Discussions of the day
Some countries require that all, male and female, serve in the military for X number of years. Should all countries require some form of military service?
mary c
Mixed feelings about that- it depends what they are being taught- if its to shoot and kill people and fixate on weapons then no but if its to teach hard work,fitness, team work, trade's, and helping people/communities in need in our country then yes for a year. And just to add it would need to be a "healthy" environment that doesn't secretly "allow" bullying and abuse.
Sep 09, 21
My husband recently had a birthday and only one member of his family could be bothered to pick up the phone and wish him a happy birthday. All the others just sent a text message. I personally found this unacceptable. You have one birthday a year, how hard is it to do the right thing and at least pick up the phone and make a phone call?
Emmi G
A better option would be for people sending personal mail not just text message, email or a phone call. When possible meet in person for coffee cake or dinner would be my preferred birthday celebration. I often have to revert back to letters as all of my brothers and sisters are overseas.
Aug 13, 21
I have notice that members of rewardia.com - ATTACK a person by name calling - not attacking his/her logic - and I dislike admitting it - I have done it myself - more then once. I assume everybody on rewardia.com is at least 18 years old - so we should be able to restraint our worst impulse when it comes to Free Speech. If we can not do that at a website, Free Speech (that a person's has his/.her to express their opinion - you do not attack the person's opinion -...
darsol
I havent actually seen any name calling on this site,i do read some great and interesting opinions of others,always good to get others perspective on things. You are correct though,free speech is under attack everywhere now,I know people who are too scared to voice their opinions in fear of the attacks that will surely follow,I must be thick skinned or something,the only peoples opinions of me that matter to me all live in my house,what others think because of my opinions is really none of my business anyway
May 17, 21
Do you thing that come through gene of your bloodline or sickness that you inherit from descendants, or diet?
Luna
I used to have thick hair but it has now thinned out. I think it's due to my anxiety and high stress. I'm always in a state of stress even if I am relaxing, always worrying about something. I suspect this is the cause of mine. I've tried supplements and I have had blood tests to check but nothing wrong there. What do others do to remedy this if anything?
Jul 31, 21
What's the best way to chop onions without crying? I can cope for a while by breathing through my mouth [for about 1/2 an onion], but if you have to chop up a lot for a stew or a casserole, what do you do then?
RuthieV
You need to peel the onion then sit it in the freezer for a couple of minutes then take it out and chop. No more tears.
Jul 04, 21
Thoughts about this? I prefer to save, because I feel more in control, but I would be interested in other peoples points of view and experiences.
Grommie
I've discussed this with Grommie, my financial adviser. His wise words are: "in order to make a small fortune, you need to start with a large one."
May 05, 21
What ever happened to good old rock n roll like in the 60 s & 70 s? The music today is enough to put you to sleep. Back in the day, the music would make you want to get up and dance. You didn t need to go to the gyms then, you would burn enough calories just by dancing and keeping fit at the same time. With go-go dancing, the twist and many other dances, nobody was overweight. You kept the weight off by going every week to the Saturday night dance. Meatloaf...
Tipps
good old rock n roll, yes, that was a great era, and real dancing. today's act of dancing is shaking your body all over the place, and sometimes is very explicit.. call me old school, rock n roll dancing is still no 1
Apr 30, 21
There is an end in sight for COVID with vaccines rolling out. Our city is required to wear a mask in public places, but this will soon be ending. The question is, how many will still be doing it voluntarily? Will you keep wearing a mask, why or why not? Do you think many others will keep using masks? Not just because of COVID, but maybe worried that something else will come along and better to be safe than sorry. I know it would at least be nice not...
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Definitely masks need to be worn by all while out in public, this is a pandemic we are talking about here, no time to compromise, no need to complain.
Mar 29, 21
How to find the right attributes in a partner, how to raise a family. How to run a household budget, to name a few. Why are only academics the only way in life when not every student is academically inclined.
BLM
Should life skills be taught by school districts - NO! Life skills should be taught by the kids' PARENTS. If a parent doesn't want to teach his/her kids' life skills, then the parent should not have kids!!!
Apr 13, 21
Or maybe death suffering and rebirth? What will you be doing at Easter?... I'd rather celebrate either way!
Judy CH
So many people just see as a holiday, it is a wonder it has not been banned by people that come to NZ for a better life but want to live their own way, want us to take Crosses off Clock Towers, off hot cross buns, and do away with our beliefs to fit in with them. Tell me again what are you doing here and would your Country change their customs to suit our way of Life?
Apr 03, 21
So much of our plastic goods are now all carefully coded so that you know which plastic it is...so it can be recycled...but only 1 or 2 types ever are...the rest all become landfill...because it is much cheaper to use new brand-new plastic...rather than recycle existing stock...how about MAKING them recycle. by making new plastic more expensive...with higher taxes on materials?
Lachelle B
How about making the company pay more tax if they don't make recycleable or biodegradeable plastic? At the end of the day it's consumerism and convenience. You can lead a horse to water.....
Mar 26, 21
When you ring a business how long is to long to be on hold before you hang up?
Grommie
wait 2 hours for tax dept, telecom, any other govt department and then get someone who has English as their 2nd or 3rd language
Mar 30, 21
Should households be fined for too much waste going to landfill? Also should there be fines for those who don't recycle properly? I currently live in an apartment so it's a little harder, but I'm still stunned at how many people put bags of rubbish in the recycling bins that clearly are not paper, cardboard, plastic or glass. I take my soft plastics to be recycled at supermarkets and even collect lids off bottles to be recycled into prosthetics for kids. Then bottles and can drinks I...
Maria B 89860
We used to have one (small) "dustbin" in the old days for all our household rubbish and sometimes that didn't even get full so we must have been better at recycling back then. Don't forget the backyard incinerators served a purpose and of course if you had a wood stove, well, all those old papers, cardboard and magazines were like free fuel to cook by or warm the house up. There weren't any drink cans and of course you took the soft drink bottles to the deli or where you bought your soft drinks from and had it deducted from your purchases. The rag man and other suchlike individuals would also call by periodically and relieve the households of such unwanted goods. We can almost say the in the old days recycling was a behind the scenes well functioning "industry" almost like backroom workers who were never acknowledged in the way they really deserved.
Feb 26, 21
My mother works herself sick every year. There's no stopping her. We get to my parent's house and there's 10 different cookies, eight different kinds of candy made, four different desserts, and you can't see the table because of all the gifts she's wrapping. I do my best to take over at that point, but she's already coughing, exhausted, and sleep deprived from the two weeks of constant preparation before we arrived. What do you hate about Christmas?
Carolyn 395035
Xmas has become way too commercialised for my liking. Always got to buy the latest gadget for loved ones, and they do not come cheap.Nowadays it seems to be about who can outdo who and not about the gifts themselves. I actually make my grandchildren presents and as a rule of thumb, I always get them stuff that is educational and nothing to do with technology.
Dec 14, 20
My goodness! Has the pandemic brought out all the conspiracy theorists or what? It makes me so angry. Whilst these people talk about their freedom and how Covid19 is a hoax -- more people are dying. Disgraceful.
Jacq
2020 will not be remembered in a good way. What with Covid 19 and the terrible fires & typhoons the earth is not a happy place to live in at the moment. Better days ahead for us I hope
Sep 14, 20
Should Mothers be fulfilled by staying home being competent homemakers & teaching children manners & responsibilities? By running an efficient household. Teach children budgeting, doing chores, having chooks & a veg; garden that is how I remember life in the 40's & 50's.
Wazzahen
The situation compared to the 40’s & 50’s is so different lots of families need two incomes to cope with huge mortgages,cost of education,cost of utilities & food costs,it is much more difficult to save in one income families.
Jan 21, 21
I got half way through a BA after I left school and threw it in when I got a well-paying performing gig. Then I got half-way through a postgrad in journalism and threw that in when I started getting paid to write for publications. I value education but I don t think you necessarily *need* a degree to do well in life. Often work experience is more valuable to employers than anything theoretical. Thoughts? Do you believe one needs a university education in 2020?
Sammi
University isn't for everyone plus l think it's over rated, What you learn there is not for every day living on the real world
Nov 24, 20
I don't feel comfortable buying food that is out in the open for people to cough on, sneeze on and touch in this current climate. Unless it s covered, packaged or canned, I won t buy it. Anyone else feel similar?
Bugalugs
I simply will not buy any Imported Meat, Fruit and Vegetables. If that means I have to go without something when it is out of season in Australia then so be it. Why support the economies of countries which don't give a damn about Australia? Why support Farmers in other countries when our own are doing it tough and in any case at least we know that our Farmers - be they Fruit, Veges or meats at least try to obey the rules when it comes to the use of Pesticides, Herbicides and other Carcinogens? Do we Really need those Grapes from the USA? Do we Really need that Asparagus from Peru or Mexico? Do we Really need that Pork from China and the USA? Of course we don't so Buy Australian!
Nov 17, 20
I still can't believe that we are in the middle of a pandemic. If someone had told me that a virus was the future for humanity. I would have said, "that only happens in the movies!". Anyone else got the pandemic blues?
Bugalugs
I am Irish born and simply cannot believe the absurd amount of drama which has been generated, for which the media in general, but in particular those so-called "celbrities" from Commercial TV all chattering about a) How we should all behave and b) The terrible mental strain it has been for them! People, and in particular children and young ones, whinge about being alone, isolated and yet prior to Covid19 they all lived on their mobile phones - with one Adelaide family admitting the only way they could get their children out of their rooms (in the SAME house) to come to the dinner table was to contact them via their mobile phones! and now they are complaining as to how lonely and mentally stressed they are! What a load of nonsense and heaven help them and Australia if they ever have to face a Real War, be held in some ghastly prison camp with little food and no comfort!
Nov 07, 20
I mean we now have trigger-warnings, safe-spaces, pronouns and a bunch of other politically correct stuff. Are we destroying our younger generations by wrapping them up in cotton wool? Life hits hard, you can't be soft.
Disie
I agree. Kids are inside and everything is disinfected these days. I say let them outside and eat dirt. Builds up the immunity like Tech never will
Sep 21, 20
Yes, sort of. There was a coworker whose work was somehow off pretty frequently, and she had a habit of blaming others when her work was missing. What about you? Have you ever been bullied at work?
writerrochelle
Didn't we just have this question, or is my mind going? My last answer was, Yes and, after pushing back, we became friends. I think I also suggested standing your ground, and most bullies will back down! They're feeling bad about themselves, and trying to make themselves feel better, the wrong way. \ud83e\udd17
Apr 16, 26
There was a time when I had someone in my life who was always there - checking in on me, making sure I was okay, and just being present in a way I got used to. At the time, I didn t think much of it. I thought they would always be around. But slowly, things changed. We stopped talking as much, messages became less frequent, and one day, it just stopped. No big argument, no clear ending - just silence. At first, I didn t feel much. But over time, I started...
Razz
Sounds like he maybe he found someone else? Not sure if this was a friendship or relationship but I never take anyone for granted as I lost my husband to cancer and know all about loss.
Apr 10, 26
Does anyone wear matching clothes anymore? If so what colours? With who? For what occasion? Where? And if you don't wear matching clothes are you thinking about it now?
Nite-Owl
Never mind the matching - I think it's disgusting that no one cares how they look anymore. At least in the U.S. People wear pajamas and house shoes in public, clothes that should be in the trash and unwashed hair. No one seems to take pride in the way they look anymore. I know prices in retail stores are high, but there are always thrift stores where you can find nice things for very reasonable prices.
Apr 03, 26
After finishing a lease on a house recently, we were issued with a thousand-page document as a condition report. We did all that was necessary under our legal obligations. Payments were made for replacement batteries and light bulbs, flea testing because we had a cat, lawn mowing, weeding and finally professional cleaning just to make sure everything was completed. It turned into a nightmare of nauseating detail. I will never rent again. Do you have any negative...
MelB
After leaving a rental house, during which time the bottom level was a few cm under water after a flood, I got a call from the landlord saying the house wasnt clean enough. I had scrubbed it and told her about the water downstairs which she had been kept up to date with for a few days previously. She told me the fans were dirty. I asked had she got up on a ladder and checked them which she replied no. I answered I had scrubbed them top and bottom and they were just old with flaky paint. After going back and forth for a while on different things she realised I had cleaned properly! Some agents are just rude and nasty
Feb 13, 26
With more people electing to leave jobs when they have been with the employer for less than 2 years, even when they are permanent staff, has this made work farewell parties meaningless or is society just changing and having more of a "care factor zero" approach? Do you think that everyone should get a farewell party, or just if they have worked for your company or your workgroup for a certain amount of time? One employer I worked for decades ago had a culture of...
BLM
I 'do not' believe in farewell parties for leaving or retiring from a job. However, I 'do' believe in severance pay for leaving or retiring from a job.
Jan 29, 26
There are a few staff members in my group home who are vaping in the house and in the van as well, and I did talk to someone about it and the person did say that s a no-no. One or two of the staff members keep on bugging me, calling me Mona Lisa - my name is not Liza - and other stuff. But I m afraid to let the manager, who is also the nurse, know because of how those staff are. Should I tell her and get barked at if I do, or should I do nothing and keep getting bugged?...
ShawneeBaby
YES! These rules and regulations are no just for the people who consume the stuff but for all those that don't. Protect yourself and others. Blow the whistle to stop endangering everybody's health.
Dec 14, 25
I recently came back from an international trip of one and a half months. I was treated so well and the people accepted me more readily than those at home. I loved the experiences and would happily live there ordinarily. Yet, since the coronavirus lockdown situations, there has been a subtle shift in living conditions that make me wary. I was actually happy to get back home, where I am less regarded. What are the feelings or experiences of others who love travel? Even those...
writerrochelle
I have never been a traveler, but more a homebody myself. I find if I'm away from where I call home more than 2 hours, I start feeling anxious. When I was young (I'm 77), I used to think about traveling around the USA, living in a motor home or travel trailer, and enjoying the beauty of the earth...Now I think about being in my recliner, holding my little puppy, Lacy, and watching travel shows on TV! ;-D
Nov 22, 25
When I was growing up, I wasn t given any expectations of moving out by a certain age, or at a certain stage. It was up to me or when I m ready. But some of my friends were expected to move out of home at 18 years old, others were expected the same when they found a full-time job. When did you move out of home? What were the expectations? Was it the right time? If you are a parent, do you expect your kids differently from your parents expected of you?
writerrochelle
I'll never forget hearing my stepmother say, "You're 18 now. You can get out.", or something very close to that. I married my boyfriend in March, after he turned 18 in February, found a studio apartment while he joined the Marines to support us (1966 during the Viet Nam war), and had to go to war in May. I got a job babysitting where I lived. Dad brought me groceries until I got an allotment check. And started my life of constant failures, not that my childhood was any better... ;-(
Sep 27, 25
I spent a lot of time feeling resentful towards my parents for things I missed out on as a child. But now that I am older, I understand that they did their best, and I am grateful that they gave me a good education. This has given me opportunities I would not have had otherwise, and I know I am privileged to live a good life despite rising costs.
MIKE 1
WOW, IN OUR FAMILY, 7 KIDS PLUS MOM AND DAD. NOW THAT I HAVE LOST MY MOM AND DAD, I KNOW NOE HOW MUCH WORK THEY HAD TO DO FOR OUR FAMILY. RIGHT NOW I THINK BACK AT THE BAD THINGS I DID, NOT BIG ONES .NOW I CAN NOT SAY THINK YOU MOM AND THANKED ENOUGH. FOR BEING THERE FOR ME AND ALL OF USE. THANK MOM/ DAD LOVE YOU
Sep 16, 25
There is no universal definition of "too much news," but if your news consumption is causing you anxiety, feeling unwell, or negatively impacting your daily life, it's too much. You can manage excessive news consumption by setting time limits, taking breaks, focusing on self-care, and limiting exposure to sources that contribute to negative feelings. What would you say? How much news is too much?
mumk
You should live in Australia ! The 1 hour news starts with sport usually, if not you get a sports segment at 15 minutes, telling you about the sport that is coming on later.....then from not long after the half past you get ALL the sports, between that and the adverts there is not a lot of news and if you can sit through all that you FINALLY get to the weather forecast... If the showed the weather forecast first, I could then watch the first bit of news and switch off ! I HATE WATCHING SPORT
Sep 10, 25
I am kept busy lately babysitting a four-year-old boy. He is obsessed with numbers. I am running out of ideas. Any suggestions?
Angie
From experience boys that age love to run and jump and climb and ride\u2026 so Outdoors - Park/playgrounds, collect shells at the beach, bushwalks or short hikes out in nature. Gardening and planting seedlings or seeds in pots.
Trampoline gyms or indoor clip and climb (fake safe rock climbing for kids),
At home indoors - Lego, blocks, puzzles, games and books. Or if you know how to make homemade playdough could be fun!
Enjoy
Apr 22, 25
The quietest guy in our class, who lettered in three sports every year, majored in engineering at a large land-grant university, then became a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy and, subsequently, a successful civil engineer. What surprising career paths did your high school classmates take?
Grommie
One of my classmates went on a cruise ship voyage with his parents as a teenager, discovered a need amongst the numerous widow passengers, and spent his life as a well remunerated gigolo.
Jan 31, 25
You can make each other laugh. You're both comfortable with each other's touch and proximity. You remember the smallest details about one another. What else? What are the signs of mutual attraction?
77ccusmc
For my marriage it is helping each when you are sick. We have been married 43 years my husband got hurt at work then got COPD and emphysema, then I had 5 strokes was paralyzed after my 3rd stroke. He takes very good care of me. I\u2019m glad he knows how to cook. It was good before but you know it\u2019s real after.
Nov 05, 24
Has anyone found out that the on and off ramps are supposed to be safe for all individuals who need to use them to help them on and off without getting hurt but if they are built like a slope, they become unsafe for them, especially downtowns. The people who built on and off ramps should at least have a pole or something people can grab a hold of to help them step up and down if they come across any of those on and off ramps, which aren't safe. Do you agree?
APB
Rails on BOTH sides for slopes...AND handrails both sides on staircases too...it is obvious common sense and most of the time its just not there...well done lisa!
...the picture above shows clearly how NOT to do it....we have designers who know all this...why don't they use them?...to save money...and we wait till somebody get seriously injured or dies before we fix things....
Oct 09, 24
One time I was watching a talk show (can't remember which) and the host and one of his guests were discussing a recent incident with Julia Roberts, where she was out shopping and was barraged with photographers who wouldn't leave her alone, and she got very annoyed with them. The host of the show was sympathetic toward Julia, saying that celebrities are entitled to some privacy, without having to deal with unwelcome attention all the time, and should be able...
keimanzero
The guest of course! Fame comes w/ a price tag called publicity and every aspirant to the arts wants a lot of publicity yet w/o their fans they get little or none! Then when they hit it big-time, all of a sudden they want privacy even from their fans! I myself am a creative writer of fanfictions which I share online and I have a huge following and an even larger number of readers of my works. I elarned long go, anyone in the arts must grow a thick skin and the best example of this is the real US prez and our GOP Savior Trumpy! He could care less what folks think of him! He is quoted as saying 'No, I am NOT a politician, good or bad. However, I am a business man and a damned good one too! If you fail to vote for me, don't come crying to me later when my opponents get into power again!' Good luck today on Friday the 13th. Why is it an unlucky day? Long ago during the Crusades in Europe and the Middle East, the king of France (Phillip the Fair) owed a huge sum to the Knights Templar and to avoid paying what he owed, he made a deal w/ the Pope to have the Knights arrested and tried on heresy which is more lies from the Catholics to steal and lie and cheat and grab lands for the Church and the Crown. Of course, the Knights got wind of this and sailed away on several ships w/ all their loot and money and that treasure trove is still missing! The leaders of the Templars and as many of their followers they could find (which were not numerous!) were burned at the stake or hanged! Then the greedy Pope and King raided the Templar churches and found 'housekeeping funds' amounting all told to a few thousand French Francs- maybe in today's market- $500! If you want to read a good book re the Templars, find Umberto Eco's (He wrote the Name of the Rose too) novel 'Foucault's Pendulum' which advances many theories as to the location of the Knights' treasure trove.
Sep 14, 24
I have recently stepped back from a very intense role, and now I am struggling to adjust to being much less busy or 'in demand' in my new role. My new work is satisfying, and while I love not doing 60 hr weeks, and leaving with no worries or concerns at the end of the work day, I am used to operating at a much higher level of demand. I wondered how others have coped with this experience and whether that will fade. I stepped back as it was burning me out after 6 yrs,...
matthew f 520557
'Steeping back'? i thought this might be a discussion about how to make a good cup of tea!?! guess not...maybe it should be about spelling or grammer...
Sep 11, 24
How much theft would there be if otherwise law-abiding citizens were to quit buying stolen items?
Lyn A.
There will always be thieves, as some do it because they feel others have more than them even if it is not to on sell. Seems those who can't be bothered to either work and/or save for what they want will steal because of their warped sense of 'entitlement'
Aug 12, 24
Would you eat insects? Companies are incorporating insects into food products. I have seen cricket crackers, chocolates made with ants, and bugs used for food colouring. Many of these food items are aimed at appealing to younger consumers. Even schools are offering insect snacks. What are your thoughts? Are you eager to eat or bake using insects?
lippy loo
No I think it is rank. Yes some countries / cultures eat insects, spiders and anything basically that walks the earth including dogs, cats, whales, dolphins, monkeys, birds, fish, in fact all wild life even if some are dangerous and life threatening. Now, companies want us to eat insects and down the track a few years we will be called out for diminishing the insects of the world.
The methane can be controlled from cattle, giraffes, elephants, sheep etc. by just adding a tiny bit of a certain seaweed that can be cultivated at a minimal cost but I guess the acreage can produce more vegetables and so a higher financial yield and hence the BS about us needing all to go vegan and eat insects.
Give me my meat any day. We developed eating meat which made our brains smarter. Maybe due to less meat being eaten, this is why people are becoming so much more stupider these days.
Aug 13, 24
After picking up a parcel at night recently, the front bumper bar of our Landcruiser caught on a section of a digger in front of us. No matter what we did, we could not free the car. Within minutes a neighbor came to assist to no avail. Then, just as we were going to call for help, a team of neighbors from three houses came and lifted the car free. We were relieved and very grateful that no damage was done. Their response and assistance were admirable. I am always...
writerrochelle
YES! So many times, but I'll never forget the young man I talked to while waiting to get my hair cut at Great Clips. I was complaining about how much it cost, even with the Senior Discount, to get my hair cut, and how I only got it cut once a year. Well, after my haircut, when I went to pay, I was told "it was taken care of" and, when I offered a tip, I was told "it was paid for, too", by the young man, who had already left! I didn't even get to thank him. And, in the Commissary, after telling a stranger (lady) about how I was abandoned in 2013, how she came back to me, after walking away, and put 2 $50 bills in my hand saying "God told her to do it." There ARE still good people out in the world, and I'm happy to have met them, and that I am one, also. ;-D
Jul 02, 24
Are you like me and tempted by amazing price reductions on certain items that you do not need? Are you able to resist temptation and only purchase what you truly need, or do you succumb to the temptation of great deals? Some price reductions are just so incredible that I cannot resist reaching for my credit card, especially when it comes to online shopping.
jan
no my mum worked at a large store and said they mark them up to put them down for a sale not interested
Jun 20, 24
This October will be my first time overseas. Yes, I ve been to all the cities in Australia and have seen the Great Rock. I met my wife there, and she is from the Philippines. I used to be worried about going abroad, but now I m looking forward to it. Can anyone recall their first time overseas?
Maria B 89860
Mine was back in the 70's visiting relatives I'd never met in Romania "Transilvania the part that used to belong to Hungary before the infamous "Trianon Treaty. That was an adventure and a half indeed.
May 23, 24
Not everything around us is cheap badly made rubbish designed to be thrown away in a few years and end up as landfill (OK a lot of it is!) but we have future antiques too things we take for granted and ignore that maybe your grandchildren will treasure...one example is our current "floating floor" laminated floorboards just about indestructible waterproof...the thing I noticed is that when it is installed it looks pretty good...but after 5 or 6 years of having dogs skidding...
The dog house
In Australia long ago we made our own products and they lasted decades now a kettle may last a year if you are lucky. We rely too much on other Countries inferior products and yes it all ends up in land fill
Apr 05, 24
Do you know how many kilowatt-hours your house uses in a day [24 hours]? Would like to hear from you, including the country you are giving the figure for, please ...
lippy loo
No idea but as little as possible. Electricity is going up and up and they are saying there is not enough to go around yet they are bringing in EV by the 1000's so go figure. Putting up those horrible wind turbines which harm the environment and biodiversity let alone the animals and catch fire and are environmentally bad news and no discussion with the people who have to live near them. Then they say they are going to turn off the gas, no coal and we have the cleanest coal in the world and to top it off want to bring in nuclear which is so dangerous and I don't care what they say. How many have caused disasters around the world. Our electricity has gone up 100% in a very short time and going up again. Since they privatised it they have just taken the profits and run with them and left a mess for the taxpayer to pay for.
Mar 24, 24
Our dishwasher broke down, so we had to get someone in. It was apparently an easy fix. 5 weeks later I have a new pump, new hoses, new clips and a new control board. If it hadn't been under warranty, none of this would have been done, and it would have been fixed in the first week. Are the tradies just ripping off the warranty providers?
Lachelle B
1. Tradies are in demand. 2. Parts take awhile to arrive. 3. If it's under warranty what's the concern? You're not paying for it. 4. Appliances are now mass produced. Forget quality from the good old days. More parts, more technology = more problems.
Mar 26, 24
These days, people are so impatient, especially on the roads. Who cares if it takes you a few extra minutes to get where ever you need to be. Is it really important to save those few minutes, as I don't? There is no reason that anyone can't wait for a minute. In my opinion. Isn't safety weighs more than running? These people who cause road rage, they do not stop to think that their reactions can cause a major accident. Is this what they want? Any driver on their own or...
Cute
WE are living in an angry world - so sad - I too have people tail-gate me and sometimes go over double lines to pass even though I'm keeping to the speed limit.
Feb 27, 24
One in 25 Australian adults will be estranged from their family at some point. It s a difficult, often-hidden experience that can elicit many emotions: shame, heartache, even happiness. Do you happen to know any such cases? Under what circumstances do you reckon reconciliation might be possible?
BLM
I deliberately did not live up to the expectations my parents 'had' for me in life (since it was my life - not theirs) - which led to physical abuse. My parents got divorce - remarry other people and had more kids - which led to me being the odd kid OUT ( I know - Life is not FAIR - LOL). I became a runaway at 13 years old (when I finished the eighth grade in the USA). I will be estranged from my family this coming June (2024) - it will be 65 years (pain free - emotionally, mentally, physically, and psychologically) - let the good times (estrangement) - roll forever or least till I DIE! Estrangement from my family has elicited 'HAPPINESS AND JOY' - anyway - for me! In my case - reconciliation is N(EVER) going to happen (under any circumstances)!
Feb 14, 24
If a wild animal, native or feral, came into your garden, would you welcome it or chase it away? Wild animals always seem to find me wherever I live. Four types of snakes got moved on, 3 Funnel webs got sprayed, the possums and gliders get fed, so does the blue tongue. I have fed Brush turkeys' for years and fed 5 this past year. The adults have moved on but the chicks have hatched and 5 are still hanging around. There have been foxes everywhere I have lived, but...
Rosemary E 383382
Watch the foxes don't bite any of your animals etc. I know a cat that was bitten by a fox. Apart from the bite it also passed a disease to the cat that was life threatening.
Feb 08, 24
Have you ever applied for a job on Social Media? Just for the heck of it, I decided to give it a try just to see what would happen. I applied for three or four so-called jobs and went along with their questions. When they thought they had me hooked, they asked for my bank information. Of course, I did not give them that info. Be careful when applying for jobs, a lot of them are scams.
ShawneeBaby
Isn't that the problem with social media? So much fake information I don't know why people keep using it.
Nov 14, 23
I see so many Parents/Carers who supposes to look after young children, that they really don't. All they do is play on their phones or other gadgets constantly. Even it comes to crossing the roads. They don't hold their hands, but glare into their phone. This isn't right at look. Now that the warmer weather has approached, kids love water. It takes only a second for a child to drown. People leave kids to do whatever these days. Parents/Carers should be made countable...
Katzeye
Parents should always keep a close eye on their children because it only takes a few seconds or minutes for an accident to happen..leave the phone viewing for when you are at home and the kids are tucked up for the night.
Oct 14, 23
Can it be acceptable to rat a coworker out to the boss if you feel they have overstepped their bounds?
BLM
It is one thing to be a 'snitch'. It is something else to be a 'whistleblower'. You did not provide enough information in your scenario for me to offer a suggestion. Under the scenario you provided - my response is to keep your misgivings (of the individual in question) to yourself!
Oct 07, 23
I know I'm not the only one in this situation, so that's why I am asking for advice. So, basically I'm overweight. Not greatly, but enough to make me feel quite self-conscious a lot of the time. Every time I hear someone snicker somewhere behind me, I think they are laughing at me. Even though I know that they probably aren't there is still that little voice in my head making me feel insecure. How can I get past this and get on with my life before it runs out?
Raymond K 449636
Who decides what is normal ? Just be yourself and don't worry about others, and just enjoy one day at a time
Sep 14, 23
Even without kids, many couples stay in loveless marriages, and there are a few reasons why. Many want to avoid talking to their spouse about how they feel about their marriage because they want to avoid hurting them. However, not communicating can be even more hurtful. Couples also stay together due to social norms. Do you think that a marriage last without being in love?
LindaB
I was in a loveless relationship for 17 years. We ran businesses together and he was a highly respected person within the Irish community in London. It suited him to have me on his arm at formal events and functions and I was never going to give up the lifestyle! It's not for everyone but it worked for us.
Sep 01, 23
What do people think about the wisdom of buying into a retirement village where the purchaser or their family doesn't receive back the price paid when they leave the village? You are buying lifestyle advantages like gym, heated pool, library, 24-hour support person, transport, restaurant/cafe, entertainment, companionship and new friendships etc, but the cost can be regarded as quite high given how much is taken by management when you leave the village. Usually when buying...
Muzza999 NZ
Not all retirement villages are run like that. I live in a Freedom Lifestyle Village where I get the capital gain if I was needing to sell. We have a great manager and I am very happy here
Aug 05, 23
My neighbour keeps asking me for toilet paper, sugar, whatever. Usually in the early morning. I keep giving them whatever they re asking for, I just wish they wouldn t wake me up. What would you do?
Lizzie
It\u2019s nice to keep giving you also may need them some day just let them know that your happy to give but could they please come a bit later as you are sleeping and are being woken up
Aug 02, 23
Lately I find nowadays you gotta be careful who you talk to not everyone deserves access to your heart How many chances should you give a "friend" who always belittles you and bully's you constantly but never listen to how you feel? Lately I've felt so alone while with friends as they seem like frenemies instead of friends. Only there at my best times, never at my worst
Maria B 89860
From what you have described, to me it seems like they don't sound like friends in deed but like "friends" in need of having someone handy to vent on or boss around. I'm not sure if it's worth your while at looking around who are avoiding them and they might be more like the friendships you could cultivate.
Jul 29, 23
If you could change one thing in the neighborhood you live in, in an effort to make it a better place, what would it be?
Squirrelsmo
Get rid of the animals that are other people's (chickens and ducks) that come down to my house and poop in my front doorway :(
Jun 24, 23
Which age group has been the most challenging for you as a parent? Some people say it's the first 8 weeks, others say it's the terrible 2's or troublesome 3's and others may say it's the teenage years. Each age group has unique challenges, but which age group have you found to be more difficult?
Watchful
It depends on the child, so it is impossible to generalise. However, at no point in their lives do your children leave you free of concern and even worry.
Jun 14, 23
Do you have any ideas to make general house cleaning easier. I found that if you use a piece of baking paper around a sandwich for cooking in a sandwich toaster, there is not much to clean up. Any other useful advice.
Jellypony
Handy tip Thanks for sharing Carolyn, we just clean ours with a damp sponge after it has cooled some but still warm. We at the moment are living in a construction site as hubby is renovating our little home so things are a bit more dustier than usual. We are pretty clean people to start with so a little bit of dust here and there doesn't phase us. Right now it is just too hard to keep the dust off every thing and I must admit I am messier than my hubby but I am still organised. Things will improve when things are starting to get finished like kitchen and en suite. Who knew there was so much to learn about water proofing and council requirements.
Jun 11, 23
I've recently noticed how rude some people are towards each other lately. Like what's happening? Used to be able to go to town every weekend and have an enjoyable shopping experience, except recently so many people seem so miserable and nasty towards everyone. What is happening How do you deal with that?
Bugalugs
First up, Put Away that damned phone and speak to the Person who is serving you. Make them feel they are appreciated. There is almost nothing more Rude, more degrading of a person's self-esteem if you are simply ignoring them and chattering nonsense on your phone at the top of your voice. In my experience Women are the worst offenders!
Give them a genuine Smile, Thank Them and wish them a Safe Day. All of this does work wonders and think a bit as to how you would like to be treated if the roles were reversed.
May 31, 23
Kind to people? Love animals? Protective? Honest? Creative? Individual? Non conformist? A true friend? ..........Can be anything.
Michelle 1281734
I have a heart of gold, don't deliberately set out to hurt anyone. Loyal, great friend, honest, funny, March to the beat of my own drum. Proud to be unique.
May 25, 23
What is the best financial advice anyone has ever given you?
MoB
Budget, that's what I was told as a teenager. The budget works this way; 20% pay to savings, 50% pay to household expenses including mortgage or rent, 10% pay to holidays, 10% pay to clothing and 10% pay to emergency fund. I stuck to this budget and now I look back and am so proud we own our own home, we have had three round the world crusies and several other holiday trips. We have money in the bank and we are having a pretty good retirement. Pity about the current government they seem to be pushing up inflation and the cost of living is rising. I expect we will have to have a recession as we did when Keating was in power. I think we will be okay though, fingers crossed.
May 24, 23
What are your thoughts on A.I., aka Artificial Intelligence? Are they going to ruin the human race?
Peter T
AI could wipe out humanity. A Terminator scenario unless checks and balances are set. Ai is exciting but scary to
May 18, 23
Modern youth is almost welded to its "smart" phones....they will spend an average of 17 years of their lives staring vacantly into them...and aside from any financial costs...their ability to store and retrieve information may be damaged....along with muscles in their necks...and they will get increasingly shorter spans of attention...increasing reliance will also result in using the phone for memory storage...calculating...some natural processes....and interacting with others...is...
Gaza
People don't know how to communicate with their mates without texting, I've seen two kids side by side texting each other, what's next?
Apr 15, 23
After a 20-year career, I quit to raise my family. Now 15 years later, I am contemplating returning to work. What would you do?
Spaceant1
From your given information, I assume that your youngest would be 15 years old and possibly close to finishing school. It would be nice for them coming home to a welcoming face. If it's for financial reasons, to supplement the family budget, as has become a sad reality for many families today, perhaps casual work between 9am and 3pm would be practical. Work with those hours is availlable as I know a lady who works those hours at a large furniture outlet, who finishes at 3pm to pick her kids up from school. She works 4 days per week.
From personal experience, my wife looked after our family for 25 years. The kids have all moved on with the exception of our 14 year old. So at 51 she decided she wanted to work, and put in resume after resume with dozens of businesses. Her first job was as a house keeper in a resort. Early start, deadlines and hard yakka. She kept putting resumes in and after about 2 years ended up getting work in a supermarket. She now is a supervisor/assistant manager, works under contract between 20 and 30 hours per week being on call. For mental health reasons, this has been most beneficial for her.
Four questions I would ask myself is: Why? Is it necessary? What are the benefits? What is the downside?
Its ultimately a decision you need to make.
Mar 21, 23
Is it worth having a baby shower these days? I don't know if it's my anxiety making me feel uncertain if I want to or not. Or is it just plain stressful?
BLM
Ex-wife never got pregnant while we were married to each other (and I never made the mistake of getting marry again - lol) - not my issue - don't know or care - but - I definitely don't miss not having any kids.
Mar 02, 23
Both my spouse and I met later in life, neither one of us had ever been married before. Curious if the way we navigate our relationship is the same as those that get married in their 20s, or if being more mature changes things. We are both very independent people, we lived on our own prior to meeting. We did live together for a few years prior to getting married.
Catalina
Have a happy, long life together! Maturity might help you in that, but there are other difficulties arising from two previously very independent people living together. You seem to be over the adjustments so...that’s great.
Feb 13, 23
What was the most embarrassing moment of your life, and how did you react to it?
Lachelle B
When our son was four we were shopping at Pak'n'Save and he yelled out 'Hey Mum, look a terrorist (he said tewwowist)!'. Ran up to him and asked if he was going to bomb us. He said no and smiled, I apologised profusely. We were at checkout, Liam saw him again, stood up and yelled 'Bye nice terrorist!'. I died a thousand deaths and to this day I still don't know how he knew what a terrorist was. We now shop at New World.
Feb 09, 23
From the wheel to sliced bread, there are virtually millions of inventions that have benefitted humankind. What invention do you think has helped humanity the most and which has turned out to be the worst. Is there anything you would like to see invented in the future to help humanity?
mary c
The shoe phone the best invention. Thankyou Maxwell Smart.
Feb 03, 23
I've had a lot of spam calls lately claiming to be the CRA or border security! I've even had phone calls from banks that I don't bank with. However, I have been playing phone tag with the government due to my student loans. How are we to know what are scam or spam calls and what is important?
Chosen
If you are not sure just ask for their number and address and tell them you will phone them back. Spammers will hang up at that point.
Jan 27, 23
I'm curious to know how many ol' folk play video games or game consoles. My housemate told me he'd like to introduce his old man to "Farming Simulator 22", but he's not sure if it's of interest to older people (50+), and is therefore worried if the ol' bloke cares or not. Any older people on here take interest towards video games? Thoughts? All opinions are always welcome!!
Raelz
My cousin showed my dad 'Plants Vs Zombies' phone app and now he is addicted. One game and one only but he never gets off! he is also 68
Jan 26, 23
Technology has hit restaurants...they may try and make you order using your smartphone. Your orders are punched in on a pad on the till...or via an I-pad or similar at your table...all this information is printed out in the kitchen...each person has their own printer, so everything should work. So, how is it almost impossible for four people to order a meal in a restaurant, and then receive their meals at the same time? When they had order pads and pencils...and a head chef...
Eunice C 1138666
There are in excess of 8 billion people on the planet and companies are doing everything to reduce the amount of jobs for people. We need people in jobs, not on dole queues put people back in the workforce like in restaurants and cafes! We all need to feel worthwhile and working is important to people. l will not order like this and I will go to a check out person rather than a machine so people can have jobs.
Jan 24, 23
How much confidence and trust do you have in Digital Banks or Neobanks compared to Traditional Banks?
Alison M 86959
no confidence what so ever, I won't even do internet banking. when you have been hacked, you are SO cautious, I have the majority of my bills direct debit, all the rest, PayPal, I don't take any chances. I am so careful with my internet use, no public Wi fi, no NBN, (too expensive anyway) only use personal hotspot with my phone and laptop, clear the history after each use, no I won't take any chances, I signed up to Scam watch to keep abreast to what scams come up, have to be careful these days, if they can hack government websites, they can hack anyone.
Mar 25, 21
I called a service department today at 9:30 and the man said he will found out and get back to me today. It is now 6:48 PM, and I am still waiting. Also, a friend told me something and 2 days later, I found out that it was a lie. WHY????
H.S
The lie sounds better than the truth, wants to hide the truth because in some cases it can be shocking etc. It's frustrating when people lie but thinking about the reasons is just going to cause you stress.
Dec 23, 22
Sometimes you will see a lady that you do like, but you can't tell her that you love her, and she feels the same
AMUSICALTONY
IT TAKE A LONG TIME TO FALL IN LOVE. YOU HAVE TO BE FRIENDS FIRST, OTHERWISE IT DOESN'T WORK. WHEN I FIRST MET MY WIFE 45 YEARS AGO I DIDN'T EVEN LIKE HER. TODAY, I COULDN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT HER.
Feb 02, 21
I disagree with the idea that parents are unwilling to listen to their children s trauma. No parent is perfect. However, if you bring a child into the world your first priority should be, always being present. Stop telling your kids that even if you were absent through their childhood, that you invested into them financially. Kids have no sense what the value of money is. A child will rather have their parent present than have a million dollars present. Anybody else feels...
Sammi
I feel that you shouldn't have children unless you are going to be there for them. I was a single mum and refused to work until they were school age.
Dec 10, 22
It just happened today, around midday. Waiting in a bus stop. Another woman was waiting as well, for the same bus. Exceptionally cold, windy day. The bus came in time - we waved, and the bus simply rushed by! Deliberately, without hesitation. The driver would have plenty of time and distance to stop. Shocking. I felt that we are invisible, two older ladies, for this bus driver. Not every driver is like this, drivers usually stop at the bus stop...their job is to...
blunder boy
are you sure it was his route ,was it the correct bus, my dad was a bus driver and he would take you to your door,that was 40 years ago ,but i know they are /were really good guys
Nov 11, 22
There are a lot of different ideas when it comes to what age a child is old enough to have a pet of their own to care for and be responsible for the needs of the animal. What is your best guess as to when a child is old enough to take on that responsibility? All kids mature at different rates, so keep that in mind and if you have a personal situation in your family or a family you know of going through it, please share what's worked and what hasn't. The last thing a parent...
Christine M 323842
An animal joins the family. They are not toys to be left at the mercy of a child to learn how to look after. The child learns to take care of the animal by others in the family teaching him/her, leading by example.
The animal will bond with someone, and it may not ne the child.
If you are not animal lovers I would not suggest getting any pets at all.
Oct 30, 22
Where might you go to have "alone" time if you really needed some time and space to yourself? A place that is special to you, or you find peace or is just a spot away from others......when you need to take a time-out and think or have a moment to yourself? What place or spot is that for you? I've heard some people say "their closet" and yet others like a cove on the beach by their home. How about you? I've locked myself in the bathroom to be alone and take time to think or let...
TERRIE K
I'm never alone because I suffer from manic depression, wherever I go my dog comes with me. Since my husband passed away I have suicidal thoughts but my dog Soxy, helps me through it.
Nov 05, 22
I bought my Samsung washing machine in 1993. It's still going strong, has some rusted panels and stopped spin drying about 10 years ago. Probably slipped or snapped the drive belt. I'm not worried. I live in Queensland, where the sun always shines, so I just hang my washing out to drip-dry. The other thing I learned is to use a laundry disinfectant, Canesten, Pine O Cleen or Dettol when you have an old machine. Works well. How is your washing machine...
blunder boy
have a Simpson twin tub that was a hand-me-down from my parents have no idea how old, gotta be older than me, still works a treat
Oct 26, 22
It s getting that way now if we need to see a doctor, and you have only just moved to a rural town, you have to go on a waiting list. Old doctors are retiring and generally not being replaced. We are on a waiting list of at least 300. And we have only been here for nine months! All the fines that the government manage to collect through their revenue raising schemes should be put towards the health/hospital system and if anything is left over, fix the bloody roads!
Thylas
It can be a nightmare to see a doctor in rural towns. And to make things worse, in our town the clinic insists that if you need to book an appointment, you need to ring up at a quarter to nine in the morning so they can slot you in. Any other time you ring up they simply brush you off and tell you to call at that specific time the next day. Trouble is, you try to ring at that time, and every man and his dog is also trying to ring through, and the line is so busy you can never get through. It's crazy. And now even pensioners are asked to pay a gap fee to see a doctor. There's no bulk billing anymore. As if everyone is not financially stretched enough at this time due to inflation!! I can see many people not bothering to see a doctor at all now when they really should be, and then getting really sick, perhaps even dying. Clearly $20 might not seem a big deal to politicians and to those running the clinic, but it's a lot of money to pensioners. And if you arrange a consultation via telephone the gap fee is even more - $27. How do they work that one out? I thought the whole point of tele-health appointments was to encourage people to take it up, especially with COVID over the last few years. But why do this when it's cheaper to physically see the doctor?
Oct 22, 22
In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon formally launched the war on drugs to eradicate illicit drug use in the US. "If we cannot destroy the drug menace in America, then it will surely in time destroy us," Nixon told Congress in 1971. "I am not prepared to accept this alternative." Over the next couple of decades, particularly under the Reagan administration, what followed was the escalation of global military and police efforts against drugs. But in that...
Bugalugs
Here's a novel idea! When anyone - be they grower, dealer, distributor, drug-lord, president, prime minister, politician, police - who can be proven to have been part of the Illegal Drug distribution network - and let us stop using that nice, friendly, comforting word "Recreational" when referring to these Killer drugs and the Murderers involved - they should be given a bit, no, more than a bit of their own 'medicine'? Get them irrevocably and incurably addicted to their own products and then toss them out into the streets so that they get some idea as to what they have done to millions of others and done it all for the sake of the World's Two major gods: Greed and Money.
In recent times the Australian Federal Police have shown us on TV and on-line pictures of literally tons of Methamphetamines, Heroin and other Killer Drugs which they and Customs have found in single shipments of such things as toilets, cisterns, toys etc. coming in from other countries. The quantities are so large there is no way on Earth that the authorities in the exporting countries did not know about it. The instant the country from which these drugs are exported is identified and proven an immediate and Total ban should be placed on the Import from and Export to any and all products.
Sep 23, 22
People can be influenced by lots of factors. Content can be really relevant for our decisions, being a more obvious persuasion, such as an ad, or a more implicit one, such as the memes we see on the internet. Memes can make us decide to listen to a song, which we start liking as a joke, but some days later it is already on your playlist. Who did not start listening to Never Gonna Give You Up or Super Idol after the memes? Memes can make anything irrelevant become...
Jania S
who has time for memes/ idiot box, fbook etc when there is a real factual life to enjoy???? what you dont partake can have no affect on you
Sep 09, 22
Would like to know what are everyone's plans for Christmas this year? Looks like people will be able to travel this festival holidays without any restrictions. We always spend this time of the year with family in NZ, but I would love to go to Europe this year.
lippy loo
No plans. I usually spend the day by myself anyway. I have given up putting up the Christmas tree now. I think when the children are young it is fun but as you age it all becomes a bit ho hum and especially these days when it has become so commercialised.
Aug 29, 22
Why does it always seem like every job is some kind of racket? I've never been empowered in a job despite having a Master s degree and 3 Microsoft certifications. It always seems like someone is out there making sure you get the worst deal possible.
Robert L NZ
Today in NZ there are thousands of jobs available if you cant find one then YOU have a problem, are YOU really looking at ALL your options, look out side the box and you may be in for a pleasant surprise.
Aug 18, 22
There is a lot of spin coming out of the red meat industry about how beef and lamb production can be climate neutral or even climate positive. Do you believe these claims? What evidence would you need to see?
Porl
No, and I don't believe in the religion of man-made climate change either. No person can stop volcanoes, solar flares or the rotation of the earth which all affect the weather. No evidence would convince me.
Aug 06, 22
The latest issue was about a two year old walking on his own. Why is this happening when we trust these people with our children? Someone I know was training as a teacher and was placed at a childcare Centre as part of her training. She informed me that they left her with the children while they were on their mobile phone. Could this be the issue in the work place?
Bugalugs
Maybe I am just old fashioned but why do self-styled parents dump their trophy kids with strangers to rear them? Yes, I know all about that phony claim that couples need two highly paid jobs just to live - at the same time we hear endless complaints by one or other of them that "Child Care costs absorb all of one of our incomes"! Since when was it unacceptable for one of the parents to stay at home and do the rearing themselves? Why do so many of these highly paid people think that "The Government" - read "Other Taxpayers" should pay for the rearing of their children? Don't want to bring up your own children? Then don't have any. Make up your minds. Is it Career or Family you want? What makes these people think they are "Entitled to both? You have a $1 million mortgage? Do you really need that 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 4 Car Garage, the Pool, the 3, 4 or 5 Entertainment areas? What is wrong with starting out with a modest house, car and Planned Children whom you are prepared to look after yourselves?
Aug 07, 22
There are too many toys on the market for children that don t really encourage proper play for social, physical, emotional and cognitive development. They are more marketed products that children only maintain interest in for a short while, or make children believe they need more of that brand.
crochet4hats
Too many toys -- what happened to sending your children out in the back yard for an afternoon of discovering and making up their own games and toys.
Jul 19, 22
With the raising prices in the grocery store, I feel that more people are starting a garden this year, Even it's just a salad garden or a tomato plant, it will save you money and taste better.
Maria B 89860
Potatoes are easy to grow and keep down the weeds as well ... plant some a few weeks apart as to have new ones constantly coming up and just dig up what you immediately need ... treat the ground as your cellar ... can do the same with lettuce as well, just peel off as in break off what you need, try not to cut it with a knife so it doesn't start going brown ... I do the same with the ones in the fridge, they last fresh longer.
Jul 06, 22
Do you find that the aged pension is enough to live from? Or do you struggle to make ends meet while on it?
lippy loo
To add insult to injury the new pollies have just got a good pay rise only after 2 weeks in the job whereas the workers etc. have been fighting for something for years. The pollies have not had a rise for 2-3 years but then they are getting over paid anyway living on a fantastic wage, perks, etc.
Jun 15, 22
I ve always loved growing plants, it s one of my favourite thing to do was to garden. But lately I ve been so busy I can never have time to garden, and it s like never have time to do it. But luckily, I made a decision to put pots all over my house. This way I have my garden inside and all it takes is and few minutes to water them. If u have no time like I do to have a proper garden then I suggest that You start putting little plants in your house
Claude H
I have a large vegetable & flower garden & it is outside where it belongs getting natural sunshine & water & I can enjoy it from inside
Jun 11, 22
Aside from simple things like not eating meat...or only eating vegetables...there is a real growing number of people who are "body modding"....eating really extreme diets...and perhaps more importantly self medicating with various pills and potions that have been cleared as "safe"...but with uncertain or unproven miracle benefits (a bit like man made vitamins for a large part!)...pterpstolbene...blueberry complexes....Niagen...there are heaps more promising you strong mental health and...
Joe King
Bugger, I thought it was Body Mobbing. It has been a few years since anyone has wanted to mob my body. Alas I do not look good naked anymore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgd9hitEAE
Jun 09, 22
Since Christmas, I no longer received a hard copy of Woolworths catalogue in my letterbox. Whilst I agree with the environmental benefits of not wasting papers, I do miss seeing the hard copy. I know I can go online to look at the weekly specials, like what I have done with Coles for the last 12 months, I find that I actually stopped going to both supermarkets. In the past, the specials in the catalogue would be the main factor for me deciding which supermarket to visit...
Evie
YES! Paper/physical copies are so much better. You can keep them around as long as you want, earmark pages you like, and it's easier to go back and forth. Online isn't the same. Environmental bs is just that: bs. Paper is recyclable and technology is made from plastic and fossil fuels anyway.
May 14, 22
I m a healthy 51 year old single dad who s after a relationship. The problem I m finding is whether on dating sites etc, most women are just after fun and one-night stands? Are others having the same problems, issues?
Cely
I'm been single for about 4 years....it's taken that long to get over it and because of that relationship I'm scared to find someone but then I'm scared of dying alone...I'm 64 and gay...
Apr 26, 22
Is there really such a thing as justice? When two sides are in such vehement opposition, sometimes it seems only the lawyers are the winners. People talk about closure, but it seems that satisfactions n in the court is something of a myth. Or am I just jaded...?
Carmel C 103964
Justice has nothing to do with closure. Closure is the personal ability to accept something and move on. No-one else can do that for you except yourself.
Apr 25, 22
It has been implemented lately of assistance increases for beneficiaries and pensioners across the board, however apart from minimum wage increases do you think workers who are within a certain threshold should have access to benefits of beneficiaries when in need for e.g. food grants and dental care?
Sand
Depends of the threshold. When the poor can only afford to eat one meal a day I really don't care about the rights of the haves. I am sick and tired of the wealthier stating that $250 000 is not big wage and that they pay too much in child care, taxes, whinge, whine.... It is time for a revolution. Up against the wall with the richest as they are making people starve. Yes, that is an economic fact!
Apr 24, 22
I can't believe the rising cost of healthcare insurance prices. I understand why many people are not insuring themselves for health care, but unfortunately some people need it because of certain illness. I believe that all health insurance companies are putting their prices up and that a lot of people just can't afford it. I have been thinking of switching from my current fund, but there does not seem to be a big difference between funds
lippy loo
If they bought the cost down a good bit many people would take it up but every July up it goes and people start to pull out. Our health system here in Australia over the past 10 or so years has just gone down and down with hospitals closed, staff shortages but costs rising in part due to the top people getting paid very high salaries. Systems put in place that are not logical or workable in many cases. The age care sector is a disgrace. It is time to put someone in charge to go through it all bit by bit and get solutions that are workable yet still cost effective without limiting the care required.
Apr 22, 22
A surge of young Aussie men are deciding to remain childless, with some getting vasectomies while still in their 20s. Many are passionately driven by ethical, financial and emotional factors, but will they regret their decision later in life? And what do you reckon involuntarily childless men think about this trend?
Cuddles
In this day and age, with the world's population as it is, people need to think hard before they bring another child into the world. I am a mother and grandmother who adores children, and I agree that they add so much to our lives, but many children are born to people who cannot offer a stable home with loving parents who are prepared to make the sacrifices needed to be a good parent. Rather have people voluntarily deciding they do not want to be fathers, than carelessly doing so, then regretting that decision. I do agree that a person in his very early 20s may occasionally regret their choice, but doctors do not do a vasectomy without questioning why the man wants one and ensuring he is aware of long term results of that decision.. Sometimes a vasectomy can be reversed, as suggested, but as long as any future partner is made aware of the choice that has been made, I feel a man is entitled to his beliefs and decisions about his own body just as a woman is.
Apr 20, 22
How do you resolve them? I am generally pretty laid back and let most stuff go, however, my partner is comfortable with uncomfortable conversations, so got up this morning at 2 am to yell at a barking dog. Do we go over there this afternoon and talk to the neighbors, or just let it go? I know you can't stop a dog barking if you're not home, but this was 1.30 until he yelled at the dog at 2am. They were home, they must have heard it.
IdentifyAs
Report it to the council if it continues. Let them deal with it. There are some dogs that can keep barking for hours, and it's sad really because they are the ones being neglected. Some people just shouldn't have pets of any kind.
Mar 07, 22
Accomplishment through work? Bringing up a family on your own? Your kids working hard? Looking after an ill one? Leaving a legacy? Standing up for your beliefs? Knowing you were there for someone? Saving animals from cruelty? Getting yourself through the day when you didn't think you could? Everyone is different........let's hear your story........
Wazzahen
I think my most proud moment was when my brother and I spent 2 months looking after my dying mother in palliative care at home we alternated nightly to ensure that she was looked after,she was embarrassed that her sons were looking after as our sister cared for her during the day,I can recall once I took to the bathroom & had to wipe her butt she cried but I told her you wiped my butt for years she never was embarrassed again.This time I spent with my mum was the most uplifting experience in my life,I have spoken about this in groups it has changed my life made me a more compassionate person to all humanity.
Feb 06, 22
Elon Musk and Geoff Bezos are spending millions taking people who will also pay enormous amounts of money into space, but could the money be better spent? For one thing we have Covid we need a cure for, then there's Cancer, MS and Parkinson just to name a few. I saw a program recently about a man who lost his face in a fire and had to get a government grant to fund a face transplant. That is a pretty sad state of affairs. At least Bill Gates is providing...
mary c
I personally get mad when the Lotto big prize isn't drawn and it gets up to some insane amount and then one person wins. Why can't they change the way it works so that alot more people get to win smaller amounts- how many people could do with a 1 million win instead of one ticket holder getting 40 million. I truly couldn't cope winning that much- i know many here will disagree with me- but what to do with it all and who to share it with and donations to make would totally drive me insane with anxiety.
Jan 10, 22
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