I think these women that wear so much perfume you need a respirator to stand next to them to talk,,I usually tell them nicely that a shower will get rid of that nasty order that comes through the smell of 5 cans of febreze ,,,, stanky,,,

I've only blocked one player because they were ranting and raving saying we were all bipolar! I will NEVER unblock that person! \ud83e\udd10 I just checked My Profile, and it says I have no blocked players!?! HUH? \ud83e\udd14

The thing that worries me about these drones is this. What happens when things go catastrophically, or even only slightly, wrong? One of the things crashes into a house wuth the result it burns down and kills the occupants? What happens if one of them smashes into the engine or windscreen of a vehicle on a fast Flowing Freeway, Autobahn with the result that literally hundreds of cars collide, killing or Maiming for Life most of the occupants? Are the Owners of them Fully Insured? Are the Operators Fully Insured? Its a bit like Cyclists, at least in Australia isn't it? They are Not required to carry any insurances which means that if they are in an accident which can be shown to have been their fault they get off scot-free and if a Motorist is involved the Cyclist can claim against the Motorist's Insurances? Waht happens if one of these relatively small gadgets in mid-flight snashes into a fully laden jet with 5 or 6 hundred passengers and all die? Who, other than the operator is controlling these machines? Yes, they can be useful but there seems to be no regulations in place regarding their operation or, possibly more importantly, the Training the Operators have undergone.

I spent many years working as a Palliative Care nurse and in Aged Care situations as an RN. Assisted suicide is a normal part of end of life care for some and terminal sedation is a practice that has been practised for many years. I remember an incident in a public hospital I worked in, and we were warned not to discuss it, but it was more than a decade ago. An elderly man had very bad frontal lobe or Dewy Body Dementia. He was being cared for at home because he had been previously admitted to other Nursing homes in and around this area, but due to him flinging his fists around and utterly refusing personal care because he no longer understood what these strangers were doing to him, his physical health was suffering and they wouldn't have him back again. He wasn't getting nutrition, hydration and as he was doubly incontinent he was getting bad excoriation on his privates and the pain from this was causing more negative behaviour. He would refuse tablets and spit them out if the nurse DID manage to get them in his mouth and consequently he wasn't even getting the antipsychotics and calmatives he needed so he could recieve adequate care. So we have a human being who is just a mere shell of who he was, and that was an absolute creep as we remembered him from long ago, who's family could no longer cope, were out of resources and had ZERO other options for care. So the decision was made with his specialists, local GP and family to bring him into the hospital for terminal sedation. We were NOT obliged to care for him and we had the option to refuse to give the medication that would take him away from this earthly plane of existence. From my recollection it took about 72 hours for his heart to stop. He hadn't been the man he was for some time and his family had already grieved that loss some time ago. All there was now was relief and thankfulness that neither would suffer any longer. I'd be interested if anybody has a suggestion as to how THEY might have managed this situation if THEY had been this man's family. I suffer pain all the time and sometimes it's so bad that I wish it was all over. Nobody has the right to tell me that my suffering isn't bad enough to warrant me thinking of a permanent way out. I take painkillers but you become used to them after some time and the efficacy reduces. But people should be able to choose to end their lives on their own terms and we show animals that kindness. Why NOT humans who are suffering?

I live by myself. I use energy efficiency light bulbs. I use energy efficiency curtains (keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer - aka thermal curtains). I use energy efficiency appliances. I use portable water-based AC unit which operates on 4C batteries (I buy rechargeable batteries). I use a mini fridge with freezer. I use a portable electric induction cooktop. The ways to lower your electricity bill are endlessly. However, you have to figure out how to use technology to suit your needs and helps you too cut down on your electricity bill without inconveniencing yourself (life is too short at my age)!

Yes its a life skill how many lives are lost due to being NON swimmers Young as possible and keep going good exercise its fun Remember swimming in a pool is very different to swimmimg in the surf

www.hayesfootwear.com. Bought Two pair, paid for them, they told me they had been delivered on 5/4/2026 BUT they were NOT delivered to my address. I Complained but they just IGNORED my complaint and ignore all my emails to them asking for either a Refund or that they find out where my order was delivered to and to make arrangements to have it picked up and delivered to the Correct address. On-line shopping from my experience has been a Total, Complet & Utter Disaster as the vast majorityn of it has been Rubbish. This problem with www.hayesfootwear.com has made me decid I will Never, ever Buy on-line again.

At the age of 3, I was playing with the neighbour's kids and dog. And for some reason, the dog bit me. My dad had to rush me to the hospital, because my eye was hanging out. Then at 7, my sister and I missed the bus. So, we walked home, cutting through a friend's yard, and their dog came out from under the truck and bit me in the face, breaking my jaw in three places. Didn't touch my sister. She was so scared to walk through there; I believe the dog thought I was a threat to her. He was protecting her. The one at 3, I probably pulled its tail or a handful of hair. To this day, people don't understand why I love dogs. It wasn't their fault. Never leave very young children with dogs until they understand how to treat them properly. And I have always been happy that the dog at 7 did it to me, not my sister. It took a very patient dog to teach me not to be afraid of them. Dogs are my favourite animals. I have had many through my life.

My "Had Enough Moment" has to do with getting screened out after completing surveys. On other sites this happens maybe once per year or never. Here it's happened three times in the last two days!

It is everywhere, it really is a sad situation and they keep bring more people into the country, where are they all going to live if we can't house our own

I won a $250 fuel voucher at Easter. So rapt and so timely!! Should fill both our cars. My little Suzi takes about 60 to fill, but Hubby's D-Max was $200 last week.....

There is no point arguing or wasting breath on someone who is so blinded to reality they cannot accept any other point of view.

David Armand mimes "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. The girls have noise cancelling headphones on and have to guess the song.... https://youtu.be/bkzsoJf-UsA?si=H6p62B4ayVBL60zb

I grew up an army brat in a large family and we spent a large amount of our free time outside - exploring! If we ignored rubbish outside and my parents found out, we would get extra chores (usually picking up rubbish) and would lose our allowance for a week. Those were the days!!

Pour moi cest : il y a 5 ans j'ai fais la connaissance d'une personne (femme) et nous sommes devenus de tr\u00e8s bonnes amie , et j'ai aid\u00e9 mon amie \u00e0 plusieurs reprises , soit en nourriture , $$$ , etc ... et voil\u00e0 que aujourd'hui c'est moi qui as eu besoin et je suis reconnaissante qu'elle soit ma chum mon amie ma vraie amie. Merci \u00e0 Christine ma vraie de vraie amie pour la vie !!!

I find it annoying people continually posting their points as an answer to someone's carefully thought out discussion and polls questions lf you've got nothing constructive to say then don't tell us you got 2 pts we don't care! If you got points and want to add an extra little comment to that ,then fine .. l think it's an insult to some of the more sensitive topics posted that these people just don't even read the question and just want to let everyone know about themselves and the fact they got less than 0.1c to be on there .

Our modern society is designed to make us tired all the time so it can kill us early. Life was a lot simple in the 80s and 90s. No 24 hour Television or steaming services, no stores open 7 days a week, no internet or social media, no notifications from your mobile phone, no mobile phones that ring anytime of day or night, no 6 or 7 day work weeks, no cancers or heart diseases, no overly processed foods, no hundreds of fast food restaurants,no vaping,no bullies, no bill board ads in your face 24 hours a day, etc...Did I miss anything else?

We have dinner and discuss how was each others work and or school and conversate if needed on issues at hand regardless of the matter(obviously no parent stuff with kids) and anything going on with the world if it needs to be discussed.

'Invest in yourself' concept is the same as 'pay yourself first - always' concept. The name of the concept is not important - the message of the concept is IMPORTANT (take very good care of yourself (first) on a mental level, a physical level, and a monetary level)!

Is $60 a week enough money to buy groceries for one person? Don't know. I am single (and I only have one mouth too feed - ME). I am a vegetarian (and I do not buy meat). I do not buy convenience foods (too expensive). I do not buy brand-name foods (I do buy store brands). I spend seventy-five dollars a week on groceries (for now). Furthermore, residing in San Diego (CA) - San Diego is one of the most expensive cities to reside in the 'USA'!

Ivy and wisteria are out the front in my garden. The ivy we cut right back and it has regrown from nothing! The wisteria overtakes everything and it is infuriating. Every summer!

Are you in Australia, if so the employer has broken the law. Your granddaughter can take them to the tribunal for unfair dismissal, and if a person who gets fired for stealing can get their job back because the employer didn't tell them they were under surveillance, a non-smoking person should certainly get their job back because they smell of cigarette smoke. I hope you can get some satisfaction.

AT MY AGE NOW, DO NOT MANY AT ALL, BUT I DID A LOT WHEN MY WIFE DIED, AND A LOT OF FELT THAT SYLVIA WAS WITH ME BY HEARING THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. AND THAT WAS SO GREAT, MIKE

Actually my 14yr old has one, its a good way to keep her safe while out by herself or with friends etc.

I like to start making candles I have everything to start it I lost my husband about year ago \ud83d\ude22 an been depressed I just need a boost \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f someone to get me started I guess \ud83d\ude0c

Food Crimes and Culinary Confessions - Innocent - (LOL). Still, in a moment of utter madness I tried sliced cucumbers and honey which to my surprise tasted DELICIOUS!

I don't have any parking worries anymore since I had to pension my car off because of the rust issues. But on walking through most carparks I have found that the standard of parking is atrocious.There are a lot of drivers out there who should not be allowed on the road.

Yes, I have been through this exact thing several times, and after my divorce I sold everything and moved to a small beach community where I have spent the last 8 years. It was the best decision I ever made. My daughter (9 at the time) and I loved every minute of our time here. She did leave home at 16 for a better education back in Auckland and lives with her amazing Dad. So life for me up here now is no longer what it was. Plus I took on an extremely stressful job, which has recently been too much and I walked out last week. So now, Elizabeth, I am doing it all again. Packing up, selling up and moving on. With the money I get for the sale of my property, I am buying a camper van and hitting the road, and hoping my money will last for a very long time as I have no intention of going back into a job I hate. Maybe I might go fruit picking along the way!

Our grandson had ODD, which is Opposition Defiant Disorder. to get around this, we dont ask or tell him to do stuff, but say, if you clean your room, we can do this or that. If he asks when are we going to do it, I will say, when your room is clean. Its his choice, then, and saves a lot of arguing.

Just let them all have one big angry dog at their side. Shoplifters will be more scared of the dog than the security guard.

Loved this read Thomas, thank you. Psychic is diverse in meaning, believer or not everyone has their own definition. For me its Guidance and I believe in Karma, what you put out The Universe gives back to you 10fold be it good or bad.

In my town, the only thing run by volunteers is the gossip network\u2014and trust me, they\u2019re very efficient.

Depends on the size of your home now to the one you are going into I guess. I go through my home every year and throw out, give away or take things to the charity shop that I think I no longer need or use. So decluttering is something I have always done. Number one - be very sure you want to downsize first. Number two - make sure you are financially better off as even a small move to a new place costs fees, removalist, taxes etc. and this can add up to $1000's Number three - make sure you love the new area you move to, and it has all the amenities, hospitals, etc. you require

I would love the kids to attend more school than they do but I really would love to see them learn more by using their brain not google/computers and such, basic schooling writing/spelling and life skills have fallen by the wayside a touch I feel,

Started work at 16, I remember my first pay packet, 36 dollars. I was rich, I could conquer the world. For 2 years, I paid my mum board, bought what I wanted, and saved. When 18, life discovered me, and I had a lot of fun for a few years. We toured Australia, did a lot of things I shouldn't, got into the credit system, discovered booze/girls, and by 26 i had a baby and a wife, life stopped as i knew it a new life had begun, at 62 i am living week by week i have 3 kids and 3 grandkids i do some volunteer work at the local schools,,,i have never been more happy or successful i have no desire for money i have prepaid my bills out 6 months ahead have a reasonable garden, i want for nothing except smiles on my grankids faces, I've worked hard,played hard ,had lots of coin but i have never felt more successful when i see my grandkids laugh when i see them use manners when i hear what wonderful kids you have there

We are born with a self because we have a personality right from birth. That self, like other beings, evolves and develops over time through various experiences as well as our own genetic predispositions. Just as the self can expand over time, it can also deteriorate just like organic and non-organic matter. Does this mean that the self is just an illusion? Absolutely not. If a piece of metal melted due to extreme heat, would you then say that the metal never existed? Of course not. We know that the same matter can move from solid to liquid to gas or any combination of such changes. The self should be considered in the same way as it shifts from one form to another to yet another.

I'm sorry but I'm a speaker and it takes a village to raise a child. I come from a time when you did something wrong your mom has eyes everywhere!!!!

I agree. Once upon a time cars were pretty simple and even Blind Freddy could take care of most things. Nowadays you need a science degree to figure out anything with them. Perhaps I'm just cynical, but I do wonder whether that was the idea - to make things so difficult and high-tech that people are forced to part with more of their hard-earned dollars just to get the most basic things done.

Yes, but I have a vested interest in them staying. We offer many services at no cost to the public. We also provide workshops that help the community. We encourage life long learning and a love of reading.

No, As we have seen so often these high profil;e marriages often end in very bitter divirce. Though nowhere near as rich as Bezos check out the English Royal Families record! the late queen had 4 children. of them only one. dspite their enormous wealth, has remained married to their first, Edward has remained with his wife. Anne married, dicorced, married, Andrew Married, Divorced but still allegedly in some sort of relationship with Sarah, Charles forced into an entirley inappropriate marriage with Diana, this despite Charles having been in a relationship for many decades with Camilla, that marriage ended in a very bitter divorce and evantually Charles was allowed to marry the only woman he ever truly Loved, Camilla. You may noy like this but I think the late queen was largely responsible for all this unhappiness within her family. First, she would not allow her own sister, Margaret, to marry the only man she ever really loved. Why? Because the Anglican Church, of which Elizabeth was the head, disapproved of Divorce - strange that because the reason for the creation of it was so that the syphilitic Henry XVIII wanted a divorce. Just look at the disaster Margaret's life became. That ban by Elizabeth was downright cruel because Margaret by that time would never, ever have come to the English Throne. Charles' only True Love was Camilla but Elizabeth would not, as the head of the Anmglican Church, allow Charles to marry a Divorcee and the only rerason this Control Freak of Control Freaks gave in was because she knew that as soon as she died Charles would probably marry Camilla anyway. She, reportedly one of the Richest, if not the Richest Woman in the World, condemned Charles and Diana to a life of misery. Why? Because Diana was a Virgin. Just think of what all those $US70 million Bezos wasted could have done to help so many of those in desperate need of Food, Clean Drinking Water and Medicines.

I'm 62 and I'm learning every day from the people around me, I'm learning things AI will never know because they are not human, you cannot teach compassion, you cannot teach respect you cannot teach humility you learn these things by living and experiencing life, not by entering facts and figures into a machine,

HERE IS MY STORY: i had been divorced for several years and I eventually met a man ON LINE (don't laugh) who just lived a few streets from me - AND we were driving IDENTICAL CARS. Same colour everything. I HAD 20 wonderful years with this man - we travelled to quite a few different countries - so many wonderful memories. We each did our own thing with money - paid our half for holidays and both lived in our own houses. Money was never an issue. Unfortunately he ended up dying of cancer - OR I WOULD STILL BE WITH HIM. I will GUARANTEE you this - MONEY would never buy what I had - IT IS CALLED RESPECT.

They sound creepy to me. I always check the box that says I don't have a camera so I get screened out.

Your argument...."if people don't like a recipe (in this case) just move on" can literally be stated for ANYTHING PUT ONTO A SOCIAL MEDIA TYPE SITE, lol. The point of a "social media type site" is that ANYONE can post whatever they want....and ANYONE can reply however they want. If YOU don't like the replies, then YOU can choose to ignore them. Now, I do agree with you that people should just keep quiet, but, do you truly think ANYONE is going to NOT say something? A bit naive, in my humblest of opinions.

Hmmm. Houses built and assembled fall over very easily when a hurricane or cyclone visits. I will stick with bricks and mortar. Build your home on a strong foundation. Look at the homes collapsing when hurricanes go through areas like USA and other countries.

I HAVE THIS FEATURE AT HOME, BUT I AM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.JUST THIS WEEKEND GONE I LOCKED MY DOOR KEY AND CAR KEYS IN MY HOUSE.MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WE IN MELBOURNE AND HAD NO SPARE KEY TO GET IN.MY NEIGHBOR AND I DECIDED TO REMOVE A SMALL WINDOW PANE NEXT TO WHERE THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS SITUATED.WHILST IN THE PROCESS THE POLICE ARRIVED BECAUSE MY WIFE WAS WATCHING WHAT WAS GOING ON ON HER IPHONE AND THOUGHT THE HOUES WAS GETTING BURGALED..HOWEVER WE WERE NOT LOCKED UP.

To be different is as bold and crazy as you can get. Creativity can so easily be controlled or confined it takes great courage to pursue what you love regardless of who cares or not. Some people call this courage crazy and others call it genius. You pick.

I think "sick" may stress out over seeing someone in particular there. This could be an issue, or maybe "sick" can't stand a crowd. "Sick" can cover a whole lot of things. Also, if this person is suffering from stress or anxiety, they may be giving themselves a headache, body aches, throwing up, all kinds of physical ways that mental stress affects us. I suggest you contact "sick" and ask if a crowd is too much or if it's personal with one or two people. If it's personal you can suggest they talk and fix it, and if it's the crowd be understanding and give the space. Maybe people can meet up in small groups of 2 or 3 people just to keep contact without causing anyone grief. Personally, my first family doesn't get together so much anymore. A couple of them are Trump cult members and anything they don't agree with about him is seen as fake news and he's a good Christian man. Blugh. I meet up with the sisters and brothers that I DO want to see and can have conversations with. I just met up with my daughter and one of hers and spent several hours together. The other granddaughter had to work but we'll get together again soon. I really appreciate any time I can get with my kids and grandkids even if it's not on the specific holidays.

I'm stockpiling eggs for the next Trump rally. Not to waste...It's to SELL...Some folks will buy anything ... even if it's old or rotten.

Actions. Jesus said you'll know what kind of a tree you're looking at by the fruit it bears. We're seeing a lot of rotten fruit in the world right now of old, white men who say they're Christians and act not at all Christ-like. Always judge by actions. Words are so easy to speak.

Different strokes for different individuals - when it comes to personal relationship etiquette behavior (how much time the two of you spend together)!

All our Leather Goods are Good. APB I have bought leather belts at Aldi a few times, black and brown. Available about twice a year, made in China and they have eyelets so that they don't stretch. I think that they cost about $10.00 each. Leather belts are also available at R M Williams but they are expensive.

Or then again is it because the new generation of workers is so obsessed with facebook they need to be monitored at work, to make sure they are working.

I hate being told what my password should include. It's MY password and if I'm stupid enough to want it to be 12345 then that's my business. Not that I would but I just hate being told what to do. \ud83d\ude21

I think NPD is in the DNA. My previous partner is NPD. He knows how to manipulate and abuse me, both emotionally and financially. He shows the inflated public image as a generous and kind person to the others. Therefore nobody knows what he did to me behind the closed door. I tried to help him out but ended up being put in a vulnerable position myself. Ironically, he now is single, poor, does not have any friends, does not have a job, does not have his own place to live when he is almost 50 years old. He appeared to have trouble securing the next supply (new victim) except his own mother after we broke up almost 20 years ago. He is a lot worse now especially the monetary exploitation aspect. Set the healthy boundaries with the others. Look after yourself and stay safe.

No. If you got wrinkles EXTERNALLY...it is the RESULT of MANY DECADES of DEHYDRATING yourself INTERNALLY. This is why people GET "old" on the outside, because you're not even aware of the damage you do internally. This is why big pharma keeps telling people FRUIT isn't good for them...because IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT DOES HYDRATE YOU PROPERLY ON THE INSIDE. Not sure what "age" you are, but DO NOT inject ANYTHING into your body...and that rings true for ANY OTHER kind of injectable...you know what I mean. EVERY SINGLE TIME we inject ANYTHING into our body, we ERODE out CD4 lymphocyte count. And, with this NEW TECH for injectables that came out with the convid jabs....ALL new injectables WILL BE that same tech, and it erodes your CD4 count EXPONENTIALLY faster than previous kinds of injectables. This is why Ozempic and such have been pushed so much recently, they are ALSO this new tech. Ozempic is LITERALLY killing people from the INSIDE, OUT. As for botox, I know it is subcutaneous...but, still, even though it may not be EXACTLY the same as getting other injectables...I would advise to NEVER do this. Why put MORE harmful chemicals into your body...for what? To NOT look "wrinkled"? Get over vanity...and START hydrating internally with FRUITS...organic and non GMO, of course. Or, don't...be like everyone else. Cheers.

Not really, so as when I had big problems recently, and end up going to the Royal Perth hospital, where after a period of waiting, and after being admitted to the Emergency Ward, in no time was admitted to a ward for treatment, will be using this Hospital as they have a whole range of Medical Professionals to attend to my problems

I do not know if you believe in mediums or not but I talk with my family through her, as my wife and brother do every 6 months or so, this is a fun and spiritual hour and a half sometimes two, my brother passed almost a year plus ago and at our local, he has his pic on the honors shelf, we buy him a Bundy shot every time we are there so he can have a drink with us, on our last visit with Liz [our medium] who asked that we buy him a scotch instead of the Bundy he wants to drink what your drinking, How she knew that I have no idea that was something that my brother and I do, another time I had bought some gorilla glue for a bottle cutting project, but I could not find it, we were talking about something else and Liz says before I forget you gorilla glue is in the black and red jar on your table so don't buy any more its expensive your mum says, when I got home there it was, I have so many stories like that, I believe your family stays with you, i constantly talk with them ,they may be gone but they have never left,i you honestly talk with them you will be surprised what you hear

1. Technology is contributing to less socialisation. Kids are put in front of screens before, during and after school. Self checkouts - no need to talk to anyone. Landlines - becoming obsolete. Shopping - online no interaction. 2. Political correctness. You are what now? My joke offended you? What does that term even mean? We don't want to speak up in case we offend someone or something. Yes we are less polite, we're creating it.

Definitely the age. When I was working I didnt get interest until I left out my birthdate, dropped off the date of early jobs and covered the grey.

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

Speeding is very common in my area of Oz. They tailgate you if you\u2019re sitting on the speed limit, overtake when they can, and I catch up to them at traffic lights. So they have achieved nothing. That can only be called stupidity!

I have owned my house for 30 years now. Before that we rented and the rent didnt go up even though we lived there 6 years They were a nice older couple and if something needed fixing they got on it right away. . These days everything is different and rent prices are ridiculous.

Oh, it\u2019s simple\u2014women have learned the hard way that complimenting a man is basically signing an unspoken contract that he now thinks he\u2019s irresistible. You tell a guy, "Hey, nice shirt!" and suddenly he\u2019s convinced he\u2019s the best-dressed man in the tri-state area. He\u2019s standing in front of the mirror, flexing, and considering starting a fashion blog. You say, "Wow, your cologne smells great!" and now he thinks you\u2019re secretly in love with him and starts making up your wedding hashtag. Meanwhile, women get compliments all the time and just say, "Thanks!" and move on with their lives. A girl could hear "Your eyeliner is flawless!" and just be like, "Yeah, I spent 45 minutes on it, I know." But if a guy hears "Nice haircut!" he's suddenly pricing out motorcycles and sunglasses. So, ladies have just learned to keep it to themselves. It\u2019s a survival tactic. Compliment at your own risk\u2014because next thing you know, Chad from accounting is naming your future children.

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.

Oh, it's only going to get weirder. Today, it's digital models; tomorrow, it'll be AI girlfriends who text you good morning and remind you to drink water. By next year, they'll come with a virtual mother-in-law who sends passive-aggressive notifications about your life choices. And let's be real\u2014if the bots ever get self-awareness, they'll start ghosting people just like humans do. "Sorry, Dave, I just don't feel a connection. Also, my algorithm says you're 87% likely to leave dishes in the sink, and I deserve better."

I paid for daily items by cash (if a business entity doesn't accept cash - the business entity will lose a customer - me). I pay for MAJOR items (maintenance fees, telephone, electricity, internet, etc.) by USPS.money orders. Slightly more expensive but I am trying to leave a small digital trail as possible to AVOID DIGITAL SCAMMERS.

Never too much for me\u2026 I\u2019ll put my daughter\u2019s needs before my own till the day I die. Isn\u2019t that what being a parent is\u2026? If you can\u2019t make sacrifices, then don\u2019t breed

Is he going through a midlife crises perhaps? Dealing with grief etc? It's not normal for people to just want to sit on a couch and do nothing all of a sudden, unless he's just started retirement and wants a break for a little while. Otherwise there may be depression or some underlying problem. If you want to help him then do things to help him boost his confidence and challenge himself. Perhaps further study or reassessing what career he's passionate about. Even something as simple as learning another language is good as it's useful in everyday life as well as job prospects. Remind him that he needs to maintain skills to keep them - if you don't use it you lose it as the saying goes and same goes with our physical health like muscle tone - we've all seen images of the stereotypical couch potato. Remind him he needs to look after himself enough so he doesn't slacken. It sounds like something may have happened in his job maybe. That maybe a good start to getting to the bottom of what's going on in his life. Perhaps he was fired and didn't tell you? Maybe he had a toxic boss or co worker that forced him out of the job. People don't just quit their job for no reason if it's a good job. Maybe ge needs to do some soul searching and is tired of that career path. You're gonna have to figure it out with him.

These silly, highly flawed studies, are ridiculous. There's a new one every other week that contradicts the previous one. One week a silly study "proves" something is good for you, the next week another silly study "proves" it is bad for you. The idiotic way the media reports these silly studies simply adds to the confusion and potential health dangers. The reality is that for most food and drink, consuming them *sensibly* is fine, but having excessive amounts of anything is dangerous (including plain water). Just eat and drink whatever you want sensibly, and do what your doctor tells you to.

What a stupid assumption. I have been both and both have its ups and downs --- to each his own and neither is better than the other. Did you get programmed at UNI????

Solve crossword puzzles and logic problems and read a lot of mystery novels and short stories. Why the latter? Try and figure out who dun it w/o peeking at the end! These surveys we do are also great for getting the brainbox functioning properly. I find if when I write my own fanfiction MSS I challenge myself. How? Each chapter ends in an o/f 'cliffhanger' which I challenge myself to solve. My readers and followers at fanfiction.net/anime/dirtypair where I write as keiman and kei are forever demanding more from me. Sadly, at the moment, I have WB and my creative writing Muse refuses to be inspired. I am sad that there is yet another year w/o a Xmas Carol/Scrooge pastiche fanfiction. Sorry folks! Merry Christmas and Happy 2025 to all.

I think Christmas has become too comercialised it a religious Celebration PLease try to keep it that way or the meaning will be lost

It is what the new world order wants but they are unrealistic in that many people are on low incomes and are not going to be able to afford their fees. There will be push back and there will be refusal and making do and doing without. Some of us lived without cellphones, and computers for several decades and we can do it again. We have skills and knowledge that will help us get by. People in the city and burbs will be more controlled but a lot of rural areas are left and people are not going to move willing into the city or suburbs. We will survive There has actually been resistance in some regions and areas around the globe. People can live without a lot of things they think they need but they are just wants not needs however if they don't have the skills, knowledge and wisdom they will not do so well. We will have a cashless society soon and the NWO will implement compliance or we cannot buy or sell. But there is barter and trade. Many people will not survive and die. Some from famine /starvation, some from diseases and sickness, some will be enslaved, some murdered. Some from floods, and hurricanes and bad weather or fires. NWO wants 15-30 minute cities as well. We might not have electricity to play movies or music. Better buy books, games, cards, and musical instrumants that can be utilized for entertainment. Learn to can, dry and preserve what food you can and to gather food as well. I know and have those skills and knowledge as do my adult children and some of my grandchildren as well. Do you know edible wild food and what is poison or not. Yes mushrooms, berries, catkins, and how to fix them. Wild game as well is another thing to trap or use other means for food, having a water source that is year around is also imperative. Do you know how to make food from scratch? Beans and Legumes and Rice and Oatmeal and Cornmeal or something you will need and flour, honey, sugar, salt, spices, Canned foods of various type and dried goods. Peanut butter and canned milk, powdered milk. Pastas are all important. The only perfection is for the elite wealthy everyone else will be their servants this has been desired for a couple centuries to get back to Lords, Ladies, Kings, Queens, Royalty and serfs and peon's. If you refuse they will consider you a criminal and you better know how to survive. They will leave some alone to the elements thinking they will die but not everyone will there will be survivors. The so called future the powers that be desire will not last they have never lasted. They will be overthrown an conquered as well. If you have no faith or belief you will comply if you have a faith you will survive and will not comply. It is not paranoia it is being prepared and ready for anything.

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

Always fresh air as don\u2019t have dryer. Sheets feel so good & fresh! Australia has the best fresh air.

Not really. Bank of Mum and Dad has always existed. I think the expectation is what has changed. I know my generation would only ask our parents for a loan if we were really in dire straits...and then pay it back. Now, I think there's generations of children who expect their parents to help and actually gift them the money.

there is the story about the stewardess at gate 19 in the airport (I was told she worked for Virgin)...who was having an argument with a customer over his ticket...he said "Do you know who I am??...she lent forward turned on her microphone and "we have a passenger at gate 19 who doesn't know who he is"...she brought the house down!

Of course it does! Hasn't anyone ever heard of SADS disorder? It is a well known recognised disorder that some people suffer from.

I had heard it for years but had no idea how to do it. My advice was to love myself. Finally, I realized that I was no worse than anyone else. We all have skeletons in our closets, but my depression would not allow me to forgive myself even though I knew I was a good person with a heart full of love for everyone. Finally, I figured out why I had done the things I was not proud of, and I realized anyone would have done the same in the same circumstances. Now I love myself, and it has changed my life completely!

My husband and I manage a small op shop run by our church. We are all volunteers and with money raised (once overheads are paid) we donate a large portion to local groups and 2 international projects started by ladies living in our local area. Some of the major charity groups now employ coordinators, and pay some staff members and this is reflected in the pricing. We regularly have sales specials and reward our loyal local shoppers with a loyalty card giving a discount on their 8th visit. We have standardised pricing most clothing items are $4 each, childrens clothing 00000 - 14 are 5 items for $1; new items with tags and better quality items are priced accordingly and are on separate racks. We also have an understanding with local employment agencies whereby their clients going to a job interview can access clothing for the interview free of charge. Try to look for one of the independent op shops in your area because I am sure you will find that the prices are more reasonable and support your local area to a greater extent.

When I visit the shops (KMart or Coles) I always go the counter where a Team Member can serve me...just trying to keep someone's job!!

Everything in moderation. Too much Salt (NaCL) = Hardened Arteries & heart problems. Too much Fat = Heart problems, obesity. Too much Sugar = Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes. Read the Labels if you value your health. Watch out for all those Chemicals with weird names you can't pronounce or just Numbers both of which are meaningless. Want to cut down on the Sugar.Fructose intake? Then make sure there are NO Artificial Sweeteners such as Aspartame etc., some of which are highly Carcinogenic. Stay away from those so-called Natural Sweeteners with No Calories such as Stevia. they may not make you Fat, Ugly and Obese BUT they do nothing to reduce your Addiction to Sweet things, they just keep the Addiction going. Apply this to those Soft Drinks too. The makers proudly claim "NO Sugar", "ZERO Sugar" but they don't want you to stop drinking them so they sweeten them artificially to maintain Your Addiction to Sweet things.

Racism, sexism, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, mental health issues since birth, and abusive parents - just to name a few things that happen every day in the 'real world' - which makes LIFE harder for some people on an everyday basis!

i love rewardia, i do the surveys and the games, but i get a little upset because they send surveys to me in nz, at 2am when i am in bed, so when i go on to do it, i have been screened out or it has been filled. i do the sudoka,patience and scramble, though i am getting a little pissed off with that lately.can anyone tell me how you pronounce psi as a word,yet a word like reap is unknown. but i still enjoy doing everything as it keeps the old brain in use, and as i live alone it stops me from being lonely.

I don't think the loss of your friend should be any different than losing a family member. My daughter died in the hospital while going through a routine operation. I too felt empty, couldn't eat, found no pleasure in any activity and I miss her tremendously. From what I understand suicide comes when the person has lost all hope.People who do it don't try. They just decide when and then do it. It may sound cruel, but deep down I don't feel that you were serious when you "tried." It seems that you were just looking to confirm that somebody loved you. I came close to doing it once. I had lost all hope about everything. I got professional help, and some pretty good medications from a liscensed physician and I hardly ever go there again. Yes, occasionally I get feeling very low, but that's pretty much because I suffer from profound depression, PTSD, and I'm Bi-polar. Nothing is perfect and I'm not sure if I can ever be 'cured' but I just keep on carrying on and greet each day as an opportunity in stead of a challenge. Good Luck!

Former POTUS Donald JOHN TRUMP is a convicted felon - Do you believe he is capable of learning from his MISTAKES or can any unknown 'convicted felon' learn from her/his mistake. ... hm....

I like doing surveys, but hate being screened out part the way through or comes up with blank page and miss out on points even when I’ve worked on survey for at least 10 mins, complete waste of my time and effort

i spent 7 years in the infantry in the '60s, where i learned that fighting for country was the farthest thing from the truth, we were fighting for the folks that built planes, tanks, guns, uniforms, ammo etc, to give them exorbitant profits, Viet Nam, where we learned how to profit from war at the expense of our young folks, not all, just the ones their daddy couldn't pay his way out of it

I do surveys to receive ecertificates which I use to supplement my grocery purchases because without them I would not eat much. I thank them very much. I also have flybuys and Woolworths cards which I scan every time I shop and these too add up but not as quickly as they used to. I am surprised many people do not use them as the cost is built in and they would probably save much more than I do.

Laugh at them because, no matter how fast they go, they usually end up at a red light! I just pull up next to them and smile, thinking about how much emotion and gasoline they wasted to get nowhere faster! LOL! ;-D

I think they are forcing us to eat less meat via the back door by putting up the prices, some cuts, pardon the pun, are $46K and they've now realised that people seem to be buying more mince, which used to cost next to nothing, so they've hiked them up as well. Vegetables aren't that cheap either. With all their ear bashing about going vegan they're sending people deaf, will soon be diagnosed as a condition brought on by veganism! I love my meat and I love my vegetables together all on the one plate.

I always tell myself those thoughts don\u2019t pay rent in my head so I automatically kick out them negative thoughts.

I live in New Zealand. We have nice fresh food, clean restaurants and good customer service in McDonald's here. I only go to McDonald's occasionally but I appreciate the good experience there.

A friend sent me a video about the wolves in Yellowstone National Park, Brilliant and as they replaced the wolves and kept the deer down, the plants started to come back. It's amazing and I wish I could share it with you. Look it up it is worth while watching. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did and it really is an eye opener that yes we can do things to get plants and animals back. Fracking has a lot to answer for and it is some thing that really should be banned. As well as all the others mentioned above and we really need to make sure all companies put the land back to the way it was. We live on a hill and we have the only trees around as it is all grazing and farming crops around us. We are proud of our trees and have added a few more with hopefully others to come in the not too distant future. Plus we would like to grow some food trees but not having much luck in that department, not a very good gardener but learning a lot which is really essential when wanting to grow things.

remember, a sign of intelligence is the capability to entertain other outside ideas and facts that differ from yours. :). Many were 1 n second wonder jabs The numbers have been tallied and the evidence is clear.WHY are we learning more from the European Parliament than our own CONGRESS? Not have our national newspapers reported on this. The cover-up is always worst than the crime...The best part of being a conspiracy theorist is not having Myocarditis. It\u2019s very hard to make an individual understand that they were fooled. Many will choose to live in denialThe FDA. If they\u2019re doing this to us with pharmaceuticals, imagine what they\u2019re doing to the food\u201dThere is no instance in history when censorship and secrecy have advanced either democracy or public health.\u201dWhat people need to understand is just because you feel fine doesn't mean you're not injured. Many often don't feel high blood pressure or diabetes for a very long time until other things go wrong.The European Parliament recently conducted a summit meeting about the ongoing COVID problem, and invited MRNA technology developer Dr. Robert Malone to address the conference. Dr. Malone shared truths with attendees about the reality of vaccine injury as well as the lies, misinformation and gaslighting that victims of vaccine injuries have been subjected to.https://youtu.be/5SaxqM_htjwDr. Malone\u2019s comments and the bravery of those who are actively challenging the dominant narrative on COVID.

Tipping is not done here in New Zealand, some overseas visitors do, but it is up to those diners, not expected by wait staff etc.

Don't trap stray cats. Kill them if anything. I know this sounds harsh. but they are a pest to native birds etc in our country. trap and kill. do not trap and feed!!!! I'm horrified by your logic. We have now got open days here to kill all stray feral cats humanely.

No. For a start, there are so many kids with allergies, the school system would then be liable if any children went into anaphylaxis. Secondly, who could afford to buy a years worth of food at the start of the school year, particularly after Christmas? It is the onus of the parents to ensure their children are eating good, nutritional meals. To pass the buck to expect other people feed your children is just laz parenting. How long does it take to pack a sandwich and a piece of fruit?

I've got a hybrid dog...half sheepdog and half poodle...but I've had my renault locked up in the garage with a porche for months and still no result...maybe they just don't like each other......