Readers & Writers discussion

Aaah...If everything in life and the world was perfect. Unfortunately it isn't and never will be. So what's bothering you today that you need to get off your chest?

No, you must have something like spilt pet food or something edible that's drawing the birds.

At my Walmart there are so many blue hairs, old people walking at a turtles pace, people in electric carts running into everything and everyone. If there are any birds on the parking lot it would be buzzards.

Don’t forget the exposed butt cracks and the whole family that has to go grocery shopping. Screaming and crying kids and the parents either ignoring them or yelling obscenities.

I've experienced some of the poor dressers and unruly kids for sure, but our Walmart appears to be pretty well managed compared to what you two have put up with!
Over the years I have noticed that there are an awful lot of handicapped people who shop there.... my husband recently and legitimately - got a handicapped placard. There is rarely any space open for him to park, and there are a Lot of spaces designated for that.

Depending on the laws of particular cities I suppose this could happen. However I think public intoxication rather than DWI would be more appropriate charge.

My wife is obsessed with refrigeration. She thinks everything like mustard, catsup, steak sauce has to be in the refrigerator. You can go into any restaurant and these items are sitting on the table for days. Heck i don’t even refrigerate my beer! She is also a fanatic about expiration dates on everything. Day it expires out it goes.

George Jones, the country singer, used to ride his lawnmower to the liquor store and bars when his wives would hide the car keys. You can actually get a DUI if you drive on the street drunk, even on a bicycle.

So this is where all my friends are now. I wondered whatever happened to the great debate of 2024

I miss you guys!

I can't imagine people being happy at the grocery store. I'm usually miserable.

I'm trying to imagine that.

Why would state and local officials not want known criminal illegals removed from their communities? I don't get it.

Geraldine wrote: "I miss you guys!"

Why Geraldine, you did??
Glad you found Scout's group.

You have to wonder what is behind the uproar over finding fraud, abuse and waste of taxpayer money. Maybe they are afraid that the money trail may lead back to them with graft and kickbacks.

MaryJo wrote: "I've experienced some of the poor dressers and unruly kids for sure, but our Walmart appears to be pretty well managed compared to what you two have put up with!
Over the years I have noticed that..."

MaryJo,

I hear ya on the handicap parking. I have a handicap placard and we can never find any parking. People just go out and get them when they are capable. It almost seems like it's someone who is fat and lazy that doesn't want to walk. Sorry don't mean to pick on someone who is heavy.

Ruth wrote: "I watched a video earlier of a man arrested inside a grocery store while on a motorized cart. He was charged with DWI. Inside the store. I had no clue that could happen. He wrecked into several dis..."

Oh wow! I didn't know that they could arrest someone inside the store for that either.

Robert wrote: "My wife is obsessed with refrigeration. She thinks everything like mustard, catsup, steak sauce has to be in the refrigerator. You can go into any restaurant and these items are sitting on the tabl..."

My husband does that with expired items too. If it expires on that day he chucks it.

Geraldine wrote: "I miss you guys!"

Hi Geraldine!!

Ruth wrote: "Anyone else see an increase of people in grocery stores?!? I was at the grocery store (Walmart) and we had to stand in line to get down the aisles. I stood 8th in line for celery! Anyone else see a..."

I'm finding that most of the time if there are long lines it's because they have one cashier on and the rest is self checkout. Sorry won't use a self checkout, if I can help it. Hire people. It's ridiculous. If you want me to do your job in the store, then give me something off my bill. I'm not paid to do your job.

Robert wrote: "You have to wonder what is behind the uproar over finding fraud, abuse and waste of taxpayer money. Maybe they are afraid that the money trail may lead back to them with graft and kickbacks."

I think just that Robert. I think all these people complaining are afraid they are finally going to be called out and in trouble.

The owner should move the team to another civilized city. Philly is nothing more than a criminal ridden crap hole.

Ruth wrote: "Oddly enough, I looked it up. They are grackles and they swarm Texas parking lots. Lol. Everyone love Texas. lol.

https://youtu.be/pwcmAoRMmHQ?si=VinYM..."

Thank you for sharing this link to the video, That was weird but cool. Wow! We have those and Seagulls in our lot here in PNW in WA

Robert wrote: "You have to wonder what is behind the uproar over finding fraud, abuse and waste of taxpayer money. Maybe they are afraid that the money trail may lead back to them with graft and kickbacks."

I agree. I hope DOGE finds all the crooks. We've always known that politicians leave office much wealthier than when they were elected. We need an explanation for that.

Scout wrote: "Robert wrote: "You have to wonder what is behind the uproar over finding fraud, abuse and waste of taxpayer money. Maybe they are afraid that the money trail may lead back to them with graft and ki..."

Scout, a little late to the conversation, better late than never. Have to agree with you. What I have heard and seen most have earned more in one year than what we will see in our lifetime. Between myself and my parents one of us is always on the news. Want to know where all the money has gone and why?

It's interesting, isn't it, to find out where our taxes have been spent without our knowing about it. I think we'll find out much more before this is over, which is why Democrats are fighting so hard to stop DOGE. But I also know that Republicans have been guilty of some of the same things. I'd just like to see some accountability for where the money goes, and I hope this continues into the future. It's our money, and we're entitled to know how it's spent.

I totally agree.

Does anyone know why you cannot delete older notifications that start to accumulate on the GR book profiles?

Do they drop off after a certain amount of time?

Ewww. A GR sent me a hello message. I said Hi back. Now I have a message hanging there.

The notifications just scroll down forever.
I guess the good part there are not all the adds covering everything.

Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "I miss you guys!"

Hi Geraldine!!"

Hi Kellie...how're you doing?

Wow! Really interesting!
My first thought is I see a big problem with not abiding state/govt laws?? Kinda like trying to set up a country within a country? There is all sorts of levels to this I guess... like will the grocery store meet state food inspections etc..
** I'm just an old lady who knows nothing about it, just what you wrote, but it IS interesting! I'd not heard about it. Thanks for mentioning.🌷

Agreed.. State and u.s. laws👍💖

Apparently not enuf of news that i havent seen on tv-- yet. Surprised at that!

You can msg me if you want 📚💕

If I were Governor Abbott I would have Trump deport every damn one of them!

Has anyone thought about disappearing and starting a different life away from family? I've been seriously considering the idea.

I made my break from family and friends and relocated in another town about thirty years ago. Had little or no contact with them ever since. Best decision I ever made!

Blood is thicker than water is bullshit. If you have a dysfunctional family and you do not break the ties, you will become one yourself!

Geraldine wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "I miss you guys!"

Hi Geraldine!!"

Hi Kellie...how're you doing?"

Hi Geraldine! I'm doing ok. Sorry I just saw this. How are you doing?

BLynne wrote: "Has anyone thought about disappearing and starting a different life away from family? I've been seriously considering the idea."

I have. My sister, well I've actually started calling her my mother's other daughter, has been a real b***h. Her husband is a slime ball. I have no contact really with my mom, since she lives with them, except when she goes to the hospital. Which has been quite a bit lately. My aunts and uncle do not say anything to my mom's other daughter about her attitude and treatment of my mom (and my mom's money). Really my family is my husband and my best friends and their kids. It's sad.

Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "I miss you guys!"

Hi Geraldine!!"

Hi Kellie...how're you doing?"

Hi Geraldine! I'm doing ok. Sorry I just saw this. How are you doing?"

Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "I miss you guys!"

Hi Geraldine!!"

Hi Kellie...how're you doing?"

Hi Geraldine! I'm doing ok. Sorry I just saw this. How are you doing?"
Great.

Geraldine wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Geraldine wrote: "I miss you guys!"

Hi Geraldine!!"

Hi Kellie...how're you doing?"

Hi Geraldine! I'm doing ok. Sorry I just saw this. How are you ..."

I'm glad

I was wondering if anyone else had this issue with Goodreads. I have the box checked that says notify me when people comment, but I haven't gotten any notifications. I don't know why.

I wish some other company would buy Goodreads from Amazon. It use to be a good website before they bought it!

Ruth wrote: "I have Goodreads on my phone and I receive notifications immediately when someone posts a comment. I have heard the desktop version is slower and sometimes hit or miss on notifications."

Is that the app Ruth? I have the app on my phone too. I loved it the way it was.

There are hundreds of groups that are no longer active, but have potential. Why these people who started these groups do not delete all these is beyond me. Plus if you want to take over these groups as a new moderator you cant. They just stay there idle for years.

Thanks Ruth

Ruth wrote: "I walked away from my entire family as well when I was 17. I met my husband and I never looked back. My husband’s family embraced me and they are now my family…my life was saved."

I walked away many years ago also, married my soulmate and made our own family - 5 children and 9 grandchildren...never looked back. But I do keep in touch with my sister only.

Every day we hear on the news where some liberal judge imposes a block on President Trumps agendas. These blocks usually are not even in the geographical area where they even have authority. They are interfering with the policies the president ran on and the American voters supported for. What the hell can we do? The Supreme court seems to be impotent and just buries their heads in the sand. If the situation was reversed the Democratic left wing would already be threatening these judges or even worst.

Yes Ruth Charlie Kirk is an upcoming star for conservatism. He is another example of someone who had dropped out of college and used common sense to get ahead in life. Carl Rove was another example of a successful college drop out.

A lot of losses in our family. My brother died last September. I got together a scattering of his ashes and family came. My cousin Deb was there with her 2 kids. She died last month.