Why Women Aged 35 45 Are Single and Unhappy The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness - YouTube

twill comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Depression. ADHD. Oprah's "woo" .... Shit never ends . I suppose that (I shut off the babble, I mean video, @ 2:45 btw). Think....just think of not only our species but ALL of the animals in the world.......where did this happiness shit come from? We work, we eat and on a good day we celebrate......but mostly we survive and the lucky ones prosper. I PROSPER because I choose to

Got stuck in a South Dakota blizzard today.

twill comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Of course all know Christians know that God sent Tow Truck Marty your way

My big question is why does religion have to be so creepy?

twill comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Good question. give some examples of creepiness. One for me is the smell of the inside of a church. Kind of weird I go inside of a church, and besides posters and words and such......I don't "feel" God's presence. Never have, not even during services

To all the old men like me (over 60): Don’t you love and hate this group at the same time?

twill comments on Feb 16, 2018:

I've always felt I was born 20 years too soon. I don't think that answers your question tho

Yesterday, on facebook, I point out how an imaginary guy in the sky failed to impede the shooter ...

twill comments on Feb 15, 2018:

Big time battle on FB here too over about the same thing. About 200 comments. As usual it's God's plan which is set....and it's free will which is not Gods fault. Babbling contradictions. Glad i don't live that nonsense in my head

Where's your god now?

twill comments on Feb 15, 2018:

It is sad.

"Books are a poor substitute for female companionship but they are easier to find" - Kvothe, The ...

twill comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Excellent thread, based on an interesting quote

I was trying to find the MeToo thread, asking what we thought of it.

twill comments on Feb 14, 2018:

All I saw Franken do was make a joke

Does anybody else get physically ill when they read articles about proposed Trump regime policies?

twill comments on Feb 13, 2018:

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/12/us/politics/white-house-budget-congress.html?hp=click=Homepage=story-heading=first-column-region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news It's a GREAT SWAMP. Before Donald Trump came along, it was just a shitty little SWAMP. Now look at it.....It's gonna be the Greatest SWAMP ever. A Great SWAMP. The Best! A SWAMP like the world has never seen before! "DT 2020! .... More SWAMP"

Have you ever stopped reading a book, listening to a song, or watching a show because it added ...

twill comments on Feb 13, 2018:

News Programs, Political Pontifications, Newspapers. Sporting events. It's everywhere . I would guess that much art, books and music are the most sheltered...... Heck look at the way meat is imposed on us for every meal through the media Sugar for every fricking holiday. Pounds of it. A new Car! OK.....I'm done now. It's just Innocent Propaganda. Societal Impact of Thoughtlessness.....It'll go away ( no it won't)

Have you ever stopped reading a book, listening to a song, or watching a show because it added ...

twill comments on Feb 13, 2018:

News Programs, Political Pontifications, Newspapers. Sporting events. It's everywhere . I would guess that much art, books and music are the most sheltered...... Heck look at the way meat is imposed on us for every meal through the media Sugar for every fricking holiday. Pounds of it. A new Car! OK.....I'm done now. It's just Innocent Propaganda. Societal Impact of Thoughtlessness.....It'll go away ( no it won't)

Have you ever stopped reading a book, listening to a song, or watching a show because it added ...

twill comments on Feb 13, 2018:

News Programs, Political Pontifications, Newspapers. Sporting events. It's everywhere . I would guess that much art, books and music are the most sheltered...... Heck look at the way meat is imposed on us for every meal through the media Sugar for every fricking holiday. Pounds of it. A new Car! OK.....I'm done now. It's just Innocent Propaganda. Societal Impact of Thoughtlessness.....It'll go away ( no it won't)

Happy Birthday to my old friend Dan Seals.

twill comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Thx Duke....great job

Today, I happened to listen to the most hard-core, disturbingly religious song I've heard in a long ...

twill comments on Feb 13, 2018:

I prefer the Sex Pistols' "God Save the Queen" ( We mean it Man)

Satan as the Hero

twill comments on Feb 12, 2018:

God...Satan....Easter Bunny.....I don't really give a fuck

Have you delt with domestic abuse?

twill comments on Feb 12, 2018:

Listen to this at about the 34 minute mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qht73MF6C84

Another thought popped into my head today: What sound bite does the "60's Generation" and the ...

twill comments on Feb 12, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNik8niSrrY Seth explains my point better

Have you delt with domestic abuse?

twill comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Quite a bit of it....physical, emotional, financial, Power Struggles, "faith" . No single one was the worst of the worse, just a lot of straws on this camel's back. Parents, siblings, wives. Girlfriends have always been awesome tho! Mom & Dad had a weak marriage and Weak Catholic faith.....Dad drank. Ended up owning a bar and that became his life. He just gave up/ us kids became misbehaved shits....No tight family values. I was picked on by 4 of 5 siblings (5th had it even her worse than me ..... from her Step Dad....my Dad) Admittedly, I used to hit back...when I could or wasn't outnumbered. Physically or verbally. Last wife wailed on me a couple of times, I just took it. And got divorced. I'm done fighting these pitiful battles.. I really am. (I hope!)

Bill Nye on the Science of Noah [youtube.com]

twill comments on Feb 11, 2018:

almost a waste of his time...... (our time) But at least he is fighting the good fight

What are some things you’re not able to tolerate as you get older?

twill comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Angry people

I appreciate that this site is 'Agnostic' and not atheist, but I'm interested to know how and why ...

twill comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Quite simply, the more I listen to the stories and beliefs of believers, and stories/ myths of the bible and religion, along with growing evidence of many Sun Gods/ ancient religions almost totally influencing the modern ones........the more ridiculous it all sounds . Virgin birth? 2 of each animal in an Ark? Die and go to heaven? ....etc. etc. All based on belief and very little evidence + much contradiction.... When you add it all up UP, it comes out to a MINUS Also growing evidence and knowledge of the Earth and Cosmos tells me it's time for humanity to acknowledge the evidence, and to grow up and move forward So to answer the question it wasn't a single thing that made me throw up my hands....

How do you feel about the way the American government disregarded every treaty ever made with Native...

twill comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Yet....the American government is blazing around the world, "trying" to help other regions' "peace" processes.....I got to think that those participants see right through their bullshit. They seem willing enough to accept the USA Taxpayers' money and weaponry though

Here's a well known (locally) Cornish tune.

twill comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Beautiful. Nice voices

"Socialism has a lot better chance of working in the US than elsewhere since we're the one country ...

twill comments on Feb 10, 2018:

USA IS presently a Socialist country. Why that question? The pertinent question is: Why does the USA have Selective Socialism?

Share Your Best Home Remedy Or Home Made Product

twill comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Baking soda for oven cleaner

Just booked St.

twill comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Great Place! Did that a few years ago. Rented a house on he ocean for a week. But I'll tell you, the Atlantic side of Florida ain't the same as the Gulf side. I hope you have better weather than we did ( Late Jan)

Purpose

twill comments on Feb 5, 2018:

1) Being a Dad......only got here through divorce 2) Music.....I'm getting psychotic about it. 3) Art.....it comes from many angles now that i never appreciated before 4) Taking care of myself physically 5) Money.....makes life fun and more bearable

Does everyone know their nationality, or are some of you unsure?

twill comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Nope, don't really know

What types of things do you take note of and recall easily?

twill comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Great topic. I'm good with numbers. If anything too many of them trip me up. Unfortunately I tend to recall the bad and negative in my life and I have to remind myself to find the good things that I have lived and experienced. Sad, but true

It is my opinion, based on what I observe and articles that I have read, that conservative ...

twill comments on Feb 2, 2018:

That's a fair opinion/ interpretation there jlynn....it sure is getting weird. WAIT!!!!! It always has been weird!

I must admit to a little surprise regarding the distribution, particularly the blue Pacific ...

twill comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Definitely some surprises here ....Utah looks wiped out. No surprise there

Is it right to only stay with your partner for the sake of the kids?

twill comments on Feb 2, 2018:

My parents did......didn't do us kids any good. Or maybe because they were Catholic. Or maybe because that's what people did in those days. Or maybe it was fear of life without it. You know he/ she starts to feel like a pair of old socks...or dirty underwear. Damaged me anyway. It was a screwed up household I didn't stay together for the kids.....I became a Dad when I got divorced. I'm happier now. I am also sorry that we hurt each other in the process

IN District Says Religious Program That Atheists Want to Shut Down Doesn’t Exist – Friendly ...

twill comments on Feb 1, 2018:

That's our school. My kids go there

Binge worthy TV Shows

twill comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Making of a Murderer and The Man in the High Castle were 2 I've watched in the last couple of years.

Do you think that men have become more feminine recently?

twill comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I express my feelings. I think that is why women like me and men don't

I'm working on a modern folk set list for a recurring local bar gig.

twill comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Kelly Clarkson, Breakaway is a favorite. One I recently stumbled onto Imagine Dragons "demons". Capo 5th fret.....g,d,em,c ....add some fills

Some people say that practicing gratitude is good for your health.

twill comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Other than my retirement account, ( & Time!)I stopped worrying about what I don't have many years ago. I was never over the top materialistic anyway . If anything better use of my time makes me happy. Therefore I am.

How many want to bet the Evangelicals blame the flu on gay people and liberals?

twill comments on Jan 28, 2018:

Don't be paranoid

"The things you own end up owning you" - From Fight Club A rail against capitalism and for always...

twill comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I'm more willing to rent than to buy: Camper, ATV, Boat..... whatever. Not a better feeling in the world than ride it around and then hand the keys off to someone and then walk away! I had the fun, you get the headache.....and the payment

"The things you own end up owning you" - From Fight Club A rail against capitalism and for always...

twill comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I have recently thought that if every American were to immediately clean out the excess "stuff" from their houses, attics and garages, and if every other America accepted and re-used it, then almost every store in America except for groceries would be out of business within 6 months. Maybe that's why we are seeing so many re-sale shops ? We're already doing that, but at a slower pace?

"The things you own end up owning you" - From Fight Club A rail against capitalism and for always...

twill comments on Jan 27, 2018:

It's a constant war to Just Say No! to more stuff. One of my battles is dragging out stuff no longer wanted, necessary or in the way. I Try to give it away before I throw it out. As much shopping as possible is now done at re-sale shops. Years ago I told my kids...No More presents! We are going to start doing things instead! About a 50/50 success rate rate, but the good 50 part of it is fantastic! When my ex moved out, I eliminated 5 or 6 vacuum cleaners. She spent a lot of her time organizing....like monthly re-organizing the house. It is a sickness. I threw out many many plastic tubs and lids. Car seats from when the kids were babies. She liked to paint. The exterior doors were re-painted at least once a year. Most rooms every other year. So I suggested....."Buy cheap paint since you're gonna re-paint anyway" ( I am mean, I was told). Definitely a sickness. Stay on top of it Dreadly.... Hoarders weren't born that way. And yes, I have too many guitars and amps......i can only play one at a time......... And yes, my pole barn has too much junk. But still my favorite place in the whole world is my home. I'll always have "stuff"......I just refuse to build an addition

Relationships and "Gods Will": Did you or someone you know marry the wrong person as a bi-product of...

twill comments on Jan 26, 2018:

Shite !! Sex is the highlight of my life too!

This Site ?

twill comments on Jan 25, 2018:

This is a dating site? LOL I've moved past that. Like after the 1st day. But it's really simple for me....most of us are so far apart!

Yoga is a stretch.

twill comments on Jan 24, 2018:

It's many stretches

How to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile: Ask yourself, "Did he see me ...

twill comments on Jan 24, 2018:

good one!

As you probly know, I'm a Xian (zen Xian, anyway).

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Ouch!

Who likes their job or used to have a good one?

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

What everybody said about retirement.....I wish I could too! Since I may never fully retire before I "age out" here, I decided to semi retire.....hence the 1500 or less hours. I'd like to get it down to 1200....I dream of 1000!

President Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on Solar Panels | Time

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

My thoughts are that it will make fossil fuels look cheaper in comparison.

Did you ever have a job that sucked the life out of you?

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Punch Press Operator

Did you ever have a job that sucked the life out of you?

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

This is awful topic....can we have a post about good jobs!???

Please share one awesome thing about where you live. :)

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Here in NW Indiana....decent cost of living, easy to get around and Lake Michigan. i know that's 3......PLUS the town swimming pool across the street 12' deep with 2 diving boards.

Please share one awesome thing about where you live. :)

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Here in NW Indiana....decent cost of living, easy to get around and Lake Michigan. i know that's 3......PLUS the town swimming pool across the street 12' deep with 2 diving boards.

In the US people always ask about what you do, you know for work.

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Or they want to talk about the weather...... As Tom Waits asked in a song: Why do strangers talk about the weather?

Rock Hound?

twill comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Petoskey stones from Michigan. My son collects and polishes some....I'll ask him

Have you ever been told "you got lucky" when talking about your children?

twill comments on Jan 22, 2018:

So true. Shocking to some people maybe that it was not God's Will? Anyway, had this typical conversation with my kids' Mom when we were married: She says " Oh my cousins kids! Look at them, they eat salads, vegetables and the right foods. Our kids would never do that" I said : " Yes they would, if that's what we would feed them" Of course I was then told about how insensitive and stupid I am. Compounding the errors of my ways, I then added fuel to the fire by saying " Look if we don't bring the processed "food" into the house, then we don't have the problem." Now of course I'm just another dumb man that wants to "fix the problem'. In my eyes witchymom you are quite aware of what's going on. Me ? I'm still fighting this problem and probably will be until my boys are grown up and on their own (grandma's do not help) On the bright side, my boys are fun, healthy and smart. They are a pleasure to have and hang out with

I blog about current events, government shutdown, new wars, and other insanity. Enjoy: [patreon.com]

twill comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Good common sense opinions, in my opinion

Happily single—or not?

twill comments on Jan 19, 2018:

I just broke up with girlfriend last weekend. Because I want to be single? Probably more like seeking something better.....a better fit. If I never find her, I'm OK with that. Anyway, i didn't see a future with her and the Thrill Was Gone.....so much for the present. But this breaking up thing gets old. Either I'm dumping, or getting ignored. Honestly.......I'd like to try a celibate relationship. Get to know each other. Set some boundaries. Become friends 1st. Romance. Sweetness. ......That'd be different. Yes.....I'm looking for something new. Why did I share all that?

What Have Your Relationships Taught You?

twill comments on Jan 17, 2018:

1) All I care about is Money 2) All I want to do is work 3) I am Judgemental 4) I think I am better than anyone else Well that's what I've been told anyway. Not sure that I learned any of it. What I've learned is that: 1) Money is important. It SUX to be paying all of the bills and for all of the partying by yourself 2) See #1 ----there's a difference between wanting to and having to work 3) I refer to it as "Critical Thinking". 4) Told me to by women who....think that they are better than anyone else. I don't know how to choose a lady.....that's what I've learned

Greetings everyone, I am looking for music that is inspired by Atheism or Agnosticism.

twill comments on Jan 16, 2018:

According to religious people, any song not about God or isn't a worship song, is unacceptable. Or its from heathens or....what the fuck-ever. So ya might as well include Woody Guthrie, John Philips Sousa, Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, ...and just about every song ever written.

Vikings win on a crazy play at the end and the player who scored the winning touchdown said “god ...

twill comments on Jan 14, 2018:

If Williams, #43 would have had his head screwed on, and not made some weird "roll and slide " underneath & past the receiver,The Saints would have won. So....maybe the Devil made the Saint do it?

More Dawkins moments... [youtube.com]

twill comments on Jan 12, 2018:

Another reason I LOVE the internet. Local news (Liberals!) (???) shows a bunch of poor immigrants doing the holy walk, crucifixation re-enactments, etc etc etc

What is your biggest fear of the future?

twill comments on Jan 12, 2018:

Better to keep Trump than promote Pence. I'm sure Dems will make a comeback in mid term elections. However, Will they make a difference? I wouldn't bet a simple nickle they will improve anything. Just add their own versions of muck

Best Advice on the "Meaning of Life"?

twill comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Perhaps the better answer is that life has no meaning, but many people, experiences and things along the way do mean something

Do have friends to keep you entertained, or do you entertain yourself?

twill comments on Jan 11, 2018:

I chit chat with most people I interact with.....cashiers, bank teller, etc. Some hilarious shit happens. I have two boys, 10 & 13, 50% of the time ....teaching them to care for themselves is #1! a dog, 2 cats and 14 chickens.......easy enough. A business to operate. 3 acres of property. But in short.....I absolutely love my alone time. I fill it with music, music and more music, reading and of course the internet. As 273 kelvin mentioned, I too am an outgoing Introvert. When I really, really, really feel the need to socialize, I go to the tavern.

I'm really liking this site.

twill comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Hi and Welcome !

So, I have a good friend who is an amazing musician, and he's also an evangelical christian.

twill comments on Jan 8, 2018:

Nope

Evangelicals Are Losing the Battle for the Bible.

twill comments on Jan 8, 2018:

While I'm quite happy with the decline of America's Evangelicals, the next big battle with the religious people and religious crazies in the rest of the world and how to do deal with the Muslims. This is only just starting.....

Who among us has cut the proverbial TV cord?

twill comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I cut it.....like 20 years ago? Basic cable went up to about $44 a month. Shortly afterward, a $300 antenna went up on my roof

What are your thoughts on Hypnosis?

twill comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I went one time to see a "Hypnologist" (? I think that's how he referred to himself) when I was 27. I wanted to quit smoking. I hated smoking. One and done! I left there and NEVER had another cigarette or an urge for one..... Just an odd dream with me in it smoking that pops up every once in a while. BEST Money I ever spent in my life

Three things I’m thankful for this time of year?

twill comments on Jan 4, 2018:

Geez I was thinking about calling some friends. Maybe they won't answer?

So I was there the other day and TV was on and I went into a bit of a daze, thinking it was a ...

twill comments on Jan 2, 2018:

Middle East: I'm 59 years young. Been watching that painful re-run since I could comprehend the news on tv. My solution: If after 3 years any government can't forge a solution to this sort of problem, then get out of the way and let another government try. The USA has become way more than simply a "part" of the problem

I'm here on my 4 day family vacation in South Carolina.

twill comments on Jan 1, 2018:

Sorry for your loss SilverDollarJedi. It seems you are explaining the point where Fairy Tale meets Reality. I agree....it seems there is plenty that God could do. Not much seems to bother him tho......except gays and abortion

Are you bothered that we count time based on when Jesus was supposedly born?

twill comments on Jan 1, 2018:

Rather than care about this, I would rather that Christians, Religious people, Society.....and EVERYONE! ....seek the origin of religions, especially their own. They might learn something. In fact they might learn LOTS

What's your weather like right now?

twill comments on Dec 26, 2017:

9 degrees forecast high 1 hour SE of Chicago, NWI (NorthWest Indiana). But sunny and blue skies

Egypt Reportedly Set to Pass Law Criminalizing Atheism – Friendly Atheist

twill comments on Dec 26, 2017:

It's a weird, fucked up world

Here's the story.

twill comments on Dec 25, 2017:

What's not to like?

The friendly atheists next door

twill comments on Dec 21, 2017:

And here we all seem to sit: ....."Harry bonded with fellow atheists who shared a sense of being islands amid an ocean of faith, their shores pounded by wave after wave of believers: The evangelists who were invited to their children's schools. The conservative politicians who hold sway at the state Capitol in Raleigh. The neighbors who casually slip church-talk into conversations."

Why do we put round pizza in a square box and eat it in triangles?

twill comments on Dec 20, 2017:

It's God's Will?

Do you get angry, annoyed or just plain amused when people think you are the devil for your lack of ...

twill comments on Dec 14, 2017:

Well.....shouldn't they be able to recognize the Devil? After all...they created him!

When adult children choose religion

twill comments on Dec 14, 2017:

A lot of good advice here.

What do you do to help the Environment?

twill comments on Dec 14, 2017:

No A/C in house Cloth towels instead of paper napkins/ towels Compost Recycle Very Rarely eat meat

Just a 'hello' from someone who just joined and is a little bit lonely.

twill comments on Dec 14, 2017:

Hi Gnarloc. I just joined a couple of days ago

CAMPING?

twill comments on Dec 14, 2017:

Hit the mountains in Colorado last summer. Left the camper at Jackson Lake State Park, ne of Denver. In the mountains my cousin and I just slept in the truck. Got up and hit the road again everyday.....what an adventure. Now I noticed that my old pop up has been invaded and chewed by mice. IDK about next year....still have my tents. Took my boys only one time last year, to Missouri.

Is it possible to be an atheist and not even try to be?

twill comments on Dec 13, 2017:

That is Kind of how I came to simply be "Agnostic" myself.

Is it a surprise that the Bible Belt Alabama let in a pro choice guy while keeping out the famous or...

twill comments on Dec 13, 2017:

I'm surprised

Who out there makes music ?

twill comments on Dec 12, 2017:

I've been playing guitar since a teenager. On again/ off again. No discipline. Always re-booting....until about 3 years ago. Now it's what I do in my spare time , all the time. Almost 100% Martin acoustic. My electrics are silenced. Taking lessons again even. Folk rock, folk, coal mining songs, ballads, Beatles/ Floyd Classic Rock. One hit wonders. Hard to categorize or join a band! I'v e been singing a lot .....Lyrics are harder than Chords! Getting an Irish Bouzouki this weekend. Looking forward to it

As you know, the secular community is a marginalized one.

twill comments on Dec 12, 2017:

In my small town it is school, church and work....then politics and the mundane. The internet is wonderful. I subscribe to the NY Times.....not for the liberal "bent" ( most good writing is of a "liberal bent' anyway!) Simply for the pleasure of great articles, education and a peek at the outside world. Udder 'n dat....lots and lots of good music!