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Pot for Parents

Pot for Parents


Via: perrie-halpern  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  13 Comments  •  9 years ago

THE youngest of my three daughters was born around the same time I became a card-carrying medical cannabis patient. Even though I was only 44, Id been suffering from occasional back pain. I also...
Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time


Via: perrie-halpern  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  11 Comments  •  9 years ago

There was a group named NewsTalkers.
Just one of those days... Rant

Just one of those days... Rant


Via: msaubrey-aka-ahyoka  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  27 Comments  •  9 years ago

You know those days where it seems everyone wants to shit in your Wheaties right from the get-go? Yeah. One of those days. Personal life and work life with everyone elses whining, blaming,...
To good not to see

To good not to see


Via: tsula  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

The following as I understand it was preempted in favor of commercials during a Packers Game. I truly hope that this experiment works. LAMBEAU FIELD Those who attended the game said it was...
Memories

Memories


Via: tsula  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  34 Comments  •  9 years ago

I had a conversation with my daughter the other day about old time memories and being older than dirt she figured I would remember what follows and do I ever. Want to see just how many of you good...
Update About My Crazy Life

Update About My Crazy Life


Via: feddy  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  42 Comments  •  9 years ago

This is my first time writing about my life here so bear with me. I don't write about my life to complain. It is therapeutic for me. Please be gentle with your comments as this is very personal for...
What is a High Powered Rifle?

What is a High Powered Rifle?


Via: magnum  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  32 Comments  •  9 years ago

It is generally accepted that a rifle firing a projectile at 2200 fps, (feet per second), or greater is a high-powered rifle. All of the examples below, are above the speed making them...
Ladies and Gents - Subject: The Double Standard *just for fun*

Ladies and Gents - Subject: The Double Standard *just for fun*


Via: msaubrey-aka-ahyoka  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  33 Comments  •  9 years ago

**DISCLAIMER** - This is not to begin arguments nor to slam others. This is simply a fun and interesting discussion that can go awry. Jobs and Sexism - seemingly lessening on the sexist...
Freely Rambling on

Freely Rambling on


Via: broliver-thesquirrel-stagnasty  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  15 Comments  •  9 years ago

Flying Down The Rat Hole.As I sit here typing, my mind is buzzing with abstractions, realities both false and far-flung; deceptions true and down to earth. I know not from which I come.Guns, oh,...
Not Sure Yet...

Not Sure Yet...


Via: broliver-thesquirrel-stagnasty  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  31 Comments  •  9 years ago

Content, Creativity, and Ownership, Where is the Line ?

Content, Creativity, and Ownership, Where is the Line ?


Via: 1984-wasnt  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  4 Comments  •  9 years ago

I am a freak. I state that up front just to dispel any thoughts that I have preconceived ideas about the topics I shall now explore. I have published a whopping 75 articles on another venue, 50...
A Love Story Shared on the Internet

A Love Story Shared on the Internet


Via: perrie-halpern  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

Just such a wonderful story that I had to share it! Visit NBCNews.com for #999;font-weight:normal;height:13px;color:#5799db;" href="http://www.nbcnews.com"> breaking...
Life Has Changed For Me

Life Has Changed For Me


Via: debra-sams-aka-life-traveler  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  23 Comments  •  9 years ago

Some people here at NewsTalkers already know me, and some don't. For those that already know me, this post is about how my life has changed since you've seen me last. Once upon a time, I...
Homophobia

Homophobia


Via: miss-construed  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  4 Comments  •  9 years ago

Admittedly this is one of those facebook style chain mails going around... but... I'm sharing it anyway.Homophobia - the fear that another man will treat you like you treat womenWe were discussing...
Random Acts of Kindness - Paying it Forward

Random Acts of Kindness - Paying it Forward


Via: polly-cooper  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  20 Comments  •  9 years ago

It's unfortunate that we live in a world where Random Acts of Kindness make the news because they are so rare. I would like to live in a world where they are so plentiful that there wouldn't be...
Badge of Honor

Badge of Honor


Via: jim-huston  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  17 Comments  •  9 years ago

Well, it's finally happened: my Newsvine account has been permanently suspended, for "deathwishing" (seriously!),whatever that is; I guess NV has been reduced to inventing offenses in order to...
6 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person

6 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person


Via: broliver-thesquirrel-stagnasty  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

6 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person Came across this article this AM on FB. It was an interesting read and pretty funny. From The Article at Cracked : "Do what?" you ask. I...
What do you think I should do?

What do you think I should do?


Via: kay-jenson  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  26 Comments  •  9 years ago

Hey everyone, It seems I have become the women and children rescue for my area. My son had a child with AK, so she and my grandaughter live with me. She just moved back to my home from Illinois...
An Almost Random Act of Kindness.

An Almost Random Act of Kindness.


Via: 1984-wasnt  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  4 Comments  •  9 years ago

A friend of mine brought to my attention that a friend of theirs was in distress.Not a big story, shit happens to good people everyday, and it is so easy to fall into that mindset, what does this...
A Random Act of Kindness, Part II

A Random Act of Kindness, Part II


Via: 1984-wasnt  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  4 Comments  •  9 years ago

It is way past my bedtime, But I have had a what I must call a spiritual experience, and the muse seems to be on duty. I know better than to fight the muse, but I will add a disclaimer, that no...
Through Conscious Beings

Through Conscious Beings


Via: rose-gardener  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  35 Comments  •  9 years ago

" ... we human beings are able to grasp at least some of nature's secrets. We have cracked part of the cosmic code. Why this should be, just why homo sapiens should carry the spark of...
Using Facebook posts to make other people look bad

Using Facebook posts to make other people look bad


Via: polly-cooper  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  1 Comments  •  9 years ago

I am currently involved in a personal situation which I am trying to keep between me and my kids. Texting, messaging, etc. So my oldest (who by the way is the CAUSE of the situation) has now begun...
My Conspiracy 'Hypothesis' about the New Vine

My Conspiracy 'Hypothesis' about the New Vine


Via: wheel  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  136 Comments  •  9 years ago

I've tried to stay 'above the fray', so to speak, about the whole mess on the Vine. Haven't been over there mourning the loss, haven't been doing (much) posting here about the whole mess....
CIA/Torture Whistleblower John Kiriakou Reports to Prison Today

CIA/Torture Whistleblower John Kiriakou Reports to Prison Today


Via: z  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

Today, Feb. 28, CIA/torture whistleblower John Kiriakou will report to the Federal Correctional Institute in Loretto, Pennsylvania, to begin a 30-month prison term. Kiriakou's attorney, GAP...
Unsolicited and unwanted phone calls

Unsolicited and unwanted phone calls


Via: sparrow  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

I've been on the Do Not Call List (DNCL) since there has been such a list. After my divorce, my number has changed three times and the first thing I've done each time, is register my new number. I...
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