Discussions of the day

I came from the age where spankings were a normal form of discipline. It was never severe, and we barely felt it. I feel that is made us respect our parents in a way that children don't do anymore. Perhaps I'm wrong, but did a gentle spanking do more than hurt our feelings because we knew we did something wrong? In school, I believe some type of discipline should be implemented other than yelling! I don't care for the idea of yelling at children, especially in front of...
BLM
I thought disciplining children was the JOB of the parent and educating children was the JOB of the teacher. Maybe parents should start doing their JOB! Furthermore, donald john trump is from the spanking children school generation. Would spanking trump when he was in school - would spanking do him any good...hm...
09-Sep-24

Kids are way too young to understand the pressure and expectations that come with being judged on their looks. You think toddlers should be strutting around in sequins and fake smiles? You re teaching them that their worth is tied to appearance self-esteem issues. Not ignoring the toxic environment of the absurdity, can a toddler understand the concept of beauty and competition? They can t even tie their shoes yet! You re setting them up for failure by putting them in a situation...
lippy loo
Beauty pageants have been around for many years especially in the USA and mothers are really competitive to the detriment of their children. I have to agree with Christina, competition with kids, their birthday parties, etc. is all to do with the parent/s whereas children generally just want to have fun with their friends. We used to call it keeping up with the Jonses, now it is way out of control.
Putting little children in full makeup, hair, expensive outfits is just sickening.
16-Aug-24

Have you ever been told to act or dress your age? How would you respond if someone made a comment about the way you act or even the way you dress? I recently bought a t-shirt that I thought really sums up my feeling: Don't know how to act my age, I have never been this old before ...
Timtam
I wear whatever I am comfortable wearing and care nothing for anybody else's opinion of what I wear or don't wear. I have no idea what 'acting your age' is supposed to look like & quite frankly wouldn't give a rats. I'd probably tell them to go take a long walk off a short plank, but in much more colourful language.
26-May-24

When my daughter turned 1 year old, July 20, 1969, men landed on the moon. I have been against the space program from the beginning, and I'd love to know how others feel. My thinking is, if the Billions of dollars spent on the space program over the past 55 years would have been spent on this earth, not one person would be without anything! We would all have everything we need including a place to live, plenty to eat, clothes on our backs and medical care. Also,...
Julie K 348980
At first glance it seems like a lot of money has been spent on the space program. However, when you look at it in total, many amazing scientific discoveries have been made.
Camera phones. Scratch resistant lenses. CAT scans. LEDs. Athletic shoes. Water purification systems. Dust busters. Home insulation. Jaws of Life. Wireless headsets. Memory foam. Baby formula. Artificial limbs. Computer mouse. Portable computers.
20-May-24

Employees of both sexes bring different qualities to the work place...there are clearly places where female staff are better equipped to cope...and the same with males. I think an important difference between a large male workforce and a large female workforce is that all the males work together without any major friction, while largely female workforces (like nursing) have lots of problems hopefully when we have a better mix these problems will be better...what do you...
writerrochelle
Amen to that! I've never worked a job where the women didn't have some kind of problems. Jealousy, envy, prejudice, gossip, who knows. I just know I worked better with men than with women. ;-D
17-May-24

Railway unions in Europe are carrying out a number of massive strikes they are demanding much higher wages...while the owners of these railways seem to want to layoff people working in ticket booths and others working on platforms (in the UK a recent uprising by train users has stopped them closing them all down)...there is a shortage of drivers...but driverless trains are already operating...and the signalmen will be next...this could be the railway union's last...
gordy
Are people going to have any purpose in life other than sitting around doing nothing except for the handful that sit behind computers running these operations. Never EVER will I ride in a driverless anything. The world is getting out of control with this AI crap and the wars going on.
Where is the wisdom?
01-May-24

Many people seem to not worry about planning for their retirement until it is just around the corner and panic starts to set it. Those with a plan from a professional or have completed their own research and planning themselves at a younger age can retire with a lot less worry and stress when the time comes. Interested to know have you started planning years ahead of your retirement and if not why is this the case (e.g. don t know where to start, which professionals to...
writerrochelle
Have I got a story for you! Forced to retire at 62 because my "husband" took my car, I started drawing Social Security, until he demanded it too. Left without my car and my money, I spent 3 1/2 years "imprisoned" by him, unable to even buy groceries. He took me out once a day to a Mexican restaurant where I ate everything I could and I went up to 208 pounds on my 5'4" body. In 2013 he moved me to WA state where we were to retire together, but he left me at the Navy Lodge on base like a bag of garbage and he returned to Texas. They let me stay from May 21 to July 3 when I was evicted owing over $3000! Well, I went back to work at age 66 and retired, again, at age 72, when COVID-19 hit. I saved up over $10,000 in those 6 years, now living on Social Security, Section 8 housing, food stamps (EBT card), grants for electricity and a $30 discount for the internet! I now weigh 135 pounds, am 5'2" (yes, we do shrink!), and am healthier and happier than I've been in my life! Yes, I still have my savings and am allowed to have it! AND, I went to the government and got my permanent military ID card WITHOUT my "husband"! God is Great! God is Good! ;-D
06-Apr-24

A simple pleasure is anything that brings you a sense of joy, no matter how ordinary. It can be absolutely anything the beauty of taking the long walk home to enjoy the sights, or brewing your favourite coffee. What's wonderful about life's simple pleasures is that they are everywhere around us. What would be yours?
Gigi
Watching a child be amazed at something they are experiencing or seeing for the first time. That look of wonder and giddiness is so fulfilling
13-Mar-24

What is your funniest Instant Karma story. Mine is a flash new sports car came flying past me on a rural road and cut me off. I said a few words but kept going. A couple of kilometers down the road, there he was on the side of the road trying to clean cow poo off his windscreen. There was a cattle truck on the road ahead, and one of the cows had lifted their tail and got him in the middle of the windscreen.
Tipps
Last week at 8pm, driving home from Wellington airport, it was raining and windy, just came out of the Terrace tunnel, saw a car on the road shoulder with a man bending over the engine trying to get it going {middle couple with grandson}.His wife and a child were in the car, I pulled out infront of them, I could not start their car. so I tow them all the way to Plimerton. They were so happy, the man say, he will have his son look at it in the morning.They thank me so many times I left, I drove through the red light , I didi not see a cop car, he pulled me over. Just as he was about to write me a ticket his private phone rung. He went back to the patrol car. He came back and ask me where i just came from. I explained.what i did , I mention a certain address. and he say thank you for helping them. so please don't drive through a red light again. I would have faced a huge fine
11-Mar-24

Should all long term unemployed people be made to do at least 10 hours a week of community work?
Maria B 89860
No. Why punish them even more? If there is a job available in any such area then for goodness sake give them a job and enhance their dignity!
01-Mar-24

In the 21st century, do we really need fireworks to be purchased and used individually anymore? Isn't it time we woke up to the fact that these toys are very expensive, very fleeting, very dangerous and are best handled by experts who know very well how to put on a magnificent fireworks display in a safe and controlled environment?
Tina1
No, they are fun and good entertainment. If you are responsible with them its fine. Its part of being in a free country.
08-Nov-23

I've been planning to put my son in kindergarten at 3 years of age. He's 1 now, and it's been so hard lately with him. He's always unsettled, and I try everything to spend time with me and the cousins. Yet He's always unsettled and whiny. Does anyone have experience with day care, and can say if it's worth it or not?
Morenita
I say no to daycare if you don\u2019t have to. I watch my grandsons while mommy goes to work. I definitely did not want anyone else raising my grand babies.
17-Feb-24

Why is it so hard to find a decent fun-loving honest man, to grow old with? I'm not that hot girl, but I know I'm not bad looking. What's y'all think?
Glen O 298805
I will sum up this problem I see repeated again and again in just one statement.
Modern woman seeks traditional man.
03-Mar-23

Privacy in a relationship is something that should always be present secrecy isn't. I'm curious about your thoughts. Is it okay to have secrets in a relationship?
DeANG
it is not okay to have secrets in a relationship, it's all about being honest and upfront because without trust there is no relationship, and having secrets in a relationship can cause troubles down the track.
09-Jan-24

One of my top favorite hobbies is going out and playing 18 holes of golf :) once a week. Now I usually play alone as my mates laugh and say it's such an old man's game. I'm 24 years old and enjoy a good game of golf. Is it really looked as "an old man's game"?
Joe King
Men start off playing football, they move to cricket or tennis and finally to golf. This shows that as we get older our balls get smaller.
11-Nov-23

Hi, has anyone noticed that once you re past the age of sixty, that you become invisible? Whether it s other members of the general public, or shop assistants, or even survey writers - they just don t see if you re elderly. How do you make yourself noticed?
PatCat
That's OK. By the time you are in your 80s not only are you not noticed, you become invisible. They send you little notes of how good their retirement villages are, I'm still here still gardening, still cooking and hey I can still vote, still laugh with friends and silly me, I'm still here in Rewardia. So there.
29-Oct-23

The "average" family has more than $20,000 in consumer debt. Can you believe it? Are you in debt? What do you do to help keep your family out of debt? How do you pay it off?
parkrunner
the only debt we have is a mortgage which is literally a debt till death. Pay your credit card in full every time as debts like this grow exponentially. If necessary go hungry or this debt will eat you!
20-Oct-23

Maybe it's me, or do you enjoy being on your own as you get older? I don't have enough hours, in each day. So much to see and learn, and I'm 66.
Maria B 89860
A bit the same only a bit older, would like to say and wiser but th at is open to debate. One can be alone and at the same time never lonely.
11-Oct-23

You love cats. You have decided when your last two are gone, never to get another one because of all the damage they do to your home. Someone dumps off two strays, and they are hungry, you feed them, and they begin to lay near your home, you know soon you will be able to catch them. What do you do with them??? You know your first mistake was feeding them, however, you could not stand to watch them starve because one reminded you of one you gave away, and it left...
Christine M 323842
They need to be desexed whether you decide to keep them or not, or else you will have many, many homeless kitties to worry about.
06-Sep-23

Being chronically late isn t just rude or inconvenient it s now considered a medical condition. A person recently went viral on TikTok for saying in a tearful video that she was reprimanded for asking for accommodation for "time blindness," a condition she said makes it harder to show up for work on time. People with time blindness struggle to keep track of and estimate time. So, is being late a real medical condition?
Andrew C 287196
*Everything* is a "medical condition" and has to be labelled these days, because nobody can take responsibility for their own decisions and actions. \ud83d\ude44
30-Jul-23

I've read on a few news sites that the younger generation of teens, twenty something's , are blaming the older generation of Baby-boomers for the higher property prices that we have in some countries, like Australia, New Zealand Do you think they are right or wrong?
Kylene B 113680
Property has ALWAYS been beyond the reach of working Australians, They were lucky to have a car per household, not one per person, Now we have credit cards, tech and everyone wants everything now,
17-Dec-21

I have a colleague who 'aks' (instead of asks) for an 'expresso' when we go get coffee. I cringe. I let it go twice, then when I realized she wasn't doing it to be silly, I did mention to her so she wasn't embarrassed in front of other people. She laughed it off and was fine, and thankful for the heads up. I also went to school with a girl who cant say 'woolworths' and uni with a girl who couldn't say 'rigor mortis'. Cheer me up with some more funny stories
Amaya B
for some reason, no one seems to be able to say pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis except me... A lot of people I know with the same last name say things like 'fravourite' instead of favourite. I have no idea why, it just seems to be what comes out. At least three kids I know from the same family also say 'free' instead of three and other things like that. There was even an old lady I heard of that said 'coinkedink' (pronounced co-in-key-dink) instead of coincidence.
04-Jan-22

Some believe aliens are getting ready to invade, others think they've been here among us for millions of years. What is your belief?
BLM
Do I believe in Alien Life Form (aka ALF)? DEFINITELY! FYI: ALF can also be spelt as: D O N A L D J O H N T R U M P.
26-Jul-23

From what I have seen and heard, they do a good job for animals that are neglected. One local resident informed me that they would not help a dog, possibly being prepared for food. They had informed her there is nothing they can do. Can this really happen in Australia?
Jellypony
Well I really hope not but a long time ago my parents would eat Chinese at a shop some where in Brisbane any way the shop was caught enticing the local street cats and they served them up as chicken. Yuk so my parents do believe they have eaten cat, not by choice of course. The shop was closed down obviously. A woman I knew was really upset by some people that lived near her as they were trying to catch ducks in the local park. Setting traps for them and yes using them as food. I am pleased we don't have wet markets here in Australia but I am sure if you knew where to look there could be a black market and you could get what ever you wanted at a cost. We use and abuse animals for a lot of things and food is only a part of the whole situation unfortunately. I do eat meat don't get me wrong but I do feel for the animals especially if we treat them so badly. Big problem we have now is eggs, a dozen is now going to cost us $15 because we aren't allowing caged hens. All hens have to be free ranged or barn laying. I was a little put off as I will refuse to pay that much for eggs. An alternative to using an egg/eggs in a cake is 1. Apple Sauce 2. Banana and 3. 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of vinegar (per egg) 4. plain or vanilla yoghurt. Maybe when they realise some people will refuse paying that price the price will drop but only time will tell. We do have alternative solutions for this problem and we are not reliant to them for our needs. We will adapt and find other ways. I like eggs but I will slowly learn to live without them.
17-Jul-23

Having siblings or no siblings has a major impact on how we turn out. There are pro's and con's for both scenarios, for example scarce resources but large social network in big families or loneliness for single child families but better resources. How do you think your family situation has shaped you?
allin62131125152127
on my own until 17, no siblings, joined the army, 8 year infantry,, raised 2 boys, life is good most of the time,,, when you have to learn life on your own, the hard way, you appreciate life more, you try to help when help is needed, as i got help when i needed it, so i pass it on, i have no use for narcissistic people, people that start unfounded conspiracy theories, i reckon that includes those that like their own posts as nobody else will, lol,, folks that constantly complain,, they should just be happy to have a roof over their head, a lot of folks in this world do not,, people dividing the USA with their far right conspiracy crap, but i reckon they have that right to be buttholes, as someone's son/brother/father/mother, gave their all so y'all can
17-Jun-23

I just found out...that some major department stores in Australia are using Facial Recognition Technology. Apparently not many people are aware of this happening. Privacy groups are concerned that the general public are not being informed. What is your view on this?
Sandra H 2204 NSW
Not a bother to me. Surely it could only be a worry to people who are not doing the right thing or who want to be hiding from the authorities or whatever.
04-Jul-22

I just saw a new article about the US Surgeon General saying loneliness was a major problem in society and leads to higher health risks like heart disease and strokes, as well as mental health issues. A lot of people's social interactions these days are online, and therefore usually of lower quality of friendship as in person socialising. So what are good ways for people, both teens and adults, to meet and make friends and social groups in person? Humans are, by nature,...
APB
I think to a certain degree..Americans are more into worrying about and agonising over their relationships...mental health...and my pet hate mindfullness (whatever that means)..and some like talking about themselves a lot, because they maybe find themselves interesting....I have never ever been lonely and very very rarely been anything less than enthusiastic about life...I have a very limited group of friends that I trust..maybe 8...and two who would take a bullet for me or give me anything I asked for if it would help without question...two great sons...a wider social group that I see sometimes but do not worry about too much...and a network here on Rewardia that I value ..I'm happy with that...and don't need anything else...and I'd probably be fine with far less...I do not need or want any medication...my head is in a good place...and always has been...
I'm just happy and grateful to be here....I don't understand why so many people ... living in a fortunate country with no serious problems..can have so many problems...and make themselves sick...
you don't have to look very far to see people living in horrific conditions...they would love to have your lifestyle..or even clean water...
that Surgeon General...is he concerned with the number of dead people...hundreds of children.... due to gun ownership in his country?..or maybe that is an area that he is not allowed to talk about.....
I would not want his job....
leaving a loaded gun lying around is bad for a lot of people's health...
16-May-23

I read a book where a couple gets married, and the husband made it clear they wouldn't live together. He said they'd avoid getting on each other's nerves, invading the other's space, and never have to worry about familiarity breeding contempt. After the usual misunderstandings and stuff that happens in novels, at the end they had their "happily ever after", but still lived in separate houses! In real life, would this be a good idea?
Cher
Yes. I knew a lady that I worked with. She and her husband bickered every day in a house they shared. They ended up divorcing after 35 years of marriage. They both live down the hall from each other in an apartment block and now are getting along amazingly well. She calls her ex-husband her new best friend. Life can change for the better!
03-May-23

The 'in' thing at school was a mince pie & packet of chips/crisps trend: Peel back pie top & scoop out the mince with a chip (eating mince like dip) Then put the chips in pie, top back on - chip pie - done & yum Seems weird now - did you have any 'weird' food combos?
oh boy
I once made a baked potato with ham and cheese on top for dinner, My son even liked it, I love real baked potatoes, I also have learned to drink hot decaf tea. YUM
02-May-23

Has anyone found any groceries that have NOT increased in price? I have found two products - those frozen blocks of spinach and the 100 packs of home brand serviettes. Both still cost about $1 each.
Sylvia Y
Trouble is Woolworths and Coles have the monopoly and keep giving excuses for prices increasing whilst their profits are soaring . We need more players, when you look at how many grocery chains the UK has in a much smaller country it is ridiculous
29-Apr-23

There are a lot of people out there who know the answer...come on please help!!!
Nanone
Stop anyone that is not an Australian Citizen from buying property in our country. The cost of property has sky rocketed over the last few years making it hard for people to buy their own home. Lots of other countries won't let non citizens purchase homes and it is about time the Government stepped in.
21-Nov-21

How come Europe have reverted back to coal power after spending 500 billion dollars on renewable energy? Is it the continued costs, or have they finally realised that renewable energy is unsustainable?
Toni A 861237
We have solar and our power bill in summer is $7 instead of the $90 we were paying before having it installed
12-Jul-22

What does everyone think of these people claiming that they re a sovereign citizen or similar and trying to use it as an excuse to not pay taxes, registration, and have licenses etc?
Peter L
this is bullshit we are citizens to the country we are born in we pay taxes from birth in doctors fees food we eat even breast milk from our mum in the food she eat to produce the milk you get tax from birth to death and your relatives after by mattaining where you are buried if they want to be sovereign citizens take away everything they got from birth give them a bill for everything that been done for them and put them on a island with nothing no clothes let see how many change their mind
08-Feb-23

I'm the mother of a bride to be, so I'm a little put out that I spend money, and yet I'm invited to the wedding? Would have thought that could be taken for granted. Am I being silly?
Micheal M (Stuck In The WPASSR**US**)
Yes. Give me their number. I'll call n have them uninvited you. You're old enough and smart enough to get over it.
08-Jan-23

Are we, though? I've read the labels and Terms and Conditions on smartphones, electronics, among other things and I wonder sometimes. It sure looks like we are being experimented with or the manufacturers just don't care about us (No surprise there). Radiation warnings, Cancer warnings and Reproductive Harm warnings are popping up. I was going to buy a pair of shoes! Shoes! And, they had a warning label of possible Reproductive Harm. Seriously? That's so sick.
APB
Many years ago now...a prominent scientist in the area of radiation was employed by the mobile phone industry to finally and totally debunk the harmful effects of using a mobile phone...his final report was never used and he concluded that use of a mobile may result in some damage to the users brain...and in fact damage the user's DNA....that report is still available on line...and this was just for earlier mobiles ...not the smart phones that we cannot live without
09-Aug-21

It's that time of the year again when we say goodbye to another year and welcome in a new one. So how has 2022 been, and how will you remember it? I was glad to see the end of restrictions and mask wearing and to be able to catch the shows that had been put off the year before. My daughter moved from the country to the city, so I see her more now. Her husband had to give up his license, but is able to catch public transport while he tries to get a job. My...
Lilangel61
Am praying for a better year in 2023 as the last 3 years have taken its toll on everyone in one form or another
29-Dec-22

Have you ever gotten that one present that rocked your world? A phone, a game system, even just a book? Write in the comments below, what your current champion best gift is! Can t wait to see what some of you got!
Lynn
Best present, although I didn't know it then, was when our entire family were together. We have lost quite a few of these lovely people and I wish I could have appreciated it at the time and indeed have them back again. Merry Christmas everyone.
24-Dec-22

I'm finding quite frequently that people are way too serious. Almost every time I view a forum on Rewardia, it is serious, and free of fun. Let's try something different today. Tell us your best joke.
Gaza
I think political correctness is trying to spoil Australians sense of humor. You can't seem to tell a joke without upsetting someone.
03-Sep-21

Someone in Victoria said that she missed the last lockdown...the peace and quiet..the pollution...my wife was going to take me all over the world..to see all the things she missed in her youth...thats not happening now...I've had a chance to look around me...address what matters..take care of myself...pre-covid I was run down and aging...now I'm exercising..weights...stretching bending...I will extend my life by a great deal...I missed out on drinking a pint in...
Sandra H 2204 NSW
I have been working from home and loving it. Will continue to do this mostly when things get back to 'normal'. I actually like my own company and apart from buying food and essentials have not been too concerned about having to stay home. Definitely don't miss the 2 + hours of time on the train that was pre covid.
08-Oct-21

Has modern society destroyed relationships between men and women irreparably? The growth of radical men's groups encouraging men to give women a wide berth are gaining popularity in this time of political correctness while in Japan, men and women are choosing the single life in growing numbers. What do you think is the solution?
Pearlz
It's all about selfishness. It's all about me, me, me and not us. I have watched as people care far more about themselves now and their feelings. How else do you explain so many relationship breakdowns? People have no respect for one another, or integrity, honesty, manners or loyalty. I met my husband when I was 16 and at 18 needed my parents permission to marry him. When we tell people we have been married for almost 55 years instead of congratulating us people make jokes such as you don't get that long for murder. Shouldn't a marriage that has lasted that long be valued or even admired instead of denigration?
14-Sep-21

Work? Stress? Fun? Why do you think are women over 40 drinking more? And what could be the health implications?
Lachelle B
According to who? It's ok for 20-30 year olds getting blotto every weekend and contribute to populating the world unintentionally, but once a 40+ gets on it it's an issue? I'm stoked when I see a 40+ get absolutely annihilated at Melbourne Cup in their heels, fascinators and a lovely set of designer gear with a camera on them:) I'm 48 and the only person I know who goes overboard is my sister. So where's the rest of them?
14-Sep-22

I may be 70 years old, but I'm still very much alive and kicking (and still a working man), and I still have an interest in, and an opinion on, most subjects. I've been doing surveys on Rewardia (and a number of other sites) for a long while now, but I am getting extremely sick and tired of being asked at the start for gender and age, then immediately being screened out. OK I accept there are some topics that might be specifically for younger people, but it appears that at...
Firefly
Derek T,
I agree with Trevor M, I am 67,still working in mining,still going strong,still in reasonable shape, lot of surveys will ask age, then screen you out,that is fine,some are looking for younger views,etc, but I still have an opinion on most thinks and consider myself reasonably intelligent,( I only said reasonably)
02-Feb-22

People get marry for one reason in a capitalist country - money (or if you prefer an upgrade in their lifestyle). Capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate on the planet. Why do you think people get marry in a capitalist country?
AlanH CENTRAL VIC
GOT MARRIED 54 YEARS AGO, DID NOT HAVE MUCH MONEY, WORKED HARD TOGETHER AND NOW REAPING THE RICHES OF OUR HARD WORK.
28-Apr-21

I think i must be daft.. Nothing annoys me more than some stranger on the phone looking for business but using my christian name instead of my title.. Mrs shows much more respect and it would be easier to get me to listen.. Growing up i was always taught to show respect for my elders, even as a grown woman i called aunts and uncles just by that so is it just me?
Michelle S 553303
I STILL feel, while there are people in our community who have fought for our respective countries and who would have given their lives for it, that the RESPECT dang well better be there!. I ALWAYS refer to someone over the age of 40, I'm 57, with "Sir or Mam". I use the age of 40 as a baseline as all of my children are under this age. I truly believe that it is their, our elders, DUE to be treated with a title showing that we respect their age as an identifier of a history and life experience that, we hope, we shall not endure! However, if they state, as the gentleman I spoke with yesterday did in giving his name and permission for me to use it, THEN and ONLY then, will we be on a more familiar first name basis. Years ago when I was doing a stint in the Geriatrics Department of a hospitaI I had called an older lady "Dear" and was quickly admonished for it. I was told that I was NEVER to call someone that due to it being disrespectful and to refer to them as Mr or Mrs Smith or whatever their name on the wall behind them indicated and if there wasn't a visible name then Sir or Mam would do. I UNDERSTAND that times change but some things need preserving, at least for a few more decades! I don't hold out hope though for the general public what with "pregnant mother" being relegated to the annals of history and "birthing parent" being used instead. Or, even worse as I see it, "breast feeding mother" now known as "chest feeding parent". The word "mother" is forbidden in places and I don't just mean in the movie "A Brave New World"! The use of language identifies us as individuals and changing this, as is intentionally occurring now through the Big Tech monopolies, strip's us of that identifier. I want to be known as a mother and grandmother. I BREASTFED my SONS and my DAUGHTERS. Taking this away without my consent is violating my unique identity. It's fine to agree and disagree and such disagreements ARE important, but DON'T cut me out of the dialogue or worse cut the dialogue at all! Thanks for reading this!
21-Jan-22

If the planet earth is attacked by space aliens would we as humans rally together and defeat the aliens or would we be destroyed?
Cat Claw
People fight over toilet paper in the supermarket, do you really think people will rally together to fight aliens? LOL
18-Jan-22

As a single parent who is thinking about dating again, how do I set the appropriate boundaries when it comes to the children involved? It doesn't matter if the children are over or under 18 years old. Boundaries are a MUST? Am I right?
Cher
Protect your kids first. Do not immerse your kids with your dates, until you figure out who has earned a place in your life with them. Then introduce them slowly and observe the interactions between them. Go slow and best wishes.
17-Jul-26

Are we going overboard with PC emotions & not using caring, common sense? I recently did a first aid refresher course & it was stressed throughout the course to ask permission to "touch" an injured conscious person! And ask if you can help them. Would you say no? A form I had to fill in for a procedure asked if the nurse was to hold my hand for comfort, would I be OK with that! What has happened to the natural, compassionate touches to let a person know, hey you are...
Maggie2760
If you really want to know why thee rules have come in to place, you really need to ask all of the creeps who ruined it for the rest of us. The predators, the rapists, the pedophiles. As they have become more prevalent, the rest of society is forced to self protect.
09-Jul-26

If you see fire or smoke, call the Fire Department right away! If no smoke or fire, check the door for heat before entering. If it's hot, do not open! If it's not hot or warm to the touch, slowly open the door. I entered a house filled with smoke and smoke detectors blazing away but went in anyway to turn off the stove. Turned on ceiling fans and the AC then got out of there. Went to the fire department and they came and blew the smoke out and checked the...
BLM
One, I would look for smoke. Two, I check my door - by touching it - searching for heat. Third, I would call 911 (I reside in the USA). Four, I don't have smoke detectors in my domicile - I do have carbon monoxide detectors in my domicile (comes with a ten-year-battery). Five, I would call my insurance company - emergency number (trying to remember 'if' I my home insurance covers fire or smoke damage). FYI: I 'always' check my domicile to make sure I did not leave any appliances on ('every' time I leave my domicile - I am eighty years old - my memory plays mind games with me - lol).
04-Jul-26

What are some comfort foods from your childhood that bring you back to a really good place emotionally? I remember coming home from school, walking down the street with the whipping cold Arctic wind cutting through my skin, walking into the warm Aunt Mavi's home and being greeted with the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Boy that woman knew how to cook and make a house a home!
Helen S 925961
Oh, so many memories. I did not realise how poor we were when very small. Mum used to give us a weet bix spread with the drippings and vegemite and we loved it. When older, favourite dessert was rice pudding and roast lamb and all the trimmings every Sunday. Snacks which I still make today are fritters, especially the potato ones now called german potato cakes or something, and potato and onion cooked up with herbs and spices. Loved spaghetti bolognaise - actually, the only thing I turned my nose up at was liver, tripe and sweetmeats in general. All of us kids ate whatever was put on the table in front of us and my kids were the same. Aww, we kids back then were so easy for our Mum's to look after - most of the time! Lol.
12-May-26

Being prepared for an emergency starts with a solid household plan and a "grab bag" of essential supplies. You should identify local risks and ensure you have at least three days of food, water, and necessary medications ready to go. It is also vital to secure your home by learning how to turn off utilities safely and staying updated through official emergency channels.
Razz
No, I live 6km from the CBD and nowhere near water, bush or any other potential "natural disaster". I think I would be more worried about a "Man made" disaster.
20-Apr-26

My husband and I dined at a Steak House, called The Keg, in Vancouver, BC last night. In the middle of dinner a lady walked by me with her large dog. It wasn't a therapy dog. Both of us were taken back as this was a fine dining restaurant. Do you think Dogs should be allowed in high-end restaurants?
MatzohBall
I actually live in BC Canada. I find it really hard to believe The Keg would allow this. The restaurant has to have a food safe certificate to operate. A dog would be going against the food safety guidelines. Only service dogs are allowed in restaurants, so curious how this happened. I think this was a one time situation? But yeah, I wouldn't want to dine with a dog in a restaurant that I'm eating at.
26-Apr-26

Some people enjoy living in a big city, while others prefer a small town. In my opinion, living in a big city is better because there are more job opportunities, schools, hospitals, and places to visit. People can enjoy shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and many kinds of entertainment. Public transportation is also usually better in a city. However, big cities can be crowded, noisy, and expensive. Small towns are quieter and safer, and people may know each other better....
APB
It depends on what you want...your age...your work... and your interests...everybody is different and that is part of what makes life interesting...you just need to organise your life so it fits in with where you live and your goals really...
08-Apr-26

Over the last few years I have been growing my own vegetables and raising chickens in order to become more self-sufficient and limiting processed foods I consume. Not only do I enjoy the choosing of vegetables, growing the seeds and canning or freezing the finished product. But also the proud of producing enough vegetables to feed my family for 1 year in less than 5 months and saving money. I was wondering if anyone is gardening because of high cost of foods in supermarkets...
Lovey
I've been a gardener all my life, and currently have a small home garden and oversee a community garden at my church, where we have 68 plots of 100 sq. ft. each. There we have raised produce for local hunger relief - with this being our 25th year!
13-Apr-26

Ok, 2 working parents would get approx. 2 to 3 weeks annual per year of leave, so between them, they could have available 6 weeks. This needs to cover the following leave: Sick leave because child is ill. School holidays - currently if you count all the pupil free days, public holidays etc would be 10-12 weeks give or take a day. Vacation care costing is ridiculously high and spots few and far between. Not to mention with the cost of living going up,...
Kitty Cat Sydney
The thing is why should people pay for childcare who don\u2019t have children. I know it\u2019s tough but you have the kids- you look after them
06-Apr-26

Would you be happy to try going a year without social media? Apparently, it can be as bad for you as smoking.
writerrochelle
\ud83e\udd23 I do not smoke, and I do not use social media, \ud83d\ude02 so all is good. \ud83d\ude05
04-Mar-26

If you and your partner are travelling on a long-distance flight (10+ hours) and one of you is offered an upgrade to business class, would you take it? Who would take it, or would you both stay in economy together? This happened to us last year, and we chose to stay together.
Pete in Oz
I was flying from AL to Sydney when I was in an incident. The guy next to me started jiggling. At first I though he was listening to music, then realised he was sick. I called the stewardess and told her. The next thing was the classic announcement "is there a doctor on the plane". They found one, and he and the stewardess started trying to help the guy. The stewardess turned to me and said "the doctor needs more space, and the only spare seat is in first class, would you mind moving?" So in the spirit of helping out I made the sacrifice and moved to first class for the rest of the trip.
10-Feb-26

I understand the perspective that face recognition technologies could potentially help reduce crime rates through improved surveillance and identification of suspects. The use of these technologies is an ongoing topic of discussion, with proponents highlighting potential public safety benefits. Are you comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime?
Woofers
Simply, YES! We need to do whatever is necessary. Criminals are rampant, out of control, and repeatedly given a slap on the wrist only.
WAKE UP AUSTRALIANS, we need to jail these people and stop living in fear in our own homes, communities.
22-Jan-26

A friend recently took her 2 cats to the Vets for a routine health check as they were 10 years old, she felt it time to have them assessed. A 20-minute consultation for both cats together, a lab test & submission & 1 lot of medication. $645! This sounds outrageous. No wonder, people cannot afford to take their animals to the vet. Has anyone else found this with pricing?
Norman M
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.
After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away."
The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied the vet..
"How can you be so sure?" she protested. "I mean you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something."
The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head.
The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room. A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room. The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck."
The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman..
The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$150!" she cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!"
The vet shrugged, "I'm sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it's now $150."
16-Dec-25

What is your best advice to give your children? For me, my parents NEVER taught me about retirement and how to plan for it. Because of that, I never planned and am now suffering financially What is the best advice to give Is it: - get good grades - teach them about financing - teach them about planning for their retirement
Michelle S 553303
Treat others as you would like to be treated, don't be prideful, live within your means and love the family you have being grateful for them. As for me I would add for them to love the Saviour Jesus Christ and put Him first in everything!
07-Jan-26

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
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?
Ketyad
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

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....
blunder boy
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

I was raised to always use please and thank you, elders and children are first, always hold the door for the person behind you, is it just me or are people these days are just rude and disrespectful. I am going on 50 YRS old, and I still see young ones on the transit bus just sitting there while elders or pregnant or injured ppl standing up. Bring back those manners, nice words or gestures could make someone's day more pleasant. Thank you.
White hair
I am in my 70's and I see how the young people. Not only do they not give up there seats but push in a line to get on bus first. I called one girl out and told her to wait her turn. Entitlement is what the kids think.
25-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?
Dilee
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

If you could invent a new English word, what would it be, and what would it mean?
Neo
I already have "craptcha" and I should submit it for approval. You all know what it means but if you can't figure it out:
" when an antibot puzzle (captcha) is difficult to see, hear or solve making it impossible to log into a site or an activity thereby defeating its purpose of proving you are human as the human doing it cannot solve it"
30-Apr-25

Are you sick of all the World Whatever days, weeks or months and find most of them are just ridiculous or just geared towards selling something/marketing? Let's make the world a better place by inventing a new BETTER World Whatever Day. What would be your idea?
Sha
Instead of World Donut Day or Chocolate Day etc, just name a day as World Food Day and have food festivals globally. Also, feed the poor and needy a special feast on that day.
07-May-25

Breaking news! They have found a plant hundreds and hundreds of light years away that MIGHT support life...it is so far away that we can only see it as it was millions of years ago. At that point it was massive, and the gravity there would have crushed us...and at that point it was revolving around a Red Dwarf sun which is the final stages of a sun's life...by now that sun would have exploded outwards destroying all planets in its orbit before becoming a black...
BLM
I don't know and I don't care 'if' there is a possibility life exist on other planets in a vast universe. We (humans) have enough ongoing environmental issues on this planet (over-population, lack of fresh water, climate-change, etc.) - that life might cease to exist on this PLANET - other words spending money on space exploration is a COMPLETE WASTE OF TAXPAYERS' MONEY. Furthermore, if E.T. decides to phone home - MAKE SURE - it is a COLLECT CALL. FYI: I think planet is spelt planet instead of plant (but English is not my first language - LOL)!
01-May-25

Struggle teaches you prioritisation and helps you realise. What Is Really Important. Prioritisation means choosing what matters most. When you face multiple tasks and responsibilities in life, they will compete for both your time and resources. What would you say? What struggle teaches you?
Gaza
Life in general keeps coming up with problems that have to be solved. The day I stop learning is the day I die.
29-Mar-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

A happy life is one filled with contentment, positivity, and loved ones. It's a life where problems don't overwhelm you, where you rarely feel lonely, and where failures don't keep you down. You learn to rise again and achieve your goals. A happy life is consistently filled with positive energy. What do you think? How would you describe a happy life?
blunder boy
I think happiness is a lifelong journey, you will always have great moments to look back on but I never knew until I got to this period in my life what it truly means to be happy, to see my grandkids smiling/laughing and discovering new and different things highlights my life every day, being a part of that is truly a gift
26-Feb-25

I need a vacation! Can anyone suggest their favourite place they have travelled to and why is it your top pick.
LOWLI
If you can take the time, try the Pearl Farm on Samal Island in Mindanao, Philippines. It is absolute heaven! Food is good, fresh, and very tasty.
28-Feb-25

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, want to charge its customers, $3 to withdraw their own money from an ATM. They already charge $4 a month to people who don t have $2000 a month deposited into their account, robbing the poor, or low income people. They already charge CEO is on approximately $7.3 million a year, bank profits are $9.48 Billion a year. Do you think this is a move to remove cash as currency, as other banks will surely follow...
writerrochelle
I'm Blessed because my bank doesn't charge for ATM withdrawals, or their checking or savings accounts ($50 saving minimum), so I never have any fees to pay! They even give nice gifts on our birthdays if we come into the bank. I've received an umbrella (with their name on it, of course), coffee mugs, and others. I love my bank, and will never change! ;-D
05-Dec-24

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

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?
HarryT
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

With Halloween just around the corner, I started thinking about ghosts. Do you believe in ghosts or paranormal activity? There are millions of people that testify to seeing things with their own two eyes that cannot be refuted. Do you have any personal experiences you'd like to share? With so many believers, how could ghosts and ghostly experiences not be real? Ghost hunting and paranormal investigating is a huge business these days.
keimanzero
I believe in ghosts because I have seen several in my 75 years. You see many decades ago, My Mama and I belonged to a Parastudy Group founded by the publishers of Fate Magazine. I believe, though, that one has to be psychically attuned to the nether world and no, Ouija boards and planchettes are simply unconscious movement of someone's hand. But ghosts exist in every culture around the globe, albeit under various titles. Japan calls them yuyu for example and ghosts are part of their Shintoism religion to which I am a convert from Catholicism and Christianity. Have you seen any spooks or hope to see some tomorrow night? Boo! Have a safe and happy Halloween.
31-Oct-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

Our bedroom, was becoming quite cluttered on my husband's side of the bed on his dresser and beside the dresser. Today, I coaxed him back there and told him I had cleaned out a total large shelf in his walk in closet to put his things. He is back there cleaning out what he wants to keep and what to throw away. Hopefully, he will not junk it back up, but we shall see. Are all husbands like this?
Bugalugs
Hwew we g o again! men are being blamed for everything. They Must do exactly as they are told to by some female. It is his dresser, his side of the bed, you have invaded his space - something you women constantly tell us we are doin to you - and have interfered in his Walk-in Closet by going in and clearing out his things and then ordering him to put his things there.
Hopefully he will find he has nothing to throw away.
Just how full are is Youir Walk-in Closet and other containers around the house? When are You going to clear out Your junk?
The revolution is coming.
27-Aug-24

Society in the West seems to be generally the majority ganging up on some smaller groups and targeting them...making them feel outcasts...dirty...people who need help...from the "Experts"...who can then save them from their terrible lives...a bit like the Witch hunts really...... The Spanish Inquisition....my doctor described me as a miracle (while laughing) I was the only patient she had met...at 68... who did not take any prescribed medication on a regular basis...and...
Pearlz
I agree that you are living a clean healthy life but you are wrong when you say the majority picks on the minority as it's quite the reverse. The people demonstrating for Palestine are a minority, the people pushing man-made climate change are a minority, the people who claim a man can be a woman are certainly a minority and the LGB and whatever other letters they have are a minority. They all scream and shout while the silent majority keeps their heads down and gets on with it.
23-Aug-24

I watched the News one evening and many are surrendering their pets because they claim they cannot afford to feed them. Yet these same people are purchasing their lunches every day, going out for drinks with friends or workmates, travelling, they buy take-a-way etc. These are false words to me. What do you say True or false?
travel4ever
i would give up a family member before i relinquished an animal. Any person who gives up an animal for this bullshit reason is irresponsible garbage. Change your budget & make cutbacks.....your furry family member is relying on you
16-Jul-24

Is there an age that seniors should stop having dogs as pets? Cats work to find with seniors because they are easy to keep. But, dogs require more physical requirements - many seniors have problems with walking dogs. I am 68and have just gotten a puppy. Some people have questioned me about it, asking me if I were to become unable to walk, how would I manage my dog ... my solution would be - I would use a walker if needed. What do you think?
Imperia S '' PIER''
Why should there be an age limit on dogs V seniors, pets of any sort or name, pets give the elderly a reason to keep them happy, fit, and in their right minds, if they can't walk their dog, there are volunteer's companies like here in my area " Poops" and dog care that comes to the home. I can not understand people that come up with these ideas, It should be up to the individual if they want a dog or not
04-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

The real, number one killer of any marriage or relationship is often a lack of communication or communication breakdown between husband and wife or partners. What's your experience? What is the number one killer of marriages?
Gypsy
I would say, selfishness. Only being concerned about what they want and what makes them happy. Couldn't care less about what the other partner wants or needs, doesn't care about the children. Some how I found myself married to such a person, the marriage officially lasted 12 years.
26-Apr-24

Donation to charity organisations, should it be solely left for government, or should individuals be encouraged to donate to charity organisations?
hiasprdude
I frequently donate but I dislike being guilted into giving at the cash register or Drive-thru window.
03-Apr-24

Making sacrifices in a relationship can have many benefits. Firstly, it can strengthen the bond between you and your partner. It shows that you care about their happiness and well-being and are willing to do what it takes to make them happy. Secondly, making sacrifices can lead to a more fulfilling relationship. What do you reckon? Why does showing love require making sacrifices?
writerrochelle
The Bible reads at John 15:13, "No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul (life) in behalf of his friends." At 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 the Bible tells us what love is, and what it is not. If we all followed Bible principles, there would be no hatred, no wars. At Colossians 3:14 the Bible reads, "But, besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union." Jesus Christ loved mankind so much, he died for us! And, in relationships, if everything the man does if for her, and everything the woman does is for him, they will have a happy, peaceful relationship filled with love! Compromise! ;-D
31-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

MedsCheck is a government program. For reviewing customer's medication to ensure individuals are informed about their prescription and taking the right combination of medicine. This service is performed by the pharmacies to the public and it's free. But the Canadian health Ministry reimburses pharmacies up to $75 per call. Canadian province Ontario's Ministry of health said, it already paid out $60 million for MedChecks in the 2022 2023 fiscal year but...
CILLY0
Hope this doesn't happen here in Australia. The big Pharma companies would have an even greater field day.
03-Mar-24
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