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I am so very interested what everyone is going to have for their Christmas food. Can you hit me with some ideas? Last year we fed lots of people, so I made salmon, ham and pulled pork with a few different salads and baked potatoes. This year, I would like to keep it more easy and casual. Also, will have fewer guests.
KAREN J 796020
Deviled eggs and cheese on crackers Baked turkey wings with stuffing cornbread and apple pie and brownies and scallop potatoes, shrimp mac and cheese, collard greens and a salad, Strawberry smoothies and adult cranberry juice. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone.
Dec 18, 23

A lot of people are having these operations nowadays. How many people are better off or worst off if they have the operation? When do you think it is worth the operation, how much pain can you manage without the operation? I have heard many stories, most negative ...
Norman M
I went to the doctor and told him I had a weak back. He asked me when I first got it. I answered: \u201cabout a week back\u201d!
Feb 04, 24

A few weeks ago I have noticed my main bank account was locked, so I reported this to the bank as I had not been logging into the account on multiple unsuccessful attempts. Also, the time it happened was when I was sleeping. It was then discovered somebody in Australia had been trying to hack into my bank account. I had to think hard about what could have caused this I remember an email from the bank about a prize draw & the topic was avoiding scams. The email looked real,...
Pearlz
I have received a message from my bank twice asking me if I had made a certain purchase on my credit card and both times it wasn't us. Somehow people have been able to get our credit card number but our beaut bank picked it up. The last one was a $4000 lunch. I contacted the restaurant asking them to report the fraud to the police but they said they were letting their bank handle it. I don't understand their attitude because if they didn't see the person ordering the food they must have delivered it, my bank stopped the purchase so why wouldn't they want to get their money back. This is why these crooks keep going, no-one wants the bother of reporting the crime to the police.
Jan 22, 24

If you paid for an airplane ticket, and you were fortunate to get the window seat, would you be willing to trade for an aisle seat because someone who says they are very nervous and claustrophobic and having your window seat would help them....... (to be able to look out the window at the vast area outside). WOULD you be fine or not trading your seat with them? Remember, this flight is an eight-hour flight, so you will be stuck in the aisle seat for quite some...
lippy loo
I always take the aisle seat as I feel this is less claustrophobic than stuck in a corner albeit with a window to look out from. One has more leg room also and it is easier to get up and down from if one has to walk anywhere or do exercises. As for switching, no I wouldn't. You have been allotted a seat and that is where you should sit. If you want a particular seat then organise it pre flight.
Jan 04, 24

I called noise control when one of my neighbours was making too much noise at 10:30pm on a Sunday night. They couldn't come to check the site until about a hr later. When they arrived, they didn't do a great job with investigating the noise. They check the front of the home and the noise was at the back... they left in less than 1 min. The neighbours carried on talking and laughing loudly with music in the background through to about 1145pm. It was so disrespectful to...
Julie K 348980
This is something that does not bother me because if something gets too noisy, I take out my hearing aids.
Jan 19, 24

France will pay bonus to get their clothes and shoes repaired rather than throwing them away. The main idea is to cut down on the 700,000 tonnes of cloths thrown away by French people each year, two third of which end up in their landfills. Do you think, the North America, Australia and Canada will do same things in the near future?
writerrochelle
I honestly believe that every city in the world should have a "Garage of Donations" (GOD) where everyone donates anything they don't use or want anymore, and where everyone who needs or wants those things should get them for FREE! Our Garage of Blessings is a recycle place where this is done. They run on donations, once a year sales to raise money, and volunteers who sort and put the items out in the building sorted by what it is. I have used and donated to them for almost 10 years. It saves people money, and saves the landfills. It won't cost anyone anything! RECYCLE, Please! ;-D
Jan 11, 24

Some people fight for equity. Some people fight for equality. Are they fighting for the same thing or different things?
Nel
Equity associated with the net value of an asset one receives after disposing of such asset. Example, equity of your home, is the net value of it after taking out the expenses on that home.
Equality is the equal rights any person enjoys in society. Like Man and Woman or any other sexual orientation have equal rights to have their opinion heard. This is how I understood these two terms.
Nov 30, 23

There are very few things (and even fewer people), I can truly say that I hate. But one of those things is Political Correctness. It is really one of the Scourges of these times. It's a noxious notion that infects people's minds with rictus fear, at saying what they truly feel. And all for nothing! If we cannot agree to disagree, or debate, with one another - peaceably - then we very quickly lose the art - and the will - to communicate with one another. PC is an...
Grandma
Great topic. I see new rules/laws are coming in for people who get offended by someone's comment - won't the politically correct brigade have a ball with that!! I love a good respectful debate - but the skills are being lost by the up and coming generations.
Dec 29, 20

Do you think at 18 years old in today's society, have it too easy and need a little bit of tough love? It all depends on the circumstances. I virtually do not see this to be a problem, if your teenager is co-operating with you & the family, as life in the big world is very tough, hard & expensive to survive. As a parent, you always try to help them if you can. On the other hand, if the teenager has a strong head, doesn't want to be reasonable in every way that he/she should be &...
Morenita
I\u2019m holding on to my last baby. She\u2019s 18, going to college and works. I do not ask her to pay rent. She pays for her own college tuition and school supplies. So I definitely don\u2019t take the lil that she makes she\u2019s responsible for buying her own food sometimes and she\u2019s very smart. I also give her any extra money I have. I\u2019m very blessed to be able to do that.
Nov 21, 23

What's something random that you are good at? I have recently found that I am great at basket weaving and pot making Never would have thought until I was dragged out with my friend to go to an artistic creative class. The things I never knew I'd be amazing at. Feeling pretty proud of myself What's your talent? :)
BLM
Not sure this talent is in the artistic category (?). I am 'good' at solving crossword puzzles (where you have to pay a fee(s) to enter a crossword puzzle solving contests) - find that out about ten years ago - earned 3,000 dollars in prize money in 2022! Side benefits are: This talent widened my vocabulary. In addition, this talent increased my ability to think outside the box!
Nov 15, 23

Do families do this anymore? I remember loading up the kids and going on a drive, maybe stopping for ice cream somewhere. No real destination, just an outing. Do people do this anymore?
MIKE 1
TO ME NOT ANY MORE IT ALL ABOUT CELL PHONES AND COMPUTERS NOW THE OLD DAY WERE GREAT WISH WE HAD THEM ACK BUT THAT'S ME MIKE
Nov 06, 23

These days, it's a great idea of starting a garden. Since with the cost of living, rising price of fruits and vegetables... I've started a garden, and it's turned out to be a great hobby. Time-consuming but rewarding. Who else has a garden to maintain? :)
GB
A good hobby. But do not think you will save money. Unless you have at least 700 square meters to put under crops. It's is nice to have fresh veggies.
Oct 31, 23

Why is it that, there are so many people, especially who owns cats & dogs, they don't look after them. To me, it doesn't matter what animal you choose to own. If you chose a pet to have, it is your responsibility to look after it. A pet is the same way as looking after a child. You need to vaccinate it, play with it, get them some pet toys, exercise it, clean its droppings, feed it, give it something to drink & put it to bed. With all these responsibilities, nothing is...
Ketyad
This really goes without saying, if you have a pet you must care for it properly. Failing to do tis is abuse and those people should be punished. I am not a pet owner or lover and I do think some people are nuts in the way they care for their animals, house pets that is , farm animals are different. Some people do treat their animals better than people, this to me in crazy and unnecessary. A couple of examples would be allowing you dog, for example, to share your bed. Sometimes sleeping between two people, or putting sweaters on dogs when they already have been evolved to handle the colder weather. here is another, someone I know lets the dog out to have a pee, when the dog reenters the house the "parents" wipe the dogs behind with a tissue. This behavior is over the top and these people should be in a rubber room somewhere!
Oct 28, 23

People around me have been receiving phone scams for the past four years. They sometimes have your correct personal information and trick you about your credit card, home internet, and undeliverable packages. Some of us even receive more than 5 phone scams within a day, which is getting out of control. We sometimes expect important phone calls such as doctor's appointments, real deliveries, and job-related inquiries. Do you think the government should deal with these scams? So...
Wendy Q
My phone company allows me to select report as a scam when I receive texts or calls, so it's easy to do.
Oct 13, 23

I as a parent have to agree with where I live, introducing all schools to ban mobile phones. All children are supposed to attend school for the purpose to learn, not get distracted by their phones & playing games with them during school time. There is time & a place to use them, but I have to agree that while the children are at school, you do not need a phone. Really, if something does happen, the child can go to the school office & they will make contact to your parents. What...
MoB
I was unable to take my phone to school as it was connected to the wall in our hallway and the lead was not long enough to get to our school.
Oct 10, 23

So the grocery store I shop at has finally gotten rid of plastic bags from the butchery department yet wrap everything in so much plastic and sells plastic bags as you need them........ Really, I don't quite get it. Also, what is a good way of wrapping up your purchased meat (especially chicken)? As now, it leaks onto my other groceries and leaks in my shopping bag?
Helena H
Get a plastic bag from the fruit and vegetable section, put the meat into that, otherwise take your own plastic bags from home.
Oct 03, 23

How long do you think it will be before we have total gender equality? And I mean TOTAL gender equality where women are paid the same as men for doing the same work. Where women have the same chance of promotion. Where they are treated the same as men in every respect. A recent study has concluded that at the present rate of progress, it will take another 213 years before women will reach total gender equality. What do you think? Do you agree that...
Anneliese
Look I have nothing against gender equality, but when places promote or employ people based on gender or race just to tick an equality box requirement, rather than that person being actually qualified for a job then there's an issue. Unfortunately this happens a lot, so skilled very qualified people are loosing positions to people with lesser skills simply because they're female or of a certain race. But it means the efficiency and the competency within workplaces reduces.
Sep 20, 23

Do you think that everyone should receive the same pay as what the government is saying? I don t agree, as you work your butt off to earn a high salary by putting yourself through education and university, to earn a top paid job. Then you have people that are so lazy, decides to finally get a job and wants to earn as what you have. This is wrong. What do you think?
Claude H
You must be paid enough now so stop bleating. Think of all those people who are just existing through no fault of their own. You chose to get your education while others could not afford that way of life. This does not mean they are not capable. There are many highly educated people that are incompetent and do not deserve what they are paid.
Sep 15, 23

With so many scams escalating, I would really like to know, what is currently circulating. The latest one I got was a text message just saying "Hello". As we get used to recognising scam calls and text, all of a sudden it changes and something else starts. What is the latest one's you have received?
Heather the Chocoholic
Thankfully my phone usually comes up with a potential scam warning. Most numbers are overseas numbers, Aussie usually. I don't usually answer calls from numbers I don't know, if it's important they will leave a message.
Emails are a bit easier to workout if a scam, claim to be from a genuine company, if in doubt always check the email address, usually a "mistake" in it.
Sep 04, 23

I often have seen options in screening questions that are obviously fake and designed to weed out robots or people that randomly select answers without really reading them, but I had to laugh out loud when I saw "Raktajino" as a possible answer to select on "what do you drink regularly". For those who are not Trekkies, Raktajino is a fictional Klingon coffee drink often chosen as the goto pick me up across the galaxy. Though there are "recipes" on the internet for...
Andrew C 287196
One silly survey had a question that asked "Are you dead? Yes / No" to test that people were reading the questions properly.
Aug 30, 23

1. Planning out a week s worth of meals before going to the grocery store and then not wanting to eat the meal I planned but having to cook it anyway everynight. 2. How incompetent everybody is. when I was a child, I thought adults knew everything. Turns out... that's not true. 3. There s always something you have to do. Like even when relaxing, there are things you really should be doing. 6. Having a job I don t like but can t quit because it pays well...
GB
Adulting? what do you mean, At 80 years of age I don't understand. Adultery I'm not allowed to do that.
Aug 21, 23

Cheeky creatures, great and small, they do naughty things yet somehow always find their way back into our hearts ... What are some classic habits or stories you have?
Victoria 1322770
Bad behaviour in pets should not be allowed. If you are considering caring for a pet, make sure you train it! Most problems stem from not enough attention. Give your pets love, attention, exercise and mental stimulation, and their behaviour WILL improve.
Aug 13, 23

So I have a daughter who worked at a warehouse in customer service. Her hours have been cut so low because she's not needed at the checkout since self service is available. As a matter of fact it's all self service there now. What do you think about machines taking over some people jobs? I find it quite frustrating
LizzieLucy
They\u2019re asking me to do a job that I\u2019m untrained for and don\u2019t get paid for so they can save money, then they still want to check my receipt at the door.
Aug 12, 23

Have you ever argued with a friend where you decided to end the relationship and all of a sudden they start posting on Facebook about relationship experts and the subjects are always about what you did wrong? I unfollowed this person and haven't contacted them since. What would you do? Did I do the right thing?
Lou
I hate people airing their dirty laundry on socials.. not a true friend to begin with by the sounds of it! Goodbye and good riddance
Aug 04, 23

Should having a pet be a right as a tenant, within reason? I see more and more people being forced to give up family pets because no landlords allow them anymore, and I can t imagine how heartbreaking that must be.
Neo
I can't believe that we are having this topic again. It was already done within the last month.
In Australia, at least in Victoria, a landlord cannot refuse you on the basis of pets and nor can they kick you out if you get pets afterwards. I think that this is terrible as, at the end of the day, it is your house and your rules.
The other problem I have with it is many people that rent do not care about the property they rent to start with because it is not theirs and these type of people would allow pets to damage and destroy the house and the type of damage these tenants do, the bond is not enough to even pay for the materials needed to repair the property, much less any tradespeople to do the work.
The other issue I have is certain tenants are always behind on their rent and bills and will use pets as excuses on why they are behind. Even worse, they may not be able to afford to care for the pet (basic food and vet care) and this is abuse.
I am a pet owner but would never even think about having a pet unless I can afford it.
Jul 21, 23

Do you think that there will ever be a time when the whole world is at peace? Judging by past history the chances are slim.
APB
Jacqueline R 353303 AND boston 1352573...have exactly the same response to this question...just take a look below....word for word...what is going on here?...same person with two accounts?....
Jul 08, 23

As a kid, fast food was a treat for me. Going to McDonald's for a happy meal was a treat. Every weekend maybe, but never every day. My question of the day is... how much is too much consumption of fast food? Can you make a balance of it? Is all consumption, no matter how much bad? What do you all think? I'm craving a Big Mac while typing this.
Kylene
It\u2019s like most things eating it in moderation is ok. So once a week or fortnight as long as you aren\u2019t having huge portions of it. I\u2019m always shocked at school holidays seeing parents not only buy them mcds for lunch plus the soft serve ice cream plus the frozen fizzy drink. Way to much sugar!!
Jul 16, 23

It's a new landscape, a foreign language, a different culture and new people. You'll never be more exposed to new things. As a result, you'll have to adapt to your new surroundings. This will broaden your perceptions and force you to become more open-minded. Do you think that taking a vacation can change your life?
Liane H
Anyone watch banged up abroad? Schapelle Corby story.. or if the plane goes down I guess your life as you previously knew it would change !
Jul 11, 23

Criticism is envy, right? I get criticised so often by my "friends". I just really don't understand why people do this. It really brings me down. No matter what I say to them. It's outta envy, right?
Bugalugs
Criticism is envy? Is that some new psycho-babbler's clap-trap to make people feel good about themselves?
If someone criticises another person it is usually because of some, rightly or wrongly, perceived failing in what that person does or says and most certainly not because they do or say something of which the critic is envious.
Maybe Its Time to have a good hard look at yourself and consider whether what you say or do is deserving of criticism or do you really think that every word you utter, ever thing you do is so perfect, so ideal it is all above criticism and that you and you alone are always in the Right!
If my friends criticse me I accept it and then check out if what I have said is wrong.
Jun 09, 23

I really want to hear your thoughts on forgiveness. Forgiveness is for you rather than the other person, right. Forgiveness can be powerful and empowering. But, how do you forgive certain things and move on? I would love to hear some advice from others experiences ...
Glo
You can forgive those that hurt you, but forgetting is harder, if not impossible. Be careful who you trust. Guard your heart.
May 21, 23
When 'rich countries' rob poor nations, it is called 'capitalism'. When 'poor countries' fight back it is called 'socialism'.
Lachelle B
Have you seen Capitalism: A love story by Michael Moore? It's great but then again I think all his documentaries are great.
Mar 14, 23

I remember 20 plus years ago when landlines were still common, getting phone calls in the evening to complete a survey. It would go on sometimes for a good half hour and they were not paid surveys. So if I get frustrated from screening out, I think of the phone surveys I did for free and at least the online surveys pay something lol. Does anyone still get contacted to do an unpaid telephone survey, or are they a thing of the past?
Chosen
Nah I only get my Nigerian friend who tells me I am about to inherit and my Indian mate who tells me I have a problem with my computer. Am very lucky to have all these well advised "friends."
Apr 25, 23
Hi all just wondering if anyone that redeems vouchers through gift pay has actually redeemed a Countdown e- voucher? Because I am thinking of doing so now that I have accumulated enough to cash out.If anyone has,I am interested to know how you redeemed this in store because I see you can't redeem online with them.I did ring their customer service the other day but I think the woman was confused and thought I was referring to a gift card.I don't have access to a printer either...
Fonz33
Yes, I use them all the time. Can't use online unfortunately. Probably easier to save up to $100 then do a big shop through a manned checkout. Personally though, I tend to go almost every day and buy a few things in self service. Can never get it to scan properly, but I just write down the code on a piece of paper and enter it in then write the balance down when I get out to the car. Have to cut out the first 3 digits I think it is when entering it in, should start with 924701
Apr 11, 23

When central banks raise interest rates, the impact is felt far and wide. Mortgages become more expensive, house prices might fall and unemployment can rise. So why do central banks do it?
BLM
Raising interest rates is a way of reducing the growth of aggregate demand and the amount of money in circulation, which can lead to lower inflation. By making it more expensive to borrow money, the Fed (USA) hopes to discourage consumer and business spending, especially on big-ticket items like housing and cars. Raising interest rates also tends to lower asset prices, reversing the wealth effect and making banks more cautious in lending. Raising interest rates might seem harsh when prices are already high, but it's intended to eventually cause a slowdown in economic growth and a drop in inflation..
Apr 14, 23

IF all wealthy company bosses and other wealthy individuals were made to pay their fair share of taxes in this country, AUSTRALIA (US, Canada etc.) would not be in the debt it's in.
IdentifyAs
If we had decent government who knew how to govern efficiently and not throw our money away on shite causes like climate change and social engineering we\u2019d be better off!
Apr 09, 23

After answering a discussion about marriage, I decided to start a discussion about independence after years of codependency. I have been in many toxic relationships, never a good one. I've been single for 3 years now, and I'm thinking about dating again, but I'm not ready to give up my independence. It seems like I only attract toxic people, so I'm very leary. It also seems like guys always want to rush into things. If you find yourself relating to how I feel, can you please give me...
Michelle S 553303
I was devastated after my children's father, my first and only true love from the age of 15, told me after I finished a night shift as an RN that he had spent the night while I was at work and slept with a woman that he had met ( I hadn't a clue) when he played cricket on Saturday's and planned to move in with her immediately. I was also informed by him that "the sex was so good that they'd broke the bed". Yes there'd been problems in the marriage and the past year had been especially tough after moving and renovating an old house I'd inherited and the death of my beloved mum to cancer and trying to help my Dad through the loss of his lifetime partner. I don't know if I can say that I had a mental breakdown but I did try and kill myself which ended up costing me a 3 day stay in a ward in the hospital that I worked in but with a "special" nurse so that I wasn't left alone although thankfully NOT in the psychiatric ward as my boss wouldn't allow it, but I changed after that whole experience. I was 39, had 5 kids and I thought "well if HE doesn't want me I'll have to find somebody else who will appreciate me". This led to a short relationship with one of my soon to be ex husband's friend from Church who had recently got divorced from HIS wife. I look back on that experience, which I try hard NOT to do, which led me to remarry just 2 days after my divorce came through and that lasted under 6 months. I was still shell-shocked after my 1st husband's betrayed and CLEARLY not thinking straight and I NEVER dated or looked at another man again. That was almost 19 years ago and when my aged father tries to suggest, which he has many times over the years, for me to find someone, I just tell him that I'm happier with just my 5 cats! I did look after my 1st husband's dad until he died coming up to 5 years this July, and the shame that I felt over the fallout of both those marriages and the eventual loss of my home and bankruptcy, allowed me to be so busy to look for another someone even if I HAD wanted to, but I felt that I had nothing to offer someone anyway, as "why would they want ME?" I am TRULY happy, although "happy" is an emotion that I haven't felt for years, but perhaps content is a more appropriate definition of how I feel, with my animals for companionship, but I know that I would judge any relationship and make too many comparisons to my previous relationships to be able to be open to letting myself fall in love again. I know that this story sounds morose and moribund as do I, but you CAN be wounded so much that you shut down ALL future opportunities for happiness. However I wish the other commentors here all the best with their own romantic endeavours!
Feb 18, 23

Do people use manners these days, or are they not needed or outdated? One of the first words my children learnt was "ta" and if they wanted something they would point and say "ta ta". Now no-one seems to say please, thank you or certainly not excuse me. Why is that? The boy living next door to me never speaks as he walks past. He was born there and has known me all of his life, yet he has never once said "hello" even when I'm having a conversation with his parents,...
Luna
Did you ever stop and think that their son has anxiety or something else going on and he simply can't answer? The fact that you don't even think about why a person doesn't say hello back is rude in itself. Are you so self absorbed that that you think everyone just needs to behave the way you want them to? The fact his parents don't force him is a good thing.
Mar 10, 23

Are drivers impatient & need to speed with even road rage involved? Do you get upset and scared, particularly when they tail gate you, right on your bumper? What do you do?
Michelle S 553303
I just want to share my brother's story here as it relates to speed and the impact this has on other drivers. In August 2019 my brother left my father's home as he had recieved a text on his phone alerting him to a change of plans on the part of the woman he had just started seeing, so instead of staying overnight with my dad as he had planned to, he decided to drive the 3 hours to see this lady. He was about to leave Dad's house but came back up the stairs to the patio, hugged my dad and told him he'd see him again shortly. My dad was only 2 weeks away from his 80th birthday and both my family and my brother's, including his 3 children aged 14, 13 and 11, would be going out fora rare family meal to celebrate. As my mother had been dead for 16 years at that time and lived alone, this event was to be a big deal! After my brother left at 7:30pm and headed out towards the freeman back to home locality, as this new lady (he was recently divorced).h2e was in a hurry to get to his destination and enjoy the company of this woman. At about 8:15pm an elderly couple just driving home saw a car flying along so fast that they both remarked to each other "well he's certainly in a hurry to get somewhere" and my brother's car went out of their view.There WAS other traffic on the road that saw my brother fly past them but I have no knowledge of their statements to the Police. Shortly after passing the elderly couple my brother hit a large rock which must have been slightly off the actual road surface and he lost control and the car was observed to flip up in the air and spin several times before landing back on earth and immediately bursting into flames. We did not know until after the autopsy that my brother died of a broken neck before the car burst into flames and neither did the couple that were several minutes behind when they came upon the wreck, nor did the other motorists who were just going about their evening only to come upon a burning crash which, although we know that a couple of men DID try to get close enough to the vehicle to try and drag my brother out, but it was impossible to do and far too late anyway! So on that ordinary August evening my brother died due to driving over 30km/h over the speed limit depriving his children of their dearly loved father, and all these innocent road users were left with nightmares and PTSD from seeing a burning car and smelling burning fkesh being totally unable to do anything except for calling 000 and a lady waited for a date who would NEVER arrive! I was at home with both my daughters watching TV and sorting out grass for our guinea pigs when there was a knock at the door. As it was past midnight abd we were not t expecting company my girls and I looked at each other wondering who could it be and so I got up and went to answer it. I found 2 Police Officers standing there and the Sargent asked to come inside as he had some "bad news" to tell me. At that moment I was thinking which one of my 3 sons it was who was dead. When he said that it was my brother I admit to being relieved. I realised then that my sister-in-law had sent them to me so that I would go and break the news to my father.I saw the Police to the door, got dressed and left on the 90 minute trip to my father's home. Telling him that his much loved only son was dead was the HARDEST thing I have ever had to do. I know that this is terribly long and I apologise but I wanted to explain how the most mundane nights can change MANY lives forever if you speed! It kills! Thanks for reading.
Mar 08, 23

With so many streaming services and heaps of channels, I often don't know what to watch. Is there something you would recommend that's airing at the moment? I'm watching The last of Us on Foxtel, but it's limited episodes left. So needs some inspiration on what to watch next whether it be movies, TV series or a documentary series. I love them all. I have multiple streaming services so recommendations from any please.
BLM
I don't have any 'streaming services' (aka a cheap bastard - lol) on my computer - also I don't 'own' a TV - hence - I don't have 'any' suggestions on what to watch next. CIAO
Mar 06, 23

The Whole World is a Stage and everyone plays a role. My favorite role is being a Villain. What is your favorite role?
Neo
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
William Shakespeare
Mar 19, 21

We seem to be lowering our speed limits on the open road, I understand the road toll is high but haven't we got more cars, slower speeds means longer trips which means more tired drivers, I think better driving education would work more
AlanH CENTRAL VIC
Speed limits are there for all of us to follow. they are there for our safety and the safety of other road users, we should all follow the rules.
Jun 20, 21

Has anyone ever noticed how the models in the anti aging cream ads don t look old enough to have wrinkles. When are the sponsors going to wake up to the fact that women of Australia are not stupid, only elderly women have wrinkles not 40-year-olds. If they want us to believe these ads, then use models of 60 + who would have wrinkles and see if these creams actually work, or maybe they don t want us to know the truth .
Gigi
Silliest question ever. Of course they don't want us to know the truth. That's called MARKETING. And our skin has protective layers, and these creams can't even get to the layers that need restorative therapy in the first place. So disappointed in how the women of the world are so caught up in any fad, no matter the cost, to stay looking young. Hey, you!!!!!!! If you are old enough to have wrinkles, I'm smart enough to see them. No matter how much of that cream you put on everyday to make your insecure self feel "younger". Age is a number, not defined by grey hair or lines on your face. It's called natural degeneration and IT'S NOT YOUR ENEMY. Wisdom of life is far more valuable.. You'll never find me falling for STUPID, no matter how it's advertised. So wake up humans and grow a brain. Read more. You'll be much more beautiful for being able to carry on a conversation and having a great personality. Not your eye cream that's not helping, and not your clothes label hidden where no one can see what it says. Your not impressing me. Btw, I'm 52 and look fabulous and am beautiful and don't throw my money away. I'm as God intended me to be.
Feb 05, 23

We've heard the heads up about a recession, while most of us are feeling the pain of increased day to day living costs. Is there anything you are doing to prepare for tricky times ahead?
WonkyandProud
Unfortunately, I am not in a good place right now for a recession. In my opinion, we have been in one for a long while. No one seems to want to say the words, but I think we are already there. I live alone on one income, and I am struggling a little. I hope to get caught up after the holidays. I can save money through the winter by not going out to spend money and use gas. Although online shopping has been something I have to watch. It is almost a hobby to look forward to something in the mail when you don't get out much. I have to be careful, I know!
Dec 28, 22

My wife used to get swiss chocolates...and just give them to me...then slowly...because I ate them...I was supposed to like them, and everyone sent them to me... I had to recycle them....now I have a favourite whisky ... it isn't that expensive ... so everyone is buying me the special limited edition ... because it costs almost one third more ... and it is really horrible... Everyone is now sending me this one you don't want to sound ungrateful....what can I do?
KD burner account
Showing them what you wrote on Rewardia should do the trick...You may never hear from them again however.
Dec 30, 22

I was just thinking today and I have definitely noticed that every time it rains there doesn't appear to be any flies around at all. Why is that, I wonder, do they not like the rain.
BLM
I don't MISS not having flies around and I don't care if flies don't like rain (for whatever reason). Who cares?
Dec 03, 22

Australia s agricultural industry is booming, forcing small farmers to get big or get out. What do you think does this mean for smaller farms and the communities they help build?
Jan H 753322
Multi purpose croping is the way to go and opting for native croping as well. We need to change with the times
Nov 27, 22

There are more women in Australian prisons than ever before. And once they're out, they're very likely to reoffend and end up back inside. Why are so many women going to jail these days?
Christina C 466456
Never heard about this. Maybe it's mental illness on the increase? Perhaps alcohol and drugs? Is it really increasing or is it just increase in population (more people = more criminals though the proportion may still be the same).
Nov 16, 22

My name is ***. I am from the country termed "the giant of Africa". Hope you know the country? Guess you know. Just relocated to Canada, and been a black and a visible minority, how will I blend with the norms in Canada. I need your advice.
Thylas
Just be you, be polite and honest, and you are sure to find friends soon enough. Most people are quite happy to accept others as they are. Any that do not are the ones with the problem, not you.
Nov 19, 22

Why are the Hospital Insurance Funds pricing us out of being able to afford the insurance? Is it deliberate, because as we get older, we need more medical care, or do they just not care about us older, loyal customers. We have been loyal members of our Hospital Insurance fund for over 50 years and are now paying over $400 per month on a pension. This to me is so wrong! When we become pensioners, our payments should be adjusted accordingly, especially for anyone...
Pongo
Save the money and invest it in a term deposit then if you need it it’s there for medical expenses if your not sick use it to have a holiday
Nov 08, 22

If so, what did you see hear smell or feel that couldn't be explained by the five senses. What was your response? Did you share your experience with others?
Pearlz
I have never had a Paranormal experience but I do sense things. I will go to the letter box and know that a certain letter that was not expected is in it. I also know who people are despite never having met them or even seen them before. I used to know who was on the phone when it rang, now it tells me so I don't know if I can still tell who it is. My daughter and I would go shopping in different places but when we got home we would find we had been in the same stores but in different suburbs, and bought the same things. There are other weird things like knowing what people are going to say on TV or know the plot way ahead of time. I don't think it's supernatural or anything like that, I just put it down to being super attentive and noticing things other people don't.
Nov 03, 22

Have you ever been to a nude beach or the nudest colony? Is it something not acceptable to you, or do you find it to be natural?
Nan
In Tasmania an American came and saw a beautiful valley, bought it and arranged to have some cabins built. With a big privacy fence. He returned to open a nudist camp in May to find snow and freezing wind. He never opened his camp.
Oct 21, 22

If you knew tomorrow was going to be your last day on earth, what would you spend today doing?
Dang Ling-bits.
Slowly killing the guy who run over my pet frog Jumpy. That happened when I was 5 and I have never forgotten my little mate Jumpy.
Sep 07, 22

We are both in our fifties. Have grandchildren. Thinking life would get more slower but no. Had a great car but needed to upgrade to a 7 seater, as now I have days when I have all 4 grandchildren that need to be dropped off at school & daycares, and they all need car seats. But I m loving it. How many other people have been thinking life would slow down or be more flexible?
Pauline T 68358
In your fifties, that is young, don't worry, by the time you get to almost 90, you will have slowed down!!!!! Guaranteed !!!!!
Apr 02, 22

Wondering why this time of year, I see bunches of buck deer, some make me like WOW, this morning was one of those mornings, then in season, I do not see any at all. I think some people start hunting before season, is why I don't see them in season, what do you think?
Dang Ling-bits.
We have tadpoles here. Herds of the damn things. They grow into gangs of nasty frogs and annoy the living hell out of me. I will happily trade a deer or two for all of my frogs. Let me know if you are interested.
Sep 03, 22

The Australian government has made a proposal to bring about the possibility of IDENTITY.. to access the internet. Our prime minster said it would reduce bulling on social-media. It's only being discussed at this stage. Do you think this would be a good idea if it's given the go ahead? We have to use ID for many situations, like opening bank accounts, so why not the internet as well. If it passes into law will you be bothered by this, or not?
Paul
I have reservations about this one! Seems like a sledgehammer to squash a flea. My immediate reaction is a bit like the essential basis of democracy going back many centuries being "The Seperation of Church and State". Yes, I'm comparing "Church" to "Internet", which will offend many people! But more of us spend more time using the Internet than participating in faith based social activities. Having said that, I had a friend/client scammed out of several thousand dollars by an internet fraudster who also tried to get his wife' identity, scan of Drivers Licence, Birth Certificate etc. Bullying IS a serious thing, in any form but I am uneasy about Government involvement in our privacy. More "Traditional" Policing methods & education of legitimate users to know what to look out for seems less draconian. Happy Monday!
Jun 28, 21

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?
Victoria 315341
All animals and plants including us human beings. Are carbon bases life forms. Climate change is a myth, the earth has always heated up and cooled down. Its a blatant money grabbing exercise for the UN and other powers who want to dictate what we say and think. Just blowing off some stream.
Aug 06, 22

Getting married once is stupid enough but getting married twice, three times, five times .. did these people not learn anything? Love is certainly blind and unintelligent as well.
Edith v
I have 58years of marriage & love the changes the twists & turns .The 2 children ,6 Grandchildren ,3 great grand children.It is a full rewarding journey thru life .
Oct 25, 20

As if things weren't bad enough, I have today received an e-mail from AGL informing me that they are taking away their 5c feed in tariff (and probably all other utility companies are doing the same.) This has to be nothing more than pure greed. I am pretty sure they will weather the hard times we are going through better than their customers will.
Grandma #1
My husband and I have discussed solar panels and decided that should we ever get them because yes I believe that are a great idea but we've come to the conclusion that unless we can afford to buy a battery to store any excess power that we won't use at the time it's not worth it cause you just get ripped off by greedy power companies because they buy it off you for next to nothing then sell it back at huge profits.
Jul 02, 22

Diesel alone is $2.11 per litre in Hervey Bay, what's it like everywhere else?
Jania S
If everyone stopped using their car for one week or longer and used other transport, the prices will drop...
Jun 25, 22

I wish to do different things and not what I used to do when young. I tried lawn bowls and really thought I would enjoy it but gave up as it is not for me. Thought about going to the gym, but am too slow to motivate myself. Yesterday thought I would enquire about tap dancing. Too far and not comfortable driving the distance like I once was. Would love to travel in a campervan and just stop anywhere that sounds fun. Do you have a bucket list?
IdentifyAs
I don't see a lot of hope for the rest of my life, and I'm sick of making lists I can never hope to cross off.
Jun 06, 22

We didn't want to shut down over COVID-19 because we would lose money...we started opening up too early, so we could make more money....we cannot stop global warming in time because it would cost too much and our "economies" would suffer...we cannot apply proper sanctions to Russia because they are supplying everyone with power...it would cost too much to stop all death and murder going on in their current invasion... Britain hasn't applied the same sanctions...
Evie
We did not open too early; we shouldn't have shut down. We didn't shut down for Swine flu, bird flu, or any other health issue. The problem isn't money, it's rampant inflation due to an idiot who shouldn't be in charge. For anyone who hates capitalism, I do hope you live in (or move to) a socialist county. Let me know how well that works out for you LOL
May 20, 22

I am from 6 brothers and sisters. I feel very fortunate to have many siblings. Unfortunately, some of them can have funny attitude later in life due to the effect of their partners. Since, I am the younger sibling, I usually just take in ...
Wendy Q
Was fund whle we were younger, having an older brother meant I could go 'out with the boys' and do fun stuff, like climbing trees, lighting fires, etc, good exciting stuff for a girl.
Apr 16, 22

Do you think that the property market will keep rising, and if so, how do you think the generations today and upcoming will be able to afford housing?
gordy
If you are in the market, you buy you sell the dividends are the same. Future generations are unable to buy property because everyone the older generation is investing and negative gearing with portfolios connected to their super. The cost of buying and keeping up with technology is eating up our money with iPhones and internet connection and also smart technology. The aged care sector has bought all the small home units that use to be a way for first home buyers to enter the market. Whose responsible? the Government are always involved.
Mar 20, 22

Growing older isn t what it used to be. With a longer life span, and free from the restrictions of work and family, older Australians are bucking the trends of the previous generations. Are you determined to live your best life, regardless of age and societal expectations?
lippy loo
Unfortunately, money and poor health is a problem so I cannot live the life I would like. I do not have any friends as my sisters were my friends and they have passed. It is a bit lonely and at times I also feel very invisible to people around me i.e. in shops etc. and I really do not like being treated as some idiotic insignificant person. When I go to the doctors and explain my symptoms it is usually brushed off with Oh it's your age or gender. I would have loved to travel more as I enjoyed every country I visited. I have traveled extensively also around Australia but some areas I have not yet seen and would love to.
I do think you need someone beside you who has similar views on life and you can enjoy it with them.
Mar 19, 22

What is your opinion...people using ... after a few words... Do you find it annoying? I know I do...
David C
Punctuation is an essential part of language, In the passage from Dickens' used it's appropriate. It implies pace and importance to what would otherwise be just words,
Mar 12, 22

Breakfast Shows Does anyone else find the presenters annoying? I think they should be renamed the Giggle Shows. It doesn't seem to make much difference which channel you watch. I get that they need to be upbeat to start the day, but it would be nice if they were sincere at the same time instead of just laughing at themselves.
darsol
I used to watch bet then realised they are really just big ads foe whatever and are really very biased to one point of view so have not watched foe years
Mar 11, 22

I am feeling really fearful about the forecast that omicron is going to infect many, and to be prepared for many people to be off work. Who on earth will look after our people who are in care if the trained and specialist staff are all off sick? I don't know who will be able to care for my husband and the others in his Care home. They are always short-staffed at any time. I don't know how Specialist care facilities are coping in other countries.
Pearlz
This is a very sore point for me as my mother is in a nursing home and as you say they are usually under staffed but when they mandated the vaccine almost 30% of the staff left including the entire management team. It took ages to hire more staff and now the place is nothing like it was previously. The new staff don't really care about the residents and things go left undone and they have demarcation lines where only one person can attend to something. My mother was left with a UTI that went untreated for between 12 to 16 weeks and it was only detected after she had a heart attack and was transported to hospital. The infection was cleared in a couple of days but she now has a heart condition. With only 34% of staff having had the booster more will leave again with the new mandate. I don't for one minute believe unvaccinated people catch or spread Covid anymore than vaccinated people and I would much have preferred that the staff who had worked there for more than 20 years had been allowed to remain working there vaccinated or not. For some very odd reason people seem to have lost their minds over Covid and think that people in nursing homes etc. should be protected from Covid at all costs, even if they die from neglect. I don't agree. Of all the deaths in Australia in 2021 only 1% was from Covid. In 2017 almost 250000 people in Australia caught Influenza, and on one night 17000 were hospitalized because of it. Did you hear that on the evening news? My father fell ill and was admitted to hospital and after a week he was doing well and was about to be discharged but he caught the flu despite being vaccinated. Just after midnight on his 91st birthday he passed away. That wasn't on the evening news either, but if it had been Covid you would have heard about it. People should get a grip, stop listening to the alarmist news media and worry about the elderly and disabled being fed, washed and cared for rather than who has or hasn't had the "jab".
Feb 24, 22

Always wondered but never quite got the awnser, what does cheating mean to you. Everyone looks at things differently in life and has there own opinion but can anyone even clarify what's the terms of cheating.
Judy CH
The worst thing is having someone cheat on you and when you ask them they lie and make you feel as if you are in the wrong, and when found out and they leave it is worse than when someone close dies, the one who dies doe not leave you by choice and then quite often the one they took up with rubs your nose in it. You can forgive but you can never forget, even after 30 odd years certain things make you remember and hurt.
Feb 07, 22

The AMA, Australian Medical Association, is concerned about the state of our current hospital systems. Even before COVID19 hit our shores there were major issues, but COVID has made it even worse ... and there are fears it will only get worse. Longer wait times in our public hospital system. What can be done to improve the system? Your Views?
Bugalugs
Here's a thought. Make it possible for EDs to Charge - Not Bulk Bill - people who clog up EDs for no good reason. If it can be shown there is a Real Emergency then the ED Bulk Bills to Medicare. Hitting even the most selfish people in their wallets and purses with No Recourse to claim from Medicare would have an immediate effect. This Fee would amount to being a Fine for Time and Resource Wasting - I have yet to hear of anyone being issued with a Fine who has been able to claim the cost of it on any form of insurance or tax dodge!
Jan 31, 22

At some point in your life. Whether a fictional character or an actual person, place or thing. Who or what, have your ever admired?
Morton B
Captain CH Upham VC & Bar, NZEF WW2, The only combat soldier ever to be awarded the Victoria Cross twice. He got the job done, looked after his men, If its was a dangerous job he would go himself, Just look up his Citations
Sep 29, 21

In a recent interview with Elon Musk the question was put to him, when does he see his company landing in Mars? To my great surprise he answered, best case scenario 5 years - worst case scenario 10 years. To my even greater surprise, he then said that his intention is to build a self-sustaining city there. Who would put their hand up when people are being sought to live in this city on Mars?
David C
Who would not want to be the next Niel Armstrong?? Dull as Mars looks (it's not as interesting as the green of Aotearoa) it would be cool to be fist there, wouldn't it???
Jan 13, 22

Another year over, almost. Another year to come! How do you think 2022 will pan-out for the WORLD? As per usual there will be the normal disasters ...that will befall the WORLD .....world famous deaths... The usual scandals. Political issues... Covid perhaps still lingering for some months yet? What's your Forecast?
lippy loo
Agree with all the above. A bit dismal isn't it. Perhaps we can have a laugh on this discussion panel along the way over the coming year.
Happy New Year everyone and let's hope it's a good one.
Jan 01, 22

The term narcissist gets thrown around a lot these days as a negative slur to label people on social media, reality TV and politics. And studies show narcissistic traits are on the rise with 10% of us exhibiting traits like self-obsession or entitlement. But just how prevalent is narcissism really?
Lachelle B
Narcissist? Murderers, paedophiles, cult leaders.........It is about those who have no moral values and feel better if they have control or belief that they are better (even in an imaginary world).
Nov 10, 21

Is getting into property becoming harder and harder? Sometimes I wonder if there are more people out there who home multiple properties then people who don't own their own home. I know I'm in the no-home category for now and the foreseeable future.
Gaza
I honestly can't understand why people pay rent and not own their own home, hard work and sacrificing a lot of luxuries is the only way to go. It will pay off in the end.
Sep 25, 21

Are people in general getting ruder, more selfish etc. or are people behaving generally in the same manner, but I m just more sensitive to it as I get older?
'smee,SWQ!
I believe it depends on the demographic Catherine! - If you learnt manners 50 or so years ago or more - you are, I believe generally quite polite but for those educated in the 80's onwards they're taught they are entitled and how dare you expect them to be polite (or anything as the world owes them a living and you'll not get in their way-smack on childish bottoms?No Way!)
Feb 17, 21

If you choose between your partner and your job, which do you prefer? And why?
Sandra C 12043
I would seriously think that if you had to really consider that, then you had better find another girlfriend, she's not the one for you.
Mar 24, 21

In your opinion, have we entered it? Strange Happenings. Complexities occurring. Do you feel, what was otherwise "weird" years ago, is now becoming more commonplace? Detaching "non-ordinary" into something that is now a part of our everyday.
Dang Ling-bits.
Yes of course, one of my houses is built on the site of a former leper colony. I have seen ghosts in there for the last 20 years. However they do not steal my beer so I am fine with them hanging out in the place.
Jul 26, 21

Do you notice how often doctors tend to put up their fees? Do you think they charge the public too much? I heard that more people would visit a doctor if they didn't charge so much. Why do the fees vary so much? Should they not be capped?
dawnie
Doctors are forced to charge high rates so they can cover their university fees plus staff wages and other general business fees. Also every time they attend a routine status upgrade session to improve their abilities, they have to pay to this - so they need to cover this.
Jul 14, 21

All mistakes are just learning experiences, right? That mistake are made by everyone, some big, some not, regaurdless, there is a difference between taking accountability and being sorry. Taking accountability is easy. after your caught up. But truly being sorry means that you have to change that behavior. I never say Im sorry, unless I really am sorry. Nor did I , ever make my child alologize,i f he didnt mean it, I say dont say it, if you dont mean it.
Richo
ask a politician this question and sit back and listen to the crap that would pure from them ALL.....
Jul 08, 21

Since the dawn of the Advertising World we have been met with Salesman. Now, enter the Technology Age, and we have modern day salespeople, known as: Social Media Influencers. Would you buy a product, because they have given their influence? Do you think they are necessary? Are their product endorsements legitimate enough for you to go out and buy a product? Let us know, in the comments below.
Roses
Self centre, self absorbed, egotistical nobody’s who think their opinions are of importance to the world …. What a load of rubbish these people gush …. So wrapped up in themselves and people are stupid enough to make them a fortune by taking notice of the rubbish they tout … give me a break people get a life ??
Jun 21, 21

When I was young, kids did as we were told, no questions asked. We were never exposed to the conversations of adults. When visitors came for afternoon tea, us kids were sent outside to play. We never questioned the rules that were set by our parents. Kids nowadays have a lot more to say about how things should be done, both inside and outside the home. Do you think this has gone too far?
The dog house
Children should not be exposed with adult issues. Let them be children and free from stress for as long as they can. Outside is better than indoors. Children have too much internet time and less exercise.
May 10, 21

I heard on talk back radio that some schools are planning to stop mothers and fathers days because some children may not have a mother or a father. I don't agree with this as the children really enjoy these days and if they don't have a parent they usually have a grandmother aunt or uncle. What do you think?
Megsiemay
What sort of lunatic is advocating this nonsense? I didn't have a father after I was 11 - he died - but I didn't grow up all warped and twisted because my friends did. Teachers should stick to teaching the three R's. There are kids who can't read, write or do simple maths and their general knowledge leaves a lot to be desired. So glad I'm at the older end of my life - too many stupid people in the world advocating crap thee days.
Apr 16, 21

I am! Me and my girlfriend now have a 8 week old baby boy I'm a proud daddy!
NZNaturalKiwi
Congratulations to you but no. In the second week of January, on the Wednesday my FIL was diagnosed with bowel cancer, on the Friday my father was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and on the Sunday one of my cats passed away suddenly. And I'm still unemployed after 12 years
Apr 09, 21

Do you ever think about your existence? Who created you, where do you go once you die, who gave life? I always had an wondering about afterlife and whether Heaven and Hell were actually real. Share your thoughts and experiences!
Russel B
I think about existence and the wondrous subjects of creation
and of life after death. I also think very much about mortality. Where do we go
after death, if we go anywhere? These are all challenging thoughts and the
older you get the more you think about it. Your emotions come rushing to the
surface of your thoughts.
In most of us we are taught to believe in a God, or higher
power; someone or something that created life and put us on the Earth to exist
and live a normal life. Of course, the kind of life we live is coloured or
influenced by our environment and again, by our upbringings and circumstances, education,
and beliefs. We should remember that for every action and decision there are
consequences.
Most religions nearly always come to a similar conclusion at
the end of life. I do not include the fundamentalists who persist in taking a
severe approach to matters and doing things to society against the accepted
norm (actions and consequences).
In 2015 I was conducting a criminal case in Sydney that was
moved from the Downing Centre to the Central Criminal Court. On my way to the
Central Court, I was crossing Castlereagh Street and a few paces before I
reached the other side I had a Cardiac arrest. I remember going down and my
secretary screaming but that was all. Apparently, a young man caught me from
behind and proceeded to administer CPR. I came to and was taken to RPA Hospital
where after two Angiograms I had a Defibrillator implanted. This was a quick
way of letting me know that it was time to retire. I was 74 at the time.
I still think very much about that day and how lucky I was to
survive. Despite it all, there was nothing on the other side to relate; there
was no bright light or rushing wind like near-death stories talk about. But
perhaps I had not died in the true sense of the word? The experience has made
me think about all these things very deeply and realise we are here on Earth
to look after one another as best we can. I have three adult sons, a darling
wife of 54 years of marriage, and 6 Grandchildren.
Perhaps we weren’t meant to know all about our own existence and
mortality? It may come later...I wonder.
Apr 02, 21

Are you concerned about low interest rates and how badly they are affecting many people? Banks are generally paying most -customers much less interest than even a few years ago. Have your savings dwindled down - lower, and lower as time goes on? Low interest rates have been great for mortgage borrowing, and investment. The downside is that it's also forced the cost of buying a home. Many people can't get a foot in the door because of much higher property prices. Do...
Anneliese
The government and banks should just let the market crash normally so prices of houses can go down. This fake businesses of propping up the housing isn't good for people trying to buy their first home. It's only helping those with investment properties.
Mar 12, 21

Same are happy having a child. Same of us don't want to have kids. They are peoples out they don't feel a needed to have a child. Peoples think something is wrong of me not having a child. Will change in years to came.
Lones
Your choice, and no body else’s business. Some would give anything to be a parent, some shouldn’t be parents, others live with regrets, and most of us wouldn’t change a thing and the learning curves that come with being a parent. Follow your wishes
Feb 24, 21

A lot of children and teenagers, don't understand the dangers of what is lurking around online. Children are quite often cyber bullied, or fall into online grooming. A lot of them aren't even aware they are not cyber safe. Should we teach them more about the dangers out there?
BLM
Do children and teenagers need to be more cyber-safe - YES (quite obviously). However, this is strictly the responsibility of a PARENT(S) - law enforcement becomes involve after the damage is done to a child or a teenager - the parent responsibility is to stop the problem before damage is done to a child or a teenager - (because we all know predators are everyone - especially online - and predators prey on the weak and/or unaware!!!!!!.)
Feb 19, 21

How are you going to celebrate your Valentine this year?
Wazzahen
As far as I’m concerned every day is Valentine Day with the love of my life every day is special,57 years together love her dearly
Feb 13, 21

I really did not use what I learned from school into my growing years, It was more of a 'learn as you go' situation for me which I hated so much, I would have liked more lift skills. What would you like to see replaced or included in the children's education?
Jacq
Agree we need to go back to basic maths, spelling and sounding the alphabet. Just crazy how kids work out sums I can't help my grand-kids and when I do I get the answer so much faster than them. Need to learn how to cook basic things & sew on a button. Algebra was the most useless thing I learnt, never had cause to use it.
Feb 06, 21

The word happiness is overused. A better goal would be contentment that allows for the fact that you cant always have what you want. Result should be less stress along with better physical and mental health.
Katzeye
Happiness is not a false goal at all,happiness is a term used for what and whoever makes you happy,eg: I feel great happiness and joy whenever I spend time with my children.
Jan 13, 21

Mini Pancakes Mix: Whisk 1/3 cup flour, 1 ½ tsp sugar, 1 ¼ tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Wet: Stir in 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp oil/butter, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Cook: Heat a greased pan on medium. Pour 2 tbsp of batter per pancake. Flip when bubbles form and edges look dry (about 2-3 minutes). Boil egg on side Add your favorite fruits and nuts on side
PatCat
No I must have bigger pancakes!
1 day ago

Asia
3pts for the Eiffel Tower!
1 hour ago

Micheal M (WPASSR-US)
I don't drink any of them
14 hours ago
Will you still need me, will you still feed me When I'm sixty-four? Yep... it is 64 years ago when The Beatles popped into Fame with "Love Me do" . . Are they forgotten now ? Are they to be considered ancient . . like Fred Astaire or Mozart ? Did they touch your life and times in any special way ? Got any "Beatle" trivia or facts to share ?
Von
I remember being put on my Father's shoulders when they came to Adelaide. My older sister wanted to see them so we, along with thousands of others lined the road coming from the airport to see them when they drove past.
As they slowly drove past, everyone...my sister included... rushed the open topped car they were in.
Mar 01, 26
From when we were kids to all ages of Adults we have all had excuses for when we were caught out or when we simply didn't want to ! C'mon Boys and Girls . . . No notes from Mum . Excuses !. Let's hear Your Best Ones !!!!
Von
My brother was a Superman freak...Every day after school I was made to sit down in front of the TV and watch Superman.. I hated it...
One day I said to him after an argument
" why don't you do what Superman does....put on your cape, jump off the shed roof and fly away"
The next day...I got home to find my brother crying with a broken collarbone....My mother said your brother said you told him to jump off the roof.
I replied, " No I didn't he's an idiot"
Jan 27, 26

Anyone else struggles to get there teenaged to go out anywhere? It s like we re punishing them to go shopping or to the pool for the day?
Travel
Keep an eye on your teenager's mental health. My son had depression and was suicidal but he was usually in his room and I didn't realize until someone at my church put him onto headspace. Staying in your bedroom and not talking is not normal teenage behaviour. Also look out for lack of interest in things they used to love.
Jan 30, 26

I am pretty open with finances only with my best friend. That being said, we are both in similar financial situations and have similar mindsets towards money. What about you? How often do you discuss personal finance with your close friends?
Cocoabeansmom
I don't discuss finances with anyone but my husband. I never talk about anything personal with friends.
Jan 23, 26

People who never apologize often struggle with fragile egos, deep-seated shame, low self-esteem, or a rigid belief they are always right. We all know people who just can't apologize, why do you think that is?
EMJM
Rude. Narcissists. Got no time for 'em. Life's too short to argue with ego's. Let them go.\u270c\ufe0f
Dec 13, 25

Depending on which half of the hemisphere you live on, you either have a summery or wintery Christmas. My whole life, I have only experienced summer Christmases. Do people who have Christmas in winter even realise that the other half of the world is in summertime? You see Christmas products in shops and everything is based on a winter Christmas. The real question is... which one is better and why?
Sheree T Princess
It doesn't matter if it is Winter or Summer where you live, Christmas\ud83c\udf84 will always be Christmas no matter what the season.
Dec 24, 25

Sometimes I wonder if it is really necessary to host a Christmas dinner. I love spending time with family, but organizing everything can feel stressful and expensive. Many of my family members are busy too, and it makes me question if a big dinner is truly needed or if a simple gathering would be enough. I m looking for others' thoughts. Do you think hosting a Christmas dinner is important, or is it okay to celebrate in a smaller, easier way?
J
I think Christmas should be spent however you want. If hosting a dinner is it then by all means. The stress can be alleviated by turning it down a notch or two.. It doesn't have to be elaborate. The whole idea is the sharing and caring as we get together and celebrate. Get family members involved. They can contribute by bringing something.
Dec 15, 25
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