Family & Relationships

Clorox has made a blunder comparable to the "New Coke" debacle: The company went "all in" with their commitment to a new spray bottle design that is featured on virtually every one of their spray cleaning products.  The sprayer on this bottle must be lined up with the integral tube that delivers the product right until the bottle is just about dry.  The problem is, this lining up means the top cannot be screwed into the bottle.  It snaps, very, very weakly, into the bottle, allowing it to sink its tube top into the bottle's integral tube, built into the side of the bottle.  On major complaint sites, this system is attacked en masse. On the government consumer complaint site, it receives one out of five stars.  Be very careful if you are unfortunate enough to have this terribly designed bottle in your home/under your kitchen sink.  I was using the bleach spray and it popped right off the bottle, splashing bleach everywhere!  I have since found that oth

     While I haven’t really been into this Fourth this year, as I’m not feeling it with all that’s going on that I think the founders would be appalled to see.  I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.  Watching fireworks since I was a kid has been my favorite.  I do plan on doing that at least.  Just don’t have the same joy this year.       It feels odd not feeling that pride today of all days..  Anyone else have a blah-like feeling this year?  I’d like to get out of that funk about it, but haven’t been able to shake it.

MORNING ROLL CALL JUNE 2026Top of the morning to everyone on this First day of JUNE 2026Happy Birthday to all of our JUNE Birthday membs.      

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You will love this - Atlanta Fox News - Atlanta Native “Aunt Jean” turns 104   I would just love to listen to her many stories of yesteryear. Happy Birthday, Aunt Jean - 104 and counting . . . .   

I never thought I could hurt like this.  I'm 76 this year, male, and I live in the back of my sister's home, 1600 miles from where I used to live.  Two years ago, my soon to be ex-wife asked for a separation and then a year ago, a divorce. We'd been married for 51 years, raised three kids together, and now Boom, it's over.I don't know how to begin again.  In the last 4 years, I've had two heart attacks, skin cancer, and am being treated for depression and anxiety.  Money is a constant worry since she's fighting to keep it all.  I really don't know where to begin?

I am a senior and live alone. I am wanting to explore the pen pal program. I think it would be a way to stay social. Because of hand contractures it's difficult for me to write cursive but I can use email, text, messenger no problem. Wondering if there are pen pals who use these systems.I am a retired Disability Law Advocate.

He certainly made his mark in those 87 years - He bought a run down TV station and put it up on satellite.Founder of CNN - 24 hour news networkPrevious owner of the Atlanta BravesLargest land owner in the USA Among many other things He definitely helped turn Atlanta into the city that it is today I met him many years ago at a charity event - He is leaving quite a legacy  CNN.com - Ted Turner’s Life in Pictures R.I.P. Ted Turner 

Between Medicare, AARP & Other Folks - I think I should be getting a PAYCHECK!!!  🙄🙄🙄 [1] Have YOU made any efforts to STOP this? [2] If YES, successful? [3] Lol, and any TIPS to share that has WORKED for you!!!  👍👍👍 Thanks,Nicole  👵  (Friends & Family Forum)

 Glad to join all you nice people on the front porch. Save me a rocking chair. It's my first day so just a little nervous.Possible topics include sports, books, authoring books, 60's and 70's rock, cancer, and anything you wish to add. I'm open to all topics. If I don't know much about a topic, I'll ask questions and listen intently.I'm a pretty well-rounded person with a unique sense of humor. (Get ready for puns and one-liners). Joe

 Howdy - I'm new as a member. Love the Book Lists and would like to get my memoir about caregiving and my wife's battle with terminal brain cancer called "Lucy's Biggest To Fry" along with my debut fiction novel called "The Accidental Player" listed. The Accidental Player follows a newly-minted widower in his late fifties as he stumbles into a singles world he never imagined. His behavior puts his relationship with his daughter at risk. It's based on some of my experiences after my wife died. 

AARP is a very comprehensive web site. Often times it is recommended for seniors to connect. I believe I am in Community right now. Think I went to front porch. Not sure. Can someone help me sort this all out. There is so much here to look at but I just want to get to the normal conversations between members. I am in "Our Front Porch" . Just saw that. Needs some help here 😀

Would love to hear others thoughts on this topic... I work full time as a nurse so I have a lot of social interaction there, but am not socially active with co-workers as very few are: 1. single and 2. over 50.  I live out in the country, alone. I do not have children.    And do many activities alone such as hiking, riding my motorcycle, camping.  I do not feel lonely,  but I worry that I am isolating myself and may regret not being more social as I age.  Particularly after I retire ( still 9 years away).I do have a few friends, but they don't live particularly close by, and I do make sure to get out with them 2 or 3 times a month.  I am not religious and joining a church isn't an option for me.  What are you other single folks doing?  Give me some advice!  Thanks. Jypsy Janet 

  Hi All,I'm wondering if anyone would like to start a penpal group and put pen to paper for snail mail letters. Of course, initially, it would be email, but I'm an advocate of handwritten letters and it would progress to that. I think letter writing on paper makes both the writer and receiver of the letter enjoy the experience. I'd love anyone's thoughts on the subject.

Hello!  Female, 62, single in Southern California.  Just want to put myself out there to meet new peeps and make a friend.  Thanks for stopping by.

 Looks I'll keep my dime.  The answer is Abbott & Costello for their comedy routine, "WHOSE ON FIRST".

 I'm finding it more and more difficult to know what I'm seeing on You Tube is real or AI. You experiencing the same? Joe 

Greetings:     Just retired, would like to find a pen pal.  I was a caregiver for seniors, would like to enjoy just some good laughter, funny stories and happy thoughts with a new friend. I was especially fond of the older ladies, once they decided they liked me. (No fooling them) I am an honest 67-year-old single Grandmother of 2. I live with my daughter and her family. Just think of myself as an American Lady with a sense of humor.    Nancy

 Couldn't find a sports forum.  Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame have no direct connection to baseball.   They weren't players, managers or coaches, umpires, or owners,  Can you think of who they might be? A shiny new dime for the first correct answer.  Joe

 Good morning, Porch People!!Hope everyone had a restful night.The coffee is brewed, the coffee is hot, and the coffee tastes perfect!When I got up this morning, I went to the bathroom and breathed on the mirror.I'm happy to report it fogged up, so I'm guessing it's going to be a good day. HAPPY NATIONAL FARM ANIMAL DAY!!Remember to pet a pig today.I'm here all day.Enjoy the day that God has given us!  Joe

Hi, I'm Joe.New guy on the block.HAPPY NATIONAL CHINESE ALMOND COOKIE DAY!!!

Hi, I’m Jason, though most know me as 'Bones'—a nickname I’ve carried since grade school. My journey hasn't been easy; after being adopted and later left to navigate the world on my own at 17, I’ve faced a long road of poverty and a recent eight-year prison sentence.Coming home, I’ve found a world that has changed in many ways, yet some things remain the same—specifically the lack of a real support system or true friends. Even my faith, which has always been my compass, feels like it’s hanging by a thread right now.To keep grounded, I lean into my passions: I'm an artist, a fan of car shows, and an avid mountain biker. I’m looking for genuine connection and someone to talk to as I start this next chapter. 

     Yesterday, I was sitting on my patio listening to a 24 year old phone message.   A cardinal was perched nearby scrutinizing me as I watched the sun rise….       And then a tiny smile edged across my face as I reflected that….all those years ago, not one soul called to make a final stock deal, not one soul called their boss to tell him that he was a jerk, not one soul called their neighbor to tell them to stop their dog from barking all night, not one soul called to tell a friend with opposing political views that they were insane, not one soul called a colleague to tell them that they stole an idea …. They all reached out to someone one final time to tell them that they were loved.     I realized that there are just so many precious fleeting moments that I need to recognize - and that I should somehow more proactively better my own tiny part of the world.      So I did.  Silly little gestures and

     If you haven’t already heard this version, please give it a try - preferably outdoors with your face tilted up to greet the sun! 🌞     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpofy_VJVug