razz
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So sorry for this additional pain. Hugs is all coming your way.

:D You are just a softee.

Good to hear!

Is this the same plant as is used in terrarium gardens? I have a large urn-shaped vase in which I am going to create my own little terrarium so I...

Thanks for alerting me to the need thee, D P.

I stopped to think what I would do if a billionaire and I would not have more real estate. It is just one more thing or things to keep track of and...

I pay $3200 a year property tax on 1300 sq ft home but a sales tax of 13% on most shopping items. Do you have sales tax as well with those high...

Where is the emoji of shock when one needs it? $400/mth!!!!

Actually, I had to laugh at the mention of zebras. An old MacDonald type farm on my route has a few sheep, a pony and a zebra so maybe it was a...

My closest group of friends with whom I can freely discuss about anything have a range of revenue resources, some limited and some affluent. It is...

IL, I am no techie as you know. I chose to go with a landline 'dry loop' and have unlimited digital phone service, unlimited Canada-wide long...

When one lives like everyone else regardless of one's assets, it is simply normal behaviour. of normal people.

With Pinkytoe in gardening season or, in winter, sitting in my favourite chair with sun shining on the snow, music playing, dog at my feet and...

Not sure about the 50 times but have enjoyed these more than once:D Gone with the Wind Rooster Cogburn Dirty Dancing UP Most musicals

ZG, just as an example, I was part of a group of 8 hiking the local trails. Now we are two who simply enjoy the walk, the exercise and conversation....

Struggling with budgeting. I needed some clothes for my trip to Japan and wanted capris as they seem to be acceptable everywhere. I found two...

Beautiful!

My dad - there was nothing that I could not do in his eyes. Everything had a solution by thinking it through. There was nothing that we could not...

Cannot do that without a best before date current and active for local food banks. Dried goods are still very usable after the BB date though. At...

Looking forward to seeing what others post. I have found the most interesting recipes in pressure cooking cookbooks.

Each of use can do similar invisible activities if we choose. There may be isolated individuals who need simple daily contact to ensure that they...

Sounds like a wonderful community response, listening and responding to the need rather than a hierarchy of an organization.

Just love her. Know yourself as being all that you can be and let it go.

I found that once I was widowed or 'solo', people felt much more inclined to pass judgement on my life and my choices. I felt defensive and annoyed...

Took my 14 year-old grandson to see his first rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, and we both loved it. It was over the top in so many consumerist ways but...

I am admiring the articulate explanation of the differing views being expressed. Interesting reading so thank you.

Really sorry that this happened to you as it is so stressful for both you and your dog. A dog like that is a lethal weapon. Did you kill it? I...

Whatever gives comfort will assist in dealing with emotions, especially challenging ones. I think of life as an unfoldment giving us lessons to...

Those photos are so amazing to see. Wonderful how much enjoyment you are getting out of your diving experiences.

Offside - at one time I lived next door to a neglected woodlot. For a few years before we moved away, I was able to pick gallons of blackberries...

Not really. Not intended that way. The financial inequality is very serious and needs to be addressed around the world. What about the really...

Well, Trump should be super delighted to watch this. It attacks Bezos, Obama, Walmart and WaPo, CIA - all those he has been unable to control. ...

Priests are not all 'creeps'. Lawyers are not all 'thieves'. Police are not all 'murderers'. Politicians are not all 'losers'.The hyperbole...

Do you not think that pedophilia, pornography, sexual abuse and coverups have not been going on for centuries? The MeToo movement? The Catholic...

Sounds like a form of fanaticism. Why do you exist? About six months after DH's passing, I was having a self-pity party as I walked down a...

When I am frozen or too hot, a relaxing soak in the tub is the most wonderful experience to warm up or cool down adjusting the water temperature to...

I believe it is neuroscientists who are used to discover the ways that best stimulate the desires. TV bypasses all those self-protective barriers.

Thanks for the update and wish you to find some peace at the memorial service and continued success in NM

Happy Hiker, love your description of your location. That must have been quite a significant change in climate. Back to the OP.

Sounds like a lot of fun! Great that it all worked out so well.

That rail car is really neat to see. Glad you shared the pics.

When walking the dog yesterday morning, I was both amused and delighted at the parade of about 15-29 cars of the Model T era driving by. All were...

My condolences. A unique and courageous man. I know that some will try to diminish him in some way for political reasons but i think of those as...

Threads like this and others have made me aware that I tried so hard to have everything perfect for everyone driving myself and everyone else nuts. ...