and everyone turns out to be this guy.

Conspiracy Theories - Do you believe in any?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 23, 2018:

My exes whole family have bought into the Trump"mythos" lock stock and barrel.

LMFAO... top that...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

So that's how my ex became such a dickhead.

How the Elderly Lose Their Rights | The New Yorker

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

How is this possible. I'm truly horrified. Those poor people.

I'm so glad you guys opened the door for the "your mom" jokes.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Yessssss!

Cuz science! Somehow this consoles me...I should probably see somebody about that.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Motivational AF

CW: This meme contains a reference to clowns, if you you are afraid of them.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Tastes funny

Udderly predictable...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

This is a very mooving tale. I think it might behoove me to milk some likes elsie-where.

Do parent teacher their kids to be atheist?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

My kids aren't really old enough. I've told my 8yo that people believe many things and that I don't particularly believe any of them and that's about as far as we've gotten. It's mostly a non issue in our house.

Pareidolia + Memes = :)

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Those mop heads probably do have enough microorganisms to take down a planet. I've seen where they use those things.

Polyamory Relationships, do you think they could actually work?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Seem to work pretty well according to some "couples" I know.

Florida to post “In God We Trust” in all public schools

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

As a Floridian and a sensible human being my response is . WTF aren't we dragging these "lawmakers" through the streets en masse making sure to hit every bump and sharp stone along the way?

What's the point of being in a relationship?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Well personally I'm giving anyone who expects me to fulfill a purpose serious side eye. An ideal relationship IMO would be two people enjoying each other's company, supporting one another and helping each other grow. Guys who are looking for a woman to cook, clean, make appointments and handle social events need to just hire a housekeeper. By the same token of a woman wants you around to fix stuff and handle finances, she should probably get an accountant and a handyman. That's my take on it,anyway.

When someone writes no drug users do they include cannabis use also?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

While cannabis does seem to have some beneficial properties and is arguably a lot less destructive than alcohol,there are still a few problems with it. If you have kids, having cannabis or paraphernalia in your house can be cause for CPS to remove those kids from your care. People using Cannabis are in danger of running afoul of the law themselves. Not ideal in a mate,really.Cannabis also has effects on ones mental state when used consistently. I know plenty of potheads who are nice enough people but I wouldn't want to date them . The word "dopey" comes to mind.

Homeopathy Explained...g:8 [youtube.com]

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Very good video!

Sorry for my previous memes. Let me make it up to you with something inspirational

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

No. I'm a member of the "asshole till I'm dead " club.

Jake took his last walk this evening.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 22, 2018:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Looks like a very good boy indeed.

What's pissing you off today? (Stupid little stuff welcome, too)

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Oooh boy. My ex is pushing my buttons today. I have to do work related things that I cannot take a 3yo to. He refuses to take him early so I can take care of business despite the fact that I took both boys early this week and he hasn't had to pick them up as he usually does because I'm home. He doesn't care a bit that doing this could negatively affect our kids,potentially quite badly. He's just jumping on the chance to get a little revenge on me for dumping his dead beat butt. Thanks, I needed that.

Hush it!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Yes. Thank you

Aye, aye, matey!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Social justice pirates?

How can you tell if someone really cares about you and isn't just using you?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

They'll do things not necessarily in their best interest just to help or please you. You'll find you FEEL genuinely cared about. It's all in the little stuff. Do they go out of their way to make time for you? Do they do little nice things without you asking or even thinking of it? Do they listen? Do they answer when you call?

The GOP is fine with me: A tale from a Humanist Republican

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Interesting. I can certainly see why he made the choices he did but I don't see how a humanist can stomach the effects of the GOP agenda.

The Cell Block Mansplaingo [youtu.be]

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

This is like the theme song of my life.

More about cats...cuz we don't have enough cat posts.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

They're little shits, always have been little shits and I fervently hope continue to be furry pains in the butt for millennia.

If this is too much, I'll remove it. I cracked up though..

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Fine by me. Lol

Thank you for making this group!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

What kind of stuff would address your parenting concerns? What would you like to see here?

Thank you for making this group!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

You're welcome. I swear I'm going to get around to actual posts!

Are You Eating Breakfast? Because - Whale Placenta...g:8 [livescience.com]

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Whale,whale,whale whaddya got there?

The archbishop, the mansion and the beach house.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Infuriating. Absolute power corrupts and the Catholic Church has been that for far too long.

What have you done this week to improve/help your community?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I've been watching my neighbors kids, I called out a group of little bullies to their moms and I'm making sure to be there for a friend who's just had a major loss. I guess that counts

Technically Correct A helicopter was flying around above Seattle when an electrical ...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Witty

Isn’t religion grand?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

So profoundly sad and senseless.

What would the adult version of an ice-cream truck sell and what song would it play?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I know @EricTromater wants roving taco trucks and I agree. Definitely really loud alternating punk and salsa music.

DDD

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I did. I recently discovered how freeing opening up about them is though. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Our new avatar.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Lovely

Great advice from Mark Hannah!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

*shitposting loudly*

Apart from the need to ensure that kids are looked after ...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I'm going with "rather sit on the fence" because I think it's something that has to be worked out in each relationship between those involved on a case by case basis.

Explain what intimacy means to you, in 20 words or less than that.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I wasn't aware there was going to be a quiz!!! :O

For years I have loved just reading books.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I haven't seen them on here so I'll add Jim Butcher and Charlaine Harris. Two of my favorites whose novels I read repeatedly.

Revenge is a dish best freebased...that'll show her!

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

About as constructive as most revenge.

My very good friend went away today.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I'm sorry. Losing friends is tough. I know mine keep me grounded.

Soooo.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Hope everything works out for you. Change is difficult but usually ends up being positive in the end.

The beach up my road

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Pastel sunrise. Love it.

Science Is Wrong...g:8 [youtube.com]

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Good one.

I’m not doing laundry today

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Helpful Kitty.

Because teens...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Ha!

I've experienced enough things that have woken me up to the fact that basically we're all alone.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

At the risk of sounding like a new age nut, there is always help but you have to open your eyes to see it. No one's going to save you but I find that when I rescue myself there's always someone around to give me that extra boost I need. I hope whatever is troubling you gets fixed quickly.

What do you remember about your first day of school?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I rode the bus to school as I'd been desperately begging my mother to do.I t seems she hadn't researched the bussing well enough. So it was all a big adventure until I wound up at the wrong school and no one knew who I was or how to contact my parents.

Are your contributions "connecting" with others?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I scored between 2&4. I find this a little problematic however. 1. Lots of people read and comment on posts and other comments without liking them(occasionally guilty)2. People with unpopular opinions are just as important to discussion(if not more)as those who say what "everyone" is thinking. Do we really want anyone to think "shit, I'm in the wrong social media group". That seems mean spirited.

Nightmare

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

IDK but that is a very interesting question. I never thought about it.

Followers

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I can see why you'd feel that way. Personally I follow people because I'm interested in what they have to say. It's nice if they're "social" as well but I think of it as more of a "fan" relationship than an acquaintance relationship.

Punnies... [youtube.com]

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 21, 2018:

The loudness with which I guffawed at these only confirms my suspicions that I am a giant Dork.

Truth

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Funnily enough I recall reading an article that claimed that is exactly why infants yell all night. Keeps the siblings from being born too close together.

If you could just pick up and move today where would you move to?

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Edinburgh,Scotland. Looks amazing and sounds like my kind of place from stories I've heard.

These are probably closer to the truth than I care to admit.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Wait. Are you implying there's something wrong with this? Looks like goals to me.

Solid advice.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

I may get this tattooed on me somewhere.

It's worth a try...

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Smh

I didn't figure I'd encounter trolls on this site.

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

If you block the people irritating you,you won't see anything of theirs and they won't see anything of yours. Problem solved.

Alison Krauss - Think she sings like an angel (not biblical) [youtu.be]

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

A perennial favorite!

Perspective

OpposingOpposum comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Idk but I'd like to.