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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
In our Advertising...here on Rewardia and on TV and elsewhere...you will see a lot of heavily overweight models in skimpy clothes or in their underwear...some with missing limbs...and this is a celebration of our diversity...and how we should ALL be represented in advertising...a reflection of our society....OK...why are they ALL female?...ALL of them...where is the fat bald man in his underwear? The disabled male model?...why are they all well muscled...
John W 577766
As a fat bald old man, you do NOT want to see me in my underwear but good on you for championing this.
01-Aug-24
John Cleese recently pointed out that anyone who is REALLY good at what they do appear to think that only about 10 to 20% of all the other people who do that job are really any good ... be it doctors, plumbers, scientists, nurses, surgeons or chefs. If so, that is pretty scary. What do you think? Is that right in areas you have worked in?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
One, who is John Cleese....Two, my jobs called for civil service written exams based on experience or school - high school or college. Three, you had to score in the high nineties out of a hundred score - scoring a hundred was a perfect score. Four, the incompetents were weaved out - during civil service written exams. Five, over ninety-nine percentage of all the other people who do my job were really good. Last, over hundred thousand people who still do my job are still good at it!
07-Jul-24
Silence isn't a bad thing, though, and some people even enjoy it. It offers a chance to reflect and sort through thoughts. Actively and respectfully participating in a conversation takes energy even if you're only listening. Your partner, or anyone else, may not have the same conversational energy as you do. What do you reckon? Is it rude to not talk much?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
It will depend on your 'personal traits' are you EXTROVERT or INTROVERT....also your culture will determine HOW you respond in the scenario you described.... furthermore, other factors could come into PLAY!
30-May-24
My dream job as a child was to work in the vet department. Never thought I'd get there but qualifying as a vet assistant. What was your dream job?
IdentifyAs
I always wanted to be a Mum. In the process I have been a nurse, a psychologist, a teacher, a companion, a protector, a carer and so much more. It has been my greatest joy and sorrow, but I wouldn't have it any other way. It was just the ass I chose to be their father that was the problem.
16-May-24
So I'm currently pregnant with my third and some of my in laws insist they stay with us during the labour and after to meet the baby. Even though I thought u made it quite clear that's not happening. What you suggest I do? Kick them out and tell them to get a motel? Haha
Rosemary E 383382
Is this your first baby or do you have others you need somebody to help with the care of them? Having visitors is tiring so you may need to set a time limit for everybody, unless maybe they offer to help with various household chores and you may be able to grab some rest while baby is asleep. I'm sure things like doing the washing would be helpful even better if you can sort it to the point of which room it goes in.............I would be grateful for casual help if it is a c-section as there is a lot of things you are not supposed to do......... That's when you need a granny flat to evict them to.
29-Apr-24
In store, salesmen insist on explaining all the different settings of the latest machine. Mostly people don't use more than three anyway, but the one setting that's not there, and is necessary on any washing machine, a tissue detector. Paper tissues ruin so many washes, yet there is not one machine that can sense it and has a warning. If we can put a man on the moon, why can't someone design a washing machine that warns there's a tissue in the washing?
Sandra C 12043
How hard is it to check all pockets before you put things in the machine. It's called laziness. Or the alternaive is don't buy clothes with pockets, or stitch all pockets up so you can't put tissues in them.
14-Mar-24
Did you know in 2021 an italian ''artist'' sold an invisible statue for 15,000 euros? As you heard. The piece was literally a square of american tape stuck in the floor to remark the place where the statue was. But this is not the first time that this man did this. And he is planning to put seven invisible statues of his own all around the world cities. What do you think about this? Is this art? Is art really just a concept? You can sell a concept? Is this a real...
Robert F 1161011
I wouldn't call it art, and I wouldn't call it a scam, after all, any buyers can see exactly what they're getting.
16-Feb-24
Are the younger generations losing a lot of the jobs skills we used to have? I know the world is changing and becoming more tech-savvy. But we seem to be losing a lot of the skills that Baby Boomers used to have.
Susan 1441337
I think most of the jobs that that our know senior generation did have either been taken over by technology or moved to another country because they have cheap labour. I also believe it reflects on the quality of goods we receive from other countries. In turn all these products are garbage and thrown into the dump and we wonder why we have no room left to dispose of things. I feel old saying this but things definitely aren't made the way they used to be. I feel like we need to bring these jobs back to our own countries and stop buying off shore garbage. My dad said this many years ago before he passed and he was so right but yet our government keeps letting this stuff come in I'm sure these other countries are lining the politicians pockets. There's no jobs here for people that may not have the smarts to do IT stuff. I feel like we need to go back to the way things used to be. There's so many homeless people or people living paycheck to paycheck and the government doesn't care as long as they are getting richer. This is a sad sad world we live in imo
26-Jan-24
Why does this world need to use two types of calendars? In 1582 the Pope introduced the Gregorian Calendar, as the old calendar was incorrect by not having an allowance of a leap year & by 11 minutes in a year short fall. This was called the Julian Calendar. If the old calendar is short by a day & minutes, why does it still allow to be operated? To me, in my opinion, it is so confusing when you have 2 of everything. Like 2 Xmases, 2 New Years, 2...
Elizabeth T 396096
The answer to your question is religion.
Apart from the Greeks, all other Orthodox religion follows the old calendar for Christmas (the Greeks go with the Catholics on this one) but for Easter and New Year, all Orthodox religions follow the old calendar.
Imagine a world with no religion...easy if you try...no calendar to confuse us...no distorted facts to make you cry...
07-Jan-24
I have just been reading about an existing service...for older people...where the local authorities can go through with you...your eating and drinking habits...exercise patterns in fact every facet of your life really...and with their experts... come up with the perfect plan as to what you should be doing...it is very likely that none of these people are very old themselves.....the service is totally free...and at the moment at least...you do not have to do what they say or...
Carolyn K 714554
It sounds a bit like Big Brother. It would be an individual choice. I don't like having anybody poking into every aspect of my life.
08-Dec-23
Do you ever long for the past? A place, or a person? Maybe for a life never lived? Nostalgia is a deep yearning for our former selves, but is it healthy? What do you think dwelling on the past can mean for your present?
Gaza
As I'm getting to the end of my life, of course, I look back through my past. Things I did, people I've met and the things that maybe I should have done.
02-Oct-23
These days, it's a great idea of starting a garden. Since with the cost of living, rising price of fruits and vegetables... I've started a garden, and it's turned out to be a great hobby. Time-consuming but rewarding. Who else has a garden to maintain? :)
JANET R 328390
I have a garden. Mainly flowers but I am growing a few beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, carrots and spring onions - at the moment. The main problem is always the bugs - snails, grubs etc - but I still like to grow them.
31-Oct-23
Recently I went out and met an acquaintance. She hugged me and chatted with me and my friend. Then openly informed me she has a sore throat and a fever. I have been informed she is a nurse. She is aware I care for an elderly mother of 94 years of age yet showed no concern to the possibility of infecting me or my friend. I find this selfish. What is your opinion?
Morenita
And that\u2019s why I\u2019m not going to work today. I\u2019m sick and I don\u2019t want to get my seniors sick. Even if I need the money \ud83d\ude2d
28-Sep-23
This is the most controversial topic. One like dogs and the other like cats. Or both? It seems like no one can win, but so many people have their own opinions!
Christine M 323842
Like them all except for the ones that people dress up in stupid clothes and carry around in handbags.
10-Sep-23
Early motor vehicles were powered by steam, and drivers needed to have somebody walk before the vehicle waving a flag, to warn others of impending danger. We have come a long way since then, and no longer need to waive those flags. Similarly, when Nuclear Energy was in its infancy there were risks and accidents, but whether you realise it or not, Nuclear Reactors are everywhere now - both on and deep down in every ocean, as well as in most major city...
Andrew C 287196
Nope! It's a massive disaster waiting to happen (as Russia found out, Japan nearly found out). It is also far more polluting then every other form of energy creation combined - nuclear waste takes millions, if not billions, of years to disappear and they have no idea what to actually do with it. There are no nuclear reactors in New Zealand and the government long ago banned nuclear-powered ships (including the US Navy) from even visiting here.
04-Jul-23
I've heard and seen so much horrible behaviour by people lately... Animal abuse, Child abuse and family violence, Crimes against society, Corporate greed, Inequality, Online bullying, Scamming, Looting, Road rage... need I go on? What the hell is going on with people. Things are only getting worse, especially as times are hard financially with the cost of living, not to mention Climate change and the after affects with Fires, Floods and Drought etc. Why aren't...
Elvira D 70287
As we already know in every country around the world there are good and bad people. Although when we stop for a moment and hear the media such as the news or read newspaper all we ever hear is bad, bad, terrifying news which involves crime, Stabbings, shootings, theft, assaults., hurting innocent people, causing pain to families, causing injuries/ death, road rage.Running people over and leaving them on the road to die and not render help. Hurting our kids, the elderly especially that are more vulnerable and easy targets especially if they are blind or deaf. I think personally if society keeps going this way we will not even be able to step outside of our homes , because we are all too scared and feel we could be next targeted. We are all struggling, whether it's due to the cost of living, job, unemployment, or health, People's moods and mental thoughts do not give the right to anyone to take it out on others or hurt those who are innocent and destroy people's lives. There is not enough hard punishment in place.
16-Aug-23
Cheeky creatures, great and small, they do naughty things yet somehow always find their way back into our hearts ... What are some classic habits or stories you have?
TERRIE K
Soxy will bark at night if she hears a noise. I never allowed it because I couldn't see any reason for it. I have more tolerance to it now since she went blind. I just get up and tell her everything's okay in a gentle voice and she comes back in. She is the only one keeping me going so we look after each other. Even though she is now blind and a diabetic, we go for walks every day, she'll chase a ball inside the house if she can hear it bounce and she cuddles up with me when we want a rest. She'll always have my love.
13-Aug-23
I have started watching the paranormal shows on television. Not sure if I believe, but it is entertaining. Have you ever seen a ghost, spirit, shadow person, etc.? Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
Therese M 73305
Most definitely I have photos with orbs and faces in them I get the smell of my sons after shave from time to time. I here them walking around at night . My lights flicker and my music plays up often it gives me great comfort knowing my dad and boys still are around and I know I'll be with them all one day
08-Jun-23
Been with my husband 9 years, married for 4 years. My question is how do you keep the fun alive in your marriage. I'm finding specially with COVID, its been harder to try keep the fun/adventure alive. We don't go out as much as we used to due to COVID. Just wondering if anyone has suggestions, advice or tips to keeping things fun and new.
dale k 247571
Be Honest with each other and never have any secrets between you. learn together new things and share your knowledge of things you already know. Going out is not everything in a relationship, there must be things you both enjoy doing together, today is the 3rd anniversary of my husbands funeral, he is my soul mate partner and lover, husband, We never went to bed angry with each other and always told each other we loved the other everyday, we had 21yrs together and only had 5 arguments in that whole time,(mental health did not help), I would have loved him to have been alive doing lockdown as we would have found lots to do together even if it was a walk around the block. Remember your love for each other.
25-May-21
At what age do you think is appropriate for youngsters to have their own (adult) personal computer, laptop, tablet (considering Parental Control)? My daughter got her first (adult) tablet when she turned 3 and then the first PC desktop when she was 6. All with parental control. She has limited screen time during the years. I noticed creativity, skills in using different applications and researches, projects, etc developed exponential during years. Now she has a...
Smiley
No tablets in our house. I don't see a use for them as we have phones and laptops that do everything needed.
Our kids get their first laptop when they start High School (about 12yrs of age) and they get their first mobile phone when they turn 16 years old.
We have parental controls on their school laptops and monitor their phones until they turn 18.
It is far to easy to get addicted to technology and cyberbullying is so very real so limiting social media and some games can keep our kids safe.
13-May-23
Whether it was hot or cold or rainy or snowy, why did you love that holiday and for what reason?
Andrew C 287196
Staying at home ... it costs far less, I know where everything is, I can't "forget" anything, there aren't piles of tourists, ....
21-Apr-23
From inputting your data and signing up for a phone plan to handing over your number to a real estate agent, our personal details are collected, stored and shared on a daily basis. What happens when that data is breached, and our identity is stolen. Is privacy even possible anymore?
Carol S 657195
From what I have heard on several podcasts, nothing is private anymore! It is a scary fact, and what is even more disturbing is the fact that people keep putting themselves in danger. Cell phones are a must when they don't need to be! Why don't people care? We lived without them just fine for centuries!!! Yes, they are convenient, but at what price? We accept any technology that is thrown at us, and we have no idea what the ramifications could be because we have no idea how they work! Those that do are speaking out, but no one is listening. Even when your devices are turned off, you are at threat! Where is this heading? There isn't much that the average person has to hide, so why track us? I think some of it is for merchandising and to monitor where we go and what places we frequent, but what about the government? I seem to have nothing they would be interested in so what do they want from us? That fact is scary! I hate cell phones because they have ruined our society. We can't even visit people without texting others while you are with them. To me, that is rude. If you want to talk and/or text to other people don't do it while you are spending time with me when I don't see you that often! Often times, people don't even hear what I say because they are on social media while they're here! Let's think about how unimportant that makes other people feel! Are those texts that important? I use a cell phone only because I travel alone and no one knows where I am. If I had an emergency, it could save my life. It isn't even turned on unless I need it! With all the crap that's going on, we need to get our heads in the places they need to be. Take care of your community. I love the Amish because they are there for their community and help each other out! They work hard, and we have become too lazy to even get up and turn the TV channel! Pathetic, aren't we? How are we going to handle what might be coming in this country? I wish I could say this on a public forum where it would be heard and make a difference. I know people are going to do what they are doing until they have no other choice and aren't prepared.
31-Mar-23
I am sure The Voice issue is important to some people but I personally cannot see how this issue is benefiting all Australians. Having a Prime Minister cry over this matter is to me demeaning all other Australians who can no longer get treatments for ongoing health issues. The indigenous still get free health services, dental services, social security, housing etc. whereas the rest of Australians have lost most of these services. We are becoming the minority in our...
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I had thought of Australia being enlightened when compared to the USA. However, when things go bad - blame minorities or indigenous people - standard operating procedure for the majority - LOL!
27-Mar-23
Often we hear from others like: "I will be happy if I have some certain amount of money". Well, some amount can give us a comfortable life, but does it make us happier? If we had all the money I wanted, how would it be? Let's see at least three of the pros and cons: Pros: Money is monumental work that keeps me busy and productive. Money allows me to buy something I always wanted but could not afford. Money brings respect in society. Cons:Lack of family...
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Whoever said money can't buy you happiness simply doesn't know 'where' to shop (LMAO)? However, I will admit that 'time' is more valuable than 'money'. You can get more money in life; you cannot get more time in life (a hard/bitter lesson for me to learn)!
19-Mar-23
Have you lost a loved one before? If so how long does it take before you can finally move on with your life? I lost my sister to suicide in september 2018. Coming up to 3 years since she passed. And a year ago on Xmas I wasn't quite ready to celebrate a Xmas yet. And still not. Because it's not the same without her. I was told by someone who was supposedly my friend that I'm being stupid and it's been over a year since she died and I should stop being so dramatic...
Leah W 215315
There is no time limit on grief. It takes as long as it takes. My mother died in 2014 and, while most of the time I'm fine, there are still moments when I'll just suddenly burst into tears. Mum lost twins seven years before I was born, yet she still got quiet, and a little down, when it would of been their birthday. I still see things when I'm in a store and think "Ooh, mum would love that", and then I remember.
Grief is a wound. It may scab over, even scar lightly, but it never fully heals. Sometimes it feels like it's forever since she died, other moments, it's like it was yesterday.
I find the run up to Mother's Day to be hard (not the day itself). All the advertising "Remember Mum this Mother's Day", I just want them to shut up. And the run up to Christmas... Both our birthdays are at the beginning of December (3 days apart), so that's hard. My uncle died 2 weeks ago, and his birthday is 2 days after Christmas, so this year is going to be hard.
My thoughts go out to all who are grieving.
28-Feb-21
Growing up, I had great girl friendships. In high school, when we discussed boys we liked, we cheered on each other's hopes to date said boys we individually liked. But there was that one girl friend, who would go after every boy we liked. She was beautiful, and really fun to hang out with, but I'd say this was a big no-no in our sisters' club. I've always been loyal to my friends and just to women in general. From my mother, sisters and girlfriends growing up...
boy blunder
there are some things you just don't do,, like you wouldn't take a dog called [shark] to the beach, I guess some relationships are like algebra you look at your x and wonder y
09-Mar-23
Opinion is meant to be a personal expression, not intended to offend or influence, and does not deserve criticism but acceptance. But with the "cancel" mindset, why are we using opinion to push a thought or start a hate discussion?
Paula J 395266
Cancel culture doesn't permit an opinion, you must agree with them. I always study and make myself aware of the facts before I make up my mind and form an opinion.
13-Jun-22
Always a family favourite topic is the one of the child with the unusual arrival into this world Some are genuinely scary but have a great outcome, thankfully ! I was 2 weeks overdue, which my mother was not pleased about so impatiently she decided to take some cod liver oil followed by a hot bath... Said to bring on labour, which indeed it certainly did! As the hospital was down the rd, she decided to walk. Middle of the night, raining, she was squirming in...
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Because of racial segregation (DEEP SOUTH) - I was born in my parents' house - Blacks (AT THAT TIME) could not use the local hospitals (WELCOME TO AMERICA). It was touch-and-go for two weeks (MY MOTHER HAD TO PERFORM A CESAREAN SECTION OPERATION ON HERSELF) - obvious - my mother and me - survive the ordeal!
13-Jan-23
Many of us submit a topic for Daily Discussions, in hope of receiving the 1000 points added to our points balances. I'd like to know, what about submitting a topic for Daily Polls? Would anyone like to have this for an option? And, if so, how many points would you think it should be worth once it is approved by Rewardia's Staff?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I would prefer rewardia. com increase the amount of points and/or reward amounts for participating - right now - 2000 points equals $1 and you need 10,000 points to cashout!
14-Mar-21
Every time I check the balance of my retirement savings and kiwi-saver, they are heading south. I am over retirement age but still working, so find the current situation very distressing. Don't own a home and honestly wonder if I will ever be able to afford to retire. Considering closing my kiwi-saver and other retirement schemes and putting the money into a bank deposit account where it at least eRn something What are other people's thoughts?
Glenys H 310155
After reading some of the comments below, makes me realise How lucky I am. We own our home, I have a Dept of Vet Affairs pension, Hubby is currently on jobseeker kind of payment but is experiencing ill health (nothing major). We don't drink or smoke, we enjoy a few hobbies: I love crafts like knitting (make some presents or sell items) we both like reading (library) He is into golf (Budget allows a regular game) He likes jigsaws... had so many and they didn't sell on marketplace so we have started up a jigsaw exchange at a local hall. I guess that retirement comes down to if you are self funded or if you can manage on pension, have a good budget and stick to it.
29-Oct-22
I have recently become disabled with arthritis in my knees, back and most other spots. I walk with a walker and probably not far from being wheelchair bound. I am grossly overweight now I have found out that most places of business have sitting chairs with arm rests on them. So disabled people have problems sliding onto a chair with arms, let alone an obese disabled person. Sitting on a walker is not comfortable, and I think not meant to be for a long time. I have often...
mary c
I try to do a pre check of any place i am going with hubby. He drives a power chair-he only has minimal use of thumb and forefinger in left hand so has a joystick control. But boy does he plough his way through a shop and if something is in the way the chair will get through...he doesn't care if his presence is made known. I hate scenes so run ahead making way. Can be v stressful. Some shops are so cluttered and aisles tiny..it sucks and makes me so mad. Esp shops such as 2$ shops- where we would like to go since we no longer have money- but they are terrible for w/chairs and walkers etc. Have complained to Mall but they said it was the shop owners responsibility. Sigh. We don't have an issue with seats as hubby has his w/chair at least. And if a seat is in the way at a cafe table he will nudge it out of the way with his w/chair. Going out is quite nerve-wracking. We never go into our previously loved 2nd hand shops- too cramped and crowded- and he drove out once with a clothesrack accidentally attached to the back of his headrest..sounds funny now but not at the time. Also he rammed into a giftcard carousel on purpose after the shop owner (another 2$ shop) told him off for accidentally knocking something in the over crowded store. He backed up his chair like a bull and started driving towards it..i knew he couldn't be stopped and i hid around the corner.
14-Oct-22
I have changed my habit of spending money since the COVID-19 occurred. Life cost has become too high, and that makes me wonder how to save money and plan for my future. I go to Avondale Sunday market to buy eggs, vegetables and fruits instead of going to the supermarket. Has your money spend habit changed? And how do you manage to save money in daily life. Welcome to share your good ideas. Thank you
John-Paul M 891388 - Australia
I have become more "Aussie" aware when purchasing food etc. I make a point of always buying Australian produce as I really feel that we have to support our local farmers, producers, retailers etc. I appreciate that this comes at a price is regard to cost and if you are a family with kids this might not always be possible. Buying Australian supports Australia and provides jobs, opportunities and wealth to Australians. The changing economic climate is putting strain on the household budget but hopefully early next year things will start to settle down with the economy. My spending habits have only changed in that UI am even more determined to support Australian businesses where I can.
23-Aug-22
Do you think in this day and age an "education" is the ticket to a better paying job? Or does your life experience (what you know) and who you know get you that better paying career?
APB
This may be an American problem...I am not sure...should the only reason for your career be that it is "better paying"....I hope that at least some people devote most of their entire lives to a career that involves something they love and care about...or something that is vitally important or makes everyone else's world a better place...we can all make very important contributions and these should never be devalued
15-Aug-22
Laying in the sun for 10 -15 minutes a day is the best way to get enough. When ultraviolet rays hit your skin, that light triggers the production of vitamin D. Skin cancer should not be a risk for 2 to 3 times a week between 10 and 3 p.m. I have Irish heritage, so I am guilty of avoiding the sun. Some symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression. I just read a recent report stating there is now a connection with...
IdentifyAs
Yes it has been another scare campaign with being out in the sun. I have very fair skin and turn into a lobster in half an hour.So I avoid the sun, go out early morning or late afternoon. I won't use sun screen, it's just another chemical. I do take vitamin D supplements on a daily basis. I've stopped listen to the news, it's just a bunch of articles that are geared to make people panic. I'm sick of being told how to live, what to eat, when to fart...to hell with it all.
24-Jul-22
Do you think education be free? Well I think yes, it is because that it will encourage kids to do more education related things (like maths and English). Also, parents don't have to spend money in order for their child to learn. Education is important for kids. What do you think?
Grommie
isn't just corny how people think things are free !!!!! The government pays, which means it's you and I who pay. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance... but that's another whole subject
14-Jul-22
At least 200 years or so ago...most of the radical technology...most of the restructuring of how the entire planet operated...was mainly in the hands of private enterprise...gifted madmen...and pirates...the various Governments struggled to keep up....and here we are again...mad billionaires...huge corporations governments being totally useless... Elon Musk re-established the Ukraine internet after 3 hours of Russian attack...now thousands of people are going over the...
Pato Lo Duck
That’s what happens when you let wankers into power.. For God’s sake, We have had Humpty Dumpty Trumpty, a mad Russian Kleptocrat and that fool down in Brazil, not to mention Xi (wants to rule the world) and the recently irrelevant Scomo to keep us safe, now a Marcos is back in power in the Philippines telling everybody the sun shines out of his arse (his father stole USD 13 billion from that country-most of it never recovered)… and I haven’t even mentioned the bankers and various mafia ( and yes I mentioned them in the same sentence deliberately) that are out to steal every penny from the poor that they can get their hands on.. But after a few double strength home brews I conclude that as long as my glass is not empty, the world is a wonderful place…
12-Jun-22
Psychedelic drugs have a long history in medicine and popular culture, and they re now being researched as possible treatments for mental illnesses and other debilitating conditions. But are psychedelics ready to go from underground to mainstream medicine? And what lessons can we learn from the strict regulation of medicinal cannabis?
Helen A 395807
Returned US soldiers with PTSD use such drugs whilst in session with a psychologist. Results are good. Why would big pharma offer anything better than nature? As for medicinal cannabis who can afford it? To all the judgemental straightjacks out there: The war on drugs started with racism. It was to harass Billie Holiday because she wouldn't stop singing 'Strange Fruit'. It has nothing to do with craziness or addiction. Ancient humans took psychedelics it is in our genes. Do I do psychedelics? No. But if anyone wants to it is not for me to judge.
03-Jun-22
When visiting my new dentist recently, I thought how clever of them to hand me a piece of paper covered in a plastic sleeve clipped to a clipboard with a whiteboard marker to write out my details. The plastic sleeve is wiped when the information is put to the computer - such a clever way to save paper and emissions. Do feel there is a mad scramble to reach our 2030 emissions target as per the Paris Agreement? Have you noticed anything that would equate to a...
alexandra e 583849
What ever we do will not stop global warming! The earth is on an orbit in our solar system and has so far done 1% of this orbit which means our lifestyle is going to continue to change or die out as our universe expands and the planets move further away from each other. Governments wont tell their populations this as there would be worldwide panic. Our plants and animal life is dying out and we cannot stop it.Everyone conveniently forgets that we have had previous ice ages and the magnetic poles have also changed places throughout time. So for those who believe they can stop global warming go ahead and do your thing but it wont matter at all in the long term.
01-Jun-22
I'm curious about your views on elite private schools for the young ones. What would you say are the pros and cons of sending children to elite private schools? Would you do so if money weren't an issue?
Christine M 323842
If you want your children spoon fed to get good yr 12 results, then watch them fall on their arses at uni send them to a Private School. Also it’s the place to get the A class drugs coz mumsie and daddy are all cashed up and too busy runnning their empires to care. Teachers who really want to make an impact are in the public system.
Oh…. And no more government funding. Pay for you elite little club all yourselves.
27-Dec-21
Before I retired, a couple of people in my company retired before me ... and both promptly died ... people say it s your job, it s your life, it is important to keep busy/find a hobby (what?...or you will die?) I put on a little weight slept in a lot ... very happy, really content ... but steadily getting weaker just getting old? I've seen the old guys feeding the ducks in the park stuff that! I'm now exercising for well over an hour a day ... and I can feel my strength and...
Peter M 273033
Physically, things are not wonderful. The immobility and pain of arthritis must be felt to be believed. However, mentally, I feel so wise and grounded: an unerring sense of what matters more, what matters less and what matters not at all. Emotionally, I Iike being free of the stresses of the workplace, the tyranny of the power structure and its expectations. My time is largely my own and I revel in the liberty of it all. I have not been this relaxed and happy in decades!
11-Aug-21
Do you think the pension should be increased? have you ever witnessed an older person who is shopping for food and can't afford it so they buy a can of baked beans instead of meat and veg
Joe B 288252
Yes, a little bit. The pension is enough to survive on but not much else. I think society does not properly respect what a lifetime is, nor does it respect the value of the volunteer work that many of the retirees do.
22-Jan-21
In some area's of Australia, esp the bigger city's, rental prices are now increasingly getting much worse. Our Pollies are sitting on their hands doing nothing about it. I believe rental prices should be really ...capped!. During Covid-19 last year, there was a moratorium on rental prices, for awhile, but we still have covid in Australia, so cap the rent! What do you say?
Frank N
We need policies that put dollars into the pockets of people who cannot afford to buy their own home, so they have the money to do so. That way there would be little need for rentals, or for social housing either. My suggestion is to pay everyone a basic living wage (not means tested).
28-Jul-21
COVID vaccines necessary before travelling within Australia (US, wherever), and same to enter Australia ... Without quarantine before leaving the states or countries. What do you think?
Darren S 116121
personally i think its a waste of time,i read a coulpe of weeks ago our PM said once international borders are down when we are all vaccinated,and all travellers coming are vaccinated to expect 1000 cases per week,we have never had 1000 cases per week before,so does this vaccine work or not? apparantly it only lessons the symptoms if you do get it,allegedly
27-Apr-21
How do I clean my house for Christmas? Would you have any tips for a speed clean?
merricat
I am not expecting any visitors for Christmas. so if anyone shows up, what they see is what they get.
20-Dec-25
How long can you deep freezer food for? They say fish for one month. What the best things deep freezer and how long. Is better in fridge or deep freezer, is they even tips as well. Can cake be frozen or not.
Pato Lo Duck
Fish is difficult to assess, some fish get a bad taste after only a month or so and others seem to last for ever. I found a pack of seafood highlighter frozen in its original packaging in the bottom of my old freezer, that was 22 years old. I defrosted it and gave it a go, and it looked and tasted exactly the same as another one I had bought frozen from the supermarket still inside the use by date. You just have to experiment a bit to find what works. For instance bacon rashers get a funny taste after only a few months, but short cut bacon, without the fat lasts much longer before the taste changes.
11-Dec-25
Higher qualifications used to result in better-paid jobs and long-term career development. How is it right now? Have you experienced the fall of 'higher' education around you?
Lachelle B
Half of my son's mates went to Uni and have a lot of debt and no job. He got flack when he started at McDonald's (is now a manager earning good money). He has people with degrees working under him, their course fees would be a deposit on a house. And yes I'm proud of my son, now I just have to work on the other one....
30-Nov-25
What are the best ways to avoid getting scammed? List 10 foolproof methods. When is the best time of day to avoid scam calls? Where do these calls usually come from?
Lachelle B
Don't answer unknown numbers. Back during Covid it was rife. I turned the tables on scammers trying to sell a cure, I said I had created a cure with Maori herbs yada yada. I was so convincing they were asking if I could send some and were giving me their details! Kept me entertained.
07-Nov-25
It's a personal choice to book one in when buying a house (cost: $300-$1000 AUD) but are they worth it? I had a friend, needed to determine if he had termite & asbestos the P&B report said "no", sadly he later found out he had both. Other P&B inspectors overexaggerate petty issues just to cover themselves. Who's had similar stories?
Lachelle B
I have a building background so am the unofficial house inspector for family. A house is a long term investment so you need to check it out from a registered inspector (if they get it wrong, it's on them). It's like buying a car and going "she'll be right" instead of getting a mechanic to take a look.
24-Oct-25
OK ..Boys & Girls. ..Which popular songs, adverts and stuff in your life bring back great memories and you still love and remember today ?
Liane H
The nostalgia 's back up the charts ! Ads .?.
https://youtu.be/85ubtVs5n6A?si=WowJjz2bwMeZtUxE
And here's the old yet exciting discussion most guys used to have when this one cropped up on Telly . ..
2 Gin and tonics, 2 Vodkas and a Scotch .
https://youtu.be/ozgvM5YXvCs?si=cRmBrj8dZ6RDp_3p
19-Oct-25
Why is it when you're serving a customer in any type of industry, that they seam that they are always right? I believe in many industries they choose to ignore what is actually correct, so they don't have to deal with rudeness, loudmouths, tempered customers. This is wrong, who ever invented that the customer is always right is actually wrong. Lots of customers use this situation for their advantages. Many customers are wrong in what they're saying, as it can be proven on...
helen 1703592
this saying was introduced to ensure staff were always courteous keeping customers happy ensures future business the saying may be wrong but it does keep things civil
24-Sep-25
I resigned my job in March for health reasons and took a few months to sort them out. Now I am ready to go back to work on a part-time basis. I am so lucky that my partner and I can afford basic costs like rent, groceries and utilities on his income alone. But I really do want to go back to work so we can afford the nicer things in life again and put some money aside for savings. I've been finding it hard to find a suitable part-time job, though. I'm not fussy. If be perfectly...
APB
As you reach 50 there are a massive quantity of reasons that are given for not getting a position...I came second in at least 12 positions...to people less qualified...no-one believes that you just want the job...you are after their job...no-one wants to employ someone who might be smarter than them....its tough
26-Sep-25
What are the best things about being married and the bad things about being married? Good thing is having someone to talk to. Bad thing is when someone changes the subject because they feel it s not for them. Is it better to be married or just living together?
Rodwings
Lived common law for 15 years till she passed from a heart attack in front of me. Other than my teens and early 20's, the best 15 years of my life.
01-Sep-25
There is no universal answer for how much phone time is too much, but most health experts suggest limiting non-work screen time to under two hours per day for adults to reduce negative health effects like digital eye strain, poor sleep, and impacts on mental well-being. What are your thoughts? How much is too much time on the phone?
Catharina 1274733
Any explanation the difference between on-work and non-work screen time? My previous job was on-work screen time 9.5hrs each shift, 4 days week for over 18 years. Here I am \ud83e\udee3\ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude1d
14-Sep-25
Is it ok for the public to go into shops and abuse the staff who are only doing their everyday job, especially when it comes to checking bags? My belief is that if you have nothing to hide, then what is the problem with having your bags checked? Swearing and calling the staff names is not necessary. If the staff are not helpful or are rude, then they should be reported to a supervisor or manager.
Deborah 1448385
The cost of increased shoplifting could easily put a smaller company out of business. Get your bag checked like a good boy or girl
23-Aug-25
Many happy, long-term couples sleep separately and still maintain strong, loving relationships. The key isn't whether you share a bed it's whether you're prioritizing each other in other meaningful ways. What would you say? Do couples who sleep apart grow apart?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Do couples who sleep apart grow apart? NO! Love 'might be' blind, but it turns out sleep isn't (deaf)! Hence, couples are opening their 'eyes/ears' to the benefits of separate bedrooms! While the idea of sleeping a part may seem counterintuitive to some(couples). Still, couples are finding that sleeping in separate bedrooms can lead to more restful night's sleep and a happier marriage (or relationship).
24-Jul-25
Children are staying home longer in their adult years, to leave for a bit then come back. We have charged rent as soon as they get jobs as well as make then help out around the house. BUT a lot of our friends seem to do none of this and think we are mean, doing it to our children. How does everyone else feel about this?
Lynne S 85901
Absolutely agree with rent being paid when children get a job. No value of money is learnt when parents keep paying expenses for their children. Also chores should be undertaken to help around the house - parents are not slaves.
07-Jul-25
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