as grandparents we moved in with our daughter to share the costs and help her with the grandkids, putting us in a position where occasionally we can help others, if you are in Australia I know there is plenty of help if you ask, don't be ashamed of struggling everybody is, the meaning of life for me is the little things, when I retired some 5 years ago I made it a mission to be the reason someone smiled Everday, I have succeeded so far but for me its a great way to cope with the world we live in

I live in Australia and I don't understand why an ordinary citizen like myself who has worked his whole life and never received any sort of government benefit has to apply for a pension and yet a politician gets one automatically when he/she retires without having to do any sort of means test. Is this fair or unfair?

everyone should ride motorbikes - less costs, less congestion, easier to park. They would be better car drivers at the end of their time on a bike too, through more awareness of other road users

No I don't see them. I would have thought that unless you have a special permit you wouldn't be allowed to operate them at night. It sounds like there might have been an illegal activity going on.

Here is MY list of a few things, society cannot take from you (but will try). Your fire, your life skills, your effort, your ideas, your common sense/street smarts, your reactions, your perspective, your life experiences, your determination, your self-respect, your knowledge, your uniqueness, and your poise under pressure!

I honestly don't know. I am trying hard to pay off our cards, but our debt did not come from living too well, but simply having to pay bills. My husband had to have operations & could not work or get unemployment because he had his own business, so we accrued debt from medical & other bills. I worked, but it wasn't enough. I can't wait until it's all paid off!! I look forward to that freedom!

The number of cigarette smokers is dropping, but the number of smokers is actually rising thanks to the silliness of allowing sales of electronic cigarettes / vaping (which are not any safer nor healthier than regular cigarettes). \ud83d\ude44

I understand your need to know but it's important to realize you are likely not the only person whose life may be upset needlessly with any disclosure. There may be many reasons you weren't told, including your mother having been the victim of rape, incest or long-denied or hidden indiscretions. How badly you may need to resolve this has to be weighed against the hurt the truth may cause, wounds re-opened and marriages undermined.

AI is in its learning phase of its usage - which is not an excuse (just a fact). However, operating on the assumption (you presented in your 'discussion of the day') - if AI is DUMB - then how 'dumb' are humans (including me) for using AI??

Nothing is whole some any more. Can't even watch a TV series where they promote homosexuality. Not every one is for this.If it wasn't for my husband would not have a TV !

If the pen is mightier than the sword why do actions speak louder than words, personally, I take action if I feel wronged by never using the service or company again, I have walked out of jobs for wrongful accusations,i have stopped shopping at certain shops because of management changes, would I ever stoop to violence no, I've written letters before never had a reply, i once wrote a letter to the minister of housing here in sa because they were paying me to clean house that they were demolishing, that cost me my job ,

I have all my money in jars, I don't touch them until they are full, I don't have any credit cards and there is never money in my bank, it isn't the Bank of Pop it's the Bank of Jars, I have 17 different jars all different sizes all different purposes, it is amazing how much you can save by putting your change away and I also save my 5 dollar notes for the bigger purchases

Many reasons mainly the cost of living. I agree with a panel member that the Govt don't want you to retire so change the goal posts as frequently as they can get away with. The Govt needs our taxes more and more as people either choose not to have children or can't literally afford to with housing and cost of living. A totally sad state of affairs as it changes peoples' lives so the rich can get richer and tell the middle class which will become almost extinct that they are lazy or didn't work hard enough. Totally unjust and immoral. We absolutely have to choose the best Govt in May this year to serve the ordinary working people of this country. Let's unite together there is absolute power in numbers!!!

No! Every adult should initiate exercising themselves to protect their health. Why should someone else take that responsibility?

and now all the Christians have joined in too...even though this has nothing to do with them..nice!,...how about some bible quotations?...cannot get enough of those suckers...apparently...

we all die one way or another, sickness, accident, murdered, run over by a horse. I grew up in the alcohol {home Brew} enviroment for sixty years, and started drinking at the age of 12, and still not out at 70

i like these singing shows butt i don't like how the show the background story it always show how something terrible happen in there lives or got a sickness in their family it a bloody singing contest not a contest to see who got the worse story

WHAT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ABOUT CHRISTMAS WHEN SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO HAVE A TREE THAT HAS BEEN CUT DOWN.EVERY TIME I HEAR WELL MOST OG THE TIME GROUPS OF PEOPLE GO OUT TO PLANT TREES TO HELP CLIMATE CHANGE SO WHY NOT BUY A TREE THAT CAN BE USED FOR YEARS

Gender is not the issue, more like family dynamics is the issue combined with the stereotyping of males. Furthermore, your sample size is too small to draw valid conclusions on gender. In addition, under the scenario you described you can draw invalid generalizations about males. Which has led to the 'myth' of girls (women) are more responsible than boys (men)...hm - even in these politically correct times - males are winning custody of their child or children from their ex-wives - for the first time - in the history of democracies!

Hello Lisa thank you for the Californian weather perspective. In Melbourne the weather is similar, it's colder and hotter during this time of the year, than the past few years. Climate change and its effects are quite obvious. Regarding your plight of living with house mates is a bit daunting, but what can you do? When you cannot afford a home by yourself, some sacrifices have to be made. I pass a positive compliment to you. If you are the one who is appearing in the photo, you look quite young and smart, why not try a career advancement to buy your own place? Just a suggestion! This is what I did when I was young: work harder to climb the ladder to achieve career development. It was hard but, it solved a lot of life problems. Good Luck! \ud83d\ude00

We should all consent to politicians having a sabbatical trip to form a barrier to areas that are about to be hit by hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and any other natural disasters, with only a bottle of listerine to sweeten the smell of bullshit coming out of their mouth as they get hit by nature.

It is called 'a fool and his money syndrome' only available in capitalistic countries at premium prices aka Pourquoi folie persiste-t-elle - Je ne sais pas pourquoi.........

you are forgetting those who are wrongly imprisoned and later found not guilty. once you kill someone it's not possible to fix such cases. and there are too many of them these days.

NO! Banning books is how the "absolute coward" tries to exercise control over what the truth is and who can access it. Remember, you are your own "censor control board." if you don't like what your reading, put the darn book down so someone else may learn about what you turned down.

Women boxing (women) and men boxing (men) is not a sport (under any set of twisted circumstances - PERIOD) and should have been permanently banned in all countries - decades (or is it centuries) ago (so much for humans capable of the doing the 'right thing' under any circumstances when capitalism principles are involved aka always about the money - LOL)!

the massive promotion of AI - Artificial Intelligence fills us with horror.If the reports are correct then AI will start making all the decisions for us, decisions dictated by the people creating this monster. We know its minor but how about thodse emails, letters you write on your PC etc.? We are now told our spelling is incorrect simply because it does not fit in with the Bastardised, incredibly Lazy, American version of how the Americans think English should be spelt. Our computers etc. come with a built-in Default "English S pelling (US version). Try to change that to suit your wish to use Correct, Original English Spelling. We have tried to make English Spelling our Default it initially workd but when we shut doen for the day and boot up the next day what do we get? The Horrible American Spelling. If Americans want to use their appallingly Lazy way then that is up to them. Why should people who want to use Real English Spelling be denied that Right? It is beyond time the ASmericans stopped being the World's Number One BULLY, we have Putin, Netanyahu, XI, and Kim of the Not-so-Democratice People's Republic of North Korea, in reality like Putin he is nothing more than an autocratic bully who are all trying to replace them.

The worst experience I've had with being invisible was a few years ago. I had recently been released from hospital after an accident. I was on crutches and struggling to get into a local mall to do some Christmas shopping. Well, some jerk actually pushed me out of the way so he could go first. Talk about angry, but what was I to do?

Maybe it's time to remember that country people need bigger vehicles to successfully run their farms, be they meat, fruit, vegetable or other. Without our rural industries the NZ economy would be in a total mess. And of course you are right, big vehicles don't fit in little car-parks and rural people do not go out of their way to annoy town-people so let's just be a little more tolerant please

As long as politicians and journalists are there, World will never experience true PEACE! Because if there\u2019s true PEACE in this World, those two sectors have nothing to do!

I think it is amazing how many parents are not prepared to be parents and want other people to work for them. More and more areas. Maybe parents who want this should give their children away to someone who will care for them 100 %. BTW we in Australia dont get paid or work the hours in Japan or other countries. PARENTS are 100% responsible for their children. THIS IS FACT and anyone who get 'offended' can just ignore this comment.

If all people obeyed the lockdown rules there wouldn't be need of extra law enforcement. So sad for NSW friends who are doing the right thing but are subject to more and more lockdown.

Wouldn't you rather be 40 single with no unwanted obligations because you haven't met the right person? or 40 and single after having to get out of a relationship with the wrong person and responsibilities that need to be sorted out? When and if you are ready - until then take your time and enjoy your life.

Hi I am 70 years of age - was in an IGA store a few weeks ago - noticed signage mentioning CHECKOUT OPERATORS NEEDED - went home made a phone call - have done 2 four hour training shifts and today I am now on the pay roll. HIP HIP HOORAY FOR IGA??

I see no point in humans becoming vegetarians. What do we do with the animals that we have on the planet? Cows have to be milked, and there's nothing better than beef in my opinion. People are not herbivores. Why do we think we are so civiilized that we are too good to eat meat? God put them here for us to use, but not to abuse! There are humane ways to slaughter animals. I think it's more important to focus on people slaughtering other people! What the hell is going on there? We need to figure that out ASAP! Get rid of the drugs, cults and mental illness and automatic weapons. The founders of this country did not mean for us to be armed like the armed forces. The US is the worst country for murder, why? Are we too spoiled that we are bored and are looking for love instead of drugs or material things? I think it's a combination of drugs and working and divorced parents. Homes are broken!

yes, was in primary school, he was 2 years older, i dumped him & he punched me in the guts. never ever has a male tried to hit me again hence old flames can burn for all i care

No-one is doing anything...and it is for most part photo ops...and talk fests...anything that is being done that is worthwhile is too little and far too late...I'd like to lay into all of them...in their nice suits..with a baseball bat...useless worthless greedy people who are not only lying to us.. but locking us into a future where we will at first be forced to endure a terrible planet that will in a very short period of time kill us all....the clowns and idiots involved are guilty of crimes that are far worse than any war crime...but nobody will be left to punish them...may they all rot in hell ...was that a bit heavy?

I think the world is being led by the nose by "greenies" who have been taught at school how wonderful and pollution friendly EV's are without sufficient knowledge to think things through for themselves and make rational judgements. I hate to think what will happen to all the worn out batteries in the future, let alone what will happen during a black-out, or a severe dumping of snow on major highways. No way will you stay warm in a car that can't continue turning over. The future possibilities just don't bear thinking about. Common sense and rationalism has gone out the window.

Annoys me they bring in so much rubbish yet I can't find the Easter Bilby around anymore, which is an AUSTRALIAN animal and raises money for the Bilbys! I used to buy them every year and nothing else. Now I can't:/

While I am very grateful that Gladys has gone....and even more grateful to have left NSW for good...I'm not sure Elizabeth...my impression of "Whats his name" is that he is a slightly camp, right wing stick insect...with an ego so massive even Scott Morrison has been surprised...someone else pointed out that he holds out his "mass of children"... "like a human shield" to prove that he is straight...I don't know...but if that has any credence at all..I find that very sad...and he shouldn't be trying hide his true feelings....I personally find him just so very deeply creepy and strange...Yuk!....is that just me?...I wouldn't like to be one of his children or any part of his family...but I think its fine if he wants to adopt you....

In New Zealand the minimum wage is $21.20. What has happened is that all essential businesses where staff earn minimum wage (eg petrol stations, supermarkets) have put their prices up. This means that the minimum wage earners are not any better off and those of us earning a little more, but not a lot more than minimum wage are significantly worse off as the prices go up. And, our tax brackets have not moved in years, so if you earn more, you pay more income tax.

because if a benny hill or paul hogan or dave allen came out now they would be hung drawn and quartered

It is NOT the quality (chipped or cracked) of the kitchenware that counts, it is the quality of the food being served to you in a personal (or family) setting THAT counts! I appreciate the time it took to serve a well-cooked meal - not the appearance of the kitchenware - as long as the kitchenware is clean and safe to eat from - Bon Appetit :-))!

I don't like it at all, too much scrolling around now and definitely not seamless any more. Why do reasonable sites try to reinvent the wheel and mess things up?! Another site instantly comes to mind!

I was flying from AL to Sydney when I was in an incident. The guy next to me started jiggling. At first I though he was listening to music, then realised he was sick. I called the stewardess and told her. The next thing was the classic announcement "is there a doctor on the plane". They found one, and he and the stewardess started trying to help the guy. The stewardess turned to me and said "the doctor needs more space, and the only spare seat is in first class, would you mind moving?" So in the spirit of helping out I made the sacrifice and moved to first class for the rest of the trip.

It's good to be aware of your surroundings it's not a problem it's a necessity, if the person is slumped over they may be exhibiting exhaustion or a medical problem or so many other things. If you feel safe I would think a quick conversation with the neighbors would help give you a piece of mind.

Those thieving dumbarses! \ud83d\ude21 This pisses me off that people think they can just destroy something that someone else loves. Hence why I hate humans! Except you of course lovely Liane. I too love Frangipani, my daughter\u2019s favourite flower, and I\u2019m so sorry your neighbours are so inconsiderate and ignorant! This sux. And as far as Elizabeth T and FriedLikeMost leaving their heartless comments\u2026. They can sod off!

What's happening? Nothing... Who's doing what? I'm relaxing with my puppy, Lacy... To whom? Just me and Lacy! Where? Home, sweet home! At my place, staying in, out of the weather, and out of the crowds? Good Day! ;-D

You can NEVER have "something" come from "nothing". It is why it is called the big bang THEORY for a reason...not proven or truhful AT ALL. Why do the elites push this lie? Simple...if we can be made to THINK we are so insignificant and RANDOMLY came from NOTHING...then it is easier FOR THEM to justify how they MUST HAVE "been chosen" to rule over us. When, in reality, NOBODY is insignificant and NOBODY should be ruling over ANYONE else. Yet, here we are...lied to about this, lied to about our earth, lied to about EVERYTHING during 'satans little season', or, the age of deception from 1776 thru to 2026. The jig is up, folks!! The Millenium Reign already happened when Christ returned in 70 AD. "Christ" returning for a THIRD TIME is ALLEGORY for TRUTH COMING BACK TO SOCIETY!!!!!! This is why these globalists are rushing to get us under their digital enslavement asap...because, as TRUTH comes back, their LIES GET EXPOSED. I have been at this since 1999...and yet most have been so asleep and unaware, but, thankfully, the truth is so strong and real that folk will NOT be able to deny it anymore. EVERYTHING WE KNOW HAS BEEN A LIE TO FIT THE GLOBAL ELITES NARRATIVE...so THEY can work to enslave US ALL. Thse elites beLIEve to be "chosen ones"...but, remember, as per Revelation, these people SAY they are a certain group, BUT ARE NOT!! It's BEEN proven they have deceived humanity for thousands of years, especially in this last 250 year period, aka satans little season. These deceivers are the evil behind EVERYTHING in our society today. Just remember...the BLACK CUBE of SATURN is what they worship. "Kabbalah" is what they practice. It's no COINCIDENCE they also created Islam...which has fools worshipping satan as well...as they worship at the KAABA of ALLAH. It's LITERALLY in the words, yet most CANNOT SEE. ANYTHING in this 3D realm that is "religious" IS against God. ALL OF IT...TO DECEIVE YOU!!!!!! You awake and aware yet? Get rid of them 'smart'phones and as MUCH tech as possible...a REGRESSION technologically is the answer...and STOP getting jabbed! They are LITERALLY changing your DNA and ANY AND ALL injectables post-Covid fraud ARE ALL THE SAME TECH DOING THIS. Homo borgensis is your new term if you get these transhumanist shots. Stop complying to these LIARS and FRAUDS.

Well Angie, I will give this a shot. Hopefully, this helps someone. There are waves of ups and downs in life. Some people have more of them and others less. That is the unfairness of life. We all do not arrive on this earth plane on the same playing field. However a good attitude towards one another and our self is critical if we want to evolve as better human beings. Hopefully there is enough time to learn this. Find your loving purpose and intention and spread it to others as much as you can. How do you want to be remembered by others? Best wishes!

You should be asking, "What makes me so angry? Why do I feel this way?" Are you envious of your sister's wealth and success? Why can't you be proud of her success? If this is something you want too, work toward it like I'm sure she did. I doubt if it was handed to her. I'm sorry you felt you had to ask this question. There are much more important things in life than wealth and success, Andrzej, trust me! ;-D

Many people have multiple talents, but few have the opportunity to use them the way famous people do. If the opportunity AND the talent are there, then why not?

no point in living in the past its gone and tommorrow is another day Enjoy your life its the only one you will get

swearing is part of our culture today, its all over the little box we watch so often, our kids are often exposed to bad language wherever you go, do I find it offensive, no, do I swear, rarely ,depends if you talk to a swearer you tend to swear because they do, but tv allows all kind of profanities, I think it starts there, the gov have relaxed all kinds of morals that was once controlled , and as a result morals and standards have dropped, its amazing that kids first words are not profanities

It's all dependent on the person and science has shown that everytime you revisit a negative memory you actually reinforce its presence in your brain and make it stronger. Humans are wired to look for negative patterns as it used to potentially save our life. So there comes a point where you have to CHOOSE to move forward and force new better habits, memories and pathways in the brain. Yes this takes time but consider the alternative. You get older and the realization that you will die one day starts to hit. You look back at your life and what did you do with it...sulk, sit depressed over the past. That truly is a life wasted. It always takes two to tango so when you say that you have been betrayed by your friends, family AND spouse then I'm sorry but you definitely contributed in some way. False memory is often instant especially for those who suffer trauma so no doubt the past you're remembering is not entirely accurate and more forcefully negative from your own presumptions. No person is ever so innocent that the world completely dominates them through no fault of their own. Like attracts like so start by focusing on your OWN actions and be the change you want to see in the world. If someone has betrayed you it's because you let them. Learn to be your own champion and put yourself first but be kind to others along the way without compromising your truest values. There are few true victims in society but by choosing to be one especially after so many years and not moving on you are not only actively creating a life of misery for yourself but you feed it to those around you making their lives harder and repeating the cycle. Most of you will deem this harsh but if kind words were going to help then they would have worked by now...8 years already! You have so much more life to live... don't feel guilty at what's already passed just savour what's left. Move forward and refuse to let any actual betrayals continue to ruin your life or they win. It's your choice so make it.

39 years in a few days , marriage is a commitment , if you cant honour the commitment don't make the deal

Actually an Axolotl is an amphibian that looks like half a lizard and half a fish. 10 out of 10 points for him asking for that!. Kids are amazing, they soak up facts and information like a sponge. They must have seen it somewhere on TV or in a book. The response of "That not even a word" is 0 out of 10. Don't put the ideas of children down. They missed a wonderful opportunity for an interesting conversation. NEVER put children's ideas down. We are adults/so what? Nurture a child's growth and never stunt their imagination or ideas.

There\u2019s a miriad of answers for this question. I think, personally, that we often don\u2019t appreciate what we have until it\u2019s gone and relationships break down when you don\u2019t take the time to nurture them. People don\u2019t like feeling that they are being taken for granted and we can do this without realising the effect it has on those we genuinely care about until the time comes when they feel so undervalued that the relationship falls apart. I would love to be able to go back in time and spend more time with the people that I loved who are now gone out of my life but I can\u2019t. I just try not to make the same mistake again and every time I talk to my adult children I tell them that I love them as this might be the last time I get to say it. I still care deeply for people whom I have had no contact with in years yet it is too late to repair the damage. Be kind every day! Thanks for reading.

Just how are they going to police this? Are Councils going to employ people to stay up all night - which is when cats are out and about, entereing people's properties without warning? If they do are they prepared, and take Full Responsibility if some of them get killed by Property Owners? It should be remembered that in some countries they have almost non-existent Gun Laws (the USA springs to mind), where mass killings are now the norm, people are allowed to have virtually any type of Military Weapons they fancy which they claim they need to protect their homes and families - its all nonsense but then that is what we expect from Trumpland! The death of these unannounced invaders of people's property will be inevitable, people will shoot first and ask questions later. In Australia where we are not supposed to have any firearms , but many do, if someone started poking around my property in the middle of the night I would turn a high-powered hose on them. The whole idea is based on sheer stupidity, is unworkable.

Spring now in OZ.....cant we tell the difference We have a saying here in Oz........Spring has sprung and the grass is riz,we wonder where all the birdies is!!!!!!

I used Ozempic until it threatened my life. I lost almost 100 pounds in a few short months. I suffered through almost all of the listed side effects. I started randomly passing out and I finally just quit using it. It's been a couple of months now since I stopped using it. My weight is coming back (I don't need to weigh 125 lbs. I should be about 140 or 145.) My breathing is stabalizing and I'm starting to eat regularly. The drug certainly helped me lose weight. If you're going to use it be very very vigilant about any feelings of ill health.

SORRY, I sometimes wonder why so many seem to have problems. Do they have extra commitments or credit, debts or what that are not mentioned? MAYBE it is a combination of living on credit, no money to live beyond means. makes price rise hard to adjust to. I am on a fixed income around double what pension is, I own my own home, no debts whatsoever. No credit cards for decades. YES I notice prices have gone up. BUT I mainly buy fresh fruit, veg and meat, fish. I never buy anything in packet. I find money doesn't go as far as before, but we are not struggling YET. Those day a mose likely ahead of us, with all the lunacy in government world wide

Does AGEISM exist in the 'real' world (not just in movies or tv shows)? Yes! Does RACISM exist in the 'real' world (not just in movies or tv shows)? Yes! Does SEXISM exist in the 'real' world (not just in movies or tv shows)? Yes! However, you gave outdated examples (not valid for the twenty-first century) when you were trying to make your point on sexism. FYI: Humans (all of us) are incapable of making changes - which is why history KEEPS repeating itself (ageism, racism, and sexism still exist in the twenty-first century)!

I was there in the 50s. We would have taken it up and we would have missed the best of all times. Rock and Roll was King and we lived with joy and hope for the future. Now look at the world.

There are so many but I\u2019d have to say \u2018The Green Mile.\u2019 It\u2019s a powerful, spiritual experience and Tom Hanks leads a stellar cast.

Homeschooling eliminates bullying and diseases, but it may also eliminate socialization skills and playing with other children. But, I know families that home-school, and the children are just fine! They have closer family relationships. ;-D

I buy a pack of ground beef and a loaf of bread and make my own burgers at home....with all the fixin's!

Sick world we live in, God gave Adam Eve, not a robot or a phone...this technology is bad, getting out of hand

I do not say good morning when out for a walk (saying good morning will trigger and bring repress, painful memories into my conscious)!

Common sense is not that common anymore because it pairs well with CRITICAL THINKING. Nowadays, most are completely brainwashed by all things mainstream and they don't even realize this. They have SLOWLY had their ability TO critically think eroded to the point that most ONLY REACT, instead of stepping out of their indoctrination to actually think critically. Technology has played a massive part in this because everyone is a so-called expert when they can "google it" on their personal GPS tracking device, that has internet, that is invisibly chained to their wrist all day. But, and this is the kicker, those who CEASE to critically think will rely on those "google" results as 100% TRUTH....and we know, or we SHOULD know, that most of the actual truths have been suppressed on purpose, search results purposely skewed to fit a certain narrative and so on. So now we have a plague of people so far brainwashed...without knowing it, but, also, these same people are SO SURE of themselves as well. And, to counter the statement in the question posed by Natalia...if you think "Very smart people who spend a lot of time by themselves might seem to lack common sense"...then your perception of WHOM is "very smart" is way off because those who SEEM "very smart" to the general populace, are just the ones who are best at memorizing their brainwashing and regurgitating it on command. As for myself, I am highly intellectual and DO NOT CARE to be around most people in society BECAUSE I use common sense and possess keen critical thinking ability and discernment. This comes with years of experience, observation and the one thing most lack....PATIENCE.

For me, it's the other way around. Asking your partner to share their location is the red flag. It shows either mistrust, or jealousy. It's borderline stalking to have to know where your significant other is at all times.

I get a little furious the way some family members use the incorrect bins provided. I'm sure it's just laziness or couldn't careless attitude. Also a recycling/materials site would come in handy for rubbish your not sure about.

Our definition of romance, is quite removed from the younger generations definition, perhaps the question should be: is social media killing personal connections?

Easy TRUMP FREE DAY. everyday he opens his mouth all we get is garbage. What next. Now he wants to change the name of the Persian Gulf. Now he wants to change names what about New Mexico seeing he wants the Gulf of Mexico changed.

I got my black belt in TKD, with Palado TaeKwonDo Academy in a small town, it took me 15yrs (as I had two kids during that time so a few breaks), but I kept returning (with my kids who are also Blue belts atm. I paid for it myself. I dealt with the petrol, the time, whilst working, and eventually (as the boys got older); the whinging!! IT WAS ALL WORTH IT AND STILL IS! Pay for it yourself, it teaches you/your kids self-confidence, patience, perseverance/ persistence! Govt should do their job; Roads, Rates, schools etc.

To each it's own. Stop judging others because they like jewelry. You might think it makes a person ugly, but did you ever consider they like and love the way they look. The problem here you call these people ugly and judging them. Theres enough hate in the world and thats because some people judge other and forbid that they might be diferrent.

I refuse to own any so called 'Smart' anything in my home. If it talks, moves, or thinks on it's own, there's no way it will ever be owned by me. I have a 'Smart' brain, 2 arms and 2 legs, and I choose to use them and do everything myself! ;-D

I have a birthday tomorrow, I will turn 86.\ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude01 I refuse to feel old and tired. I take no medication, I do 50 pushups, 30 situps and ride a stationary bike every morning when I wake-up and just before going to bed. Here's to old age.

I have found that here in ACT nothing is free BUT I had dental work done at 'pensioner' rates and it was NOT expensive...I was able to afford the work and due to being on a govt pension I was able to get top and bottom dentures for $350:00

"Change" is too wide a category. Some changes are good, some changes are bad, and some are just ridiculously silly.

I did a survey today that went for 20 mins got to the end an was screened out, this is happening all the time so no point even starting. Plus why ask you your age PC more then 1 time.

1. Yes; 2. Yes; 3. Yes; 4. Yes! Password protect your bank accounts, freeze you credit accounts, put fraud alerts on your credit reports, and ignore unknown phone calls! ;-D

I suppose I got a bit of a head start on everybody else. Earlier this month I moved interstate back to sunny Victoria( well sometimes it is). I left a d.v relationship with basically my clothes and my youngest son and his things to be with family. So decluttering DONE. Now just focusing on my health mental and physical as well as slowly saving to replace all I left behind. Pretty proud of myself at this point as I thought previously the only way I would get out was in a wooden box. I look forward to a better year than many more previous ones.i know for sure it can't possibly be worse. For the first time in quite I while I love my life. Hope everyone else out there has a reason to smile this coming New Year and sees us all better off than the last.

Of course it does. it can lead to neglect, wsexual, physical and mental abuse. Of course things like alcohol and drugs don't help do they? We have an increasing problem in which children, some as young as 9 years old, are roaming the streets late at night committing crimes, being arrested and then the bleeding hearts come out and accuse the Police and all but those responsible for the problem! The Police and othes are so scared of being accused of racism that they dare not ask the Most Important Question of All. Where are the Parents whilst their children are running amok? I'll tell you where they are. They are at home blind drunk or drugged, both are mental health issues.

the shells could be naturally contaminated, or even still have a live invasive species in it is probably the reason

I guess we all think that way at some stage in life. We have not moved mountains so we think we have not achieved success however success is not based on what we have not done. Success is being happy. Success is confidence. Success is raising healthy kids. Success is much more than being top of the class. Success is getting through life in one piece and so much more.

Because their money is paid into an account it is only a number. They never actually see the cash as in the old days when your pay was in an envelope and you could see it!!

Neither of our children communicate with us, so they won\u2019t be inheriting what they think they are \u201centitled\u201d to inherit.

I think college, trades, and university will become a thing of the past - when AI reaches its full potential. I think going into the military for twenty years and getting a livable pension will become the norm - as their will be more wars over dwindling natural resources and ever-increasing population. Also, becoming a police officer will become your second mandatory option for twenty years which will give you another livable pension - crowd control will become an issue as the fight for dwindling natural resources will become more intensified with an ever-increasing population. The not-so-distant future will be a dark and ugly place for the overwhelming majority of people - not because of AI - but because humans are incapable of learning from our past mistakes and our luck as a specie will finally RUN OUT!

I recommend The Clan of the Cave Bear. It is about early man and the struggle to survive. Written by Jean Auel. There is about 5 books in the series. Not to be missed.

The school system and newly trained teachers have a lot to answer for. Teach your own kids the truth and have discussions.

Meet my newly adopted dog, Panda! I'm going to pick him up after I log out. We think he's dachshund and terrier mix. He is a tiny little guy, but way overweight, so I'll be working on getting it down. Panda is 7, and will be a great companion for both Sadie, my toy poodle who is 12 1/2, and myself! ;-D

oh rewardia, why does the scramble puzzle not recognise words that are in the dictionary but give us stupid slang words that do not make sense half the time.

cannabis is bad for you and you should not use it as it is an evil drug, you will go mad and loose your mind and destroy your health...now i get it from the doctor as medicine...the times they are a changing

I had to except the fact that I had a Stroke. At age 39 I Stroked as my daughters and I were getting ready for the day. My daughers were only 12yrs and 7yrs old at the time. It did not happen right away, I was very angry, I spent 2 months in the Rehab Hospital. Every1 I knew except for 1 person avoided me like the plaque. After many years I finally gave in and excepted that I had Stroked, Im now a totally different person, but it took quite a few years for me to be where I am now. They do not know why I stroked, but I truly beleive that it saved my life. Without getting to much in to it, I was drinking all the time, getting into fights etc. I am now though a much happier person. I am now 62yrs old, and I do not think I would of made it this long if I was the same person I was right after I got out of rehab.

Speak to a lawyer you have rights also and are entitled to see your daughter and also a share of assets.

Well I am probably going to stir some feathers here ... but I honestly think a lot of the problem is our current lifestyle. So many people are controlled by either their mobile phone or social media. People used to get out more. People used to have gardens that they could enjoy and these days a lot of people are living in either apartments or pokey little places or houses all up against one another...I have even read articles from Experts that this type of living can cause depression and mental health issues. Don't worry I am expecting some negative response ....... it is just what I believe. I fully understand that the days of big gardens are out - but I feel they have gone to the other extreme.

Make them clean up the mess and pay for all costs no slaps on the wrists and bail or 'public service duties' - then jail them for a year. They need to learn respect.

I tend to give them what they want. I've successfully completed surveys in languages that I don't even speak.

While I don't have a lint problem at home, I used to work at a university that did have a real problem. The lint bunnies grew so large that they hissed at the students passing by. I also heard that a student was actually attacked by one, but there is no proof.

Australia seems to be importing the people nobody wants, even their own country. They come here for a better life but want to change Australia to the shit-hole they came from.