The definition of “New Normal”: The current state of being after some dramatic change has ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Since 1962, when our parents bought the house, it had been a gathering center for thier 7 kids, all for the most part, staying based in the Seattle area. Ma died in 2009, dad in 2017. As executor, I sold the house last summer. Disintegraton begins swiftly. One sister to NC, another to OK, one brother to Asia soon....no plans for gathering this season.

Is this what I have to look forward to?!?!

seattlepanda comments on Dec 19, 2018:

we can only hope...

I need to get out of town. Step away from the chaos for a bit.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Sounds good to me.

Anyone else find it difficult meet people?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 18, 2018:

I make friends easily(especially with women)...I don't push the "lovers" thing, so much less frequent...but, that's ok...

So, I have a question on which I would like to hear other's thoughts.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 18, 2018:

No idea about genetics...but all sexual "morality" is contrived hysteria...people, we are athiests, agnostics here. We should be aware, in agreement or disagreement, of the basis of our values...

I told my son to extract the davenport. He is trying to figure out what a davenport is.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 18, 2018:

city in...Iowa?

Welcome new member, @twofortea

seattlepanda comments on Dec 17, 2018:

are you our new greeter? :) Pep was my first greeter...

In 2014 Democrat Chuck Schumer introduced Senate Bill S.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Why can't we craft a program like EU with free transit between complementing states? We NEED Mexico workers, why can't we get this through our heads?...all this talk of walls and security is hogwash in my opinion...

My post in @Sassygirl3869 's group [agnostic.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Graveyard shift at Denny's by night; acid, speed and marathon engine rebuilds by day...

What is Your Favorite Christmas Memory?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Presenting my China gf with the tradition of many gifts for my adored one. ;)

Some were asking how big my driveway is so I took 4 photos starting at my garage out to the street ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Ends out yonder a spell...

Good morning!! Its monday morning .

seattlepanda comments on Dec 17, 2018:

Iron pills, gerital...also tomatoes are loaded with iron...(no need for liver)...

Got a weird text friday night.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Gonna buck the trend here. I tried Tinder briefly and I believe it's a known hook-up site. I have some young friends who swear by it...so. I don't automatically call scam here. Maybe she's looking for some. Me, I would likely be friendly until and if she wanted me to look at more of her photos on some weird site, or decided to chat about $$...

Tomorrow is gonna be my year anniversary here.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Take care, Pep...

I was recently asked, "Why do priests rape children".

seattlepanda comments on Dec 16, 2018:

My guess is that many of them experienced the same when they were children. May result in a deep sense of normalcy.

Spend time with your parents.......one day they won't be there anymore.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 16, 2018:

I miss my parents...

[r2---sn-t0a7ln7d.c.drive.google.com] AI .. what's coming

seattlepanda comments on Dec 16, 2018:

search...China social credit...ZTE...Venezuela ZTE... ... ...natural trajectory for big data...

Does anyone believe in love at first sight?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 16, 2018:

"Love at first sight" is popular candy, but little else...

Let's have some fun ?☺

seattlepanda comments on Dec 16, 2018:

Home Alone

I've just been to the movies to see Aquaman.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 15, 2018:

watched last week in China...

How long did your longest relationship last? And why did it end?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 13, 2018:

First wife...13 years...she died...

If you look close you can see the elk came to visit me today.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 11, 2018:

appears to be in the same county, so yes, probably constitutes a visit...

For all of us who ever tried to pen some immortal lines for our loved one.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Thanksgiving cards, if any...

Has anyone else done this?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Let me know if you can't attend ;)

Are you excited for the new year of 2019?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 11, 2018:

I can't recall ever being excited about changing calendars.

Unconditional love....... Is there such a thing?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Most common in parent for child. Rare between adults. Most "true love" is trade. You love me, I love you. You stop loving me, I stop loving you.

Anyone else have a "go to" place?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 11, 2018:

Michigan?

Depending on which side of the bed one rises on a given day, but who doesn't feel this way – ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 10, 2018:

long ago, and far away....

If you want to hear something interesting ask Alexa to spell something backwards the longer the word...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 10, 2018:

tell her you will change her name...to Axela

I was attending a family shindig / dinner gathering when one of my family members had the bright ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Thank you turkey, for growing healthy and strong, then being our dinner...itadakemasu!!

The glass cone that broke on my precious coffee pour over station apparently can't be bought as a ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Aeropress

How do you handle religious strangers in public?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Thanks! You have a nice day too...

@SiteSupport I'm trying to make my posts private but as I go back in time im not given the option.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 10, 2018:

My phone works this site different than this laptop. No member photos, cannot reply to messaging. But my phone is 3 years old...maybe later androids better(?)...

Yes, but they are still the same bad choices!

seattlepanda comments on Dec 9, 2018:

and after the skull transplant?...

And here I am with my fellow Pacific Northwesterners I presume?? Happy Sunday all..

seattlepanda comments on Dec 9, 2018:

:O

I think I owe Mr Mueller an apology.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 9, 2018:

My two-cents... I would like to commend the Mueller investigation for the extraordinary professionalism shown in the past year. Often, I have felt frustrated by the uninformed speculation of the politicians and press. I would wish for something tangible coming out of the actual investigation. But in fact, the team has operated with unusual discretion in revealing their interim findings. What we get are from investigation press releases, vague disclosures of interviews and timelines, and only what they are required to state in court filings. Beyond this, precious little in the form of anonymous leaks. In retrospect, I greatly appreciate the vacuum they attempt to seal around their investigation of such sensitive and, hopefully soon, explosive findings. My hat's off to Mr.Mueller and his team.

Very romantic don't you think?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 9, 2018:

I like the red light bulb...haven't done Xmas trees in 15 years...

I think I owe Mr Mueller an apology.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Hoping the Generals have a plan...

Attention Fox News Viewers, Tucker Carlson Is Turning On You!

seattlepanda comments on Dec 9, 2018:

From what little I know and have read of this guy, the basis of his dissatisfaction seems to be that his man has not shut down the courts that are standing in the way of his anti-immigration plans("promises"). Actually a further deviation from reality.

A frequent contributor here, shuimei, seems to have disappeared. Hope she's ok...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Well, no she's not just quiet. Unless she blocked me, she has disappeared from the site. We had followed each other. Now she doesn't appear followed or following. Yes, we do come and go. If she wants and is able, can come back anytime, make her report ;)

What's your favorite part of the bible?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 8, 2018:

I enjoyed Sodom, before it burned...

Anyone else also feel this way?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 8, 2018:

My son attributes it to his father, who forced him to take music lessons in middle school, for one year, then he could decide. After one year he threw away his violin, picked up a guitar, and never put it down.

People who are currently living with a partner or have done so in the past, how did you manage the ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 8, 2018:

I recommend roommate style, with one enhancement(*). -determine the common cost household budget -(*)split the budget responsibility by the ratio of relative income -remaining income stays in individual accounts of each to be used at each discretion

Often I see THIS when browsing the groups list.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 8, 2018:

May have been me, telling myself jokes...

Just saw another hearing aid commercial.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 8, 2018:

I've found that running the string in one ear and out the other is also effective...

Decembers are hard.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Actually quite oblivious to it all...

Isn’t this a great therapy group?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 7, 2018:

Some posts do trigger memories and new reflection...sometimes takes years of random input to be able to understand some events...

Everything You Do is Based on the Choices You Make.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 7, 2018:

Existentialism 101...

On an outing had my daughter take my photo.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 7, 2018:

hey, Shorty...

When in a relationship, how important is it to you to get good morning and good night messages, or ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 7, 2018:

"the last thing I think about before turning off the light, the first thing I think about when my eyes open in the morning...is you"...

Has anyone been FWB?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 6, 2018:

Two experiences...each going in, no interest in long-term, living together, etc...one was very close friend long before FWB, that one worked out well...other met through CL, she developed way more feeling than I did, when she started suggesting living together, had to break off...

A cautionary tale

seattlepanda comments on Dec 5, 2018:

right. Don't count your hatches until they chicken...

A friend showed me this 'proof' of wealth from one of her online suitors after he requested money ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 5, 2018:

oh! So with Chase, you CAN take it with you...

So, now that I see many of you celebrate, what are your traditions?

seattlepanda comments on Dec 4, 2018:

I have Thanksgiving traditions...other holidays, I just try to stay out of the way...

"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" is the most whimsical film about the systematic murder of ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 3, 2018:

yes, one of the strangest whimsies I have ever whitnessed...

Although, if you've been blocked, you can't read this.

seattlepanda comments on Dec 1, 2018:

How can I tell who blocked me? I can't find a "who blocked me" button...

Been there!

seattlepanda comments on Dec 1, 2018:

I've always denied anyone's ability to do this ;D

I don't hold many grudges anymore. I can't, my memory is shit these days!

seattlepanda comments on Dec 1, 2018:

I guess my memory is often challenged these days. But I have always avoided negative energy...

Came across a profile on another site: asexual, doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink, doesn’t do ...

seattlepanda comments on Dec 1, 2018:

ascetic...scoffing not required...

Inquisitive AF - 100% Match!

seattlepanda comments on Nov 30, 2018:

If I ever saw 100%, I would think someone cloned me...

What are the biggest/most effective turn ons for you in a person?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 30, 2018:

Fascination, i.e. outward-looking. Asexual, as my Dad was a model for this characteristic. These people are fascinated by virtually anyone they meet. Although candid and precise in questions asked about themselves(they know themselves well), 90% of their conversation is curious about the other...what do you think? what do you do? where have you been? where are you going?... ... ...

What's your favourite Christmas movie ever?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 30, 2018:

Home Alone

Be honest now.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 29, 2018:

Toe nibbler here...

Total relationship goal.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Laura and me...no go...

Does age really matter in a relationship?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Especially in judgmental societies, age matters only to the extent that public opinion matters to either individual(spoken as one of intimate loving experience).

What Do You Think of These Ways To Be?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 26, 2018:

be the ball...

If you would translate German idioms literally (and we have lots of them)!

seattlepanda comments on Nov 26, 2018:

For Asian English students, American Idiom is the favorite class day...I suspect it's fun in any language...

Here's a $5M question for each of you...

seattlepanda comments on Nov 26, 2018:

I find terms such as "true love" rather squishy, imprecise...I can count to $5mil...

what do you say to someone who reveals something totally un-acceptable to you about themselves?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 26, 2018:

these "tell-alls" crack me up...in both directions...

My thanksgiving : Written by cutiebeauty. ?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 25, 2018:

sounds like a pretty normal family holiday get-together...good you had a place there to have a little rest...

Any local single meetings here in the Puget sound area?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Made a Kitsap group(though wasn't explicitly "singles")...didn't catch...

Good Morning all.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 23, 2018:

concur...Can't you Hear Me Knocking'"...then, Under My Thumb...

Greetings from Springfield, OR.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 22, 2018:

Hello Bart and Lisa...

Um.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 22, 2018:

from what I've seen, this group pretty much draws the line at illegal...

This should be interesting!

seattlepanda comments on Nov 18, 2018:

kitchen work

Sex with theists/tRump supporter?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 18, 2018:

depends on the level of expected intimacy...

Have been thinking of a possible trip for summer.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Keep me posted if you decide to come out...cool to meet up..

I have only traveled outside of the US once and that was a humanitarian trip to Mexico back in the ...

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

no budget? W, E, N Europe...

Have been thinking of a possible trip for summer.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

There are actually two Washington states, Western WA and Eastern WA, separated by the Cascade Mountain range. They are as different as can be. Different terrain, weather, economy, politics. I don't know other states of such distinctive halves. Eastern WA is dry, weather comes from north or south so very cold winters, very hot summers. Relatively sparse population, a lot of ranching and agriculture. There are deserts in SE WA. Western WA is a maritime climate with almost all weather coming in from the ocean. Mild winter and summer temps., lush and green as we get frequent rain. When asked to describe our geography I suggest a popular movie(TV?), "Twilight". Was filmed in our rain forest area, but much of W.WA looks like this. Your geography lesson for the day... ;D

Have been thinking of a possible trip for summer.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Seattle is the primary port for Alaska cruise ships...you could knock these last two states off.

Guess I'm one!Ha.. I finally did see it tho..You?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

how pervert is defined is always amusing to me...

Do Relationships Have These 3 Rules?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

different relationships, different rules...universal for me, don't do anything that would hurt her if she knew...

WHO ELSE DRIVES AN HOUR OR MORE TO WORK?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

bus-to-boat, 20min....boat-to-city, 60min...bus-to-another-city, 30min...walking and waiting, 60min...total, 2:50...round-trip, 5:40... ... ...fortunately I only do this once a month...other clients from my home office...

When was the last time that you were in love?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

2009-to-date...

Have You Ever been in love with a best friend and was just a sad situation for you?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 17, 2018:

I adore a girl who decided against me...we still love each other...two weeks ago, I spent a night with her, husband, baby...all is well...wonderful day with her family...

Tonight my son asked me what the best way was to find a partner, as in girlfriend.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 16, 2018:

do things you love to do...you are you best self when doing things you love...

Had to see about a leak on my roof and thought I would share some photos from the roof of my home.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 16, 2018:

careful up there!...

Soooo, how many of you, despite no allegiance to God, or religion, will be sad or depressed going ...

seattlepanda comments on Nov 16, 2018:

nope...

Always looking for new premises to write about.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 16, 2018:

I had a short story blip the other day...a guy is a life-time smoker...suddenly he stops smoking...no urge, when he remembers, quickly forgets...research says started soon after he visited ex-gf...???

Name a Movie Quote That Gives The Film Away Without Saying the Title! Gooooo!

seattlepanda comments on Nov 14, 2018:

To my brother George, the richest man in town!

This is actually avoiding intimacy, but it gave me a chuckle.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 14, 2018:

trouble is "love" is so packed...

This can be anyone . Political, musical etc. Mine?

seattlepanda comments on Nov 14, 2018:

J.F.Kennedy...John Lennon

Is the site running extremely slow for anyone right now? 12:42 pm. ...

seattlepanda comments on Nov 14, 2018:

super slow on mobile..

I like this concept.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Home is not a place. Home is a person.

Rum and coke! 40 years and to this DAY, I won't drink that, lol.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 10, 2018:

MD3030...

In the Spare Time

seattlepanda comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Reading, cross-stitch, paint...though I don't consider the time I spend on them "spare"...(maybe I work in my "spare" time ;D )...

What's the appropriate Holiday to gift this to your squeeze? [badgirlsbible.com]

seattlepanda comments on Nov 8, 2018:

um...office gift exchange?...

The truth!

seattlepanda comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Seems nothing has gone as planned...but, that's ok...

I have been thinking of trying to get the few Agnostic's in my area together for a meet up.

seattlepanda comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Gave it a try early in my membership...no response from the Kitsap(peninsula)..

I'm confused! As non believers, why are people talking about celebrating Christmas? Hmmm

seattlepanda comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Thanksgiving is my most important holiday. Others, indifferent...(if I gift or card, will be birthdays)...