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I know I've been quiet around here.

You might be asking yourself:



The answer is no. I am not OK.
And neither, quite frankly, is the world.
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Annette Author Icon - Not really. I guess it is kind of cryptic to post, then. I'm having a really rough year, especially the last few months, and that doesn't seem to be changing any time soon. Even if I wanted to, it would be a lot to explain. I keep hoping things will stabilize (personally and globally), but they certainly haven't yet.

Anni Pumpkin Author Icon - I hope things improve for you soon
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Day 1 with no government.

By which I mean Day 254 with no functional government.


If you're in the US, which laws do you plan to break?
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🌝 HuntersMoon Author Icon - Yeah, unless you work for the government or rely on any government services, it probably won't effect your daily life too much, at least short term. But that's only because they force essential government workers to work anyway without pay. That won't be sustainable long term...
L'etat c'est moi.

         I never obey laws for the alleged government. In the U.S. "We the People..." were the government --- until the first group of citizens met at a coffee shop, complained about an unpopular new law, and surrendered the government to the politicians the people hired to see to the daily tasks of this country. The abdication of government was spoken in very few words, "It's the government.
What can we do? We can't disobey the government." They forgot that they are the government. Americans never put a politician into any office to subjugate the people he or she was hired to serve.

         Having said that, I obey the laws for the true government --- my neighbors; my fellow citizens and true government of this country.

         I drive sober and at or about (sometimes below) the speed limit so as not to endanger others.
         I don't commit murder, theft, and other crimes because I'd be committing offenses against other people. I have personal objections against harming others, and I would rather play tricks with the statutes and the mandates (royal decrees) than with my own conscience.

         If you'd like to hear an example of the way U.S. government was meant to work, listen to Franklin D. Roosevelt's address on December 8, 1941. The USA was under direct enemy attack and FDR, acting within his powers as commander-in-chief of the military, sent ships and troops for the national. The president of these states has no constitutional power to declare war. "I ask that the congress declare that as of... a state of war has existed between this country and the Empire of Japan."
         Every recent president and several state governors have grossly overstepped their powers, as carefully defined by the founders in our constitution, in spite of the people.

         U.S. government is divided into three branches to maintain balance and protect the People's right and ability to govern ourselves. When corporate America was surreptitiously added to the mix, balance was lost and American self-government became endangered. This danger will be mitigated. I pray, peacefully.
PNGravebound- 📓 Author Icon - Missing word. Should read "...for the national defense."
I'm not sure September even happened.

But I've been told it did.


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*Shock2* You blinked!
Right? Are we sure it really happened? I have no recollection.
Thank you so much to whoever nominated this poem for a Quill award!

Liar Open in new Window. [E]
Not fooling anyone.
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon

Quill 2025 Nominee

This poem in particular has gotten a lot of recognition.
Maybe I should write another one...
Updates:

I am alive. Still might not be around too much, but a little more than before.
I have a lot to unpack (literally and figuratively) after moving out of state, 9 hours away, and a lot to take care of.

Most importantly, myself my poor traumatized cat.

We are settling in, for now, even though this isn't our final destination.
Packing up my entire life.
I'm afraid HOPE won't fit in a box, so I'm leaving it behind.

But I haven't forgotten to breathe.

 
Circle Open in new Window. [E]
Sometimes all you can do is breathe.
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon



By the way, last chance for "The One-Line Lyric Challenge *on hiatus*" Open in new Window. this weekend.
The challenge will return again, some day.

Happy early birthday to WdC, since I won't be able to participate this year.
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Sending prayers for peace your way, hon *Hug1**Smile**Hug2* *HeartT* *Pray*
Don't kid yourself. It's hiding there, somewhere. *Hug1**Smile**Hug2*
I hope whatever is going on turns out okay. And I hope you're able to update us so we know you're okay.
Really unfortunate that I have to drop this one again...

 
Thoughts and Prayers Open in new Window. [13+]
Three mass shootings in the last 24 hours. How many is too many?
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon

I look forward to the day that it won't be relevant anymore.
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S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon - I used to be for gun control to get the guns out of the neighborhoods. A drunken fight turns into homicide instead of just a drunken fight. There are so many guns now that any new legislation without a gun buy back would be meaningless. We need an Australian style ban and buy back.
findingfeet Author Icon - Don't forget, guns are not banned here. Just restricted. If you have been to gaol, been convicted (even non-custodial) of a DV crime, have a psychiatric condition, you cannot own a gun. I do believe members of prescribed groups (e.g. motorcycle gangs, terrorist organisations, etc) can also not own a gun. Then you need to prove you need a gun. Hunters, farmers, sporting shooters all need a gun, for example. Fully automatic weapons are banned completely. The guy who shot the cops had illegal weapons; he had been previously banned from owning a gun because of something not disclosed to the media.

So you can own guns here. They are not banned. But they have logical (to my mind) restrictions.
S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon - We have background checks that stop people in most of the groups you mention from buying a gun legally. As far as I know no one needs to prove they have a legitimate use. We do allow military assault style rifles and automatic guns to be sold.

The real trouble is that it has there are so many guns that it isn't difficult to buy one illegally. Besides just buying one on the street or, in one kid's case, stealing it from his friend's parents, there are 'straw buyers'. 'Straw buyers' are persons who can buy them legally, do so, then sell the guns at a profit. In short, the cat is out of the bag and isn't likely to be controlled anytime soon. To be fair I have to say that the vast majority of US gun owners are responsible.

Did you know that Mexico sued US firearm manufacturers because there are so many illegal guns crossing the border into their country? The US Supreme Court didn't allow the suit.

Thanks for your post!
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Just got an alert for a flash flood emergency.

Anyone got a boat?



When it rains, it pours, as they say.
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Not a bad start to a monday.

I got second place in this round of the "Shadows and Light Poetry Contest" Open in new Window. with my most recent poem:

Liar Open in new Window. [E]
Not fooling anyone.
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon


... About this awardicon ... Given by purplesunday Given to Date Awarded: August 18, 2025 Merit Badge in Shadows and Light [Click For More Info] A huge congratulations, to you! You have won 2nd Place in [Link To Item #shadows] with your fantastic poem, [Link To Item #2344485] . I love this poem! Rachel

Ignoring the irony, I think this is the first time I've won anything in a writing contest.
Perhaps because I don't enter very many of them...

Congratulations to all who entered!
I saw some really great poetry.
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Congratulations on a job well done!
This was so good! *Smile*
This was very well-deserved, Anni Pumpkin.
There is a new prompt up. As mentioned, this challenge will be going on a break in September.
For however long it takes to put the pieces of my life back together again.

I don't recommend holding your breath.

The One-Line Lyric Challenge *on hiatus* Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month.
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon


Song prompt: "Long Road to Ruin" Open in new Window. (new)
Lyric prompt: "Everybody Needs a Hero" Open in new Window.

I've just gotten some very bad news and life plans have drastically changed.

I will continue this month with the "The One-Line Lyric Challenge *on hiatus*" Open in new Window. but will be taking a sabbatical in September.
I'm not sure yet how long that sabbatical will be.

Thanks for understanding.
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Whatever it is, know you have all the support you want from the entire community.
You know you've got people here who will help as well as they possibly can. Look after yourself first and foremost. Take care.
A brand new prompt is up for August.

The One-Line Lyric Challenge *on hiatus* Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month.
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon

Lyric prompt: "Everybody Needs a Hero" Open in new Window.

Prizes for last month will be sent out this weekend.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
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Wrote something new today.

Liar Open in new Window. [E]
Not fooling anyone.
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon


Don't get too used to it.
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Why not? You're a liar. *Laugh*
I know I've been slacking on advertising this, but this is the last week to enter:

The One-Line Lyric Challenge *on hiatus* Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month.
by Anni Pumpkin Author Icon


Lyric Prompt: "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" Open in new Window.
Song Prompt: "Breakdown" Open in new Window.

All the cool kids are doing it.

Ok, some of the cool kids are doing it.



You want to be cool, don't you?

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Hmm... maybe I can figure something out. I do like that song prompt.
Yes, the cool kids are doing it...

And me as well.
I just can't get over the generosity of this community.



You know who you are!
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