Went to the Chemist for a purchaseAsked the guy behind the counter "small tube of tinea cream please" "I have never heard of that" "Cream for Athletes Foot" "I have heard of Athletes Foot but I do not know what you are asking for" Then another worker came along "I know what you want,... See More »
When posts get closed by adminI am on another site and a guy posted about his dire situation -hence his moniker - Outofoptions. His desperation was very evident as he was about to become homeless et al. After interacting with several members, all of whom presented options -... See More »
The Case against Clarence Gideon3 June 1961 Clarence Gideon is arrested and charged with breaking into a poolroom in Florida. His case managed to change one the chief principles of American criminal justice. In Gideon v. Wainwright, in the Supreme Court it was ruled that a fair... See More »
Is Polygamy a big thing where you live?I have been watching the fictional show - Big Love - set in the US. There is a lot of deception required to hide from society and the law. Polygamy is illegal in most countries?
Upstairs neighbours were arguing againThe male is a FIFO worker. Away for 2 weeks, home for 2 weeks. Every time he comes home his lady friend gives him a tongue lashing which goes on for over an hour. Every time. Last night was no different though it did seem a little heavier this time.... See More »
Having coffee and observing the staffThere is a new employee, male, about 24 years old. He has been here less than a week. I have seen him 3 of those days. Today I watched him come to work, walking as slowly as possible. The look on his face was that he most certainly does not want to... See More »
As do most people. (both)What Irks me is when people try to preach to others how to live their lives, do this, do that, don't do this, don't do that. Then one finds out that they are hypocrites, because behind closed doors, or in their past, they done everything they are now... See More »
