Things we Don't Understand, please share!

[Weedygarden]

I don;t understand other women that actually enjoy shopping for clothes , shoes and handbags. I hate shopping , always have

Me, too. It is a form of torture. What can make it even worse? Shopping with someone who has A.D.D. and cannot decide! OMFG! Give me a chair to sit in that reclines and wake me up when you have finally decided!

Wait, I put Love it, but are they just getting what they eat that day or stocking up quietly? If the later, then that's the love it part.

This could be me. I like to do a bigger weekly shopping trip to a grocery store, and a monthly shopping trip to Costco. Once in a while I do a smaller trip to the grocery store in addition to the big one. Here's the thing for me. I never, ever, go to the grocery store without buying something to stock up on. Today, I wanted organic apples to begin making some apple cider vinegar. I was going by a Sprouts, so I went there. I hadn't been there in a while and I had a Sprouts shopping list: apples, CBD beverages, chia seeds and mung beans for sprouting. Chia seeds and mung beans are preps. CBD beverage because as it gets warmer, I need something that helps get my electrolytes back after I heat up. The chia seeds and mung beans will go into jars and into the deep pantry.

The only reason I could think of would be they known funds are limited and trying to stay on point. Been there done that. But even then I was looking to stretch what I had.

I get this! I have been there. When I first moved to Colorado, my income versus my expenses was not good. I didn't stockpile much back then. But as life went on, I searched out items for little or free on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, yard sales and others. There is much to be had for free or little if a person makes a list and keeps an eye out for these items.

Here's another thing relative to limited funds. There are many, many people in America who are living marginally. I think some people have never figured out how to live otherwise. I believe that the welfare system has crippled many as far as dependence on the government. While I am not wealthy, I have always lived on the opposite side of that. I've always worked, sometimes two jobs at a time. Even now, in retirement, I am still working by taking care of people's dogs and cats. I know others who are retired and are so poor. I have more ideas for making money than I have time or energy to fulfill them.

There is a church that I drive by frequently that has a cabinet installed on the north side of the building, so it stays shady and cooler in the hot days of the year. It has two large doors with glass in them, so you can see what is inside. It is a help yourself food pantry. I drive by it some days and it is so full, that people put boxes and large bags on the ground under it. In a couple days, that cabinet will be almost empty and the bags and boxes are gone. I should start stopping there and taking photos to just track what is there. A game camera would also be fun to see who leaves food and who takes food. I believe the church maintains it as far as picking up the bags and boxes. I know people who regularly donate to the pantry. I also see people leaving donations. I have some to take there myself.

 

[Supervisor42]

I watch the neighbors return home every day with 1 or 2 bags from the grocery store.

Ben

I remember when I was young, buying beer one 6-pack at a time.
Of course, that was before I could ask myself: "So, how much gasoline did you invest in each can?".
Going to the store today and only getting a couple bags is the same thing.

 

[VThillman]

Me, too. It is a form of torture. What can make it even worse? Shopping with someone who has A.D.D. and cannot decide! OMFG! Give me a chair to sit in that reclines and wake me up when you have finally decided!
This could be me. I like to do a bigger weekly shopping trip to a grocery store, and a monthly shopping trip to Costco. Once in a while I do a smaller trip to the grocery store in addition to the big one. Here's the thing for me. I never, ever, go to the grocery store without buying something to stock up on. Today, I wanted organic apples to begin making some apple cider vinegar. I was going by a Sprouts, so I went there. I hadn't been there in a while and I had a Sprouts shopping list: apples, CBD beverages, chia seeds and mung beans for sprouting. Chia seeds and mung beans are preps. CBD beverage because as it gets warmer, I need something that helps get my electrolytes back after I heat up. The chia seeds and mung beans will go into jars and into the deep pantry.
I get this! I have been there. When I first moved to Colorado, my income versus my expenses was not good. I didn't stockpile much back then. But as life went on, I searched out items for little or free on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, yard sales and others. There is much to be had for free or little if a person makes a list and keeps an eye out for these items.

Here's another thing relative to limited funds. There are many, many people in America who are living marginally. I think some people have never figured out how to live otherwise. I believe that the welfare system has crippled many as far as dependence on the government. While I am not wealthy, I have always lived on the opposite side of that. I've always worked, sometimes two jobs at a time. Even now, in retirement, I am still working by taking care of people's dogs and cats. I know others who are retired and are so poor. I have more ideas for making money than I have time or energy to fulfill them.

There is a church that I drive by frequently that has a cabinet installed on the north side of the building, so it stays shady and cooler in the hot days of the year. It has two large doors with glass in them, so you can see what is inside. It is a help yourself food pantry. I drive by it some days and it is so full, that people put boxes and large bags on the ground under it. In a couple days, that cabinet will be almost empty and the bags and boxes are gone. I should start stopping there and taking photos to just track what is there. A game camera would also be fun to see who leaves food and who takes food. I believe the church maintains it as far as picking up the bags and boxes. I know people who regularly donate to the pantry. I also see people leaving donations. I have some to take there myself.

A church (Greek Orthodox) in my town has a stand-alone closet sort of structure on the street nearby, that serves the same purpose. Folks donate stuff, and the church accepts money donations that they use to buy food for it.

 

[joel]

Oriental for Asian has been taboo for years! My politically correct sibling just about whacked me over the head on that one.
I don't know, I didn't get the memo on a lot of things. Mostly because I'm out of the office.

My lib Daughter corrects me more gently, but firmly.
Oriental comes from the art work, the roofs of home & was not meant as an insult.
But Asian is the correct word, so you sound dumb if do not use it.
As for Latino or Hispanic, I would ask if they speak Spanish or not. Tell them that not all white are Anglo Saxon & ask can they tell the difference? IF they say yes, then what am I? If no, then please be quit until you learn better.

 

[DodgesMamMaw]

We volunteer at the local mission/food pantry weekly. Yesterday we had several homeless or living in car or storage building people come through. This is small town Texas and people are shocked we have these situations here. I have been watching this get worse monthly. There are jobs to be had! But who is going to hire you if you can’t or don’t bathe and wash your clothes. Yes some of these things are drug related. Bad life choices. These people live for the day. It is these type that scare me. Are they going to come for my preps, warm dry home? God help us lots to Pray about!

 

[Weedygarden]

We volunteer at the local mission/food pantry weekly. Yesterday we had several homeless or living in car or storage building people come through. This is small town Texas and people are shocked we have these situations here. I have been watching this get worse monthly. There are jobs to be had! But who is going to hire you if you can’t or don’t bathe and wash your clothes. Yes some of these things are drug related. Bad life choices. These people live for the day. It is these type that scare me. Are they going to come for my preps, warm dry home? God help us lots to Pray about!

I think it is getting worse everywhere. Part of the virus lockdown and stay home thing pushed more people into the place of not wanting to work, and living off the system. Welfare disables people. Once you start down that path, is there any chance of turning that around?

 

[Supervisor42]

I think it is getting worse everywhere. Part of the virus lockdown and stay home thing pushed more people into the place of not wanting to work, and living off the system. Welfare disables people. Once you start down that path, is there any chance of turning that around?

Unfortunately no.
I've probably told this story before, so you can feel free to skip it.
I had a friend of a friend who always talked nonstop about how poor he was.
I felt sorry for him so I pulled some major strings at a good customer we had, to get a 'good job' set up for him (at about twice their normal 'starting salary').
I very rarely did something like that, because I was in a position that if they did not grant my wish, they knew they would pay dearly for it (extortion).
I went back to the guy with the good news: "Everything is set up. All you have to do is walk in the front door and say my name" and I told him the awesome starting salary.
He looked at the ground and said:
"I can't do that, I'll lose all my 'bennies'"
(meaning free housing, free food, and welfare spending money)
I was angry.

 

[Bacpacker]

Unfortunately no.
I've probably told this story before, so you can feel free to skip it.
I had a friend of a friend who always talked nonstop about how poor he was.
I felt sorry for him so I pulled some major strings at a good customer we had, to get a 'good job' set up for him (at about twice their normal 'starting salary').
I very rarely did something like that, because I was in a position that if they did not grant my wish, they knew they would pay dearly for it (extortion).
I went back to the guy with the good news: "Everything is set up. All you have to do is walk in the front door and say my name" and I told him the awesome starting salary.
He looked at the ground and said:
"I can't do that, I'll lose all my 'bennies'"
(meaning free housing, free food, and welfare spending money)
I was angry.

People like that chap my ___!

 

[Weedygarden]

Unfortunately no.
I've probably told this story before, so you can feel free to skip it.
I had a friend of a friend who always talked nonstop about how poor he was.
I felt sorry for him so I pulled some major strings at a good customer we had, to get a 'good job' set up for him (at about twice their normal 'starting salary').
I very rarely did something like that, because I was in a position that if they did not grant my wish, they knew they would pay dearly for it (extortion).
I went back to the guy with the good news: "Everything is set up. All you have to do is walk in the front door and say my name" and I told him the awesome starting salary.
He looked at the ground and said:
"I can't do that, I'll lose all my 'bennies'"
(meaning free housing, free food, and welfare spending money)
I was angry.

When welfare people live in projects and even Section 8 housing around other similar people, the keep each other schooled about this hand out and that freebie. They also school each other about attitudes, behaviors, expectations. On the other hand, people who live in neighborhoods with hard working people are influenced by what their neighbors do, their plans, their strategies, and ideas. Sometimes they help each other with projects and in the process, learn from those they associate with.

 

[Weedygarden]

This! What is positive Divine Light Energy? I don't think we are talking about God and Jesus. Some people are all about light energy. I have never heard of it in church or read about it in the bible. It sounds New Age

 

[Magus]

I watch the neighbors return home every day with 1 or 2 bags from the grocery store.

Ben

Thats how I prep.

 

[Amish Heart]

Like rolfing therapy. I don't understand that, either.

 

[Weedygarden]

Thats how I prep.

Me, too! Some preps every time I go out to the store.

 

[Neb]

Me, too! Some preps every time I go out to the store.

The Princess is still an IT professional so does big runs once a month. She regularly checks for deals on freeze dried stuff.

Ben

 

[Weedygarden]

The Princess is still an IT professional so does big runs once a month. She regularly checks for deals on freeze dried stuff.

Ben

Costco is more like this for me. If I buy a 4 pack of butter every month that goes in the freezer, who notices that? On the other hand, I could probably buy 10 packages. I usually try to balance it out with a little of this and a little of that. I do try to be careful when I shop at the grocery stores, except if there is a sale.

 

[Magus]

I just buy twice what I need, nobody notices or cares. Eat for one, buy for four.

 

[Heartbroken]

This! What is positive Divine Light Energy? I don't think we are talking about God and Jesus. Some people are all about light energy. I have never heard of it in church or read about it in the bible. It sounds New Age

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I think that might be a case of darkness masquerading as light. Anything that has "experience" and "energy" and "positive" as buzzwords to get you in is inward looking to the self, not looking outward to God.

 

[Weedygarden]

I think that might be a case of darkness masquerading as light. Anything that has "experience" and "energy" and "positive" as buzzwords to get you in is inward looking to the self, not looking outward to God.

Thank you! I really like this explanation!

 

[SheepDog]

positive = good; Divine = of God; Light = not darkness; Energy = potential power;
With the definition it seems to say God's good light energy for you to use.

 

[Weedygarden]

I just finished Cinderella Man. I don't understand beating the carp out of other people for sport.

 

[Morgan101]

I just finished Cinderella Man. I don't understand beating the carp out of other people for sport.

I can try to explain it, but bear with me. This was going on before we even had opposing thumbs.

First, you aren't just "beating the carp out of other people". Almost everybody that gets in the ring is a trained professional. Nobody is holding a gun to their head. They do it willingly knowing the risks EXACTLY. Both combatants are trying equally hard to NOT have the carp beaten out of them, so the playing field is level. That is what makes it a sport, and a challenge.

From an athletic standpoint it is the ultimate one on one. Two people get in a ring, and only one will be the victor. There are ties, but they are rare. Sports are rife with one on one challenges. Boxing is the ultimate.

 

[Weedygarden]

I can try to explain it, but bear with me. This was going on before we even had opposing thumbs.

First, you aren't just "beating the carp out of other people". Almost everybody that gets in the ring is a trained professional. Nobody is holding a gun to their head. They do it willingly knowing the risks EXACTLY. Both combatants are trying equally hard to NOT have the carp beaten out of them, so the playing field is level. That is what makes it a sport, and a challenge.

From an athletic standpoint it is the ultimate one on one. Twp people get in a ring, and only one will be the victor. There are ties, but they are rare. Sports are rife with one on one challenges. Boxing is the ultimate.

Thank you! That makes sense, but from the time I was a very young child, I never liked anything that hurt other people. Maybe I was born a pacifist.

 

[Pearl]

Thank you! That makes sense, but from the time I was a very young child, I never liked anything that hurt other people. Maybe I was born a pacifist.

I don't like to get hit! If I think someone is going to do something stupid, I KNOW they are going down with ONE hit!

 

[Weedygarden]

I don't like to get hit! If I think someone is going to do something stupid, I KNOW they are going down with ONE hit!

I also do not like getting yelled at either. I've been getting yelled at by a woman who leads a group at church. I have visited with my pastor about it and what is the most Christian response is. I don't know anyone who likes getting yelled at.

 

[Pearl]

I also do not like getting yelled at either. I've been getting yelled at by a woman who leads a group at church. I have visited with my pastor about it and what is the most Christian response is. I don't know anyone who likes getting yelled at.

Why can't people just stop and think if THEY would like to be treated that way???

 

[Amish Heart]

Well I think it's because some people are used to getting their way by yelling. It works for them. They really don't care if people don't like to be treated like that.
I roll my eyes and walk away.

 

[Pearl]

Well I think it's because some people are used to getting their way by yelling. It works for them. They really don't care if people don't like to be treated like that.
I roll my eyes and walk away.

Sad but true!!

 

[Weedygarden]

Well I think it's because some people are used to getting their way by yelling. It works for them. They really don't care if people don't like to be treated like that.
I roll my eyes and walk away.

I so agree with you. People have a variety of ways to get what they want, yelling being one of them.

 

[backlash]

Yelling at me would be a very bad idea. I would yell back even louder and I don't care if I cause a scene.

 

[montanabill]

Things I don't understand.....teenagers.