Cultures & Groups - 14 October 2007

We both call ours "the girls" -- three female cats. When they were younger, and got into scraps, I'd scold and say, "Ladies!" and hubby would say, "They're not ladies right now."

I know Roxy recently referred to hers as "the Hairy ones," but I think Tealc666 started it.

2007-10-14 09:53:43 · 29 answers · asked by felines 5 in Senior Citizens

You cant procreate naturally, what about a general power of attorney. Why does there have to be a ceremony for society?

2007-10-14 09:50:39 · 19 answers · asked by diviner2025 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

My very best friend in the whole wide world is hubby. Next best is my sister. A nice, long chat with either of them makes my whole day brighter.

This is in seniors because the three of us ARE seniors.

2007-10-14 09:49:27 · 26 answers · asked by felines 5 in Senior Citizens

I have been working on a cookbook for awhile now. All the recipes the kids phone and ask about, and their favourites. You can scan and put photos next to the recipes - one of your daughter mixing up the cake for the recipe or whatever.

I have also used colourful graphics from the internet of funny chefs, bistro cafes, food - each page has some kind of graphic

Then slide the pages into those plastic sheets and make a binder or even take it to your office supply store and have it "bound" with those coil things.

Anyhow this is what I am doing, and I hope it will be passed onto grandchildren too --

2007-10-14 09:49:05 · 10 answers · asked by isotope2007 6 in Senior Citizens

Australian court case?


A heavily pregnant woman got on a bus, and was unsettled to notice the man opposite smiling at her. She moved seats, but the smile turned to a grin.
She moved again. The man seemed more amused. When, on the fourth move, the man burst out laughing, she complained to the driver who called the police

The case came to court and the judge asked the man what he had to say for himself.
"Well, your Honour, when the lady got on the bus, she sat under a sign that said The Double Mint Twins are Coming, and I smiled.

Then she moved and sat under a sign that said Logan's Liniment will Reduce the Swelling, and I had to grin.

Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign that said William's Big Stick Did the Trick, and I could hardly contain myself.

But when she sat under a sign that said Goodyear Rubber could have Prevented this Accident, I just lost it."

Case dismissed!

2007-10-14 09:46:46 · 49 answers · asked by ? 5 in Senior Citizens

I recently started a new high school and a lot of the kids ask me about my accent and think I'm from the Caribbean or somewhere but my problem is I have a Gullah accent. Also I lived in Florida when I was younger and some of my family's Puerto-Rican so some of my words also have a Spanish sounding accent to them because I grew up in a Spanish/English house. Also some people say I'm trying to sound black or whatever and I'm not (it's not like I use words like "'Sup, my homeboy?" or anything so I don't understand that). I can't help how my accent goes. Also since my teachers aren't used to my accent, they can barely understand what I'm saying. And no one else in my family has my accent. How can I make my accent not so strong?

2007-10-14 09:38:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

LOL! bullybrian2000 and felines, how could that slip my mind?
I was silly enough to take my grandmother one of the tiny switches, that really did damage to the legs.

2007-10-14 09:36:53 · 13 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

On the mass society really I suppose, I'm not sure how to word it, but on mainstream culture, and how it aided movements such as the Anti-War movement, and, others maybe?
Is there much to expland on under 'The effects of the counter culture on _____'?
Much appreciated..
Thanks!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-14 09:35:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I am considering retiring in or outside the U.S.

Looking for a place where my money goes far; a simple life where my contribution to the local economy will have a good impact on the local population

I wouldn't rule out moving to a place that is economically challenged

I am a retired Vietnam Veteran in my mid-fifties

I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian, so the ideal area would be somewhere Orthodox worship is easy to locate

I have a TAX FREE pension of about $3,000.00 a month

COLA increases yearly and "no off-set" Social Security coming in 7 years to increase my income.

Also, the U.S. VA will pay for most health care claims I submit from outside US.

Some ideas: Romania, Bulgaria and Eastern Europe in general.

Also Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Not worried about culture shock.

My avocation is singing and songwriting.

I'm a retired Registered Nurse, not looking to do nursing, but having a lot of knowledge to share as volunteer.

Thank you for serious, informed answers.

2007-10-14 09:24:34 · 7 answers · asked by gordios_thomas_icxc 4 in Senior Citizens

If and only If they very close friends to our family, we would call them Aunt__ or Uncle__. Otherwise, it was Mr.__ or Mrs__.

2007-10-14 09:12:37 · 45 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

Please welcome and make her feel at home among the hills of Bonny Scotland. Ms. Jilly has arrived to take over the running of McTealc Towers. The previous incumbent of the post is having a short break at the Michael Douglas Rehabilitaion Centre for Un-Becoming Addictions.

No doubt Ms. Jilly will be making known her plans for the staffing of the hotel. Gladys is refusing any other duties other than the kitchen and the four Mexican lads who assist her in the the wine celler.

What Ms. Jillys plans are for security now that McTealc has found full time employment as The Scottish Stud Muffin - in direct competition with The Italian Stallion - is yet to be decided.

Ms. JustMe is still behind the bar - something she is very used to since her small mis-understanding at the bank and the fact that she had a shotgun in her hand at the time of a withdrawal.
It is advisable to make known your drinks order before noon as supplies run low by then due to Ms JustMe starting to drink at 7am.

2007-10-14 09:04:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

On Saturdays, my sisters and brother and I got to have a half a Coke each (the 6 oz. ones) and half a Hershey bar each. Talk about a treat!

2007-10-14 08:57:57 · 26 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

what do you think of polish people and polish cooking and their life styles and this is towards your own opinion so i wont be insulted

2007-10-14 08:54:54 · 12 answers · asked by maggie j 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

i am a widow in a small remote area.what can one do .

2007-10-14 08:41:09 · 10 answers · asked by yankee _girl_43@yahoo.com 1 in Senior Citizens

2007-10-14 08:40:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

When often times, there were so many salespeople in the store, and you were followed around in the store, in hopes they would make a sale. (Sometimes irritating)
Remember pulling into a gas station, and sometimes two or three employees came out and filled the tank, washed the windshield, checked the fluids underneath the hood?
Remember walking into the local grocery store or your bank and being greeted with a smile and they knew you by name?
Do you still have customer service where you live, or is it extinct?

2007-10-14 08:30:20 · 19 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

no typos easy to understand hope it offends nobody for the folks that only post to be negative

2007-10-14 08:20:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

what do you think?

2007-10-14 08:20:13 · 18 answers · asked by lHeat 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am fascinated by this life style. Tell everything

2007-10-14 08:16:42 · 18 answers · asked by Boston guy 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-14 08:12:56 · 11 answers · asked by chelle t 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

...Bisexual guy? Forget all the stupid stereotypes and think. Would you?

2007-10-14 08:02:06 · 15 answers · asked by Selym 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

would you go?

2007-10-14 07:59:39 · 49 answers · asked by snow ball 3 in Senior Citizens

I cross dress, and I know women dress as they want, when they wear trousers they are not trying to be like men. But it is cool, especially if you work hard on your look. Then you can leave it and go back to being a boring guy. That said there are cool things about being male, just not enough!! Any one agree?

2007-10-14 07:57:04 · 19 answers · asked by Jodie 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-14 07:35:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I find myself coming up with a few questions and hypocrisies about Christianity that keep me from completely embracing the religion. For instance this pickle... the Christian religions say if you are homosexual, you are going to hell. Now I'm not gay, but I understand that that true gays are born gay which means God made them that way, so why are they being condemned to hell? Does that mean God doesn't want us to be ourselves? Whats the dilly? I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts but especially by the practicing Christians out there

2007-10-14 07:27:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

all right, so I'm gay, only my best mate and another 2 person know this and they are totally cool w/ it and still love me, I'm 22 and my mom begin to ask(non-stop) or rater like persuade me to have a girlfriend as soon as possible,one week ago, she said she want me to go back my country and meet some girl she think can be my wife?!?!?! I'm live in another country by myself, I mean I could if I want to hide it, by I guess eventually they will know, I'm not in any relationship now but I'm wondering when I gonna tell my parents? plus I'm scared, depend on my parents' personality if I do tell them, they probably will tell to me change my name and never visit them again... what should I do? when should I tell them the truth?

2007-10-14 07:14:17 · 11 answers · asked by Brian A 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

sleep in seperate bedroom?

A few years ago I became a realtor - home after 10pm some nights - so not to distrube my husband - who left for work at 4am - I start sleeping in the quest bedroom. After a while, we both got comfortable with this, thus, it continues to date.

A friend found out a few months back, and she been getting on my last nerve with her "why you two not sleeping together?" questions, in most of our conversation. Last night I got fed up and told her off, perhaps not too nicely.

Should I apology? I may have lost a friend, but I just don't understand her obsession with this.

Your thoughts please. Thanks.

2007-10-14 07:07:44 · 28 answers · asked by Gem 5 in Senior Citizens

so that you could look after them , like they do in other countries in europe , or would you put them in a care/nursing home ?

2007-10-14 07:05:32 · 46 answers · asked by ♥BEX♥ 7 in Senior Citizens

I'm just wondering, hope I don't offend anyone, I'm gay too. I don't mean the ones that just want to tone, but girls who try to build huge muscles?

2007-10-14 07:00:10 · 11 answers · asked by Zach 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Does God hate blacks and jews?

2007-10-14 06:20:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups