Discussions of the day

We have had lots of Climate summits...and lots of promises and yet very little real change...can the rapid rise in the cost of fossil fuels finally break our total reliance on them?
77ccusmc
Maybe the attendees of the climate summits should not take private jets and limos. They could do it by a zoom call. It was good enough for our children. We can all do a little, I personally can’t afford an electric car, but if the millionaires in DC want to buy one for me I would gladly drive it.
Jun 05, 22

We wait so long to retire, but many then find they have nothing to do and lose their work contacts and daily banter. The pension is not much. So is retirement so great after all?
BLM
Speak for yourself :-))! My pension is 100% tax-free and the amount is 'quite' generous (and I get a 'quite' generous COLA - every four years - 4%). - and I have been retired for 25 years and counting. In addition, I get an alimony check from my ex-wife - every month since our divorce. Hence, my retirement is on the decadent and hedonistic level. Furthermore, I am a member of rewardia.com - I can't ask in all honesty ask for more (anyway not in good conscience) - LIFE IS GOOD! I will sheepishly admit my retirement is GREAT!
Oct 24, 23

Recently I went out and met an acquaintance. She hugged me and chatted with me and my friend. Then openly informed me she has a sore throat and a fever. I have been informed she is a nurse. She is aware I care for an elderly mother of 94 years of age yet showed no concern to the possibility of infecting me or my friend. I find this selfish. What is your opinion?
Morenita
And that\u2019s why I\u2019m not going to work today. I\u2019m sick and I don\u2019t want to get my seniors sick. Even if I need the money \ud83d\ude2d
Sep 28, 23

Early motor vehicles were powered by steam, and drivers needed to have somebody walk before the vehicle waving a flag, to warn others of impending danger. We have come a long way since then, and no longer need to waive those flags. Similarly, when Nuclear Energy was in its infancy there were risks and accidents, but whether you realise it or not, Nuclear Reactors are everywhere now - both on and deep down in every ocean, as well as in most major city...
Andrew C 287196
Nope! It's a massive disaster waiting to happen (as Russia found out, Japan nearly found out). It is also far more polluting then every other form of energy creation combined - nuclear waste takes millions, if not billions, of years to disappear and they have no idea what to actually do with it. There are no nuclear reactors in New Zealand and the government long ago banned nuclear-powered ships (including the US Navy) from even visiting here.
Jul 04, 23

I was pleased to see Victorian tax dollars of A$215 million going towards training nurses and midwifes. What a great idea. Of course provisos will be put into place to ensure these students when they graduate put in some years in hospitals etc. This is not ongoing but for just a number of them. Do you think all states should do this? What thoughts do others have on this idea.
Gypsy
When I trained as an EN (Enrolled Nurse) in the early 1990's I was paid for the entire year, whether it was a study day or a working on the ward day. As a newly divorced mother with 3 young children I could not have done it if I had to pay for it instead of being paid. Having hands on training is best for good patient care. Years later so many times young RN's would come onto the ward doing a 'placement' and they would complain about having to do some basic nursing task, they would say that they are supposed to be giving medications and taking blood for tests not making beds and emptying bed pans. They are just in the job for the money and the 'prestige'.
Jun 25, 23

Been with my husband 9 years, married for 4 years. My question is how do you keep the fun alive in your marriage. I'm finding specially with COVID, its been harder to try keep the fun/adventure alive. We don't go out as much as we used to due to COVID. Just wondering if anyone has suggestions, advice or tips to keeping things fun and new.
Dale.K Chch NZ
Be Honest with each other and never have any secrets between you. learn together new things and share your knowledge of things you already know. Going out is not everything in a relationship, there must be things you both enjoy doing together, today is the 3rd anniversary of my husbands funeral, he is my soul mate partner and lover, husband, We never went to bed angry with each other and always told each other we loved the other everyday, we had 21yrs together and only had 5 arguments in that whole time,(mental health did not help), I would have loved him to have been alive doing lockdown as we would have found lots to do together even if it was a walk around the block. Remember your love for each other.
May 25, 21

At what age do you think is appropriate for youngsters to have their own (adult) personal computer, laptop, tablet (considering Parental Control)? My daughter got her first (adult) tablet when she turned 3 and then the first PC desktop when she was 6. All with parental control. She has limited screen time during the years. I noticed creativity, skills in using different applications and researches, projects, etc developed exponential during years. Now she has a...
Smiley
No tablets in our house. I don't see a use for them as we have phones and laptops that do everything needed.
Our kids get their first laptop when they start High School (about 12yrs of age) and they get their first mobile phone when they turn 16 years old.
We have parental controls on their school laptops and monitor their phones until they turn 18.
It is far to easy to get addicted to technology and cyberbullying is so very real so limiting social media and some games can keep our kids safe.
May 13, 23

Whether it was hot or cold or rainy or snowy, why did you love that holiday and for what reason?
Andrew C 287196
Staying at home ... it costs far less, I know where everything is, I can't "forget" anything, there aren't piles of tourists, ....
Apr 21, 23

From inputting your data and signing up for a phone plan to handing over your number to a real estate agent, our personal details are collected, stored and shared on a daily basis. What happens when that data is breached, and our identity is stolen. Is privacy even possible anymore?
WonkyandProud
From what I have heard on several podcasts, nothing is private anymore! It is a scary fact, and what is even more disturbing is the fact that people keep putting themselves in danger. Cell phones are a must when they don't need to be! Why don't people care? We lived without them just fine for centuries!!! Yes, they are convenient, but at what price? We accept any technology that is thrown at us, and we have no idea what the ramifications could be because we have no idea how they work! Those that do are speaking out, but no one is listening. Even when your devices are turned off, you are at threat! Where is this heading? There isn't much that the average person has to hide, so why track us? I think some of it is for merchandising and to monitor where we go and what places we frequent, but what about the government? I seem to have nothing they would be interested in so what do they want from us? That fact is scary! I hate cell phones because they have ruined our society. We can't even visit people without texting others while you are with them. To me, that is rude. If you want to talk and/or text to other people don't do it while you are spending time with me when I don't see you that often! Often times, people don't even hear what I say because they are on social media while they're here! Let's think about how unimportant that makes other people feel! Are those texts that important? I use a cell phone only because I travel alone and no one knows where I am. If I had an emergency, it could save my life. It isn't even turned on unless I need it! With all the crap that's going on, we need to get our heads in the places they need to be. Take care of your community. I love the Amish because they are there for their community and help each other out! They work hard, and we have become too lazy to even get up and turn the TV channel! Pathetic, aren't we? How are we going to handle what might be coming in this country? I wish I could say this on a public forum where it would be heard and make a difference. I know people are going to do what they are doing until they have no other choice and aren't prepared.
Mar 31, 23

One in four adults in the UK are currently living with obesity, a health risk highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Why some people find it difficult to lose weight? Can you be overweight and stay healthy?
Lyn A.
Mostly depends on genes and diet as to what size your body is to be. Some can be well overweight with no health issues others just have health issue no matter their body size. If you do daily exercise and eat mostly healthy go with the flow, don't let all the hype get you down as that will create more health [both mental and physical] issues that being over weight
Mar 24, 23

Have you lost a loved one before? If so how long does it take before you can finally move on with your life? I lost my sister to suicide in september 2018. Coming up to 3 years since she passed. And a year ago on Xmas I wasn't quite ready to celebrate a Xmas yet. And still not. Because it's not the same without her. I was told by someone who was supposedly my friend that I'm being stupid and it's been over a year since she died and I should stop being so dramatic...
Leah
There is no time limit on grief. It takes as long as it takes. My mother died in 2014 and, while most of the time I'm fine, there are still moments when I'll just suddenly burst into tears. Mum lost twins seven years before I was born, yet she still got quiet, and a little down, when it would of been their birthday. I still see things when I'm in a store and think "Ooh, mum would love that", and then I remember.
Grief is a wound. It may scab over, even scar lightly, but it never fully heals. Sometimes it feels like it's forever since she died, other moments, it's like it was yesterday.
I find the run up to Mother's Day to be hard (not the day itself). All the advertising "Remember Mum this Mother's Day", I just want them to shut up. And the run up to Christmas... Both our birthdays are at the beginning of December (3 days apart), so that's hard. My uncle died 2 weeks ago, and his birthday is 2 days after Christmas, so this year is going to be hard.
My thoughts go out to all who are grieving.
Feb 28, 21

Growing up, I had great girl friendships. In high school, when we discussed boys we liked, we cheered on each other's hopes to date said boys we individually liked. But there was that one girl friend, who would go after every boy we liked. She was beautiful, and really fun to hang out with, but I'd say this was a big no-no in our sisters' club. I've always been loyal to my friends and just to women in general. From my mother, sisters and girlfriends growing up...
blunder boy
there are some things you just don't do,, like you wouldn't take a dog called [shark] to the beach, I guess some relationships are like algebra you look at your x and wonder y
Mar 09, 23

Do you believe if you were to perform just one unexpected random act of kindness towards anyone every single day, that it would improve the quality of your personal self-esteem and quality of life, in general? If you've done an unexpected kind act, could you share it?
Purple_Power
One day, not long after losing my favourite cat, and still paying off a big vet bill, a lady paid for my order at a McDonalds drive through. So now, every so often I pay for the car behind me.
Feb 12, 23

Opinion is meant to be a personal expression, not intended to offend or influence, and does not deserve criticism but acceptance. But with the "cancel" mindset, why are we using opinion to push a thought or start a hate discussion?
Pearlz
Cancel culture doesn't permit an opinion, you must agree with them. I always study and make myself aware of the facts before I make up my mind and form an opinion.
Jun 13, 22

The middle class was once a symbol of the American dream. It meant financial security and an opportunity for a better future. But that portrait of the American middle class is quite different today. A survey in 2018 found that a third of middle-income adults don t have as much as $400 to cover an unexpected expense. And while the middle-class lifestyle grows more expensive and uncertain, it s also moving beyond the reach of younger generations. Do you think the...
Bugalugs
The "Middle Class" has already disappeared in Australia and it is entirely the fault of that same Middle Class!
Once, and it is not so long ago, a young couple were content to get a modest loan and buy a modest house and then, as time went by, gradually buy a better house to accommodate their family, leaving their older, more modest house for younger people so that they, too, could start achieving the Great Australian Dream: A Home of their own.
Then a New God, with absolutely nothing to do with religion reared it's evil head.
Its name is GREED.
No longer were those starting out content with that modest, affordable house. They wanted the Biggest House they could find.
It was reported recently that Australia is building the Biggest House in the World.
Not only do these younger people want the Biggest, Most Expensive houses they also want to have everything which opens and shuts and, preferably, without them having to lift a finger as it is all programmed, the lights come on so that the house is ablaze with lights when they get home, the Aircon is left on all day, the pool is ready, the garage is big enough to hold 2, 3 or 4 Range Rovers, Lexus, Mercedes and the children are returned by their ersatz parents to the parents who bred them. Every child Must have her/his own bedroom - no sharing.
Jan 09, 23

Although farming generally isn't entirely environmentally friendly, is it as bad as the media portrays? Have you done your research? Have you weighed up the environmental impacts of farming vs cities? Most farmers, especially in New Zealand, care about the environment and animals and feel misunderstood by people who don't understand what we try to do for the environment or how much we care about the land. What have you heard about farming? What do you think about it?
Travel
Farming is an ancient and noble profession. David was a shepherd and Jesus was a figurative shepherd.
Oct 31, 22

Many of us submit a topic for Daily Discussions, in hope of receiving the 1000 points added to our points balances. I'd like to know, what about submitting a topic for Daily Polls? Would anyone like to have this for an option? And, if so, how many points would you think it should be worth once it is approved by Rewardia's Staff?
BLM
I would prefer rewardia. com increase the amount of points and/or reward amounts for participating - right now - 2000 points equals $1 and you need 10,000 points to cashout!
Mar 14, 21

I think most people have a Hobby a Passion or topic that once you get started.... could just keep talking for hours. What's your thing or things? For me, it's Mercy Ships and similar other organisations, I just go on and on for ages. I'm sure it annoys people, but oh well.
APB
I complain a lot about how Rewardia continues to cut down on points all the time..and how it gets harder and harder to just get 50000 points...does that count?
Oct 25, 22

I have recently become disabled with arthritis in my knees, back and most other spots. I walk with a walker and probably not far from being wheelchair bound. I am grossly overweight now I have found out that most places of business have sitting chairs with arm rests on them. So disabled people have problems sliding onto a chair with arms, let alone an obese disabled person. Sitting on a walker is not comfortable, and I think not meant to be for a long time. I have often...
mary c
I try to do a pre check of any place i am going with hubby. He drives a power chair-he only has minimal use of thumb and forefinger in left hand so has a joystick control. But boy does he plough his way through a shop and if something is in the way the chair will get through...he doesn't care if his presence is made known. I hate scenes so run ahead making way. Can be v stressful. Some shops are so cluttered and aisles tiny..it sucks and makes me so mad. Esp shops such as 2$ shops- where we would like to go since we no longer have money- but they are terrible for w/chairs and walkers etc. Have complained to Mall but they said it was the shop owners responsibility. Sigh. We don't have an issue with seats as hubby has his w/chair at least. And if a seat is in the way at a cafe table he will nudge it out of the way with his w/chair. Going out is quite nerve-wracking. We never go into our previously loved 2nd hand shops- too cramped and crowded- and he drove out once with a clothesrack accidentally attached to the back of his headrest..sounds funny now but not at the time. Also he rammed into a giftcard carousel on purpose after the shop owner (another 2$ shop) told him off for accidentally knocking something in the over crowded store. He backed up his chair like a bull and started driving towards it..i knew he couldn't be stopped and i hid around the corner.
Oct 14, 22

I have changed my habit of spending money since the COVID-19 occurred. Life cost has become too high, and that makes me wonder how to save money and plan for my future. I go to Avondale Sunday market to buy eggs, vegetables and fruits instead of going to the supermarket. Has your money spend habit changed? And how do you manage to save money in daily life. Welcome to share your good ideas. Thank you
JP
I have become more "Aussie" aware when purchasing food etc. I make a point of always buying Australian produce as I really feel that we have to support our local farmers, producers, retailers etc. I appreciate that this comes at a price is regard to cost and if you are a family with kids this might not always be possible. Buying Australian supports Australia and provides jobs, opportunities and wealth to Australians. The changing economic climate is putting strain on the household budget but hopefully early next year things will start to settle down with the economy. My spending habits have only changed in that UI am even more determined to support Australian businesses where I can.
Aug 23, 22

Do you think in this day and age an "education" is the ticket to a better paying job? Or does your life experience (what you know) and who you know get you that better paying career?
APB
This may be an American problem...I am not sure...should the only reason for your career be that it is "better paying"....I hope that at least some people devote most of their entire lives to a career that involves something they love and care about...or something that is vitally important or makes everyone else's world a better place...we can all make very important contributions and these should never be devalued
Aug 15, 22

Laying in the sun for 10 -15 minutes a day is the best way to get enough. When ultraviolet rays hit your skin, that light triggers the production of vitamin D. Skin cancer should not be a risk for 2 to 3 times a week between 10 and 3 p.m. I have Irish heritage, so I am guilty of avoiding the sun. Some symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression. I just read a recent report stating there is now a connection with...
IdentifyAs
Yes it has been another scare campaign with being out in the sun. I have very fair skin and turn into a lobster in half an hour.So I avoid the sun, go out early morning or late afternoon. I won't use sun screen, it's just another chemical. I do take vitamin D supplements on a daily basis. I've stopped listen to the news, it's just a bunch of articles that are geared to make people panic. I'm sick of being told how to live, what to eat, when to fart...to hell with it all.
Jul 24, 22

Do you think education be free? Well I think yes, it is because that it will encourage kids to do more education related things (like maths and English). Also, parents don't have to spend money in order for their child to learn. Education is important for kids. What do you think?
Grommie
isn't just corny how people think things are free !!!!! The government pays, which means it's you and I who pay. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance... but that's another whole subject
Jul 14, 22

At least 200 years or so ago...most of the radical technology...most of the restructuring of how the entire planet operated...was mainly in the hands of private enterprise...gifted madmen...and pirates...the various Governments struggled to keep up....and here we are again...mad billionaires...huge corporations governments being totally useless... Elon Musk re-established the Ukraine internet after 3 hours of Russian attack...now thousands of people are going over the...
Pato Lo Duck
That’s what happens when you let wankers into power.. For God’s sake, We have had Humpty Dumpty Trumpty, a mad Russian Kleptocrat and that fool down in Brazil, not to mention Xi (wants to rule the world) and the recently irrelevant Scomo to keep us safe, now a Marcos is back in power in the Philippines telling everybody the sun shines out of his arse (his father stole USD 13 billion from that country-most of it never recovered)… and I haven’t even mentioned the bankers and various mafia ( and yes I mentioned them in the same sentence deliberately) that are out to steal every penny from the poor that they can get their hands on.. But after a few double strength home brews I conclude that as long as my glass is not empty, the world is a wonderful place…
Jun 12, 22

When visiting my new dentist recently, I thought how clever of them to hand me a piece of paper covered in a plastic sleeve clipped to a clipboard with a whiteboard marker to write out my details. The plastic sleeve is wiped when the information is put to the computer - such a clever way to save paper and emissions. Do feel there is a mad scramble to reach our 2030 emissions target as per the Paris Agreement? Have you noticed anything that would equate to a...
Albal
What ever we do will not stop global warming! The earth is on an orbit in our solar system and has so far done 1% of this orbit which means our lifestyle is going to continue to change or die out as our universe expands and the planets move further away from each other. Governments wont tell their populations this as there would be worldwide panic. Our plants and animal life is dying out and we cannot stop it.Everyone conveniently forgets that we have had previous ice ages and the magnetic poles have also changed places throughout time. So for those who believe they can stop global warming go ahead and do your thing but it wont matter at all in the long term.
Jun 01, 22

When the person isn't terminally ill, but push the button to end their life. The person is just sick of life. At the moment, they have to go overseas to do it. For some reason I don't, but agree with euthanasia by intentionally ending life to relieve pain and suffering.
Sand
Just sick of life is not fair, Kaz. In many cases it is severe mental illness. Does a person suffering from severe depression for decades not have the right to die? In the recent case, the Australian man was 103 years old. He was not in good health. I feel strongly about this as I worked for a quadriplegic, named Jo Ann Dolan, when I was younger. She fought for the right to die and an article appeared in "The Age". We have no right to interfere. I am sick and tired and people saying "people will kill their family for money". Stop hiding behind this BS as some people face suffering that we would not allow on a dog. They have the right to die and it is not your or my business.
Jun 25, 21

I'm curious about your views on elite private schools for the young ones. What would you say are the pros and cons of sending children to elite private schools? Would you do so if money weren't an issue?
Christine M 323842
If you want your children spoon fed to get good yr 12 results, then watch them fall on their arses at uni send them to a Private School. Also it’s the place to get the A class drugs coz mumsie and daddy are all cashed up and too busy runnning their empires to care. Teachers who really want to make an impact are in the public system.
Oh…. And no more government funding. Pay for you elite little club all yourselves.
Dec 27, 21

At the moment we are all mostly at home. I try to walk each day. I have certain programs I like and most of the time on my computer. I might bake a cake another day I might vacuum. I frequently talk to family over skype. Talking with someone helps lift my mood. I try to talk to people while out it tends to help both of us even though brief. Usually dogs help. My dog is having the best time since I am mainly home. It is amazing how the boy makes me smile. The worst is for the...
Smiley
Quite a few years ago now, i noticed a neighbour's papers were still on the front lawn. He was an avid better, ex-jockey who loved to follow the horses and have a flutter. He never missed collecting his paper.
We notified the police who found him dead in his chair with the TV still on.
We hope he had a bet on a long shot and had won a large amount. We hoped he'd had a heart attack and died without pain due to the shock of winning. (We don't actually know how he died though.)
As for the current world situation.I have barely left the house for months now. There are too many self centered, selfish people living around here so going for walks in the neighbourhood or park does not leave me feeling safe due to other's behaviour.
I do not have skype nor zoom. I chat to friends most days by text/sms or online messenger services.
I have not had pets for over 20 years now and find that in itself very lonely.
I think it is important to stay in contact with neighbours, especially those who may not have access to family/friends or those who tend to not be very social.Even a little note in the letter box or a little posy of flowers from your garden left on their doorstep could brighten their day and make them feel not so lonely.
Sep 18, 21

While we in Australia wonder if we dare make any plans, I really want to travel again as my time on this Earth is running out. I especially want to return to Bali and get my little volunteer school up and running again and maybe one last trip to England where I was born. What dreams or plans do you have?
Jania S
I hate to be a party pooper, but people better turn off the programming box, and stupida fona. Out of 45 countries who have had FOI requests not one has isolated CV19, that includes USA, AUST, UK, etc. there is yearly flu. LOCKDOWN WILL only end when people get and education and realise you have been HAD, The "ALIENS" have made the yearly flu into a non existant CV19 as described. OBVIOUSLY about 50% of world dont know they have an immune system that has protected the world for centuries, and is still protecting .... If you check Sweden no lockdown, treated population as adults and no VAX no more sickness than any other year, ISRAHELL is onto 4th booster shot.
CHECK with the website of all the supposed vax manufacturers and find they only make gene editing experiments.
THEN WEEP for the lost 18+ months, because the WESTERN countries will go to the grave getting booster shots every year if not more often, and the human will end up and a trans??? whatever the WEF, WHO, and UN SUSTAINABLE Development DEMONS whant to do to you.
Sep 08, 21

Before I retired, a couple of people in my company retired before me ... and both promptly died ... people say it s your job, it s your life, it is important to keep busy/find a hobby (what?...or you will die?) I put on a little weight slept in a lot ... very happy, really content ... but steadily getting weaker just getting old? I've seen the old guys feeding the ducks in the park stuff that! I'm now exercising for well over an hour a day ... and I can feel my strength and...
Pilgrim 70
Physically, things are not wonderful. The immobility and pain of arthritis must be felt to be believed. However, mentally, I feel so wise and grounded: an unerring sense of what matters more, what matters less and what matters not at all. Emotionally, I Iike being free of the stresses of the workplace, the tyranny of the power structure and its expectations. My time is largely my own and I revel in the liberty of it all. I have not been this relaxed and happy in decades!
Aug 11, 21

Do you think the pension should be increased? have you ever witnessed an older person who is shopping for food and can't afford it so they buy a can of baked beans instead of meat and veg
JoeB
Yes, a little bit. The pension is enough to survive on but not much else. I think society does not properly respect what a lifetime is, nor does it respect the value of the volunteer work that many of the retirees do.
Jan 22, 21

In some area's of Australia, esp the bigger city's, rental prices are now increasingly getting much worse. Our Pollies are sitting on their hands doing nothing about it. I believe rental prices should be really ...capped!. During Covid-19 last year, there was a moratorium on rental prices, for awhile, but we still have covid in Australia, so cap the rent! What do you say?
Frank N
We need policies that put dollars into the pockets of people who cannot afford to buy their own home, so they have the money to do so. That way there would be little need for rentals, or for social housing either. My suggestion is to pay everyone a basic living wage (not means tested).
Jul 28, 21

COVID vaccines necessary before travelling within Australia (US, wherever), and same to enter Australia ... Without quarantine before leaving the states or countries. What do you think?
darsol
personally i think its a waste of time,i read a coulpe of weeks ago our PM said once international borders are down when we are all vaccinated,and all travellers coming are vaccinated to expect 1000 cases per week,we have never had 1000 cases per week before,so does this vaccine work or not? apparantly it only lessons the symptoms if you do get it,allegedly
Apr 27, 21

It has only taken a few months, after Covid 19 swept the world, most of the people (who aren't in a war or just starving to death) to go rushing out into the streets and have mass combined protests and riots ... equal rights getting rid of a king/dictator...not being happy about other people telling them what to do...white supremacy black lives matter...not being happy with an election result (there are a lot of places that that is going on)..evil governments, police brutality...
Lachelle B
We've had pandemics before.....Spanish flu, the Plague, etc. It's social media that's making people crazy...... Have a camera aimed your way and all of a sudden your dumb idea or theory goes viral. Shut down social media and I think you'll shut down the crazies, the conspiracists and all those who have nothing better to do. Hell you never know, they might end up being...dare I say....a productive and contributing member of society or at least to their family.
Dec 15, 20

I wonder if advertising companies even consider consumers intelligence, or do they play strictly to our sense of humor. Some ads today are actually, to me, unrealistic in what they promote. Maybe I'm just old and set in my ways so that I can't see the relevance. As a TV program director used to say on his weekly op-ed commercial, that's my opinion, what's yours?
BLM
Advertising does influence consumers into buying products through various psychological, emotional, and cognitive factors. Advertisement creates awareness, provide information, and evoke emotions that drive purchasing decisions (aka a 'sucker is born every second' - LOL).
Mar 06, 26

Do you still enjoy reading a good book instead of listening to it on audiobook? There are so many books out there. Fiction, Non Fiction, Murder & Mystery, Biography, Spiritual, Self help etc. Do you have a favourite author? I enjoy true stories & ones that are romantic. Nicholas Sparks is one of my go-to authors, and I love curling up with a good book. How about you?
nobody
never tried an audiobook. Joined my local library at 5 years old and am still a member (of a different one) and avid reader at 69. Books are best and always will be imho
Feb 26, 26

How do I clean my house for Christmas? Would you have any tips for a speed clean?
merricat
I am not expecting any visitors for Christmas. so if anyone shows up, what they see is what they get.
Dec 20, 25

How long can you deep freezer food for? They say fish for one month. What the best things deep freezer and how long. Is better in fridge or deep freezer, is they even tips as well. Can cake be frozen or not.
Pato Lo Duck
Fish is difficult to assess, some fish get a bad taste after only a month or so and others seem to last for ever. I found a pack of seafood highlighter frozen in its original packaging in the bottom of my old freezer, that was 22 years old. I defrosted it and gave it a go, and it looked and tasted exactly the same as another one I had bought frozen from the supermarket still inside the use by date. You just have to experiment a bit to find what works. For instance bacon rashers get a funny taste after only a few months, but short cut bacon, without the fat lasts much longer before the taste changes.
Dec 11, 25

Higher qualifications used to result in better-paid jobs and long-term career development. How is it right now? Have you experienced the fall of 'higher' education around you?
Lachelle B
Half of my son's mates went to Uni and have a lot of debt and no job. He got flack when he started at McDonald's (is now a manager earning good money). He has people with degrees working under him, their course fees would be a deposit on a house. And yes I'm proud of my son, now I just have to work on the other one....
Nov 30, 25

What are the best ways to avoid getting scammed? List 10 foolproof methods. When is the best time of day to avoid scam calls? Where do these calls usually come from?
Lachelle B
Don't answer unknown numbers. Back during Covid it was rife. I turned the tables on scammers trying to sell a cure, I said I had created a cure with Maori herbs yada yada. I was so convincing they were asking if I could send some and were giving me their details! Kept me entertained.
Nov 07, 25

It's a personal choice to book one in when buying a house (cost: $300-$1000 AUD) but are they worth it? I had a friend, needed to determine if he had termite & asbestos the P&B report said "no", sadly he later found out he had both. Other P&B inspectors overexaggerate petty issues just to cover themselves. Who's had similar stories?
Lachelle B
I have a building background so am the unofficial house inspector for family. A house is a long term investment so you need to check it out from a registered inspector (if they get it wrong, it's on them). It's like buying a car and going "she'll be right" instead of getting a mechanic to take a look.
Oct 24, 25

Why is it when you're serving a customer in any type of industry, that they seam that they are always right? I believe in many industries they choose to ignore what is actually correct, so they don't have to deal with rudeness, loudmouths, tempered customers. This is wrong, who ever invented that the customer is always right is actually wrong. Lots of customers use this situation for their advantages. Many customers are wrong in what they're saying, as it can be proven on...
helen 1703592
this saying was introduced to ensure staff were always courteous keeping customers happy ensures future business the saying may be wrong but it does keep things civil
Sep 24, 25

I resigned my job in March for health reasons and took a few months to sort them out. Now I am ready to go back to work on a part-time basis. I am so lucky that my partner and I can afford basic costs like rent, groceries and utilities on his income alone. But I really do want to go back to work so we can afford the nicer things in life again and put some money aside for savings. I've been finding it hard to find a suitable part-time job, though. I'm not fussy. If be perfectly...
APB
As you reach 50 there are a massive quantity of reasons that are given for not getting a position...I came second in at least 12 positions...to people less qualified...no-one believes that you just want the job...you are after their job...no-one wants to employ someone who might be smarter than them....its tough
Sep 26, 25

What are the best things about being married and the bad things about being married? Good thing is having someone to talk to. Bad thing is when someone changes the subject because they feel it s not for them. Is it better to be married or just living together?
Rodwings
Lived common law for 15 years till she passed from a heart attack in front of me. Other than my teens and early 20's, the best 15 years of my life.
Sep 01, 25

There is no universal answer for how much phone time is too much, but most health experts suggest limiting non-work screen time to under two hours per day for adults to reduce negative health effects like digital eye strain, poor sleep, and impacts on mental well-being. What are your thoughts? How much is too much time on the phone?
MIAO MIAO
Any explanation the difference between on-work and non-work screen time? My previous job was on-work screen time 9.5hrs each shift, 4 days week for over 18 years. Here I am \ud83e\udee3\ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude1d
Sep 14, 25

Is it ok for the public to go into shops and abuse the staff who are only doing their everyday job, especially when it comes to checking bags? My belief is that if you have nothing to hide, then what is the problem with having your bags checked? Swearing and calling the staff names is not necessary. If the staff are not helpful or are rude, then they should be reported to a supervisor or manager.
Deborah 1448385
The cost of increased shoplifting could easily put a smaller company out of business. Get your bag checked like a good boy or girl
Aug 23, 25

Many happy, long-term couples sleep separately and still maintain strong, loving relationships. The key isn't whether you share a bed it's whether you're prioritizing each other in other meaningful ways. What would you say? Do couples who sleep apart grow apart?
BLM
Do couples who sleep apart grow apart? NO! Love 'might be' blind, but it turns out sleep isn't (deaf)! Hence, couples are opening their 'eyes/ears' to the benefits of separate bedrooms! While the idea of sleeping a part may seem counterintuitive to some(couples). Still, couples are finding that sleeping in separate bedrooms can lead to more restful night's sleep and a happier marriage (or relationship).
Jul 24, 25

Children are staying home longer in their adult years, to leave for a bit then come back. We have charged rent as soon as they get jobs as well as make then help out around the house. BUT a lot of our friends seem to do none of this and think we are mean, doing it to our children. How does everyone else feel about this?
Lynne S 85901
Absolutely agree with rent being paid when children get a job. No value of money is learnt when parents keep paying expenses for their children. Also chores should be undertaken to help around the house - parents are not slaves.
Jul 07, 25

Some sources suggest that we are the most productive within the first few hours after waking up, while other studies have found that peak productivity happens around lunchtime. This shows that some people can be productive right at the start of the day, but others need some time to dive into deep work. At what hour does productivity peak for you?
Andrew C 287196
Everybody is different ... some are early birds, some are night owls, and most a just normal daytime people. That's is simple common knowledge, and doesn't require any pointless, and expensive, studies that continually contradict each other.
There are also "studies" that "prove" growing kids' / teenagers' learning ability isn't as good early in the morning, so there is a theory that schools should start and finish later in the day, rather than 9:00am to 3:00pm / 3:30pm. BUT, some of those "studies" are more about trying to improve morning traffic congestion than actually anything to do with kids' learning ability.
May 16, 25

We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch? Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm! Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...
writerrochelle
I graduated in 1965! In my senior year dad gave me a $5 a week allowance. Lunches were 50 cents, so I spent $2.50 a week on food. My favorite lunches were the roast beef and gravy over mashed potatoes, or the oriental vegetables over rice! The other $2.50 went for shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, soap (toiletries) because, since I had my own motel room (adjoining the manager's home/office), I had to buy my own things with my allowance. I even saved up and bought 3 paisley sack dresses (blue, green, brown) for $2 each! Did I ever get off the main subject! ;-D
May 02, 25

From what I've read recently, the general consensus seems to be that people can usually not recall memories before around 3 years old. With the earliest memories generally between the ages of 3 to 6 years. Obviously there would be a lot of factors that could influence whether memories are formed retained & recalled.eg trauma etc. My earliest memory is not super clear, but I recall being prevented from entering the loungeroom & being really frustrated that I couldn't...
Chosen
Yes I clearly remember sliding out of my mother's womb and then carefully being wrapped up in a lovely white sheet. Oh nothing like the old times.
Apr 09, 25

The research show no loss in productivity and better mental wellbeing. What would be your thoughts on four-day work week?
Classy Christy
If you had Monday or Friday off, it would be like having a long weekend all the time. In medical professions and teaching professions, that would be hard to implement. I don\u2019t think that a four day working week would work for everyone.
Feb 08, 25

As a elderly citizen I have seen a lot of change over the years, some good & some bad. I may be looking through rose colour glasses but I think the past was much better than the present & I am concerned what kind of world my grandchildren will grow up in.
lippy loo
I agree. We had better manners, we cared about our fellow citizens, we were more inclined to help others. These days it seems the people just want to rip everyone down. Social media, facebook etc. show how ugly society has become. Selfish, self indulgent people who care little about anybody but themselves and their opinions. I also think TV has not helped with these vapid shows like Batchelor/ette, Love Island, MAFS, Big Brother etc. which only want ratings so they are designed to show the worst of people even probably scripted that way. The younger generation then seem to think it is OK to behave in this way, dress in these bits of materials and call it fashion etc. No class, no manners, no social conscience but so quick to judge every body else. Sad world and during this hard time I think it is coming out more and more. Yes there are some wonderful people out there who are selfless but I find them hard to find these days more and more.
I am not looking through rose coloured glasses to the past. It did have a lot more going for it.
Oct 22, 21

I have always said crooks are really dumb. To prove my point, people shoplift and them brag about it on social media. They also break the law in other ways and either brag to their friends and get turned in or involve people in the crime who can't keep their mouths shut. Crime doesn't pay any way you look at it because if someone does get away with it for a while they won't stop when they have enough because they will never have enough.
BLM
The Banking Scandal of 2008 proved how smart criminals are - especially WHITE-COLLAR-CRIMINALS. WHITE-COLLAR-CRIMINALS 'ripped' the world off for trillions of dollars - and 'none' of the money was recovered. However, every government on this planet had to payout trillions of dollars to stabilize CAPITIALISM - or CAPITIALISM will have collapse. Furthermore, in the late 19th century - ROBBER BARONS' stole and looted a country in broad daylight for decades - it is known as USA these days, and ROBBER BARONS are known as OLD MONEY these days. History has proved on numerous occasions that WHITE-COLLAR-CRIMINALS - always get away with the money and NEVER get CAUGHT! Other words - crime pays very WELL - lol!
Dec 09, 24

My trust in Dr's is going down. Do you trust them? Lately they just seem to push unnecessary medication/pills when in reality all I had to do was take up exercise and change my diet
BLM
All doctors are not created equal. I see a General Practitioner (GP). I completely trust my General Practitioner. When a health issue that is not part of her in-depth area of medical expertise - she will immediately refer me too the appropriate MD (example: Heart and blood vessels concerns - she will refer me to a Cardiologist - which she has done). Furthermore, she has been my GP for 26 years and counting!
Nov 25, 24

A friend did this: She got a piece of paper and folded it in half and anytime she thought of a reason to have children, she wrote it down on one side. And anytime she thought of a reason not to have children, she would write it on the other. When she had her doubts about not having children, she would look at the list, and it would remind her that the decision she made not to have children was right for her. Any advice? Will I regret not having kids when I get older?
Dee Jay Oz
I won\u2019t comment on whether people should or shouldn\u2019t have children. It\u2019s very much a personal choice. I\u2019m a Baby Boomer, now 66. I still clearly remember the day my in-laws visited, and MIL announced in no uncertain terms that couples who decided not to have children were the most selfish people in the world. I was 25 at the time, and had been married 6 years. We went on to have children, but I was disappointed that she had voiced her view in such a way, and created an \u201cexpectation\u201d in our relationship. Children are everywhere (nieces, nephews, children living in care, neighbours, friends\u2019 children \u2026.. ), you can quite easily have children in your life that aren\u2019t your own, and they are just as special.
Nov 10, 24

I was reading an article today. A travel journalist commented on an elderly couple walking arm in arm along the streets of a country town. He described this as an example of "enduring love" or "mobility support". Why are some people sceptical about affection between elderly people? I like to think that in an ideal world, there should be no age barrier to people showing affection to one another. What are your thoughts on this issue?
writerrochelle
"Elderly" is such an ugly way of describing Senior Citizens. I'm 76 years old, and I have the "heart" of a 16 year old. I'm still compassionate and caring, lively and loving, thoughtful and thrifty, and I have empathy and humility. I was a good kid, and now I'm a good "Baby Boomer". As one grows older in years, our minds stay young, even if our bodies don't and, given the chance, I could love someone just as much now, if not more, than I did when I was young! ;-D
Sep 20, 24

My son went down to his Australian bank today to withdraw $7,000 in cash....they asked him what he needed the money for (whose money is it?) and then told him that they didn't hold a lot of currency...and that if he needed to withdraw more than $4,000 he would need to make an appointment...he got the money out of them in the end...after a struggle.....is this the new normal for Banks?
Neo
They all do that now. What was considered a little bit of money is now considered lots. They are just abiding by cash laws which compels them to report suspicious transactions.
By law any transaction that is considered suspicious can be reported even if it is below $10000.
It is no longer "your money, Ralph".
Sep 13, 24

Today, everything has become so expensive in all the things that we used to do, that gave us pleasure. Many people must cut back due to not having enough income. When we do finally have a few extra pennies in our wallets & you finally decide to take yourself or your family for a night out. It is fun & enjoyable on occasions to enjoy the experience & being served by someone else for once. Why is it at the end of the meal it can be spoilt by a staff member mind you who is...
David137
Tipping or giving tips over here in New Zealand, is not considered a common thing. It's belongs as part of the america culture, & over in the US. Sure if some people wish to tip alright, not for me. They'll see I like their business if they get repeat business from me or not.
Jul 28, 24

In this day and age, so many things have changed. Children's lives are so different from what mine was in the 50s and 60s. I can't even relate to their lives. Because the world is so different, children need to learn things that I never needed to know. What do you think we need to teach our children for them to be the best they can be in this modern world?
Len G
Like the Aretha Franklin dong said RESPECT. I have seen children are severely lacking in that department
Jun 19, 24

John Cleese recently pointed out that anyone who is REALLY good at what they do appear to think that only about 10 to 20% of all the other people who do that job are really any good ... be it doctors, plumbers, scientists, nurses, surgeons or chefs. If so, that is pretty scary. What do you think? Is that right in areas you have worked in?
BLM
One, who is John Cleese....Two, my jobs called for civil service written exams based on experience or school - high school or college. Three, you had to score in the high nineties out of a hundred score - scoring a hundred was a perfect score. Four, the incompetents were weaved out - during civil service written exams. Five, over ninety-nine percentage of all the other people who do my job were really good. Last, over hundred thousand people who still do my job are still good at it!
Jul 07, 24

I have just acquired four-step grandchildren. Their father is a major part of their lives, seeing them every week. I live in another state and will probably only see them once or twice a year. I am not sure how to go about this. Should I be buying them birthday and Christmas gifts? They are pretty spoilt children, courtesy of wonderful grandparents, who do so much for them and absolutely adore them.
Bugalugs
Drop the "Step" tag. Treat then as if they are your own biological grandchildren. They may not be of your blood but they are still your grandchildren.
Jun 08, 24

If someone wrongs you, no matter how, do you seek vengeance, pay them back, or get them however you can, to satisfy your wrongdoing or do you turn the other cheek, forgive them, and move on with your life?
CteDimples
Probably will turn the other cheek and forgive but will always be cautious and things between us will never be the same again!
May 19, 24

Taking care of the species we have on the Earth makes sense...bio diversity is important....but bringing back things that were extinct...originally by back breeding...and now by science...does that make any sense?...we have evolution...these creatures do not belong here...aren't we just playing God when there are so many more important things we could be fixing? (and spending the money on)
BLM
By 'wanton' killing off of other species on this planet - most famous example is the dodo bird - we/humans have been playing GOD for centuries! If evolution actual works, then humans will permanently disappear from the planet - one day. Which will give other species the opportunity to thrive and the planet time to heal itself!
May 13, 24

In some cases, though, a relationship might not have the potential to be rekindled. In these instances, it can be healthier for each partner to focus on themselves and move on. A lost love may return, but only if both partners are ready and willing for that love to return and the relationship to continue. What are your thoughts? Can lost love ever come back?
Susan KTC
We all have individual lessons to learn in our life journey and sometimes it just isn\u2019t the right time for a relationship, and as noted by several of you, love can be rekindled. My circumstances were different, I found my life time partner in my early 50\u2019s, after several learning lesson experiences and two children, once those relationships ended, there was no going back!
Feb 28, 24

I don t play any gaming on the internet Except for games on Rewardia. I got two accounts on my bank statement for $99.50 they were subscriptions to Gaming sites My banking online has now been shut down and my debit card destroyed while they investigate. I really don t feel safe. Now very time I m online Is this going to be a regular problem ? Or will someone come up with a solution?
BLM
Scammers are white-collar-criminals. White-collar-criminals ARE NOT severely punished as blue-collar-criminals in the USA (where I reside)! Are scammers going to be a regular problem going forward - YES (there are numerous ways to get anyone personal data)! The only person who can make it more difficult - for scammers to steal your money - is you. I do not use credit cards or my bank's debit card to pay bills online or offline. I do not use my bank's checks (since your account number and routing number is at the bottom of the checks - which is all the info a scammer needs to hack your bank account). I pay all my bills by USPS's money orders which are expensive - but they come with two receipts. I use cash for daily purchases. My credit score sucks - because I don't have any debt - but I have never been scammed/hacked (it
is a constant juggling act to keep your monetary info security). Furthermore, I have a landline phone with twenty-first century technology but does not have an internet connection - my landline phone cannot be hacked! Other words, you have to make your digital footprints as small as possible - so a scammer will not (hopeful) notice your digital footprints online or offline.
Feb 09, 24

Humans are, by nature, social animals. That's why we care what others think of us: We want to belong, to be accepted, and to bond with other members of our social "pack." Caring about other people's opinions of us is a survival mechanism as old as humanity itself. I'm very curious about your thoughts. Well ... what do YOU care about?
Angie
The older I get, the less I care about what other people think of me! I care about the health, happiness and safety of my daughter, myself and our animals
Feb 06, 24

Are the younger generations losing a lot of the jobs skills we used to have? I know the world is changing and becoming more tech-savvy. But we seem to be losing a lot of the skills that Baby Boomers used to have.
Susan 1441337
I think most of the jobs that that our know senior generation did have either been taken over by technology or moved to another country because they have cheap labour. I also believe it reflects on the quality of goods we receive from other countries. In turn all these products are garbage and thrown into the dump and we wonder why we have no room left to dispose of things. I feel old saying this but things definitely aren't made the way they used to be. I feel like we need to bring these jobs back to our own countries and stop buying off shore garbage. My dad said this many years ago before he passed and he was so right but yet our government keeps letting this stuff come in I'm sure these other countries are lining the politicians pockets. There's no jobs here for people that may not have the smarts to do IT stuff. I feel like we need to go back to the way things used to be. There's so many homeless people or people living paycheck to paycheck and the government doesn't care as long as they are getting richer. This is a sad sad world we live in imo
Jan 26, 24

Do you think that when being with someone and them being on their phone the whole time is rude? It makes me feel that whoever they are texting is more important than me and what I have to say! Do we need a whole new set of manners to fit in with the technology? Also, when I'm out and people are talking in public, I wonder if they're talking to me, but they're on their phone 24/7. Do they even text in their sleep? I think it's just rude! Anyone agree?
AMUSICALTONY
The whole concept of "good manners " went by the wayside when we lost the ability to punish our kids with a swift kick in the pants. The current generation have no respect at all. Rewarding phone use? That's subjective. If someone is in conversation with me, I expect their full attention. People in public? Well they're not disrespecting me personally, so I overlook that. Although hands-free calls can be annoying. I was visiting someone at a hospital a while back. I got into the lift with rather attractive doctor. As the doors closed she said, "Hi, how are you?" As there was no one else in the lift I said, "Good thanks." She, then stunned me by asking what I was doing on the weekend. I told her it depended on my wife. She then swung her eyes toward me and indicated that she was using a hands-free device. I was so embarrassed.
Dec 10, 23

The person who means more to you than anything else in the world, drops a bombshell on you... they're moving away - out of town... away from you. They're wanting to travel the world or have met someone who has asked to join them in another country/state, or they've been offered a new job opportunity., or they've just come to a stage in their lives where they're keen to explore new horizons... without you. How do you cope with the loss of no more daily contact (i.e. you...
JANN R
I would say to them go for it I am always with you as your friend have a good time and enjoy your new life I will always be your friend no matter what you do
Dec 29, 23

The last few weeks, I have been in discussion with a tradie with regards to removing trees and moving a shed to the back fence. We had not finalised anything because of the situation of the shed. The next time I talk to him, he tells me he went on my property and chopped all my trees and moved the shed slightly which is not what we had discussed. The shed was to go at the back. They never gave me the date or when they could do the job. It was never finalised. They...
Hohum
It seems the tradie merely quoted and had not been given the go ahead.
If there was no agreed price, I certainly wouldn't pay. from the facts you've given there was never a contract, verbal or otherwise.
Nov 12, 23

My mum was a shorthand typist at Dunedin hospital She also worked on the telephone exchange then she became a bank teller which will probably become a thing of the past soon too My grandfather worked on the railways in the King country and enjoyed reminiscing his young days What job titles do you know of that don't exist in 2021
Elizabeth J 447888
What about the dunny man, before the days of sewerage. Yes, I am that old. I have a faint memory only of those days. The man who used to bring ice for ice chests in the days before refrigerators.
Oct 13, 21

NZ had recently General elections. Turns out, similar as previous years, not everyone go to vote. Yet there are lots of people who complain afterwards. I always say election is the time when people actually do have a 'voice' and might be able to make a difference in their country, but about 20 to 25% will choose not to vote. I bet those are the people who complain the most. Do you think elections really should be compulsory or leave the citizens the option to choose?
Granny2026
No voting should not be made compulsory. People should be allowed to chose.Wether to vote or not. If they don't vote they shouldn't complain
Oct 22, 23

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What did you have for breakfast? Did you eat at home, at school, at work, in the car, in a restaurant, where? What part of the world do you live in? Is your breakfast a typical breakfast in your part of the world?
Lynn
Let's not. Only joking. I cannot do breakfast however the amazing part is when on holidays and away from home that is the first thing I have. Go figure!
Oct 18, 23

With the cost of living being so much more higher these days, what's a good (or realistic) amount of extra curricular activities kids should be doing, or how much are people spending or willing to spend of said activities? (Sport, music instruments etc)
Spotty
We go hiking and often see parents take the children of all ages hiking. It is a great family time and extra curricular activities for them
Sep 26, 23

I have wondered what the reasons behind why I meet more women who start menopause younger and younger. I started just after turning 30. It seems that there is more to this hormonal change in our community of women than meets the eye. Wondering if our meat we are consuming are filled with growth hormones given to the animals before they reach out supermarkets and how it is affecting us in the long run.
APB
Fertility in both males and females is dropping at a quite surprising rate...it might even be as high 5% or more per generation...I suspect the planet has had enough of us....
Sep 18, 22

This is the most controversial topic. One like dogs and the other like cats. Or both? It seems like no one can win, but so many people have their own opinions!
Christine M 323842
Like them all except for the ones that people dress up in stupid clothes and carry around in handbags.
Sep 10, 23

I have struggled to: 'squeeze whilst pushing down AND turning' a toilet cleaner lid, that once finally off, I left off! What do you think are the worst 'childproof' lids to get off / containers to get into?
Andrew C 287196
Not "child proof", but the tin cans with the pull tab lids are often extremely difficult to open. :-(
Mar 12, 23

I have started watching the paranormal shows on television. Not sure if I believe, but it is entertaining. Have you ever seen a ghost, spirit, shadow person, etc.? Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
Therese M 73305
Most definitely I have photos with orbs and faces in them I get the smell of my sons after shave from time to time. I here them walking around at night . My lights flicker and my music plays up often it gives me great comfort knowing my dad and boys still are around and I know I'll be with them all one day
Jun 08, 23

What's a TV series you watched that you found really gripping/can't wait til the next episode?
MacAddict
The more channels you have, the more you watch. The more you watch, the less time you have for exercise. The less you exercise, the less fit you become (and possibly fatter.) And more unhealthy.
May 30, 23

Often we hear from others like: "I will be happy if I have some certain amount of money". Well, some amount can give us a comfortable life, but does it make us happier? If we had all the money I wanted, how would it be? Let's see at least three of the pros and cons: Pros: Money is monumental work that keeps me busy and productive. Money allows me to buy something I always wanted but could not afford. Money brings respect in society. Cons:Lack of family...
block head
Money makes everyone happy. If you have any spare, I am only too happy to take it.!!!
Will give it a good home.
Mar 19, 23

Always a family favourite topic is the one of the child with the unusual arrival into this world Some are genuinely scary but have a great outcome, thankfully ! I was 2 weeks overdue, which my mother was not pleased about so impatiently she decided to take some cod liver oil followed by a hot bath... Said to bring on labour, which indeed it certainly did! As the hospital was down the rd, she decided to walk. Middle of the night, raining, she was squirming in...
BLM
Because of racial segregation (DEEP SOUTH) - I was born in my parents' house - Blacks (AT THAT TIME) could not use the local hospitals (WELCOME TO AMERICA). It was touch-and-go for two weeks (MY MOTHER HAD TO PERFORM A CESAREAN SECTION OPERATION ON HERSELF) - obvious - my mother and me - survive the ordeal!
Jan 13, 23

People are always fond of hearing the word being rich or becoming rich. So, for us to be rich, we need to have a lot of wealth. But, the question is, how much wealth do we need to be rich? The answer is different for everyone, and it really depends on your lifestyle and needs. Some people are happy with two cars and an apartment in an expensive neighbourhood while others want a private jet and a villa in Monaco. So how does one become rich? The answer is...
Tom S Qld
When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.
Everything in moderation, and there's a perfect balance in this life if we can find it.
Jan 01, 23

Every time I check the balance of my retirement savings and kiwi-saver, they are heading south. I am over retirement age but still working, so find the current situation very distressing. Don't own a home and honestly wonder if I will ever be able to afford to retire. Considering closing my kiwi-saver and other retirement schemes and putting the money into a bank deposit account where it at least eRn something What are other people's thoughts?
Glenystas
After reading some of the comments below, makes me realise How lucky I am. We own our home, I have a Dept of Vet Affairs pension, Hubby is currently on jobseeker kind of payment but is experiencing ill health (nothing major). We don't drink or smoke, we enjoy a few hobbies: I love crafts like knitting (make some presents or sell items) we both like reading (library) He is into golf (Budget allows a regular game) He likes jigsaws... had so many and they didn't sell on marketplace so we have started up a jigsaw exchange at a local hall. I guess that retirement comes down to if you are self funded or if you can manage on pension, have a good budget and stick to it.
Oct 29, 22

The main difference is you cannot have one without the other. Kindness simply proceeds in Gratitude, they both go hand in hand. How do you practice Kindness and Gratitude? Notice good things, look for them, and appreciate them. Always express gratitude, write it down or thank someone.
Bugalugs
In an ideal world Kindness would always be followed by Gratitude. In today's "ME First. Last and Always" world, Kindness is not always followed by even an acknowledgement - a simple "Thank You" is enough. If you are a Male, try opening a door, or standing aside to let heavily laden woman in/out and the best you might get is a snarl or verbally abused for being condescending!
Oct 08, 22

I work in retail. I love my job because I am the last person the customer sees before they leave the store. I think we should always be kind to one another because everyone is fighting a battle that we don t know. So if we can make a difference in someone s day, that s what life should be about
Bugalugs
A smile costs nothing so why not use them?
What I find Most Annoying are those customers who pay no attention whatsoever to the person serving them - particularly in Supermarkets. These Female & Male louts spend the entire time on their damned mobile phones - discussing, Sandra C, Their Private Lives, they make no attempt to respond to the Check-out operator, when the goods are put through they wave their phones over the eftpos terminal, wait long enough to see if their payment has been accepted (when not they blame the store staff & seem to think they are responsible for their credit/debit card being maxed out) then they simply walk away. No Smile. Most certainly NO "Thank You". It is the Customers who are so often extremely rude and if the indifference we sometime experience (it disappears when we speak with then thank & smile) irks then maybe we should remember those Serving us are Real People and it is as a direct result of OUR Indifference to them which makes them indifferent to us!
One of the Most soul-destroying jobs and one of the lowest paid ones, are those unfortunate Women and Men who spend their day swiping goods past a scanner in our Supermarkets.
Give them a Smile, Say "Hullo", "Good Morning/Afternoon" and Thank them for their Service - they do appreciate it and will respond in a Friendly way.
Aug 11, 22

I remember a time not so long ago where many went to work with a box of tissues and continued working, does anyone think this will ever happen again?
Pongo
I’ve never had a day off in my life when I had a cold. Now I’m retired a cold never stops me doing what I want to do
Jun 16, 22

During these days I noticed that the economy in the country has entered a state of inflation, and prices are constantly rising, especially the energy sector, According to my follow-up to local and international news, I realized that global economy has entered a critical stage. What are the steps that may limit the deterioration of the economy in the country? What did you do during the last period to maintain your financial balance ?
Michelle S 553303
This inflationary rise is by design in order to crash the economies of the world and destroy the fiat money system so that the WEF can bring in their Fourth Industrial Revolution and confirm their "Great Reset" which will cause a completely digital economy to replace the present democratic countries and bring in the NWO. Anyone who hasn't been paying attention to these psychopaths ought to because the end game is to cause a global famine that would lead to their being able to reduce global populations by more than 2/3rds and get rid of us "useless eaters"! The time is rapidly approaching when families will have to make a choice between paying the mortgage or rent or eating. It is THAT serious. But TPTB don't want riots on their hands so they have already destroyed the health of billions around the globe with their deadly shots, falsely labelled "vaccines" and in a 12 month period from, I believe, February 2021 to February 2022 the US suffered as many deaths in the working age population than died in the entire Vietnam war. The millenials are dropping like flies especially from cardiac issues. This is an absolute fact but you won't hear it on MSM. The hyperinflation will render the currency of virtually every country useless just like In Venezuela and Zimbabwe and Yugoslavia in the 1990's. The war in Russia and Ukraine is merely a distraction and someone to blame for this manufactured shortage and supply chain issues, but they have existed for far longer than just a few months. If you can afford to stock up on foods like beans, grains, pasta's and tinned foods do it IMMEDIATELY. Same applies if you have the capacity to pay extra on your mortgage or rent. A global crisis far worse than the Great Depression is coming and by later this year even MSM won't be able to hide it. Mock if you like but I have plenty of other things to do rather than spread lies on a survey platform. It's going to be HORRIFIC!
May 02, 22

'Guns don't kill people, people kill people', is what I have been hearing since almost forever. I live in America, where it is a Constitutional Right to own a gun. Yet, with the rise in ownership of assault weaponry and the rise of mass killings, some want to know if this is a good thing. While others blame it on evil people, who possibly would have killed anyway, gun or not. Your opinions on this is sought. Thank you.
Gaza
We have a lot less murders per population than the US here in OZ with the strict gun laws, doesn't that tell you something.
Oct 04, 21

When you shop for purchases, do you just buy it straight away or wait for sales? I only buy things that are on sale and wait for things to be so, because I think if retailers can sell things at sale prices for 50/70% off then we are being ripped off paying full price What are your thoughts?
Saara F
Sometimes I pay full price when I need something specific urgently otherwise I wait for sales especially online there is always a sale to be found.
Mar 22, 22

My almost 19 year old grandson came to stay overnight, and while it was lovely to see him, he never let his phone out of his sight. Even eating meals, the phone was right there, and he was watching it and constantly touching it. It goes everywhere with him and he is always looking at it, laughing at it and talking on it. It kept making "tweets" I think they are, and even while watching TV he was still tapping away at it. I can't really blame him because both...
Crazy Chef
Confiscate the dang thing, I've noticed kids destroy each other while the bloody zombie parents are staring at the phone without even flinching.
Mar 17, 22

My husband just passed and while the service was beautiful the cost was very high even though it was a basic funeral. What do others think it is worth pre-paying
Grommie
Our family have a particular stance about funerals. Funerals are for the living, not the dead. People attend funerals because they see it as "the thing to do". We come into the world and just about no one knows, so why not leave the same way? Who benefits from funerals?
Many people who attend funerals are hearse chasers after a free lunch.
I know of a funeral director whose wife runs a flower shop and they have a daughter who is a caterer. Talk about tie up the whole swindle.
If you prepay, the money just sits there, earning nothing. If the funeral director decides to sell the business, often you'll find the new operator pays you back your money because it has moved away from being enough to cover the cost. Or worse, they say nothing and send your family an additional bill.
Mar 09, 22

In 2017--2018, in Australia, there were about 17, million... Aussies.. prescribed medication. We are a pill popping --nation... like so many! I understand that many do need prescribed medication..for one reason or another, but haven't we become to reliant on prescribed medication? The cost to each individual Government must be enormous...for those who get subsided medication. Big pharma making billions. Do we really need some of these medications? Aren'...
NZNaturalKiwi
I've tried the alternative treatments for my issues but they just don't work. I have used alternative medications in the past but sometimes you need the pharmaceuticals
Jan 24, 22

Since we are nearing the Halloween season, it would be interesting to know which ghosts or ghouls people are afraid of or what spooky experiences they have encountered with ghosts.
'smee,SWQ!
After I lost my Daughter she kept coming to me wanting me to join her...it nearly killed me but in the end I was advised to firmly advise her I was not ready yet and I never saw her again (although I sort of wish I did!)
Oct 21, 21

Due to Social expansion and invasion in our kids lives, thanks to Tik Tok, Reddit, and Amino Chat: do you believe these forums are bad influences, teaching atrocious behavior and that lacking all respect for authorities much less themselves that they will not let go of their disrespectful behavior they've grown accustomed to? How do you think we can fix this problem as parents now?
Christina C 466456
It's the people around kids that influence kids the most. Not necessarily technology. Their friends, siblings, parents, school, community and online community which they have exposure to, influencing their thoughts. We're social creatures after all. It's up to parents to teach their children right from wrong or what is disrespectful and steer them in the right direction. Taking the time to educate your children will help them to make informed decisions so they can decipher what is rubbish and what is meaningful/important/useful information.
Investing more time in children pays dividends which is probably why 'back in the old days' kids had a more respectful culture - there were more stay at home mums. Distant parents = distant kids.
If you're worried about screen time, find out what they're passionate about and find a corresponding hobby so they can develop useful skills in the process (if they like gaming teach them about game development/3D modelling or if they like fashion teach them about marketing/sales, design school or architecture or chemistry in beauty products or how to make beauty products etc), or get some exercise (if it's martial arts, dancing or skateboarding etc). Take the time and find a useful way in which they can occupy their thoughts, challenge themselves and develop some useful life skills in the process.
Oct 02, 21

What does it mean to live? Does it mean simply to exist? I guess Oscar Wilde speaks about one's aspiration, desire to live and to create, wanting to do more than move on from one day to the next, and the fact that many people settle in a routine and refuse to get out of it. So what does it mean to merely exist as opposed to truly live, embrace each moment of life?
Imperia S '' PIER''
In my case, the worst thing I did was to retire from work, when one is young the energy is still running high, but once work/employment is put aside and the sleep-ins get better and better, the less you want to do, and now that I am old I wish that I could still do what I use to do 20 years ago, I ride my bike down to the beach 2 days a week if not raining, and now that I hooked on this site, I find myself rushing my house keeping and back on here.... It's hard to grow old and not fall into a routine
Jul 07, 21

Do you think good-looking is a must when people find a boyfriend/girlfriend on dating apps? Or it would be more with how people communicate on these apps? And how many percentage do you think people are serious from dating apps?
Lachelle B
Total joke. Ever seen The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Who wants to marry a Millionaire, etc? EVERYONE is good looking. It's not based on love or the possibility of love. At least show some diversity, a big person, a blind person, a paraplegic, real people would be good. Good looks fade eventually so you shouldn't be thinking so shallow and be with that person for who they are.
Jul 20, 21

Have you made your plans for retirement or did you? What are they? For the first months, I was bored so did relief teaching and volunteered with several community organizations. I joined an agency and found myself doing commercials for TV as well as stage productions as 'the old lady'. I now run acting courses for the Agency. I became a tutor and committee member for my local U3A. I began writing articles for newspapers and magazines. I traveled and began a little...
Bugalugs
I wasn't ready for retirement. I was forced into it by the female director of the Government agency I had been working for, she decided she did not want any males in the agency she was in charge of. She replaced me with THREE women - of course given the absurd structure of the Public Service it meant her Salary increased by a very substantial amount - the more staff she had under her control the bigger the salary. But I made the most of it, had a few part-time jobs until I moved into caring for an older family member. As Joe B says, I don't seem to have any spare time at all now - mind you being part of Rewardia takes up any spare time I have!
Jul 17, 21

Should Australia, US and New Zealand follow the UK by banning Petrol and Diesel vehicles from 2030?
Christine M 323842
Actually ban all cars. And ban those Lycra ridden cyclists too. I think horses would be better, or walking, or just normal people on riding bikes.
Dec 08, 20

Ok, what's the deal with AMAZON and GOOGLE constantly charging $2.00 for subscriptions etc that you don't authorize, and then you have to argue and plead with them to reverse it I've now twice had AMAZON charge me for a prime membership when I've clearly not asked or ticked any boxes allowing it They did it again the other day and all I did was look at an item, place it in the cart to think about it and then when I decided to remove it I...
Angie
Years ago my daughter wanted something off Amazon and I was ok with giving her my credit card number and I supervised her while she purchased online. Several months later I noticed for the previous 2 months $35 was coming out of my account for Prime that we didn\u2019t sign up for. Trying to get in touch with Amazon to question this, and try to cancel it was damn near impossible. I couldn\u2019t get through to anyone and due to my lack of computer skills I just kept going around in circles and it was extremely stressful!
They ended up taking over $300 from my account, we never did use the Prime account and I never ever got reimbursed!
And finally when the payments stopped (my daughter\u2019s Dad sorted it out for me)\u2026
\u2026.blow me down, the buggers started it up again the following year!!!!
I\u2019ve not ever used Amazon ever again!!!
They know they can get away with it to those who aren\u2019t tech savvy online.
Still to this day I\u2019m owed close to $400 for a service we never used or even signed up for.
3 years on and I\u2019ve never used them again or even tapped the word Amazon into the search bar ever again!!
Hate Amazon!!
Feb 07, 26
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