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Anyone else a former or current member of Toastmasters?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I am a current member of Toasted Masters. I know we have a getogether coming up l just can't remember where.......or when. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@MrLizard Thank you. Exactly where am l?

"n one of the largest depression-related differences between the sexes, women have about twice the ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I can see that. I believe one of the obstacles men face has to do with too many women express the desire for men to be more open about their feelings to show more vulnerability. Unfortunately too often when we do women look at us as being weak. We get a lot of mixed messages on that front. It tends ...

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@Angelface No, it is a boring subject on which we will never agree. It would be like arguing with a believer, and l don't do that either. ?

Yesterday someone asked about the reality of the self.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

HUH!

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@fishline79 ?

"n one of the largest depression-related differences between the sexes, women have about twice the ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I can see that. I believe one of the obstacles men face has to do with too many women express the desire for men to be more open about their feelings to show more vulnerability. Unfortunately too often when we do women look at us as being weak. We get a lot of mixed messages on that front. It tends ...

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@Angelface You are way off the mark.

Day Two: Frog embryos.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Looks like the froggies went a courtin'. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@Free_2B_Me ?

Texas. Ugh.

ashortbeauty comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Told ya. Move tio Florida ;)

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@NothinnXpreVails We used to play down there. It is as goofy as Texas, but we had a good time.

Happy 85th Birthday To The Legendary Willie Nelson!

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

We toured with him and l was fortunate enough to play behind him at one of the 4th of July Picnics. A very nice and generous man. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIE!

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@TheMiddleWay Agreed. I don't go to concerts to hear the act talk.

What is a human being?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

We elected a great ape to the Presidency, which has made me rethink this subject.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@ArturoS No, He looks like a shaved Orangutan.

How does one go about finding the balance of being properly critical of faith and it's faults while ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I will only get confrontational if they get confrontational. I never bring up the subject first. I'm old. They might kick my ass! ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@IamNobody Ain't it the truth!

Intolerance How can we be different if we don't respect the beliefs of others?

norealgod comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Is it the US Republican party that is intolerant of other peoples’ opinions? Are they the ones who are refusing to listen to other points of view? Are they the ones who break windows or start fires in protest of one speaker or another?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@norealgod Sorry cowboy, but we know registered Republicans are less educated than registered Democcrats. I know conservatives never let facts get in there way, but this is a fact.

Hedonism ;the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

If it feels good do it, as long as you hurt no one else in the process. You get handed enough pain in life. There is certainly nothing wrong with finding some pleasure to create balance. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@TheMiddleWay What part of not hurting people did you not understand? ?

Intolerance How can we be different if we don't respect the beliefs of others?

norealgod comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Is it the US Republican party that is intolerant of other peoples’ opinions? Are they the ones who are refusing to listen to other points of view? Are they the ones who break windows or start fires in protest of one speaker or another?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@norealgod l always think for myself, and l never tolerate ignorance, which the right swims in.

What’s your usual procrastination?

Slappy_Longarms comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Suicide .....I keep putting it off ? .....it's a joke.....

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

And a damned funny one at that. ?

What’s your usual procrastination?

Knd502 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I will procrastinate anything I’m not interested in doing, which changes on a daily basis. Lol. When shit hits the fan or I decide to buckle down, then I’m very efficient.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

I use the same system! Great minds....

What is your legitimate evidence that Trump is Racist?

cava comments on Apr 28, 2018:

"As for counting his money...who cares? Jews created America's current economic system and the comment suggests he didn't want white Europeans to count it either." Apparently he cares, for no good reason, except skin tone. "Black guys counting my money! I hate it. The only kind of people I...

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@NotConvinced So you are a moron and a bigot. Sorry, that's redundent. ?

Just Learning About Politics Are Republicans Vs All These Things?

Seanjohn comments on Apr 28, 2018:

they are not against separation church and state

Sticks48 replies on Apr 30, 2018:

Which fucking country are you talking about. It ain't this one.

Intolerance How can we be different if we don't respect the beliefs of others?

norealgod comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Is it the US Republican party that is intolerant of other peoples’ opinions? Are they the ones who are refusing to listen to other points of view? Are they the ones who break windows or start fires in protest of one speaker or another?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

Yes, Yes, Sometimes

I have no idea what one might consider me in regards to “religious orientation” Religous people ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

You believe or you don't. No need to complicate it.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@Proto ?

I remember a geography teacher I had once.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

If they paid teachers what they are worth, the quality of people entering the profession would be higher.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@Cha It hardly shows. ?

Do you find that people don't get your humor?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I run into it alot. I have been blocked becuase of it, and that is OK. I find the overly sincere tedious. What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend?.....Homeless! ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@Akfishlady Thanks. ?

I remember a geography teacher I had once.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

If they paid teachers what they are worth, the quality of people entering the profession would be higher.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@Cha I don't blame you. I wasn't crazy about school period. My brain tends to wander if l have no real interest in a subject. I find history incredibly interesting and they managed to make it boring all the way into college.

Appropriating from scripture.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I am partial to all the begetting in Genesis. They begetted each others brains out.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@JudyABQ You are right and you are welcome. ?

I went for a walk along the San Andreas fault line yesterday and felt an overwhelming transcendent ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

A great donut. It represents humanities ability to achieve greatness.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@Charlene Ain't it the truth. It is an ongoing search to find the perfect donut. ?

I live in a small town and there is not a lot of opportunity to meet people.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I play in a band, so l spend a lot of time in bars. Being a very social environment it is easy to meet people.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@HeraTera l understand it is more difficult for women than for men, especially in a bar. I live in a small town now and have noticed, at least in Wimberley, the people are very welcoming to newcomers. I saw a dating expert, whatever the Hell that is, on TV a few years ago, and she said something that made sense to me. She said to do the things you like to do and you are more likely to meet someone with shared interests. I know this is not much help, but it is all l have. I wish you the best. ☺

How do you deal with emotional stress. Tried writing, working out, I don't smoke or drink.

AmelieMatisse comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Meditation is good. Even if your mind wanders around, bring it back. Start slowly with maybe 5 minutes. Another thing I read once is to start looking around and saying out loud what you see, such as "I see a red flower, I see a shelf of books....supposedly when you do that you can calm down because ...

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse l have done that one. It seems to help a little.

Appropriating from scripture.

Sticks48 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I am partial to all the begetting in Genesis. They begetted each others brains out.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@Clare And they didn't have cable. ?

How do you deal with emotional stress. Tried writing, working out, I don't smoke or drink.

AmelieMatisse comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Meditation is good. Even if your mind wanders around, bring it back. Start slowly with maybe 5 minutes. Another thing I read once is to start looking around and saying out loud what you see, such as "I see a red flower, I see a shelf of books....supposedly when you do that you can calm down because ...

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

I have anxiety attacks occasionally. I hate that feeling and have found no effective way to deal with it.

What's your opinion of assisted suicide?

Beatnik comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Yes! In favor of, but not Soylent Green. Ew.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 29, 2018:

Maybe we taste like chicken.

Does anyone have scars that they're self-conscious about?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

I looked at your pictures. You are a very pretty lady. We are almost always more critical of our appearance than others are. Perfect is not always sexy. Carry yourself with confidence and no one will notice a couple of scars. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@MermaidSuzy888 You are welcome. Hopefully your ordeal is over. Great picture with the seagull. ?

Proverbs or Sayings Anyone?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Sticks and stones will break my bones and with the health care system in this country if l do live l will probably be in debt for the rest of my life. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse You are too kind, and you have not seen some of my more terse replies.

Proverbs or Sayings Anyone?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Sticks and stones will break my bones and with the health care system in this country if l do live l will probably be in debt for the rest of my life. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse Some people refer to it as being smartassed. ?

Proverbs or Sayings Anyone?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Sticks and stones will break my bones and with the health care system in this country if l do live l will probably be in debt for the rest of my life. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse You would probably just be a shell of your former self.

Proverbs or Sayings Anyone?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Sticks and stones will break my bones and with the health care system in this country if l do live l will probably be in debt for the rest of my life. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse That was a tragic story. ?

What is your favourite word and why?

Sticks48 comments on Apr 28, 2018:

FUCK. It's versatility may be unmatched, and as an activity it is unmatched. Also it is much easier to spell than floccinaucinihilipilification. ?

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@pixiedust Now there's a thought! ?

Trying to understand their logic here...

evidentialist comments on Apr 28, 2018:

@Lukian -- The logic is perfectly clear. Now, follow me carefully here and in a moment, you too will understand how this works. The first thing you need to understand is that prayer works every time. The Big Guy's answers may not be what was desired, but prayers are always answered, and we have...

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

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Income inequality

Sticks48 comments on Mar 12, 2018:

You got it. I really believe if America falls, greed will be the culprit.

Sticks48 replies on Apr 28, 2018:

@norealgod The only thing that is inevitable is death.

Even though I was there, I have no clue, but feel that we begin our learning while still in the ...

Sticks48 comments on Apr 27, 2018:

My brother's wife was in our band and pregnant. We worked 6 nights a week. She worked up to the week she delivered. When their son came out he had his hands over his eyes. The doctor thought it was becuase of the bright lights night after night. She came back to work 2 weeks later. We made a bed ...