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Checkout aisle and impulse Items designed to give you another opportunity to purchase. While you are waiting in line, you look over and see some candy or gum. There are also magazines and other items at the checkout. This is a prime spot for... See more
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Don't get sucked in. It's a mind game. Your mind is the decider in the end, you decide to purchase that on a whim. Then the market wins because they got your money. I never impulse purchase, and It's like ads, I mute ads so I do not buy into that crap
24-Jan-24

Scientists have been studying what goes on psychologically and physically in fathers before and after having children for years. What do you think? What does becoming a father do to men? Do men who become dads change? See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I don't have children. Don't know if men go thru psychologically and physically changes when they become a parent! However, the articles I have read (written by scientists) state that "Gay Parents May Be the Best Parents". Gay parents tend to be more motivated, more committed than heterosexual parents on the average, because gay parents chose to be (come) PARENTS.
28-Dec-23

Every year we exchange gifts with my sons-in-law, dad and aunt. Most times we do it through my daughter, so we don t even see each other. Many times we get gifts we don t want and either re-gift them or give them to my daughter. I prefer... See more
Michelle Z 978367
Christmas time to me is all about giving not receiving. If you really want to give a gift donate a child's toys under the Kmart tree for a child in need.
Or perhaps donate an amount that you can afford to charity.
13-Dec-23

I would have to say my four kids. Because they are my life. If I'm down and out, all I have to do is look at their precious faces and all my worries goes away. They keep me on my toes. There's never a dull moment with them. They give my life... See more
Claude H
I would not pick on any single person as I have 6 children 17 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. They are all precious.
09-Dec-23

Assuming that NASA invited you to be part of the crew that next flies to the moon. Their task is to establish a permanent settlement on the moon. You would be required to stay on the moon for 12 months, after which time you would be... See more
lin r
and i think 8 hours in a car is torture no fn way am i going that long to some where there is nothing
20-Nov-23

Unfortunate events taking place, what has your experience been if applicable and if you are comfortable to share any thoughts? From insurance claim to finding repairers and replacements, or is it market value and any negotiations that have to be... See more
Linda B 907610
I overtook a guy 2 days ago and he obviously didn't like being overtaken by a woman because he rammed his car into mine and ran me off the road! I guess it's not technically an accident as he did it on purpose.
17-Nov-23

When we were younger in the 1970s and 80s. We would have what they called block parties. And we would shut down the street, and all of our neighborhood and neighbors would come out and set up chairs, tables, games, pools, food,... See more
Paula J 395266
Block parties have never been a part of the Australian culture but when I lived in America they were a big thing and very enjoyable, especially at Halloween time. Halloween had rules which don't seem to apply here in Australia. You went out after dark and only knocked where the outside light was on. They would close the street, set up trestles and serve hot cider and treats. The entire street would be out, and it was a very long street with house numbers into 4 digits. It was great to get out and meet the neighbours.
09-Nov-23

Many of us are told "Hey you're a natural! Have you ever considered ... as a career?" We're often told to pursue our talents, but is this good advice? Isn't it better to learn how to strengthen our weaknesses, which would offer possibly... See more
Aamiya (Auckland, NZ)
Depends on what your talents are I guess.
I don't really have any talents unless you count dealing with people. I hate it though! I'm a Legal Executive so I deal with people all the time so I guess I have kind of used my talent.
12-Sep-23

I was taught to be better 10 minutes early, than one minute late, no matter where you are going, because people who are always late have no respect for anyone. Even for any appointments or interviews, as if you are late, you are going to be... See more
Maria B 89860
Even in primary school we were taught to be early and have your pencils sharpened all ready to start the day on time.
13-Sep-23

Despite the rise in online dating, many of us still meet our partners at work. Can it work, and what happens when something goes wrong? How much say our employers should have over our love lives? See more
boy blunder
39 years ago I asked my current wife to join our work indoor cricket team [the twisted kids] ,she did, now 3 kids 3 grandkids so many houses 4 dogs 5 cars,i digress ,my employer of 20 years asked me to talk to my wife about quitting she had just become pregnant with our first, so i quit along with her and we started a cleaning business which went for nearly 34 yours until covid put an end to that,but it was such a good move ,we met a lot of people,so i thank them for there ignorance
26-Aug-23

I had a friend who recently got scammed buying puppies from unlicensed sellers, he confronted him and managed to get his money back and that was that for him, I didn't get that I wanted to bring him down, so I ask you, you catch someone scamming... See more
APB
sorry this one in a lot list of where Rewardia could have added another word to make the title make sense (no offense Blunder)..it should be their job to fix these easy problems..it's happened me too..its not necessary and embarrasing
..nobody home?
10-Aug-23

Doing Shift Work I find it Really hard to have that Balance . On my day off I am so tired I never get to catch up on what needs to be done. Anyone else feel the same? See more
Edith v
Yes I have done shift work 1 week 6am-2pm the next week 2pm -6pm the worst one 6pm-6am however the money was very good.it was in UK in the 50's.I earned double the wage my uncle earned & he had a wife & 3 kids to support .I was the only Australian in the whole factory.Any time I had off I visited other counties. Only 2 weeks holiday but then it was over to Europe The factory girls were fabulous We went to Liverpool to the Cavern because a new group were there called "The Beatles"It was a great era & for me "I had the time of my Life"
20-Jul-23

What are your thoughts when you first walk into a store. Would you prefer someone who works there to come up to you right away and greet you and ask if you need assistance, or would you rather browse yourself and ask for assistance when... See more
Liane H
A friendly smile on entering or if they are busy when you do ,then an acknowledgement that you are instore at some stage of the game is always welcomed! Can't stand indifferent rude staff.
21-Jun-23

Last year I had my grandsons christening. I ordered him a personalised money box, engraved with his name & date of christening, 16 Oct 2022. Since the occasion, I have pondered on if the date on his money box should have been his date of... See more
Helen L 750218
I don't know I'm not Catholic. We bless babies in our church. Is a christening, giving a baby a blessing? I think it's wonderful to give babies spiritual blessings. :)
13-Apr-23

We have red light cameras. Some people on roundabouts don't watch out for traffic and drive straight through, some even speed, all this without looking. I've had to use the brakes a number of times. See more
allinB4UFLY
no, they should place a hit man at each roundabout and shoot all those bad drivers with a squirt gun full of indelible pink ink,,,,\ud83d\ude01
30-Mar-23

Hollywood seems to like remakes, sequels and superhero movies (yawn)...but with our current CGI there are so many fantastic books that deserve to be made into movies...things that would really blow you away......one is "Fairyland" by... See more
Pato Lo Duck
What’s the point of wanting a movie made of a book you have already read, you already know the plot, know how it ends and know that it will never be as good as your imagination made it when you read it… Of course if you have dementia then that would excuse some people I guess..
20-Feb-23

What time should different aged teenagers be given for a curfew in this day and age? What factors come into play when deciding a time that is reasonable to you? If your children are grown, or you never had any, please still share your feelings... See more
Barbara H 1073102
Of course teen of all ages need curfews. School nights especially. Nothing good ever happens after midnight still applies today.
19-Dec-22

Mum irons everything, including t-shirts & towels, what do you iron? See more
Rhian C
Nothing.. I don’t even own an iron! I used to do ironing as a kid as part of chores but I wash, hang on line, fold and put away, I don’t have creased clothes either so don’t see need to waste my time ironing,, would rather use that time more productively!
10-Jan-23

What is your favorite short poem or quote from a person, book or poem? I really enjoy picking up quotes for inspiration or to help me express how I feel. Do you? Please share your personal favorites See more
Maria B 89860
I have come up with a few myself and this one in particular has amused quite a few kindred spirits:
"In my garden most things grow.Mostly things I didn't sow!"Some of you may have heard me sigh about this a few times and know what I mean!
03-Jan-23

I have recently started using the new Laundromat that has opened up down the shops. Wow, just like everything else, the prices have risen. It's now $6 for a small washing load and $8 for the larger machine. I have no idea what the dryers... See more
Tom S Qld
If you go to a laundromat once a week for 2 years
($8 x 52 wks x 2 = $832)
A good new washing machine will cost $800, then after 2 yrs the washes are free. The machine will probably last for 20 yrs.
If you go to a laundromat once a week for 20 years
($8 x 52 wks x 20 = $8320)
Buy a washing machine!
11-Dec-22

The whole world seems to be "tooling up"...tripling its spend on high-tech weapons and war machinery ... suddenly cost isn't an issue.....it's a great time to have a job in modern combat manufacturing, isn't it? A real boom time for one and... See more
marni k
I wish Robin Williams was still around, just to hear him say "Good morning Austraaaaaliiiaaaa!!! But seriously the world is not looking great at the moment. At least the news has something else to talk about other than climate change
26-Sep-22

Would making more time for ourselves, friends and family improve the quality of lives, tell us what you think? See more
Kathy C 90112
Sounds good if you can afford to, better work life balance, but production is directly linked to inflation, less production, higher inflation. Can you imagine , its hard enough as it is now, its been shown that lower production has caused many a countries into dire situations
24-Sep-22

I have a very large backyard pool with all the required fencing and surrounds. The pool inspector visited our house, and it did not pass inspection because of a spindly, scraggy shrub outside the fence the first time that inspection cost $350, the... See more
Joanne R 561977
we had an outdoor spa and had to do the same thing, the cost was getting ridiculous, so we pulled it out and filled it in.
15-Sep-22

I m facing the very real possibility to have full upper dentures. I m very afraid. Many people wear dentures, I d like to ask your experiences. Is it very uncomfortable? Is it possible to get used to it?! If you have one, do you wear it all the time?... See more
Disie
I just got a partial upper plate but wasn't ready for the lack of taste and texture. Not having the food on your palate takes that. You still taste, but it's not as intense. I actually cried when they told me. So I understand your hesitancy. The one question I'll ask is; Is it necessary for you to eat properly and still have healthy gums and teeth? If so, keep your teeth for as long as possible,
11-Sep-22

On December 23rd 2019 I turned my television off, and it hasn't been turned on since. I haven't watched TV for over 2 and a half years. People are genuinely surprised by that and often ask why. I lob the question "why should I?"... See more
Aisha A 379399
For entertainment, relaxing with your loved ones, keeping up with global news or just helps with boredom/loneliness especially for those living by themselves.
04-Sep-22

Anyone has any good book recs that don't have a lot of smut? But still have a good romance and not super childish See more
Rebecca B 614374
What is Book Tok? I'm afraid those of us who are of older generations don't understand the modern terms that are used. I love books and reading though , and while I prefer real tangible books I will also read Kindle.
30-Aug-22

Wanted to watch the Grand final of the women's European soccer cup 2022...not available on TV...even the goals not available on the various news services went to YouTube...some young guy took me along to Wembley...along with... See more
Julie K 348980
In the 1950s and 60s we used to listen to the Saturday football (what is now AFL) on the radio. We thought all our Christmases had come at once when it was played – of course in black and white - on television.
01-Sep-22

OK...scientists worked out that aluminium from cooking pots and pans could leach out into what was cooking and that we could be eating aluminium...YUCK...get rid of all your aluminium cookware...it's poisoning you...THEN...scientists... See more
Christina C 466456
Yes it is bad for your health but it has superior cooking qualities.
Cast iron is the safest of all the metals if you're not prone to overdosing on Iron so it's great for women of reproductive age and growing children (due to needing extra iron) but not so great for men.
The most inert material you can cook with is soda lime glass or borosilicate glass. Stay away from leaded glasses which leach lead.
02-Aug-22

I have never been a fan of Lego because little bits would go underneath furniture, or I would tread on them with bare feet. Only one of my children played with Lego but wasn't able to get them apart so would bite them. He would make... See more
Julie K 348980
Soon as they were invented they became adult toys. Kids don’t suddenly wake up one morning and say “I think I’m going to invent a game.
29-Jul-22

When we first moved to our present home, we discovered a weird-looking plant called homalocladium platycladium. It is also known as a tapeworm plant or centipede plant, which describes it well. It has flat segmented branches instead of the... See more
Elizabeth J 447888
Last year I was wandering through Coles supermarket and saw a Stingray plant. It has big green, glossy leaves which are round with a long green tail - just exactly the shape of a Stingray. I just had to have it.
28-Jul-22

I'm noticing more and more... scam adds -- cropping up on well known internet sites, like Google, YouTube, and I've heard that it's happening on Facebook and Twitter, etc. Recently there was one on YouTube, how to get rich easily ... See more
Judy T 470524
It is disgusting how many people are trying to scam others out of money on social media. Remember : If it sounds too good to be true...it probably isn't true!
27-Jul-22

Do you have pets? If so, what kind? Do you have any interesting or unusual pets? Did you grow up with pets? My daughter has 2 rescue cats who are real characters & who have brought much joy into our lives. I like dogs, but I do... See more
Paula J 395266
When I suggested this topic it was ignored. Perhaps it was the way I framed it. I am a cat person and while I have had dogs it's cats I can't live without. My 16 year old lady left us last September so I now only have 5 boys. They are all rescues so come with health problems but I love them, not like children but family members who are animals. My one rule is that they don't have human names, and I never use the same name twice, the name also has to suit the personality. All 5 have long fur which annoys my husband as he feels they shed, they don't really as they usually leave it on chairs or clothing. I have always had at least one cat other than when I lived overseas. All of the cats has it's own personality and all 5 own me. They are neurotic, bossy, fussy but love unconditionally and get very annoyed if we go away for any reason. They are very independent, dogs are far too needy for my liking, but they know if I'm not feeling well and will stay with me even if they have to hiss and growl at anyone that attempts to get closer. They help me garden, they always want to go with me when I walk and will hide so that I can't see them until they get frightened by a car or dog and I hear them crying. I had to carry one home from almost a block away one day and the bus scared him so much he almost got away from me. They are sticky beaks who have to know where I am at all times. They help me when I'm sewing or making the bed, oh that's great fun, they also enjoy a feather duster, getting into drawers, cupboards and washing baskets. I was missing one once and looked everywhere for him but I was pretty sure he hadn't left home. The following morning I turned the dryer on to air my towels and I heard a loud banging and when I looked his little face was looking through the dryer door at me. He had gotten in while I left the dryer open as I took the towels off the clothesline the previous afternoon. I hugged him so hard as it could have ended quite badly and he was very forgiving but hungry. Ny eldest son keeps birds and doesn't like cats, he says they are sneaky, my daughter has no pets but prefers dogs while my youngest son must take after me and has 5 cats. My grandchildren call me the crazy cat lady but they all love my cats. The feeling sadly is not reciprocated.
29-Jun-22

Until you research your genealogy, you have little or no idea where you came from. It was very interesting to discover that my family on my father's side came from France in the year 1066 his name was Nigel (they didn t have sir names back... See more
Charmaine M 596083
Sadly there are so many secrets kept that some of us got intrigued too delve deeper then we find out things we didn't really want too know bit were maybe always suspect about
27-May-22

Everyone seems to be trying to do other peoples work...the local supermarket wants you to get a home loan from them...the power company want to sell you broadband....the insurance company wants to sell you roadside assistance....Apple wants... See more
Larry S 382961
I wait for the government to give back some of the money they rip off us for taxes,road tolls etc but can’t see it happening
24-May-22

It's thought that one of the reasons for rising rentals is the availability of short stay accommodation, run by them companies like those of Airbnb. Some people are saying that these companies should be regulated as they are helping to force up... See more
Jenny L 591463
We had a brand new house we rented to a couple with 2 children for 4 years while we did our trip around Australia and I would never rent any thing again. The amount the real estate said was normal wear and tear was just total BS. Who can blow up an oven in 4 years? Tried to fix the water tank after their puppy chewed the wires, totally failed to any way. So with short term rentals I think the damage could be worse and I would never do that because there is no respect for other peoples belongings. Use and abuse then some of the better tenants are tarred with the same brush. Like most things there is always some one whom will spoil it for every one else. I read about a couple with 2 children and another on the way having to live in a tent because there aren't any rentals available in their area. It's sad and temporary housing needs to be arranged for these people. As much as I wouldn't rent any thing again surely there are others that would. Some are selling up as interest rates rise and this will only add to the problem but then a first home buyer gets a chance to buy. Rent is dead money so if the younger ones can buy it is better but then are they still going to be around that area in 3 or 4 years? It's a hard one that is for sure.
26-May-22

Recently, Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has taken control of Twitter. What are your views on this? Will he make Twitter better or worse? See more
Luke W 72035
I don't understand why Elon and Twitter is such a big deal. Not to sound condescending but the majority of the world don't actually care about Twitter. On a side note: Notice how almost every time Elon is reported on in the news etc he is either doing some very silly dance or pulling a weird face when they show footage of him? Doesn't matter what channel. Does the media feel threatened by him or something?
18-May-22

Ok, that was a long winded title. As an example, my youngest daughter was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum in the last year at 19. It is something that apparently often goes unrecognised in girls who are "high functioning" as they... See more
John W 577766
You are not strange. We are all on the spectrum. Some a little crazy, others totally nuts. It only becomes a problem when it leads to dysfunction in your life. Labeling oneself can be detrimental because it is limiting. They are designed so professional people can group a set of behaviours easily. Do not take it seriously unless it becomes debilitating. Remember all these little quirks and traits make up the unique person you are.
09-Apr-22

What does it mean to you? Is it really free? What is the price of freedom? See more
Bugalugs
So long as Governments, politicians and self-styled Do-Gooders who think they know better than everyone else stay out of the way and keep their mouths shut we have all the freedom we need. Abolish Political Correctness, allow people to think and say what they really think.
Abolish the Greatest Curse ever visited upon Human beings: Religion - at least Religion as it is today which has been bastardized again by people who think they know better than everyone else, who deliberately misinterpret and selectively use parts of books such as the Bible, the Koran etc. to persecute others who don't agree with them.
05-Mar-22

What is your preferred method of tanning, and how often do you tan? Do you use anything to prevent damage if you use a sunbed or tan naturally? Do you have any flawless tanning tips and tricks? See more
Rod R 101788
I slip, slip, slap. Spent most of my life in Nth Queensland & have a certain amount of tan that is permanent.
If you're going to lay or be in the sun try not to do it between 11 & 2.
A certain amount of sun each day with SPF is healthy, a particular level of brown isn't.
17-Feb-22

Does winning the lottery really change your life for the better? Do you know anyone who did win a big won? What was the biggest win you've had so far? See more
IdentifyAs
I've never won anything big but I was grateful for small wins which came along when I could really use it. I know one person who won a large amount, she thought her own crap didn't smell. I'm the luckiest woman anyway, three grown kids and two beautiful grandkids. Survived breast cancer.
01-Feb-22

In general, homework can help children practice skills, work on projects and learn time management. You can help children by making time and space for homework, helping them get organized, and being positive. When children are having homework... See more
Lynn A 461499
As long as the child does his or her own homework. Often I found parents had done the homework for the child, and what is the point of that. Homework is a valuable way to practice skills learned in class. If the child can't do the homework, the parent should inform the teacher so those skills can be revised until the child is able to do the work independently. Also, I agree that excessive homework is not good - a maximum of half an hour should be long enough for primary school students.
06-Dec-21

Does anyone else feel as though time is speeding up? Or is it just my mother and I, who feel this way? It just seems like, one minute it's Monday, and, what seems like only 5 minutes later, it's Friday. (Well, maybe a little longer, but... See more
Imperia S
It sure is, no sooner is Monday and it's back to Sunday, my friends say because I am always busy, and don't take a break, but I think these last 2 years scrambled everyone's thinking, I have 3 calendars cause if I don't cross the day off, I will never know what day it is, plus I have a white board cupboard and its full of appointments due, and all sorts, some times I think I am loosing the plot
04-Dec-21

The more I learn about additives to processed food, the more horrified I am. Do they really need to put trans fats and other cancer causing additives into our food? What is their purpose and why does our government allow it to happen? See more
Carolyn7 P
I just want to know why they have to put all these weird things in our foods! Seems like we are all guinea pigs.
01-Dec-21

Some people have a nightly before-bed ritual. Shower/bath, teeth, hair in rollers (am I showing my age, with that one?). herbal tea, or all or none of the above. I like to have a chamomile tea, a small slice of cheese and a few crackers, maybe... See more
Carol S 657195
I am alone and have depression and anxiety and no family. I do what I want when I want, but that doesn't fit into society. I might go to bed at 10 p.m. or 5 a.m. and sleep most of the day. I try to get my meds on time and eat once in a while. I hate routines. They were not made for me, but my counselors have been fighting me for years to get into a routine. If I'm happy, the world will have to adjust to MY schedule!
28-Nov-21

What are your thoughts about "value" we can find anywhere these days? You would think that paying more equals getting better, safer and healthier products of higher quality, but is it always the case? See more
Bugalugs
No of course a Higher Price does not mean better value. Take a trip into one of those very up-market Department Stores and those dinky little Boutiques offering, supposedly Designer Gear, Exclusive Brands by Haute Couture Houses of Fashion. Grossly over Priced garments but ALL Made in China, India, Bangladesh and other slave-to super-low Income countries. We went in to one of those Department Stores, up the escalator and into the Women's Fashion Floor. There at the top of the escalator was a display of a well-know designer. Faded Jeans with selectively placed "Tears", Price? A not-so-cool $695.00! The top? It looked liked a woman's vest-cum-Tee shirt with a tiny single row of "lace" around the neckline. The price? An equally not-so-cool $435.00!
My female companion unbuttoned the top couple of buttons on her blouse to reveal an identical top with exactly the same single row of "lace". Price at the Local Market? $15.00. Our local Op Shop sells faded Levi Jeans with naturally worn, strategically sited holes - just like the Designer jeans at $695 for just $10! - I know this because they were my jeans! The only reason I was not still wearing them was because I don't think it is appropriate for Mature Age Men and Women to dress as if they were in their late teens! Brand, Price and Designer Labels mean Nothing.
30-Sep-21

Yellow light means: A. Slow down or B. Speed up? We all know it means A so why do people do B? See more
Imperia S
it sounds that some states don't have the flashing amber to warn the drivers that the lights will be changing to amber so they can start to slow down before you get to the intersection and these days every set of lights have cameras, and red lights regardless to the situation a fine will be issued
12-Aug-21

Does anyone notice weather changes in air pressure affecting their joints, aches and pains? A physio said there is anecdotal evidence people with certain conditions appear to act like a barometer. I know I have predicted rain when it was not on... See more
Judy CH
My daughter has curly hair and when it is going to rain the curls get tighter, when we lived closer I would ring her up to see what her hair was doing before I put the washing out.
08-Aug-21

I've always felt sorry for smokers, they are demonised by everyone. Yet governments don't mind taking revenue from tobacco tax. What a pity smokers can't be treated like human beings instead of pieces of garbage. See more
Sandra C 12043
Now they are going to ban Vapes which are giving people the chance to come off cigarettes to vapes. I was a smoker for many years and thanks to Vapes I have weaned myself off nicotine after only 3 years of vaping.
I still vape but use no nicotine in the liquid.
13-Sep-20

Australia has let people down who want to learn a trade or in agriculture. Employers found it expensive and hard to accommodate an apprentice who needs to attend college in the bosses time for long periods. In some trades there may only be... See more
Maria B 89860
We need to bring back the Technical Colleges we used to have that taught young people who preferred to work with their hands parallel with High Schools where young people's capabilities belong in the academic arena. Australia should be concentrating on advancing the schooling needs of our own young people and not investing in the education of overseas students who either go back and take their knowledge to their own country or stay and soak up the employment here leaving our qualified brilliant young people to what? Go on the pathetic dole and be labelled "dole bludgers". We need to think smart, act smart and we will have our own smarter home grown workforce. Keep it simple and keep it here.
25-Jul-21

Last night I let the dog out and the air was so sickening. During my sleep I was woken up by a blocked nose and the smell from outside had seeped into my room. I could not sleep so I got up for a cup of tea instead. I felt better and was able to... See more
AMUSICALTONY
THE REFUSE TIP NEAR US STINKS OCCASIONALLY BECAUSE THEY USE MACHINERY TO TURN THE SOIL AND GARBAGE, THUS RELEASING THE STENCH.
18-Jul-21

I don't think that people are too different between all the various states in Australia...and I think that this applies in the USA as well. I don't understand why Queenslanders cannot buy alcohol in a supermarket ... or why Victorians... See more
peter w 94893
Haha, it's simple really, It depends how much revenue the various states need. For example, if not enough people break the speed limit at 110 then reduce it to 100 etc.
02-Jul-21

Live TV at one point dictated what we did and when...being able to record it... loosened that hold...but now...even the channels store their own content...and streaming from other sources makes live TV increasingly meaningless...it was... See more
Maria B 89860
How can something "LIve" be dead? When we first got our TV, in the olden days, mainly used it for entertainment ie watching the flicks. It is not a member of our family like pets are. It is our servant to meet are needs which is not as luxurious as some. hank goodness for free to air it still serves us well.
18-Jun-21

So before having a child I have seen mothers clubbing etc. Fathers doing same. After baby, mother compromise and stay home to look after but fathers continue with same life. Why is that the case and what can change that. See more
Lachelle B
We both worked til I decided to chuck in my job because I was sick of daycare spending more time with the kids than us. I was also earning more as a labourer than my partner in the foundry. I never wanted a night out clubbing and he stopped going to his Friday nights out with the boys after work. It wasn't about us anymore but our boys so our social lives were irrelevant. And he may wear the pants in the house but I'm the one that buys them! Lol!
20-May-21

How do you describe best friendships ? A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you just the way you are. Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know that they are always... See more
Priscilla R 316016
Such a true saying - friends can usually be counted on one hand but you will have dozens of acquaintances
01-Jun-21

I've heard, and read of some men, being treated unfairly due to custody matters. Some men lost their .. kids, family-home, money, other assets, due to these -disputes. Some have even suicided, or become really sick. Most kid's get awarded to... See more
Maria B 89860
Didn't someone once say "the law is an ass"? A very simple statement but there is no simple solution when it comes to broken families. Everyone gets battle fatigue going through the process and children get more and more confused by the to and fro state of affairs and sometimes even thinking that they are the cause of it all.
18-May-21

Lottery is always a great way to win if your lucky but the question is it merely a money wasting exercise? Anybody share your thoughts with me on this See more
The dog house
I believe it is a waste of money. I know someone who spends $30 a week and others even more. Calculate that over a year and that could go towards a holiday or something you might need in the house. I prefer to work for what I have and manage my own expenses. Sometimes money can bring more issues than it is worth.
13-May-21

People in wealthy countries are entitled to healthcare and a basic education by law. Is it fair that this free education stops once we have completed High School, or should those who want it get a free passage? Should the poor be able to... See more
Aisha A 379399
I think that less funding should be given to private schools and hospitals should have adequate equipment and hospital beds especially when COVID-19 is still an issue. And having a degree can't guarantee you a job. I wish that the government would offer free courses for people who are struggling to get jobs.
24-Apr-21

What is it that helps a house feel like home? Is it the people you live with? is it the energy that is given off? Or is it the places you live around? What makes home, home to you? See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I have syngenesophobia. I function (better) - alone and on the go (which is why I like traveling). In addition, have never called anywhere - home - just a place of residence - can not answer your QUESTION.
21-Mar-21

A lot of my neighbors, here in the States, have "Ring" doorbells installed. Or, another type of technology to replace their "doorbells". Another thing, many have so many gadgets, from speakers to their light fixtures being operated through the... See more
Joe B 288252
It can be good for your security but it can also be highly invasive. Care needs to be taken with your liberty. On a lighter side one time when we were in a holiday home my friends wife was on dinner duty when the power failed and the stove went off, she said bugger and just put it in the microwave....AND??? Lol.... I laughed so much she biffed a sausage at me. Too much reliance on modern technology can be hazardous...lol
16-Mar-21

If you read the news, you would have heard of the saga surrounding preferential treatments for the top 3 tennis players where they can enjoy freedom in Adelaide while the other lower ranked players have to suffer strict quarantine conditions in... See more
Sheree T
The top three tennis players should have been treated the same as the rest. I agree the top players do have greater bargaining powers but the government shouldn't have allowed it to happen.
20-Feb-21

Share what phobias do you have? Here is the list of mine: - Catoptrophobia / Eisoptrophobia - Fear of mirrors (Partially; only sometimes; I feel anxious to look at the mirrors in the dark to see someone there except me) - Cleithrophobia or... See more
lulu
Being a passenger in a car when the drivers going alongside a semi trailer, talk about shake rattle and roll.
15-Feb-21

If we enroll our children to day care so we can go back to our workplace, can we justify our children doing same when they have to tend to their lives and put us in ages care ? See more
Janice S 76330
Neither my children nor my grandchildren went into care. When needed, my children were looked after by my parents. When needed, my grandchildren are looked after by me. Just recently my grandchildren told me that when I can't look after myself I will be going to live with them. I thanked them and said we will discuss that when the time comes.
24-Jan-21

I notice when people disagree, emotions are at an extreme. Which is another reason why I try to disagree with civility. Why do you believe it is so difficult for people to disagree without resorting to name-calling or simply throwing... See more
APB
A lack of intelligence and comprehension, add a poor vocabulary, as a good starting point ...then add a total lack of empathy, blind conviction and extreme arrogance...racial hatred is just the icing on the cake really...isn't it?...none of it is necessary and it makes me sad.
07-Jan-21

To better ourselves we have to change the way we do things. We set goals and take actions in order to achieve it. See more
Elizabeth J 447888
I joined the Heart Foundation walking group in my local area in late December so i am ready for my first early morning weekly walk on 7 December. Yep, not go overboard but definitely take the steps I should have taken years ago to slow down the decline that comes with old age.
01-Jan-21

Do you think there is any justice in the law and do you think the wealthy have an unfair advantage in matters of law? See more
Bugalugs
Of course money buys Justice. Money can buy anything, anybody & power & that includes the Police, Magistrates, Juidges, Politicians. How often have we heard an accused person being treated with kid gloves because if the "reputation" - that simply menas they have money to buy their freedom.. If you are poor you haven't a hope in hell of getting Justice. Just look at how some of the Wealthiest Organisations in the World, such as the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Islamic, Jewish religious businesses got away with so much Child Sex Abuse until the outcry from the Public became too loud to ignore. They were all responsible for covering-up and protecting 1000s of paedophiles and they were also responsible for "Murder from a distance" - some call it Suicide, the 10s of thousands of lives they destroyed and they asll got away with it because those orgnaisations had the money to buy protection starting with the Police and then all the way up to the highest courts in the country.
30-Nov-20

Trying to maintain a certain standard of beauty is tough, especially after thirty. There is so much societal pressure on women without having to look at photoshopped images of bodies that are unattainable. And they wonder why so many women... See more
Edith v
Give me natural anytime .We can be confident whatever shape we are .A good mind A good,kind loving nature can not be beaten
13-Nov-20

In all honesty, I probably outlay around six hundred bucks a month but it is most definitely worth it. And it will end up getting spent on something else anyway. See more
The dog house
I have not had an alcohol drink in over a year. As I have coeliac disease I am reluctant to have any thing. I do feel like some now and again but walking the dog helps to relax me so I do not need alcohol. $600 is a lot of money on alcohol. You could save that money and when lock down eases you could go on holiday. I also feel that the preservative in alcohol is not good for our body.
19-Sep-20

Self-care is really important during these challenging times. So many people (particularly on social media) are in a constant state of hysteria. But you don't have to get caught up in the fear and negativity. You can choose to be positive and... See more
Linda C
I do not dwell on it. I go about my house and do opinion polls, watch a bit of TV, take my dog for a walk, housework, etc. What's different. Never been all that social so I don't miss that. All these people who are treating this virus as nothing though make me angry. It's not a conspiracy, it's nothing to do with 5G, it's not made up, I am from another culture so don't understand, and worse the ones who think they can do what they want. I get angry at the ones who think they are beyond the rules and actually spread the virus to innocent people who have been doing the right thing. We have it here in Queensland again and it looks like it has spread from a few people who thought they could do as they please lying and crossing the border after leaving Victoria. Personally, I feel now as there is plenty of information out there and if people flaunt the rules and people get sick or worse die they should be made accountable with heavy fines, jail and charges of murder in the case of a death linked back to t
26-Aug-20

Maybe it's just me, but have you found that when you order some kit set furniture like bunk beds, or shelving units etc. You get MOST of what you need? And usually there are some missing bolts, or the joints don't quite line up etc, what... See more
Marc Olivier 1639495
Moi j ai toujours eu des boulons de trop alors je posais la question si j avait oubli\u00e9 quelque chose.
03-Apr-25

Friends and coworkers think we should get together at the bar regularly for drinks as a girl's night thing and although it sounds nice I can not afford to go. Is it rude or should I trust they understand. I had mentioned once before and heard oh it's... See more
Felicity V
A lot of people these days can't afford to buy drinks out, it's a very expensive exercise. Just tell them the truth, you can't afford it. If they don't understand that then they're not real friends.
19-Dec-23

When did publishers think that magazines should have articles printed on coloured backgrounds? These last few years it's been rife. Perhaps they're in cohorts with opticians because its practically impossible to read and may be causing eye... See more
Larry S 382961
I find the same thing on some surveys where they have faint words on white background. Black and white is best. Even some pages in the paper are the same.
23-Jun-23

I saw a TV show where a woman owned a business and her executive assistant was offered another job and when she found out it was a friend of hers who made the offer, she felt betrayed, but the friend said it was just a good business... See more
Kathy 1270954
The friend who made the offer should have informed the woman. That would have been the decent thing to do.
20-Jun-23

As a person who doesn't own my own vehicle, this is something I struggle with as I'm job hunting. I notice a lot of companies say: "must have full G license with own vehicle." I see that I'm qualified for the job and can take public transport... See more
Shawn B 1061185
You don\u2019t say why you need your own transportation. There may be a lot more going on at the company than just getting there.
04-Jun-23

Women who change their surname when they get married are subservient to men. I mean your maiden name is part of your identity. And to just throw it away willy-nilly, I think is disgraceful! See more
Mary M 329762
I married and didn't change my last name. I keep my father last name and i am happy. My husband understood why i keep my last name is my father. In the end a last name is just a name. If you want to change or not its up to boths.
21-Aug-20

Do you buy your meat from a supermarket or a dedicated butchery? I recently heard that lots of in-house butchers were being laid off from supermarkets. It made me fell a tad guilty for buying my meat from supermarkets for about the past 30 years.... See more
Tammie S 1220201
Supermarkets have 'meat cutters' not butchers. Butchers start with thr whole animal. There aren't alot of true butchers around anymore
23-Feb-23

The scariest dream I ever had was when I was staying alone at my Nan's house. Nana was being cared for by mum and dad at our house at the time, so it was just me on my own. From home, I had to catch 2 buses each way, whereas from... See more
Chris M 626341
This one was definitely a nightmare...I ended up going back to live with my ex husband! I've had nothing to do with him for the last 25 years.
19-Feb-23

"Oh my God!" came from blasphemy through to a shocking outburst about something really important to initials only to be used in general conversation about just about anything ... valueless. LOL were the initials of "Laugh Out Loud", a simple... See more
Julie K 348980
Apropos your last sentence I heard today the new abbreviation is “mpox”.
A few years ago I heard of a woman who was mortified when she found out the LOL she put on a “with sympathy” card did not mean “lots of love”.
29-Nov-22

We all know how tornados form, but why exactly? In my opinion ever since climate change happened a lot of stuff is now happening, but tornados has gone down a lot what I mean by that is not many tornados are being seen well in most area's... See more
Paula J 395266
It's like everything else in nature, it changes. Some years we have lots of snow or frosty mornings. Some years we have lots of rain. Years of droughts and years of floods. Look back at history and you'll see Egypt had droughts then floods. It's just a natural cycle. However, when it comes to damage that is purely due to population. We have always had hail storms. I have photo's of me as a child holding huge hail stones, but back then there wasn't much damage. About 6 years ago a hail storm went through and our house fared pretty well but a new suburb that had just popped up and had 4 houses per quarter acre instead of 1 copped it badly. All you could see was blue tarps over roofs, and they were there for months with not enough tradesman and insurance companies trying to assess the damage. The storm was no worse than usual but there were far more homes than previously.
20-Sep-22

Like an accident or a close shave ? Were you at fault ? Or was it somebody else faults ? See more
mary c
Embarrasing..i was rushing to get a workvisit kit and left the Hospital car with the brake off- came back and it had rolled into a handrail. ThankGod it didn't hit anyone. Also left handbrake off when rushing our newborn pups into vets for checkup. Dented car and didn't want to tell hubby and managed to sneak it to panelbeaters and get it back next day fixed without him knowing. Er there's been a few other handbrake incidents too. I try to avoid parking on hills or slopes these days.
26-Aug-22

The speed limits in Australia are far too draconian, if you stick to the mandatory speed limits when overtaking you would stand a good chance of being killed or involved in a head-on collision. Australians are not taught how to overtake and the... See more
Peter S 725014
As a motorbike rider, all drivers are the devil to me/us.. I am highly trained and always ride within my limits. I ride to the conditions. If I overtake or pass, I do it quickly and with great thought. I do not want to be anywhere near cars or trucks. Of couse this is said in hindsight, but bike riders know what I am talking about.
08-Aug-22

While music changed radically in the 1960's, the need to have funny lyrics and songs survived and thrived...aside from funny bands like the Bonzos and the Scaffold...bands from the Beatles to Madness to Ian Dury...all managed to write... See more
Linda C
All these rap songs are so hard to understand or full of anger or foul language. Some may like it but who remembers any of these so called songs. Many of the 60's music is still played everywhere these days. Some are classics. There are a few songs these days which are good but it seems a lot are sung with nasally whiney voices and again hard to understand. If it is not sung in this fashion then we have to put up with women dressed skimpily and gyrating across the screens. I do not think there is much talent being shown
08-Apr-22

Should we believe the weather forecaster when they always seem to be wrong? The only time they get it right is in the middle of a thunderstorm or cyclone. What do others think? See more
Kristina
They are almost always wrong. My dogs actually act funny right before we get the bad weather, as of lately I tend to depend on my dogs for bad weather. Weather stations are usually way off or the weather starts before their predictions.
27-Feb-22

Since, the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second in a vacuum. If homo sapiens could close too moving that fast in real time, then would homo sapiens be moving faster then time? Could a homo sapiens outrun time and never aged? See more
Shannon H 68876
Never faster than time, and from your own perspective you would still age, but the universe around you would have accelerated greatly.
20-Nov-21

Interesting things like a list of all the personal goals you want to achieve, accomplish & your dreams & Inspirations you want to fulfil. Life & living experiences you wish to experience before you die.eg. Travel adventures or achievements to... See more
Amber W 99673
I live in Australia and have done a lot, I’d still love to do cage shark diving in port Lincoln.
Iv been stood up by a kangaroo and that’s an experience and a half.
Held a tarantula, kept a kookaburra and reptiles as pets.
I’d like to travel and see snow, but I love Australia to pieces and will always call it my home
01-Nov-21

If you saw a fellow worker doing something wrong and breaking the rules, would you tell on that person? Not something like taking a pencil, but gross negligence of the rules we ALL have to follow. See more
Bex
I worked in a Nursing Home, where I witnessed an AIN pushing over a resident, calling him a stupid old man. I went straight to the Deputy to report it. She told me that I should be nice to this girl, because she was having a hard time at home. I was absolutely shocked that this could not only happen, but there were zero repercussions for someone who was supposed to be giving care to the frail, elderly residents.
31-Aug-21

Politicians seem to be very much influenced by Big Corporation's these days. It's known that some have lobby groups that meddle in the politics of the major politicial party's. Issues such as climate change, LGBTQI Environment,... See more
Mary M 329762
Fax is big business rules. To take out big business never will happen as the government is with them for the money they give them in front or in the back money. If you don't like big business go to small business and start buying from them. The old saying is big business make war not peace
11-Jun-21

I like to have a swim now and then just to keep healthy am in my 60s. One morning I went shopping and met an elderly woman then 85 who said hello but couldn't stop to chat as she was dashing off to an exercise class (she was the... See more
The dog house
No none. Wish I had it might motivate me to exercise more. The most I do is walk every day for approx. 30 min. with my dog. Used to love dancing the Rock and Roll. Now that kept me fit. Sometimes I wish I could go back to it again.
22-May-21

Do you think that the title mum or dad is something that needs to be earned? Just because you have a kid that is biologically yours doesn't mean you deserve to be called a mum or a dad?! I believe that those titles need to be earned. And you are only... See more
Dada WA
does that same rational go for kids. If you have 2 kids and one is a doctor and the other is a dole bludger on drugs. Does that child no longer deserve to be called your child?
08-Mar-21

Do you use Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or, even Google Pay? What about PayPal or other online banks? Do you feel they are safe? Will Cash be a thing of the past, like bartering? Rarely used and rarely accepted? What are your... See more
Maria B 89860
I can remember the feeling of satisfaction when we used to get paid in cash, kept a little for expenses, train or bus fares lunch money and paid board and the rest got put in the bank and it stayed in the bank. None of this direct deposit and losing track of how much gets withdrawn bit by bit for all and sundry to track where you spent what.
I only use PayPal to receive survey payments and am quick to transfer it to a real bricks and mortar bank account. Don't like the way the banking system is heading with all the online no face to face person contact ... not knowing who of what purpose your money is being used as it accumulates a pitance in interest.
09-Feb-21

Should all children care be free for working parents. A lots of peoples pay a lots of money to put a child in day care. Some country give free or less money. Austria almost all day care needed are free. In some others country children have better... See more
Lones
Stay home with your children, live within your means. If we didn’t try to keep up with joneses, appreciated the way our parents bought us up and appreciated that time that you miss from putting your children in care. Before you know it they are gone and you’re an empty nester. Why have children if you’re not going to nurture, and spend those precious years with them
27-Feb-21

Swimming in the UK a few years back and I lost my sunglasses. Two weeks later at the same lakes a family member stepped on the same glasses, that's got to be one in a million See more
Beverley S 383001
I got my self esteem back after a broken marriage and then some bullying - no one pushes me around now.
18-Feb-21

Why are so many people rude to supermarket staff. We are human too we have good days and bad days. We have things going on outside of work that we worry / stress about. It's not our fault something isn't in stock or has run out. We have... See more
Brenda J 463318
It's what I call the 'kicking the dog' principle. If they are having a bad day, they'll take it out on whoever is nearby. I didn't work retail, but I worked a job as a cleaner during day hours. I encountered a lot of rude, nasty people. Just consider the source.
04-Feb-21

My p.o.v, from the 12 year old me I'd say yes, it is important to go school and get good grades to get a good job for your future, but now? I wouldn't really know.. I've met people who say they finished school, had good grades and graduated all... See more
Jayne C 315662
School is not just about grades. School is about learning how to develop social skills, to negotiate, to converse, to organise your time, to learn about what is appropriate in different contexts ... the list goes on. These are all vital skills for the workforce. They may not help you get a job initially, but they will certainly help you keep it, and they improve your chances of progressing in work that you really enjoy.
18-Dec-20

Whatever happened to cars being sold either new or used with a spare tire in the boot? What is a driver supposed to do if they get a flat tire when on a long trip? Are we all supposed to pay and have someone waste their time to fix the... See more
Pato Lo Duck
Just a thought, how many of you regularly check the air pressure in your spare tyre. A flat spare is the same as no spare..!!
16-Jan-21

Who wants to shop with little kids running around screaming and causing havoc. I didn t birth them and they are not my problem. I should be able to shop for my groceries in peace. A childfree supermarket would give the childless amongst us a... See more
MartyG
Wow! What has this world come to when this is considered a serious question?? We were all children once so shame on anyone for knocking parents just trying to do their best.
Can we also then have supermarkets that refuse entry to ignorant adults?? I would like to shop in a moron free environment.
06-Sep-20

Have you seen how big strawberries are now? They look like they're on steroids. Fruit is seasonal, it's not meant to be eaten all the year around. All these preservatives and crap they throw into our foods is what is causing our food... See more
Elizabeth T 396096
Food is tastiest when in season (that is why there are seasons). Preserving was invented so we could have fruit and vegetables out of season/stock up for winter/not waste a good growing season.
I believe lots of gut issues and intolerances go further back than just today's preservatives. Best health information is, and always has been "eat everything in moderation". Unfortunately, when women are pregnant, they are told by "experts" not to eat this or that while they are pregnant and this is the first stop to helping the eliminated food become recognised as an allergen to the immune system of the forming foetus. These people then "breast feed" for the best of their child but still eliminate these foods for health reasons so, by the time the food is introduced to the child, the child's natural immune response is "this should not be in my body and needs to be attacked" (allergic reaction)
24-Aug-20

The other day a woman told me that she feels insulted when a man opens a door for her. My jaw literally hit the floor. She believes men open doors because they think women are incapable. Can you believe it? Opening the door for someone is... See more
Leanne M 293000
It doesn't fall into the "sexist" category at all! A man opening a door for a woman is delightful (and kinda sexy!).
10-Aug-20

Since yesterday, there is a new and improved Survey Center on Rewardia This upgraded version has a few features, introducing: - Ranking system from 1 to 5 stars - Tool "Sort" were you can organize surveys by Type, Rank, Points... See more
Joe B 288252
It’s OK but what they really need to work on is removing surveys that have been completed or disqualified
21-Oct-20

In July 2020, a 56-year-old woman posed for Sports Illustrated and I think that is an amazing step forward. Beauty in men and women doesn't expire at a certain age. Sexy doesn't discriminate. Do you agree? See more
Lachelle B
Not bothered. Models don't influence my decision to buy something because I know I look nothing like them and their products will still make me look nothing like them! Next.......
03-Oct-20

I love my work. So I can understand people wanting to continue their passions after winning millions. But people who continue on in dead-end jobs (that they hate) a week after winning the jackpot should have their winnings taken off them. See more
Joe B 288252
Rubbish! You need a bit of time to get your wits together and the best way to do that is to stay a normal as you can. Give yourself space to realise the enormity of it
23-Sep-20
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