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Awesome! I planted a whole flat of marigolds this year--I interplanted them in all 5 of my veggie gardens. I haven't seen any butterflies yet, but I...

I did post a little eulogy of my dog when she died 2 years ago. It made me feel better, and I did appreciate the condolences. But I don't post...

Perhaps we need to rethink the whole anti-straw thing. We could have masks with a small opening for straws. No removal required to drink! Then bars...

Definitely. Although more and more I’m coming to agree with the sentiment that one is as happy as they decide to be. In these crazy times I’m trying...

Welcome! I would regularly give away toys that were outgrown or not used.

Welcome! Sometimes Texan here. I am visiting DD in Tx and the toy situation is unbelievable. The other grand parents have given the twins every...

Perhaps someone will come up with a proboscis mask for the die-hard drinkers among us. :idea:

Peppered here and there is one thing, but 80% gloomy/morbid isn't a good sign, IMO..

I can see doing that if it’s an anniversary of their death or Mother’s Day (if it was their mother of course) but on random days. Not me. I’ve...

Masks were an attempt to open things up without increasing the virus to the point it overwhelms the hospital system. Whether it could work with...

Tomorrow is two weeks and today California hit another record high number of cases. Let's see if things magically improve overnight. With a two week...

pasta with clam sauce

Tofu fried with onions, tomato paste, and Mexican cheese blend.

Today a few days after the signs went up that non-employees can come in the office if they wear masks the store manager escorted 3 people without...

My local dive boat operator has a boat out of Chicago, Milwaukee, and one on the side of Michigan’s Thumb. I’d have to go up to Milwaukee for two...

He went away and then came back with another name which escapes me now. In his second identity nudism was more of a sideline but hating Republicans...

Tradd, I’m sorry to hear that.During this period of unemployment maybe it’s fine to give up your hobby for a while. But is that the only boat that...

He was angry in sympathy for the boobies of the world! Boobies should be free! They should not be contained in bras or other binding pieces of...

JP, that’s what I see my sister-in-law doing. Cant see doing that myself.

I have an acquaintance who posts a lot of pictures of people and pets who have passed on; they're a rather gloomy sort and I don't understand how...

I think everyone is different when it comes to this. For instance when my parents passed away I had no interest in posting about it on facebook. ...

Welcome!

I see nothing funny. I would appreciate a laugh... enlighten me!

I can remember some pretty heated exchanges in years past. Remember Billy Bare Butt? Half the time I couldn’t figure out why he was so outraged. ...

Good point. I guess I'm feeling sentimental, as today is my mom and dad's 69th wedding anniversary, and Gardner's post made me think of how often...

Neither my parents or my husband's parents or either sets of grandparents fell into this. My dad and my husband's mom lived for many years after...

It's perceived (and this is not entirely wrong) as life and death for many people now. And even if that's always true for some, or some people...

Congrats and welcome! I totally understand "children's belongings can quickly take over a house"! Their toys and clothes seem to magically multiply...

Things - AND PEOPLE - were more genteel and definitely seemed less hate-filled/hateful. I miss the days of simple kindness and politeness.

It is the trump-era. Things were more genteel prior to his rhetoric. Now anything goes whether true or not.

Goodness, no! It happened when we were at the chit chatty beginning of a work related phone call and I asked how his wife was doing.

Yeah, I've read the posts.

Gardner, in my experience, folks like you and your husband usually go within a few weeks/months of each other--that happened with my husband's...

Nothing good. Ordered a book by Sheila Weller, whom I like, but it never came, so ordered it again.

The poster wears a mask and follows all the guidelines. I think her point is more about mandating, etc.

I bet they go real fast on Craigslist! My husband just sold a trailer yesterday, and it was only up for 2 hours. It's a hot Craigslist market. ...

That's so true, Happystuff. You can't just stay off Public Policy and avoid the unfriendly posts anymore, like the old days.

I come from a family of non-sharers, even within the family. So I was always weirded out by FB, which seemed narcissistic, and just like Jane said,...

I think it's so great you are debt free--it would be very hard to give that up. Welcome!

Tradd, I just had to share the newest shipwreck with you from last week up here: ...

You addressed me by name, and I responded to you. Anyway, I'm not trying to fight with anyone, I am trying to point out that I think shaming...

I would have thought the exact opposite! With such unsanitary practices going on, I would be taking each and every precaution available - masks,...

When I worked for the state we would have potlucks and I never ate food brought by people that didn’t wash their hands. I usually stuck to the stuff...

That’s really petty of the boat owner. What a shame.

CL, it sounds like your mom was positive and looking for the best in people. Better that then to be paranoid.

It was exasperation. Sarcasm. an attempt to point out that one does not solve a problem by creating more problems. Ridicule and disbelief of the...

I will be selling my old washer and dryer. My kids bought a really expensive set 2 years ago and are now moving into a place with no hookups. I...

Grocery prices have been going up here for the past year. Our shelves are full. Even when I was young I was all for seniors getting discounts, etc. ...

Oh, I get it. I still feel that any time that I've been kind of transparent it's been like jp1's situation: someone else opened the door. And I...

I remember the movie, but not enough to know what Doggie Daddy means. I have an idea that comes to mind...

Remember folks, I used FB Life metaphorically. That's why I asked jp1 the question. If the convo was spoken, that's what I mean by being...

I can't remember if it was on the original forum or here, that the Public Policy forum was started just to sort of "contain" the - shall we say, less...

IL, I don't know that Civil War is coming. I do believe it's possible based on rampant inequality and government incompetence/abuse. There is a...

God, I hope not!! My take that jp1's convo with the business acquaintance was spoken. This brings up another weird culture change: when your...

This forum used to have a much lighter tone. I do miss that. Rob

It really looks as if Arizona of all places is flipping blue. What a wonderful time to live in the 85006 and be alive! Rob

This is exactly how I feel, too! I think it's a comfort thing as well as a practical thing. I love seeing beautiful patterned dresses and skirts, but...

I feel the same way about Korean wedding hanboks!. So beautiful!!!