Discussions of the day
Sometimes I feel lost about my career, and it scares me. Everyone around seems so sure about their path, while I m still figuring things out. But maybe growth isn t about having all the answers, it s about learning, trying, and trusting the process.
JANN R
I am not sure I have done a lot of different jobs its up to you what you want to do and how much you like your work
04-Jan-26
Aside from the News where at least one major medical breakthrough happens every week before covid America was going to ban vapes...because of the lubricants used were a major health hazard and at least 13 kids dying from vape use... The UK was going to pass new laws to make burning scented candles in homes illegal because of the chances of getting lung cancer...and we have solved the methane problem with cows...just feed them seaweed...we had new wave generators...
Teri 1282723
Waiting on a miracle? I see them around me every day! I will just mention one because I have the first beautiful flower on a new Christmas Cactus plant. I notice the intricate and perfect details in flowers. No matter where they're from in the world flowers are perfectly made with identically sized petals and intricately dotted or .... I can't even describe them. They're just SO miraculously detailed. And scented beautifully as a bonus:)
12-Dec-25
Many companies are offering now vast record collections, tree builders, and DNA matching. What do you think of such services? Would you give it a go?
Jania S
When you trust someone/thing for information you think is important you need to be able to check, I personally think they are rorters...and make a lot of money without ever proving to anyone what they say is factual. I would never use the services. I know what I need to know about my family and ancestors dont need to know anything else. and frankly hate the way the american companies promoted this decades ago.
27-Dec-25
Today, I found a very scary-looking arrow on our property. Our property is posted. I notified the DNR, but they did not return my call. Someone had obviously used this arrow to try to harm a deer and missed, and it came onto our property. This is the first time in my lifetime (age 70) that I have ever seen an arrow used to shoot deer. It really upset me seeing it. It had what looked like razors on both sides. I wondered if anyone else has ever found an arrow on their...
P F
That is called a broad head arrow or "Bear" head. Very expensive and very lethal. Judging from the size it comes from a crossbow which is totally illegal where I come from. I have archery equipment. I don't hunt but I do go out bush to practice for the sport of it. If you miss a target with the types of powerful bows that are on the market today, the arrow could end up anywhere.
29-Dec-25
Looking back at the first half of your life, do you feel you've achieved everything you could've, or do you feel you let some things go unfinished that you want to tie up the loose ends of before it's too late?
Henrietta
Some things I would like to have changed but on the whole, I am content with my life. My husband & I have been married 65 years, have 2 daughters, one is happily married for 35 years, produced 3 wonderful sons & we have 1 great grandson & 2 great granddaughters, so to achieve & to live & see 4 steps of the family, is terrific these days & I am proud of each & every one
28-Dec-25
Now that you have children (of any age) what do you do differently than your parents did with you growing up? What do you do that s the same?
Liane H
We don't eat at a dinner table . Unless it's out at family 's for an event .
My son was one of the worst fussiest non eaters as a child so to avoid all the stresses and the direct eye contact of sitting across from eachother ... we ended up with the t.v on for distraction and he had his little stool pulled up to the edge of the coffee table while I relaxed on the couch. Scandalous yes I know ,but it was the only way mealtimes wouldn't end up with a plate of food thrown at the wall in frustration. :/
09-Sep-25
We all have that one dream destination whether it s a peaceful beach, a famous city, or a hidden gem. If you had a free ticket today, where would you travel and why? Let your imagination fly and share your dream spot with us!
Henrietta
I read of a couple who spent the whole year cruising from one boat to another, according to where the boat was cruising too. Now that sounds lovely, meals all cooked & prepare for you. I would do a cruise that would take in Samoa (not the AMERICAN side) as it is where my husband & I renewed our Wedding Vows & we had a marvelous time. We started off at Fiji for a week then we went to Samoa. I even had a Puletasi (traditional wedding dress) made for me who was the lady working in the souvenir shop. She also happened to be a seamstress in her "spare" time. It was lovely & my husband wore the traditional dress code for a man. We still have them, can't say that they still fit but we still have the photo's & memories of that wonderful holiday. We did that trip back in about 1995 & next month we celebrate our 65th year of being married.
08-Aug-25
Are there many fathers that have a new girlfriend after his wife died?
writerrochelle
Sorry, I can't help you. I had a stepchild. I met him when he was 10 years old. He loved me, and he was a wonderful child. When he was 19, his dad moved me to WA state and abandoned me here. Within a year, Stephen had committed suicide...I blame his dad...I don't know what to tell you... ;-{ Sorry. I didn't mean to make it about me. It just made me remember... ;-[
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/search?firstName=Stephen&lastName=Rojas&dateRange=allTime
03-Sep-25
With road user charges (a tax or fee that drivers pay for using public roads) possibly being implemented by 2027 to all car owners, would you consider switching to a smaller, more economical & efficient vehicle?
Rusty .. (vic)
we pay a tax through the petrol pump, in the way of a surcharge. Not to mention the charge for using the toll ways - that to me is highway robbery...owned by private companies, paid for by the users over many many years, and still they want more. The toll should be ceased, as I bet the revenue raised does not go back into maintenance of roads.
18-Aug-25
When you are having coffee with a group of friends or acquaintances, there is always one person who does want to have control of the conversation. How do you react to them?
Roy R 1009866
That is not always a bad thing. Sometimes the dominate person keeps the conversations going. When there are two of these types in the group it can be entertaining, for others in the group, to watch their 'dance'.
27-Jul-25
For me, as long as you' and your partner communicate and are happy with what you two have together, it doesn't matter others are or aren't doing. What would you say? Is it normal to not see your partner every day?
JANN R
It depends on the job he has my husband was in the army and was away a lot but it made no difference to the way we felt and we were very happy to have each other
02-Aug-25
Okay, let's be honest, society's kinda obsessed with the "hustle," pushing us to work all the time. But is that really the key to happiness? Or are we missing out on life while chasing that paycheck? Some folks are all about that grind, sacrificing everything for career success. They believe hard work equals happiness. Others are like, "nah, life's too short," prioritizing fun, friends, and experiences. They think happiness comes from living life to the fullest, not just...
SizeOne7
I live by "Treat others how I wish to be treated." There are definitely more important things in life as money, or career success. If I could effect just one person's life for the better in any way, and impact them enough that they strive to do the same for someone else, then i think I could feel content with my life. For me the true highlights of life are found in the small things, the things most people don't even acknowledge exist or have no appreciation for at all. To be more specific, for me, Music has brought the greatest aspects in my life, as a drummer I had a really good teacher that enabled me to be able to teach others in the same or similar ways. I found value in the pets ive had growing up, in particular a Burmese cat, Oscar, when I was age 14, he picked me as his favourite out of my whole family and made me a cat person, I now have my own cat named Oscar and he means the world to me. I thrive on helping others and have always lived to learn lessons each and every day so that all the rare lessons ive learned can be taught or passed on to someone else.
11-Jul-25
We recently went to Darwin for a few days. We were paying a lot for the hotel we stayed in. Our bed wasn't made at all, the towels were changed, but the bins weren't emptied. On the second night there, Hubby ate something that hadn't agreed with him and had a bit of an accident. The sheets weren't changed, and I had to ask for sheets and a mattress protector and change the bed myself. The "clean Mattress protector" I got had blood on the underneath of it....
boy blunder
I knew a housekeeper that asked the lady of the house for a raise ,the lady said why should I do that,1 she said I'm a better cleaner than you, who told you that she said, your husband she said 2 I'm a better cook than you and who told you that, your husband she said,3 I'm better in bed than you, I suppose my husband told you that Aswell, no your gardener did
08-Jul-25
There is a new theory from astrophysicists that there was no Big Bang and that our universe is actually residing in the interior of a black hole. These runs counter to the conventional belief that nothing survives in a black hole and all matter is destroyed. What do you think? Are we living in a black hole?
Teri 1282723
I think the scientists of all lines should just accept the fact that God created us and stop trying to discover/explain otherwise.
24-Jun-25
AI is all the buzz recently, but, I want to know what all of your thoughts are on its use in health care. In systems where lots of doctors seem to never know the root causes of things, how can A.I. actually be beneficial in this field? I know personally that I will never use A.I. myself for anything because if we do not comply, then it simply cannot be normalized. I wouldn't feel comfortable knowing an A.I. model...either learned FROM humans, or programmed BY...
APB
AI will have access to all current medical knowledge...ALL the time....robots are already doing better surgery in some cases....they won't get old or be arrogant..or think they are God......they will make far less terrible mistakes...and spot things in scans that humans cannot even see....I say bring it on...I don't want some doctor misdiagnosing me....not knowing what is currently available...or some surgeon making a mess of my operation...Humans are going to massively benefit....
03-Jun-25
My neighbour is always complaining about leaves blowing into his yard. We have had the closest tree limbs lopped as far as the local council will allow. They have issued a full report on the preservation of historic turpentine trees. He turned up again today demanding $1200 for more limbs to be cut off. I referred him to the Council report, but he is adamant that the trees should be cut back. I see no end to this dispute. Have you had problems with your neighbours?
Diane M 82776
I live in a unit block and what I hate is tenants slamming their doors. They dont need to. I even said something to a tenant and he only slams it more.
11-Feb-25
Most of us have old friends, and we may sometimes have different recollections...but as you get older loads of memories also come pouring back in again...details places people's names... I had a long term school friend, who had an older brother called Robert...he lived with his parents and my mate in their house...he was a lot older than us and fairly serious... I had forgotten about Robert and I realised that at some point he just vanished...and nobody EVER talked about him...
Somebody Kinda Loopy
Everyone knows that I am a music maniac, but there is an amazing therapy to bring back memories called Synocheer . . It is not well known. ..The process is... try to get as close to the date , month,year of your required memory. ..Then find songs/music from all styles, genres, current at that time. ..select some that you remember and some that you would not have listened to back then. So, it should be country,jazz,pop,rock, soul,classical and so on. ..You need at least 50 songs/music in that time space. ..Randomise them, select a time in the day when you will not be interrupted. .. Headphones are good too. ..and listen to all of them.
You will be amazed at the outcome. .. It happens during, after and even weeks after. .. .....And, an added bonus, you can actually feel a euphoric high for the rest of the day.
19-May-25
The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way. Is a local pet cemetery something you think you would use? Share your thoughts ...
Elizabeth T 396096
No. I won't even use a human cemetery so why would I use one for pets? Cemeteries are a waste of space that could be better utilised for the living (humans, animals and trees and plants etc).
13-May-25
Just found out that Airbnb... And Facebook Marketplace...have moved into the Real Estate Market...while I understand about vertical integration and efficiencies in supply chains... I don't want a rental company or Facebook selling property...or the local supermarket to be insuring my home or car for that matter...what is going on?...this is total madness....isn't it?...
Dada WA
Same as fast food companies. They start out as maybe a chicken outlets then expand and sell everything and the quality drops. Also Chemist Warehouse now do spectacles. Specsavers now do hearing aids. They all just chasing money!. Supermarkets dont do insurance - they are just a broker and get a cut from the multinational underwriter.
11-May-25
How would you go about talking with a narcissistic person? Someone who is always right, someone who judges others while they themselves do what they judge others for. Someone who thinks the world revolves around them and like draining the energy out of people.
Ek M
considering there seems to be a lot of these people in the world today it is hard to avoid or ignore them, so I Ignore their conversation and continue to do what I know is right and safe for me
19-Apr-25
Do you think you would be a different person if you became wealthy? Personally I think it would change me a little but not much. Some people remain the same after getting lucky with money and still maintain that humility. How do you think it would change you?
Lachelle B
My father in law passed, followed by my partner a few months later. I inherited my partner's share of his fathers' estate as well as my partner's insurance. Did it change me? Yes, I've become a recluse, I was sick of people asking me for money. I purchased a cheap half an acre in the wop wops (remote) which I'm currently building on myself so future generations can make use of it. My sons' have received a decent sum each, I have helped out family and friends but I stopped helping people out months ago. I have not bought a new car, gone on holiday, or been on a shopping spree with my money.
10-Mar-25
I was looking at getting more solar panels for the house, but the rebate keeps getting lower, and off-peak gets higher! I heard power companies are thinking to charge us soon for taking what we put into the grid! Do you think it's worth the cost $3500 or so to get more panels now?
Andrew C 287196
Solar panels are somewhat of a con trick. It costs a fortune to get them installed, then you need an expensive battery to store the power for when there is no sun. You need to keep the panels clean for best efficiency (difficult since they're usually on the roof), even then the panels and the battery *will* wear out and need replacing. Even worse, they claim it is "green" energy, yet making and disposing of the panels and batteries is hideously polluting.
Best not to bother and just stick with regular mains supply. If you can (not possible in New Zealand any longer \ud83d\ude41), use a government owned supplier so you aren't being charged excessive amounts simply to fill the greedy pockets of the electricity company's management and shareholders.
24-Jan-25
Can anybody quote some of Murphy's laws and rules. Such as, Never argument with an idiot as people may not be able to tell who is the idiot. The golden rule, he who has the gold make the rules. And there are many more that I can t think of right now.
Andrew C 287196
The most famous Murphy's Law is (as others have said below): "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong" or similar wording.
But there are quite a few other "Murphy's Laws" as well, although whether or not they were all actually said by Edward A. Murphy Jr. or just other people making up their own, is unknown. There's a long list at https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~fgandon/miscellaneous/murphy/
02-Jan-25
What are your thoughts on fireworks? I see many petitions on social media to push the ban on fire works for the safety and well-being of animals/pets.
Linda 1473555
Been banned in Western Australia for decades. A lot of human eyesight injuries, etc., been avoided. Not to mention accident fires.
15-Nov-24
We just learned today of total lies being told about my husband, who is extremely ill. People having to do with our mail, said he was laying down in front of the mailbox, and they are making fun of him AFTER they took away our medical mail delivery to our home. They did this after the doctors filled out new medical papers saying we should still continue with our medical delivered mail. My husband has had three strokes. It is obvious the mail people here do not...
Susan KTC
This seems like a horrible dilemma, having been an aged care nurse and community co ordinator in NZ, their are health services available, ie age concern, district health services, be pro active yourself or reach out for support through your GP, all the best. You don\u2019t mention family!
23-Nov-24
Becoming a caregiver to a family member is a big responsibility, and not a decision that should be taken lightly. While it can be immensely rewarding, it comes with significant challenges, and can often be detrimental to the health of adult children looking after elderly parents. What would you do?
Harry 1361654
Depends upon your relationship, their level of physical activity, their cognitive ability and what your other responsibilities are.
13-Nov-24
Have you ever played a practical joke on someone? If so, share what you did. What was the outcome? Or has anyone ever played a practical joke on you? What happened, and how did you react? When I first moved to my current state and family and friends from out of town came to visit, I'd tell them I was taking them to the most beautiful beach since I live in a tropical climate near the ocean. I'd take them to the nude beach! It gave us a good laugh and we enjoyed the...
Liane H
My parents bought me a present from duty free once and wrapped it up for Christmas. I opened it thinking what the hell is this ..a can of Pal? ( Dog food!) Actually they had just wrapped the label around the tin of the Jean Paul Gautier perfume \ud83d\ude00
03-Nov-24
Artificial intelligence and robotics technology would likely improve efficiencies in the day to day management and operations, so what does that mean for us? Will roles then be less physical and more creative, and do we need to re-skill and relearn
APB
Just train for future jobs...there is a long list...just sit back and think for a while..that's what I told my sons...if you are bright and/or organised you will be fine.....same as it everwas...
same as it everwas
...don't be a truck driver...train or tram driver...cab drivers...even specialised medical staff are in real danger...JUST THINK ..and you will all be fine.....
we can all have a fantastic future...its coming anyway...fingers crossed!
06-Oct-24
The EU has decided to place a 47% tax on all Chinese electric cars (that is just not true) Crude oil prices are rocketing/crude oil prices are at the lowest they have been in 2 years... Iran fired 100/180/200 missiles...same news from different countries...and these are fairly normal I watch 3 foreign news channels and then sometimes cross-check with SBS...just to try and work out what is happening on the planet...so many half-truths and unchecked...
writerrochelle
I don't live in Australia, but I totally agree with you about the news, and it's only going to get worse from here! In Matthew chapter 24 you'll read much more about what is REALLY going to be happening, not just what Satan, the Devil, Wants us to believe! Do Not Be Deceived! At 1 Peter 5:8 we read, "Keep your senses, be watchful! Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone." And at 2 Corinthians 11:14 we read, "And no wonder, for Satan himself keeps disguising himself as an angel of light." Beware, and Believe! ;-D
12-Oct-24
Car software patches are over 20% of ALL recalls, study finds...expensive sensors that need replacing ... even though the car works fine without them ... automatic doors that lock during an accident and burn the passenger to death inside (Tesla) ... remote software updates that lock passengers inside in hot car parks for an hour in many cases your car can now be hacked and stolen. Who asked for this? Nobody. Overly complicated and overly expensive to buy AND run...
Bex
I'll be driving my Holden ute until the day it dies. The only technology I need is a reversing camera, for the safety of those passing behind my car. The more features, the more that can go wrong!
04-Oct-24
My question is: if your partner cheated on you and you decided to give the relationship another try, would you still live with them? How would you feel? Would you completely forgive and forget? Would you be able to trust your partner like you used to?
writerrochelle
According to the Bible, adultery is grounds for divorce but, if you choose not to divorce (if you're married), it will take time living together to regain trust, and must be earned by your mate. You will have a multitude of feeling to deal with. You should be forgiving their error, but you will never forget. If you're not married, why put up with this behavior? You shouldn't be living together anyway because you are both committing fornication! ;-(
02-Aug-24
I can t say if it was better for everyone, but I CAN say that it was definitely MUCH better for me, at least! What are your thoughts? Do you think life was better in the past?
Paula J 395266
People had manners, they were polite and respected each other, there was no road rage and you hardly ever heard of domestic violence. you could go to bed and leave your windows open, and even your front door, most people were friendly, knew their neighbours and cared about them and even looked out for them. If you lent someone a dollar they paid you back and if a person gave you their word they lived up to it. We didn't have air-conditioning, coloured TV, a self parking car or microwave and we certainly didn't have the internet, ATM's, Facebook or Tic tok, but yes things were much better. You were swerved by a real person and if you phoned a business you weren't left hanging on with a droning voice telling you your call is important but no important enough to speak to you. More and more now I hear people say they preferred things when they were younger.
19-Jul-24
I see too many students/young professionals working all day from a cafe. Keeping a space occupied and using the free Wi-Fi and electricity. I recently learned that the vast majority of these young people will just buy one cup of coffee while keeping a place occupied for 4 8 hours. A local coffee shop is not a public library! The owner needs you to consume drinks to keep the lights on. For me, if you are working in a cafe, you should order a minimum of 2 drinks per hour....
APB
If it was my cafe they wouldn't be doing that...unless they would like to discuss leasing a table...I could be open to that...make the place look busy?...I could maybe live with that....otherwise I'd look forward to seeing them next time...(that would require them leaving now)
02-Jun-24
For me, the answer is simple. Health is one of the most precious of human possessions, and serious illness one of life's most heartrending trials. What are your thoughts? What's most valuable to you?
Anne 1385855
I agree with most people.Health and Family are important and life is too short to have arguments and issues with people as you never now what is around the corner.Our family have just lost our 31 year old daughter in September 2023 after a 12 months battle with cancer.Now besides our own grieving we have to deal looking after her 9 year old daughter and trying to explain that mummy loved her and she will be watching over her always.Hugs your loved ones and tell them every day that you love them
08-Apr-24
Donation to charity organisations, should it be solely left for government, or should individuals be encouraged to donate to charity organisations?
Lorne M
I frequently donate but I dislike being guilted into giving at the cash register or Drive-thru window.
03-Apr-24
April Fools' Day has been celebrated in many countries for centuries, but no one seems to know how the tradition of playing jokes, pranks and hoaxes started. I think it's a breath of fresh air and a reminder not to take things so seriously. What do you think, have you ever been the victim of someone's prank, or have you played tricks on someone?
Teri 1282723
The worst thing ever pulled was against my Dad. It would never enter his mind that someone - especially someone who supposedly loved him - could or would ever be so cruel. He and his girlfriend at the time had been talking their future and whether or not they should get married and move in together, selling one of their homes. They always decided no, they both liked their homes and couldn't agree on who would sell. One day this woman came to my Dad and said she's thought about it some more and she will marry him and sell her house. He was happy that they could be together and he could keep the home he'd built for his family. Once she had him totally hooked and getting excited about the prospect of this she goes, "April fool!!". He was humiliated! Shocked! Angry! This was the worst thing playing with his emotions like that. I'm not sure that I've forgiven her for it just yet because I still get angry at her for that when I think about it. Their relationship always had that scar on it and he never again asked her to marry him. They still went out a couple of times a week for a while but he started introducing her to new people as 'my friend' and not 'my girlfriend'.
I never liked April Fool's Day because most people don't know how to prank well... putting sugar in the salt shaker is okay but nothing harmful in ANY way... physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. It's just mean and unacceptable.
01-Apr-24
I was raised to show respect. I was taught to knock before I open a door. Say hello when I enter a room. Say please and thank you, and to have respect for my elders. I was also raised to treat people exactly how I would like to be treated by others. It's called respect. How many of us agreeing with the saying of Respect? In today's society in my opinion this doesn't exist much any more, as in the generation of raising children in today's century, adults children are always...
Lyn A.
I no longer like to use the word respect. To me respect is earned not given as of right for position. I use the word courtesy. This came about because of a headmaster at one of my kids school said he "deserved respect" as he was headmaster. It didn't matter that a decision he had made was not correct for the situation [not just my opinion it didn't directly affect my child so no bias] I always show courtesy as stated above respect is earned
22-Mar-24
Be bold, but not too bold. Be smart, but don't be a showoff. Don't forget, you have to have a perfect shape and be well coiffed. What Gender-based social expectations do you know?
Roy R 1009866
Why can't we just let people be people ? Under our skin we are the same, we are all humans. You could not tell if that blood transfusion was from a woman, man, black, white or yellow person. If it was from a very religious person, (as a side note I like to call these people back-biting hypocrites but I don't discriminate against them), a Jew, a Muslin or an Atheist. No one is better than anyone else, there is no Royal (blue) blood. Nonetheless, there are bad people among us and many of them are the ones who believe their race is better than anyone different then they are. Why does it bother me if someone is gay, trans, religious, or anything else that makes us different. It doesn't I don't care what you do or what you are as long as you don't interfere with me, and my life, I won't interfere with yours. as long as what you do is legal fill your boots. It's time to grow up and be more accepting of difference no matter what the difference might be. You do you and I will do me and MYOB !
17-Mar-24
There's so much said about YouTube censoring or taking down videos that they think might offend, yet there are so many people who seem to think they're qualified to give advice, especially where relationships are concerned, that continue to post, no matter what nonsense they say. I checked a few out (something I'll never do again) and one person actually advised people to cheat on their significant other, because if you find out they cheated on you, then you have the satisfaction...
Richard M 407933
As a general statement we supposedly live in a free society, and we are meant to have a policy of free speech. We have seen during the covid nonsense that free speech is just a myth and censorship runs riot. Regardless of one's attitude to the nonsense we were fed by all sides of the various debates the unfortunate truth is that those who were doing the censoring were the same vested interests who were making obscene profits from the situation.
Yes there should be guidelines and rules as to what is acceptable but during the so-called pandemic some extremely highly qualified medical professionals and scientists were censored for having views that didn't accord with those of the ones who were profiting.
George Orwell got it right the only difference is he was 50 years too early.\ud83e\udd23
18-Mar-24
A long time ago a bakery in the UK advertised that bread provided something like 70% (or more) of the daily protein for an average person these adverts were withdrawn because not all protein is good for you and many act as carbohydrates...then we had vegetarians saying there was easily enough protein in vegetables...we did not need meat or fish....and most recently we have chefs on TV referring to "protein" as somehow meaning only meat and fish any vegetable, bean or pulse...
Missy Wyld
chef on tv? why wud anyone beleive ANYthing they are saying, they are trying to make a living. they r not the real source of truth.
almost all foods have an amt of protein, so are just more easily digested than others.
Animal proteins are very hard to digest, and can't be used by the body until they are broken down to amino acids. (this takes alot of energry away from other thigns the body has to do) ...its why we feeel like we are going into a food coma, after a huge (usually protein meal), all energy is diverted from all but essential body organs.
Most plant proteins don't take nearly as much to digest, except for beans. Not only are they hard to digest, they are also hard on the kidneys (like animal proteins are).
Bottom line is, if you still want to eat meat, cut down substantially. We do not need the amt of animal products we eat these days. U will save ur kidneys and be much healthier.
Kidney disease is fast becoming No. 1 killer.
This protein business is largely a myth, promoted and driven by, give you 1 guess by who? Dairy and cattle industries. *who'd of thought*
I ALWAYS ask who benefits from the information you are reading? - if someone benefits financially...then chances are the information is BS. anyways my two cents worth....
16-Mar-24
Do you prefer to use the autocorrect feature on your cellular phone for spelling, or manually correct spelling errors instead?
Emma F 1171442
Manually - I\u2019ve sometimes just let autocorrect go without rereading and have sent people some shocking swear words!
24-Feb-24
I don't know how people could afford to pay their insurance and a co-pay. The insurance is so high and plus paying out of pocket is not helping people with different types of medical history. You can pay over your deductible and still has to pay out of pocket. A concern for everyone that is trying to make ends meet with prices high in every area of lifestyle.
peg h
Peg H over here were i am our PM has decided he is the savoy so he has been sending millions to other country's to make himself look good,mean while people here our being drain because we can't keep up whit all of this and his B carbon tax which will be going up again and believe me it is really really hard .But election is coming and hope to God he doesn't get back in not with my vote
22-Feb-24
We live in a Country where Melanoma is rife and yet to get a mole map done is so expensive. Yes it can save your life, no one disagrees I am sure about that, but surely as you can get a mammogram done for free under the age of 70 would a mole map not be something that could benefit every age and sex identity? And save our health system a lot of money, catching again potential illnesses early?
Elizabeth J 447888
I am guessing you are referring to my home country
Australia. With the very well deserved
Australian of the Year Award going to the University of Sydney Professors
Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO,
co-medical directors of the Melanoma Institute Australia I am fairly confident
of changes in the future. I think they
mentioned in their acceptance speech that they are pushing for a free mole
mapping program throughout Australia.
11-Feb-24
Humans are, by nature, social animals. That's why we care what others think of us: We want to belong, to be accepted, and to bond with other members of our social "pack." Caring about other people's opinions of us is a survival mechanism as old as humanity itself. I'm very curious about your thoughts. Well ... what do YOU care about?
Angie
The older I get, the less I care about what other people think of me! I care about the health, happiness and safety of my daughter, myself and our animals
06-Feb-24
Should older people over 80 be driving on the road and hold a license?
Stephan S
They are often more careful drivers than many young people who speed and play with their phone or do other things but pay no attention to the road
17-Dec-20
We have had lots of Climate summits...and lots of promises and yet very little real change...can the rapid rise in the cost of fossil fuels finally break our total reliance on them?
77ccusmc
Maybe the attendees of the climate summits should not take private jets and limos. They could do it by a zoom call. It was good enough for our children. We can all do a little, I personally can’t afford an electric car, but if the millionaires in DC want to buy one for me I would gladly drive it.
05-Jun-22
We wait so long to retire, but many then find they have nothing to do and lose their work contacts and daily banter. The pension is not much. So is retirement so great after all?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Speak for yourself :-))! My pension is 100% tax-free and the amount is 'quite' generous (and I get a 'quite' generous COLA - every four years - 4%). - and I have been retired for 25 years and counting. In addition, I get an alimony check from my ex-wife - every month since our divorce. Hence, my retirement is on the decadent and hedonistic level. Furthermore, I am a member of rewardia.com - I can't ask in all honesty ask for more (anyway not in good conscience) - LIFE IS GOOD! I will sheepishly admit my retirement is GREAT!
24-Oct-23
What do you think about stores who don't price their items? I have found a few smaller stores lately who don't seem to want to put prices out for people to see. A bakery and cafe come to mind... Beautiful foods in the cabinets, but no prices to be seen... In this day and age with the cost of living and trying to stretch the budget, I am hesitant to buy things without knowing what we are up for first. Sad to walk away from some of these stores, but I am not the sort of...
BLACK LIVES MATTER
My 'money' and I have no 'hang-ups' about asking the staff about the price of an item (shops without prices)!
08-Oct-23
Research tells us that many people are marrying later in life, but why are some bucking the trend and getting hitched in their early 20s? Do you happen to know anyone of those that make up 11 percent of Australians marrying young for better or for worse?
boy blunder
my wife was 19, and I was 22, there has been a lot of worse but there has been more better, we have been married 38 years
18-Sep-23
Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, at 83 years. Now, science is giving us the potential to live even longer. How do we make sure we re leading a good life and not just a long one?
APB
There was a news item recently about a nun who has passed away...I think she was 114...to pad out the news story they found some footage of her at her last birthday party...she blew out the candles..and clearly said, in front of a crowd of well wishers...when asked a question "I just want to die"...they clearly didn't notice in the editing...so they left that bit in there.......you only need to live as long as you are enjoying it....
24-Jul-23
When you put so much effort in to stay in contact with someone you care about and constantly get ignored, how far would you go, and when do you just give up?
boy blunder
honesty is a big deal with me if people ignore you more than likely they have a reason for it but if they don't have enough respect for you to fill you in maybe you should wait for them to come to you
20-Apr-23
One in four adults in the UK are currently living with obesity, a health risk highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Why some people find it difficult to lose weight? Can you be overweight and stay healthy?
Lyn A.
Mostly depends on genes and diet as to what size your body is to be. Some can be well overweight with no health issues others just have health issue no matter their body size. If you do daily exercise and eat mostly healthy go with the flow, don't let all the hype get you down as that will create more health [both mental and physical] issues that being over weight
24-Mar-23
I have 2 American staffy boys who I'm sure they have their own thoughts and opinions. That's not to worry bout. What is to worry about is what they would say aloud if they could talk. What pets do our fellow Rewardians have to put up with? And if your pet had a voice, what are some of the things your pet would say to you?
Helen A 395807
The cat "I'm hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry..." and she already conveys that very well. The dog "I love you all so much. Wanna play? Is that a treat? I Iove you. I love you"
22-Feb-23
One thing that is quite prevalent and common in the world is drug use and homelessness. Government always talk about having program to help for rehabilitation and housing, but it seldom ever really works. What would be a smarter, more efficient, and realistic way to help deal with these growing issues?
Pat C 618241
There are many empty industrial buildings which could be modified to make "low cost housing" but many of the homeless feel they do not wish to live with their fellow man due to mental illness. Our charities do their best to provide food and short term housing for as many as they can but the provision of mental health assistance has become even harder in Australia since Psychiatric hospitals were closed.
23-Jan-23
Does anyone really understand fully what Bitcoin is and how it works and what the ups and downs of it really are? Some big Bitcoin company just went belly up and why? If this is the latest and greatest way to invest or grow your money(I don't know if it's about investments or there's more to it), then why did a huge, leading company just go bankrupt. Any explanations from you math and money nerds out there? And I say that with all the love for numbers people one...
Tom S Qld
What is bitcoin?
Simply put, bitcoin is a digital currency. No bills to print or coins to mint. It's decentralized -- there's no government, institution (like a bank) or other authority that controls it. Owners are anonymous; instead of using names, tax IDs or social security numbers, bitcoin connects buyers and sellers through encryption keys. And it isn't issued from the top down like traditional currency; rather, bitcoin is "mined" by powerful computers connected to the internet.
How does one 'mine' bitcoin?
A person (or group, or company) mines bitcoin by doing a combination of advanced math and record-keeping. Here's how it works. When someone sends a bitcoin to someone else, the network records that transaction, and all the other transactions made over a certain period, in a "block." Computers running special software -- the "miners" -- inscribe these transactions in a gigantic digital ledger. These blocks are known, collectively, as the "blockchain," an eternal, openly accessible record of all the transactions that have ever been made.
19-Jan-23
What do you think of the GoFundMe fundraising trend? Do you think some people are misusing it for their own benefit, when it is not absolutely necessary? For those people who are in a desperate situation due to circumstances out of their control, this is a good way for others or strangers to help them. However, other greedy people are ruining it for them. What are your thoughts?
Therese M 73305
I think it should only be used for life threatening things eg operation over seas for children that needs a very large amount money .but should have proof that it's for a genuine reason .other wise I think it's begging for money and in some cases it has been proven that people have defrauded the public .when I lost my two sons I remortgaged my home for their funerals and not using people's sympathy
04-Dec-22
I think most people have a Hobby a Passion or topic that once you get started.... could just keep talking for hours. What's your thing or things? For me, it's Mercy Ships and similar other organisations, I just go on and on for ages. I'm sure it annoys people, but oh well.
APB
I complain a lot about how Rewardia continues to cut down on points all the time..and how it gets harder and harder to just get 50000 points...does that count?
25-Oct-22
I was looking at one of our wonderful retirement "resorts" (they are not called villages anymore...perhaps, so they can charge more...a resort sounds good too doesn't it?...oh I'm just retiring to a RESORT)...the entire place was coloured in shades of beige...EVERYTHING was beige...is this so that residents look around themselves and see everything in Sepia...and it looks like the old photos in their photo albums?...so they feel at home?....or is it that any hint...
Robert L NZ
Hi APB I live in a Ryman Retirement Village called Keith Park in Hobsonville in Auckland. We have a 3 bed apartment, two bathrooms, and a patio, total 112sq meters and we have two car parks. Our village will not be finished for at least another 12 months, We are ground floor for our two cats who also enjoy living here. There is nothing beige here, the building look bright and modern. Google us to see. We have so many activites Ryman have employed a full time person to organize them. We play bingo on Monday nights. Nothing depressing here it is all go go go. Nothing is too much bother for the staff they even water our patio garden when we are away. It is way better than some hotels we have stayed in. With their security there is little chance of a break in or your car being stolen. That gives you cheaper insurance, all in all its a WINWIN situation.
10-Oct-22
What is your opinion on women playing rugby league?
Bugalugs
I don't care what they play. That being said my grandfather was a Professor of Medicine, specialising in Pathology and Anatomy. In his day he was one of the UK's leading experts in those fields. He did not approve of women/girls playing Contact Sports such as Football (AFL was unheard of) Rugby, Wrestling etc., his belief was that physiologically the female body was not suited to these sports - it had nothing to do with gender as such.
If the reports in the media around the world are true that SINCE THE ADVENT OF Women playing NRLW/ AFLW, FFW etc, the number of Women who have been badly injured as a result of taking part far exceeds, on average, those suffered by men over many years longer.If those reports are true then maybe my Grandfather was right. Of course he was a man and therefore, with today's attitude that Men are Always Wrong he would be disregarded and condemned as being a misogynist, a male supremacist or somesuch nonsense!
01-May-22
When the person isn't terminally ill, but push the button to end their life. The person is just sick of life. At the moment, they have to go overseas to do it. For some reason I don't, but agree with euthanasia by intentionally ending life to relieve pain and suffering.
Joy, NZ
I 100% support assisted dying when the person is terminally ill or has a very poor standard of living. I also support the right of the elderly to decide when they no longer wish to struggle with the challenges of old age. I am only 68, but I know that I should have the right to choose when enough is enough. I do not support it if a person is not terminally ill if the conditon has effective treatments which make life worth living. I also think that the shock of having a serious accident leaving one wheelchair bound can lead to impulsive choices to want to die but I once the initial shock is over, many go on to have a satisfying life. If after 6 -- 12 months, they still wish to end their life, I would respect and support their choice.
25-Jun-21
I know it's a kind of cliche - The good old days! A time when we were growing up, without too much of the advanced technology that we have to day. Before ... computers, mobiles, Siri, spy cameras just about everywhere. Carefree days, holidays, great music, fun and laughter. Where has it all gone? Well before Covid showed ... it's ugly head. What were those OLD DAYS, like for some of you?
Martin D
No computers, TV wasn't on all day, no videos or DVD's. We went outside to play & Mum didn't see us all day.
09-Feb-22
We are being advised Via our media and politicians that our supply chains are under threat. Lack of essential products in our -- supermarkets ...drying up...due in large part to the COVID --CRISIS. Imports and exports stalled or were very sluggish. Should countries learn a lesson from this? What would happen if ..WW3...ever broke out? Your Views?
Larry S 382961
Once Australia was “ one “ of the richest countries in the world. Not for out wealth but what we had. Every food crop ( except coffee), seafood,minerals. The only other thing we didn’t have was aviation fuel. What have we now. Seafood from Asia,fruit from wherever,clothing whatever country makes them,cars. In fact everything is imported. Farmers are digging fruit trees out as they can’t compete with imported stuff. What did the governments do. Sold off all of our assets. Now we use Asian owned farms,roads,seaports. We may as well move there as they are all here and plenty of room they left.
26-Jan-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
29-Sep-21
Why on earth do people think it is okay to loot from businesses, stores and homes when chaos ensues? This from storms to other disasters. I ve seen people steal shoes and apparently they didn t lack any of their own.
APB
We don't get any of that in Australia...we just have nutters stockpiling toilet paper...I think we had some arseholes stealing stuff during the bush fires...from abandoned homes...but yes...we seem to be better than that...which is a massive relief
29-Aug-21
Why do so many elderly men feel the need to have a younger woman as their partner, to the extent that they will pay large amount of money to travel overseas to find one. On the other hand older single women seem much more self reliant and don't seem feel the need to replace there partner with a younger model.
Asesh S
I really cannot answer this question as iam not on the lookout for a younger woman also my wife is sitting next to me and if I were to write anything else iam pretty sure I might not be able to do anything for a while.
29-Nov-21
Do you think we should become cashless and only use cards to pay for everything? If we do, will banks charge us for small payments. As some shops have a minimum spend in store. What happens to children's pocket money, how do you pay them? And the tooth fairy? I still like to pay for smaller purchases with cash. What are your thoughts?
APB
Governments like cashless societies...then they can keep a complete record on all your spending..and for those who don't have mobile phones they then also know when and where you have been....they just luuuvv surveillance.....
18-Oct-21
At the moment we are all mostly at home. I try to walk each day. I have certain programs I like and most of the time on my computer. I might bake a cake another day I might vacuum. I frequently talk to family over skype. Talking with someone helps lift my mood. I try to talk to people while out it tends to help both of us even though brief. Usually dogs help. My dog is having the best time since I am mainly home. It is amazing how the boy makes me smile. The worst is for the...
Smiley
Quite a few years ago now, i noticed a neighbour's papers were still on the front lawn. He was an avid better, ex-jockey who loved to follow the horses and have a flutter. He never missed collecting his paper.
We notified the police who found him dead in his chair with the TV still on.
We hope he had a bet on a long shot and had won a large amount. We hoped he'd had a heart attack and died without pain due to the shock of winning. (We don't actually know how he died though.)
As for the current world situation.I have barely left the house for months now. There are too many self centered, selfish people living around here so going for walks in the neighbourhood or park does not leave me feeling safe due to other's behaviour.
I do not have skype nor zoom. I chat to friends most days by text/sms or online messenger services.
I have not had pets for over 20 years now and find that in itself very lonely.
I think it is important to stay in contact with neighbours, especially those who may not have access to family/friends or those who tend to not be very social.Even a little note in the letter box or a little posy of flowers from your garden left on their doorstep could brighten their day and make them feel not so lonely.
18-Sep-21
While we in Australia wonder if we dare make any plans, I really want to travel again as my time on this Earth is running out. I especially want to return to Bali and get my little volunteer school up and running again and maybe one last trip to England where I was born. What dreams or plans do you have?
Jania S
I hate to be a party pooper, but people better turn off the programming box, and stupida fona. Out of 45 countries who have had FOI requests not one has isolated CV19, that includes USA, AUST, UK, etc. there is yearly flu. LOCKDOWN WILL only end when people get and education and realise you have been HAD, The "ALIENS" have made the yearly flu into a non existant CV19 as described. OBVIOUSLY about 50% of world dont know they have an immune system that has protected the world for centuries, and is still protecting .... If you check Sweden no lockdown, treated population as adults and no VAX no more sickness than any other year, ISRAHELL is onto 4th booster shot.
CHECK with the website of all the supposed vax manufacturers and find they only make gene editing experiments.
THEN WEEP for the lost 18+ months, because the WESTERN countries will go to the grave getting booster shots every year if not more often, and the human will end up and a trans??? whatever the WEF, WHO, and UN SUSTAINABLE Development DEMONS whant to do to you.
08-Sep-21
Every few years or so, we get to Vote! Have you changed your Views about the Political Party ... that you normally Vote for? Has Covid made a difference? Do you ever Notice the Smaller parties? Maybe you prefer not to Vote! Your Views?
Colleen C 472486
Been a lot of lies been told by the government about the current situation with covid i have never voted for this government and i am disgusted with the direction in which our once lovely country is heading.
10-Aug-21
I was listening to early morning talk-back radio on the ABC. The presenter mentioned that Queensland has a Major issue with Violence towards Schoolteachers. Some people were calling the radio station to express their views. A couple were former teachers. Violence was experienced by them, by students. It seems today kids just get away with too much at schools. Should the Educational Departments ban kids who are Violent? What sort of punishment do you...
Beverley S 383001
Sadly since discipline was ruled a no-no by the politically correct part of society children and youths seem to do what they like, when they like, to whoever they like. Townsville has an enormous youth crime problem and I am sure it is because the kids have no concerns that they will be punished even for serious crimes.
30-Aug-21
What does it mean to live? Does it mean simply to exist? I guess Oscar Wilde speaks about one's aspiration, desire to live and to create, wanting to do more than move on from one day to the next, and the fact that many people settle in a routine and refuse to get out of it. So what does it mean to merely exist as opposed to truly live, embrace each moment of life?
Rifat H
I especially like the Candy store in this poem from Joe Massocco about Life and Time :-)
Tick tock...tick tock...Life is counting down on your internal clock. Memories that feel as if they occurred yesterday turn to flashes of moments that seem to fade away. People you once knew walk by without a clue. The times you once shared exist as if you were never there. Years fly...friends die...and you never know when you'll say your last goodbye. Oh, how I wish I could turn back time, spend it with loved ones and cherish what once was mine. Or to go back even more, being a kid in a candy store. How I miss the way I used to feel on Christmas day when Santa was real. But back to reality...back to today, family is scarce and memories continue to fade away. Tick tock...tick tock...How I wish I could control this clock.
07-Jul-21
I am an omnivore and amongst the environmentalists, food scientists, economists and dietitians there has been plenty of discussions around how the planet desperately needs our help how our bodies will feel better for it and how plant-based foods can reverse the risk of cancers and diseases. Is it time we change our diet?
Mopos
No,I wont be influenced by a government with what I eat, it's my choice. Everything in moderation........
26-May-21
Whether I am judged or not judged on why aren't you married, where is your partner, do you have any children ... you must get lonely, blah, blah, blah ... No I am quiet happy the way I am even though I live alone, your thoughts?
adrienne H 312549
you can be alone but not lonely, or partnered up and extremely lonely its not about being with someone its about how you are with yourself - i personally like myself and love my own company - my husband is the same so we work well as we don't rely on each other to 'fill' the void we are independent but enjoy each other too
01-May-21
It has only taken a few months, after Covid 19 swept the world, most of the people (who aren't in a war or just starving to death) to go rushing out into the streets and have mass combined protests and riots ... equal rights getting rid of a king/dictator...not being happy about other people telling them what to do...white supremacy black lives matter...not being happy with an election result (there are a lot of places that that is going on)..evil governments, police brutality...
Lachelle B
We've had pandemics before.....Spanish flu, the Plague, etc. It's social media that's making people crazy...... Have a camera aimed your way and all of a sudden your dumb idea or theory goes viral. Shut down social media and I think you'll shut down the crazies, the conspiracists and all those who have nothing better to do. Hell you never know, they might end up being...dare I say....a productive and contributing member of society or at least to their family.
15-Dec-20
Do you think it would be a good idea to build all new houses with solar panels on the roof, so we could run our own energy, or do you think it would be a good idea to have turbines everywhere getting energy from the wind and the sun etc and let everyone have free power connected to their houses? I know it's not going to suit everybody, but I do think we need to start looking at other forms of power that are good for the environment. What do you think? It will be...
Barbara T (Koondrook Vic)
Renewables do not work if there is no wind or sun so definitely no to these wind turbines; they are a blight on the countryside. Panels yes on new builds IF they included a large battery. Coal should be in the mix as well as Nuclear.
04-Feb-26
On TV adverts diners have a wide variety of gastric pain after eating....(I wouldn't eat there again) and need to take medication all the time....while suffering parents have to take painkillers before they go out to the park to play with their kids is that normal?...is everybody self-medicating?...if this pain is terrible there is probably a reason...why not go see a doctor?..... I have never had severe stomach burning... I cannot remember the last time I took an aspirin...let...
Dusan 1329983
Not including psychological issues, many people don't eat intelligently, meaning with understanding of what combinations of food to take or when. This often makes a difference.
28-Jan-26
I recently heard of a country shutting down their internet. Suddenly I wondered what would happen in the US. In my mind, I pictured people jumping out of third floor windows, like when the stock market crashed! How difficult would that be for you? I would miss it for sure, but my world certainly wouldn't come to an end. I still use a landline, and I was born long before the internet, so I know I can live without it and possibly better in some ways. No...
Glenda 1742740
I wouldn't have to adapt, as I do not rely on the internet, yes I use it on occasion, but I still have the ability to use a land line to contact friends and also to hop in the car and visit and I love reading and playing games with the grand kids and great grand kids, and life would be more relaxing when you didn't have to worry about scams and AI, also I very rarely shop on line, love going into department stores, trying on clothes and getting the correct size without having to pack up and return and wait weeks for hopefully the correct size.
14-Jan-26
I really want to start a business, but I'm struggling to figure out what kind of business to do, and I don't have a lot of money to invest right now. I know many of you have great ideas or experiences, so I'd really appreciate any suggestions, low-budget business ideas, or lessons you've learned along the way. Just looking for some inspiration and guidance. Thanks
Anton A 1225344
It's difficult to give you any advice, as I don't know your skills, experience or any training you may have had or what industry you are looking to build your business in.
As for me, I have been self-employed since the mid 1980's and started every business I had without any capital to draw from. One of my most successful businesses is one I started during a recession when people were losing their jobs and companies where closing down. My advice is to start small and simple, then build on that as opportunities arise. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, be honest, be reliable and give your customers the quality work that they will be happy to pay for. And don't waste money on a fancy office, a flash car or the latest hi-tech phone. Remember always that you work for profit and not to pay off debts.
21-Jan-26
Being healthy is the single, most important part of our existence - without good health, our lives can be cut short. That said, it's important not to take good health for granted, and to instead feed our bodies the nutrients they deserve by eating a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity. What would you say? Which one is most important in life?
Ann 1498966
Health isn't just one thing! You have to take care of your physical, mental and spiritual health to be truly healthy and have a good balance in life.
11-Jan-26
I have seen an add lately for a big muscle suite for males to wear so they look like the hulk. Do you need plastic parts to make you feel good? Would a big muscle suite make you feel like a man? How about a latex mask to make you look handsome? How long will you keep a partner when you remove all of your spare parts? Are you that insecure that you have to hide your true self from others? You will still be the same person underneath your plastic, do they have personality...
Frank Texas USA 1706534
There was a joke my father used to tell. A guy fell in love with a really beautiful woman. Finally proposed to her. On their wedding night the bride takes off her wig, her false eyelashes, her contact lenses her false bra, the gridle and everything went into a drawer. The confused groom stood there and looked at the drawer and then at the bed where what used to look like the girl he fell in love with. The bride asked why was standing there and not getting in bed. The confused grooms said I don't know if I should get bed or the drawer!
Seems false advertising has been around for a very long time.
18-Dec-25
You may have heard about a car owner being locked inside his car in a hot car park while the vehicle performed a software update...which was triggered remotely by the car manufacturer...who can also trace your cars whereabouts at any time and where it is has been...you can be watched and listened to...be hacked and lose all control of the vehicle...and that Governments are at last showing concern over whether cars manufactured in potentially hostile countries could be used as...
Pauline 1698188
Big Brother is definitely watching! My car has just turned 35 years young, she'll probably outlive me. Good old Australian Holden, built to last.
06-Dec-25
I try to set realistic goals, establish clear boundaries, and plan ahead to avoid feeling overwhelmed. How do you deal with managing expectations around Christmas?
Claude H
No expectations. I have done all my shopping and most of my whanau will arrive over Xmas, but not all at once, I hope, as I have 6 children, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren with another due any day
21-Nov-25
In the forums, I notice a lot of readers type "Karen" as a derogatory stereotype. I am a Karen, and I am getting fed up with society using my name to describe a stereotype. How many readers use it to describe someone? When I meet new people and tell them my name, I often get the response, "you're one of those Karen's". I don't get upset anymore because I've become use to it being used as an insult. My saying now is Keep calm and Karen on.
Lachelle B
Your name is just a new addition to a long list of stereotypical names: Debbie Downer, Average Joe, Doubting Thomas, Mary Sue, Peeping Tom, Simple Simon, Smart Alec(k) ........
21-Feb-23
Insulating central heating and hot water pipes might reduce the amount of lost heat, which helps you save energy and money on your heating bills. Did you take any steps last winter to use less energy at home?
Maria B 89860
Don't use heating and cooling just dress cooler or warmer according to whatever the weather dictates.
12-Oct-25
My daughter recently won a competition - prize 10 day holiday to the Maldives. She thought it was a scam, but a little voice inside her head told her to make a few phone calls and check. My husband and I would have both just deleted it, thinking it was a scam. Do you think most people would just delete an email telling you that you have won a substantial prize?
Norman M
Thanks to email, I\u2019ve discovered that I have a big family in Nigeria, who are sadly all dying, but fortunately leaving me their money!\ud83e\udd23
18-Sep-25
Have you been irked by some "Great deal" advertised that was utter garbage? I was shopping at BWS, and they had two prices on display, one being "normal price" and the other ONLY if you downloaded their app. What a ridiculous way to qualify for a discount. I love Liquorland, they make shopping easy. You just show them the competitor's price, and they match it, and you leave so you know you will always get the best price without jumping through a million...
Holly Cat
It seems everyone wants you to install their app to get deals. I was at a pet food store and the cashier told me about their deal, but I need to install the app and scan the QR code. I said no thank you lol. I don't want a bunch of apps on my phone, plus, it drains the battery.
25-Jul-25
Is there concern that when we stop or don't have structure in our day, we lose sight of our purpose? What are some things you do or would do to structure your days and weeks?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I am retired. I am attending college (online) - I should matriculate in June of 2026 with a BA in 2026 - if I am still above ground at that point. I travel (aboard) during the summer months (I reside in the Northern Hemisphere). Mostly, I enjoy being a LAZY BUM!
24-Feb-25
Hey guys, I'm curious to know what your most costly item, bill, or service is?
Wendy B 361582
I was thinking of moving. The house I liked had rates of over $6,000 a year thatis over $100 a week!!!
13-Jan-25
My husband and I have slowly been downsizing (way before the minimal living movement became trendy). We went from an acreage and a huge federation home to living in a school bus. We love it. We now wonder why we ever spent so much money on conforming to the mortgaged white house picket fence idea. We now live debt free and travel nomadically (and we aren't grey haired yet). What do you think of the tiny house living movement?
otten m
I up-sized eighteen years ago when I stopped full time work. I went from a nice two bedroom unit in Sydney to a spacious, open living space with an upstairs (master bedroom and ensuite, living area and deck) and downstairs (two bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, kitchen and large dining and living area. Deck at front of house, side of house wrapping around to back of house all with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. (3 min walk to beach ion central Qld coast). Whenever I walk into a "normal" house now it always seems pokey and small. I would not like living in a small space again.
10-Feb-25
As a elderly citizen I have seen a lot of change over the years, some good & some bad. I may be looking through rose colour glasses but I think the past was much better than the present & I am concerned what kind of world my grandchildren will grow up in.
Linda C
I agree. We had better manners, we cared about our fellow citizens, we were more inclined to help others. These days it seems the people just want to rip everyone down. Social media, facebook etc. show how ugly society has become. Selfish, self indulgent people who care little about anybody but themselves and their opinions. I also think TV has not helped with these vapid shows like Batchelor/ette, Love Island, MAFS, Big Brother etc. which only want ratings so they are designed to show the worst of people even probably scripted that way. The younger generation then seem to think it is OK to behave in this way, dress in these bits of materials and call it fashion etc. No class, no manners, no social conscience but so quick to judge every body else. Sad world and during this hard time I think it is coming out more and more. Yes there are some wonderful people out there who are selfless but I find them hard to find these days more and more.
I am not looking through rose coloured glasses to the past. It did have a lot more going for it.
22-Oct-21
Lately when we go shopping to our local Large Store (not sure if I can say which company it is) we have noticed there are a large number of food items that are being pushed that are not made or produced in Australia. For example Bacon, on the back of the packet it states 8% made/produced in Australia some go up to 18%, there was 1 company that was 98% Australian they are no longer on display ? We now buy our Bacon from the local butcher (much cheaper too...
Peter C 985325
I used to really enjoy tinned smoked oysters. But then I noticed that the only brands stocked come from china. So I've stopped buying them. I also have noticed that some products imply by sneaky wording that they're australian, but you can tell by their australian product number, the barcode with 13 digits under it on the package somewhere. if it starts with 93 it's australian and 95 for nz.
20-Jan-25
For me - living in the past. I spend a lot of time thinking about the past. Specifically, I spend a lot of time thinking about my middle and high school years. There are a lot of reasons for this, and I ve even spoken to professionals about it, but, even now, in my mid-40s, when I have a few moments to just think about things, my mind often focuses on things that happened to me some 30 years ago. What would you say? What is that one quality of yours that you don't want...
Lachelle B
I don't worry about the could of, would of. I'm grateful they're healthy, respectful and work hard (aged 21 and 22). If it wasn't for their dad (RIP) and I being who we were they wouldn't be who they are. I am proud of our sons', flaws and all.
14-Jan-25
Does having snow at Christmas make it more like Christmas for you, or does it really matter? I am from the Caribbean and enjoyed the warmth at Christmas. I moved to Canada over 40 years ago, now I cannot see Christmases without snow. My children enjoy tobogganing which, in turn, I enjoy. Hiking in the snow is also a lot of fun. Do you enjoy Christmas with or without snow?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
"Does having snow at Christmas make it more like Christmas, or does it matter. Do you enjoy enjoy Christmas with or without snow." Not into snow (cold weather) - moved to Southern Sunny California over forty years ago. Furthermore, I am an atheist - not into Christmas or any Christian religious celebrations. FYI: The LAST TIME anyone in my family celebrate Christmas or any Christian religious celebrations - my ancestors were slaves in a supposedly a 'CHRISTIAN NATION'!!!
13-Dec-24
Are high profile actors today paid too much money for their profession when the current cost of living is so expensive for the average population. Would you consider paying $25+ for a cinema ticket to go and watch an actor who has been paid $20 000 000?
Glen D 1014924
Cost of living is totally irrelevant to what actors are paid. Only idiots pay 25 to go to see a movie, there's plenty of cheaper options
01-Dec-24
From barking dogs to bizarre behaviour, we've all had our fair share of neighbourly annoyances. Share your most outrageous neighbour stories. What's the wildest thing you've seen or experienced?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I am the problem neighbor in my neighborhood - I play my music to LOUD only on FEDERAL HOLIDAYS - lol!
04-Nov-24
For 80% of people, happiness continues to rise with income past $75,000. But for an unhappy minority, those individuals' unhappiness diminishes as they make more money but only up to about $100,000 (about the same as $75,000 adjusted for inflation). How is it with you? How much money would make you happy right now?
Tupulua S
no amount of money can make me happy . Money is the root of all evil. Yes I am one of those people who are struggling to put food on the table for my family. When I see them happy then that will make me the happiest man on earth
29-Nov-24
Kia Ora My fellow Rewardians... help me out here ? I know there have been a lot of AI discussions in daily polls/general discussions etc lately But how do we really feel about AI? Actually doing a half-arsed good job? Sometimes? I've added loads of new songs to my playlist recently, (thanks to y'all) and now I also get random suggestions of songs I might like and I'm so here for it! The songs take me back and bring me Joy ? Loving AI/Algorithms rite now...
writerrochelle
I'm mostly worried about the children growing up with so much technology. When I subbed, I saw kindergartners given tablets to "DRAW"! What about the smell of a crayon, and learning to mix paint colors to make different ones (green+red=brown)? They aren't using their BRAINS anymore! ;-(
17-Oct-24
They are rooted in psychological and behavioural deficiencies, such as lack of work ethic, lack of faith, lack of discipline, over-spending, excessive risk-taking in investments, greed, pride, and an insatiable desire to impress others. What are your thoughts? Why is it so hard for some people to make money, yet so easy for others?
Bec 416633
Making money and wealth are two different things and neither are necessarily the answer to happiness. Depends on your definition of making money too. A dollar or a million dollars a day? Opportunity, falling into your lap or created, and mentoring. Intelligence and mental acuity. Knowing how to work smarter not just harder. Learning how to make money work for you, not you work for it. Luck. I've had money and a dream life, then lost everything and we ended up homeless for a time, because my now ex-husband ended up with a brain injury then a fairly rare dementia and I cared for him instead of looking out only for me.
03-Aug-24
I was reading an article today. A travel journalist commented on an elderly couple walking arm in arm along the streets of a country town. He described this as an example of "enduring love" or "mobility support". Why are some people sceptical about affection between elderly people? I like to think that in an ideal world, there should be no age barrier to people showing affection to one another. What are your thoughts on this issue?
writerrochelle
"Elderly" is such an ugly way of describing Senior Citizens. I'm 76 years old, and I have the "heart" of a 16 year old. I'm still compassionate and caring, lively and loving, thoughtful and thrifty, and I have empathy and humility. I was a good kid, and now I'm a good "Baby Boomer". As one grows older in years, our minds stay young, even if our bodies don't and, given the chance, I could love someone just as much now, if not more, than I did when I was young! ;-D
20-Sep-24
Do you believe in the Empty Nest Syndrome many parents feel when their kids leave home? Or do you think it is a made-up syndrome, as my friend told me. I have recently experienced my last child leaving home-leaving my house empty, and I experienced 'empty nest syndrome'. I was unprepared for the amount of depression I experienced in a childless home after being a single mom for years. I believe in the empty nest syndrome - what about you - is it real or fake?
Lachelle B
Our oldest (22) still lives with me to make sure I'm ok as their dad passed this year. I'm currently building off grid to be alone. I spent many years looking after everyone and now it's time to look after myself. It's not a sad time, but a new journey. And if they want to come back I'll happily build a house for them........far away at the other end of the property! \ud83e\udd23
17-Sep-24
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