We had a local deputy sheriff shot and killed last week in a little town in SD, who was responding to a call about a young man possibly wanting to commit suicide. So sad. Things like that rarely happen in this area, so it was a reminder that no call is "routine" for law enforcement officers, that's for sure. I have several friends recently retired from the fire dept., who also put their lives in jeopardy when responding to calls.
My thoughts and prayers to all of them.

I used to go to Winnipeg quite regularly, and as we'd be dashing from pub to pub, I can't say I noticed any of the above. I always found the people to be as normal as any of us are, and very friendly.

That being said, I have mixed feelings about legalizing. My oldest son started with pot years ago, and has run the gambit of other drugs since then, currently meth addict. Heartbreaking. Would he have "graduated" to the other drugs had he never started smoking pot? I guess I'll never know. Seems to me that people are able to obtain it whether it's legal or not, and I'm not sure that it's any more harmful in moderation than pounding down a 12-pack, and I do think that for some medical problems it does offer relief to some. Everybody so far has made pretty good observations, whether pros or cons.

I don't do drugs either, but I really don't care if they legalize it or not.

Sometimes I worry too much.

His family moved from NE to CA when we were 12, and mine moved to CO. He's happily married and still in CA, and we still talk to each other several times a year, and his wife is just fine with it.

Read, yoga, leisurely stroll .

Sorry, didn't know it was "auto" specific. In that case, one of the old muscle cars, but just not sure which one. We used to restore classic Mustangs when I was married, mostly Shelbys. If I'd have known you then, we could have given you a discount! Hmmmm....I'll have to think.

A little cabin in the mountains, with a creek running by, birds, deer, tranquility. Have to have our dreams.

I think I've only been referred to as "Hon" or "Dear" by elderly women in a sweet way, and not sure that I've ever run into it in a dating scenario. Maybe it's the age group I'm in, not sure....?

Me! Going to my son and daugter-in-laws for the festivities, and I'm sure a good time will be had by all.

Have a great birthday!

cross country ski, go for walks in the snow and enjoy the sunshine(has to be 20* or above!), tubing, and go to a lot of movies!

Probably 0.

Yes, as I'm sure that sometimes the truth hurts!

My good friends wouldn't ask me to do that.

Why does anyone, male or female, cheat? I think they have such low self-esteem, that they have to be constantly reassured by the opposite sex that they are still desirable. It wouldn't matter how great their significant other is---if they're going to cheat, they're going to cheat. It usually does come back to bite them in the butt, however.

My oldest son's deteriorating health.

I have too many good ones that would be nice to relive to narrow it just to one.

Truer words were never spoken. Doing something kind for others really can make a big difference---really. Cheery music, positive friends, and even the coloring your own rainbow were good ideas, too. Good luck!

(wish I had some grandchildren!)