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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 Pon Author Icon



By the way, last chance for "The One-Line Lyric Challenge" 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 Pon 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 Pon 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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Dave  Author Icon
Congratulations on a job well done!
This was so good! *Smile*
This was very well-deserved, Anni Pon.
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 Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon 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" 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 Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon 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 Pon 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 Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon 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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A wild prompt has appeared.

You squint your eyes, just to be sure.

Yep.

It really is a new prompt. You can't believe your luck.

The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Song Prompt: "Breakdown" Open in new Window. (new)
Lyric Prompt: "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" Open in new Window.
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Well, it looks like Charles 🐾 has officially started a trend of sharing your desk setup. I'm loving seeing everyone's writing stations. Here's mine. I apologize that it's so pixelated you can't really see any of the details. Everyone else's images seem to look fine, so I'm not sure why mine looks so poor resolution.

My current desk setup, as of July 2025.

Please observe, if you can:

1. Comfy rolling chair for spinning my wheels.
2. Kinje under the desk, for moral support.
3. Laptop with WdC open.
4. Fake plant on the wall that's doing great.
5. Real plant on the desk that's not doing so great, but still alive.
6. Glass creation behind the planter that I actually made myself at a glass fusing class (hard to see).
7. Degree on the wall to remind myself that I'm better than everyone else.
8. Whiteboard for temporary thoughts and quick maths.
9. Lamp that looks cool but has never been turned on or used.
10. Trash can for all the writing drafts that don't work out.

Mostly, I'm posting this now because I'll be moving the next month or so and this setup will look completely different.
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I have several feline co-authors who give their support and sometimes require me to take a break and give them my undivided attention.
Thank you for the tour!

I especially love #4, #5, and #7. lol

Good luck with your move.


For anyone curious to see other WdC workspaces, check out the notebooks of
Charles 🐾 Author Icon
Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon
WakeUpAndLive Author Icon!
Very nice!
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On Saturday, my dad informed me that my Granny passed away. She was suffering with dementia and her condition went downhill after my grampa passed and could no longer care for her. She was a great and strong woman, and I have many fond memories traveling through Europe with both of them.

This month's lyric prompt is dedicated to my late Granny D.

The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


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

Of course, this was the day before a big presentation / interview for a great opportunity.
But the show must go on. And go on, it did.

I crushed it, as the kids say.

Time stops for no one and nothing.
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You were blessed with memories. *Hearto*
It's the last day of the month.

Do you know where your entry for "The One-Line Lyric Challenge" Open in new Window. is?

The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon

Lyric Prompt: "Everything is Everything" Open in new Window.
Song Prompt: "Tragic Kingdom" Open in new Window.

June has been quite a month... the highest highs and lowest lows. Big life changes the last few days.
But that's an update for another day.
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I submitted one but I despised the other song. Next month begins tomorrow. *Bigsmile*
Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon - Despised is a strong word. Well, they aren't all to everyone's tastes. I'm open to feedback. If anyone else mentions that they don't like that one, I'll steer away from similar artists and songs for this challenge.
Anni Pon Author Icon - I rarely feel so strong an aversion. When the message, the music or a grating voice leave me with nothing left to say... better to say nothing. Music appreciation is definitely personal! I really liked the other song.
Rejoice! A timely new writing prompt is live over at:

The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon

Song Prompt: "Tragic Kingdom" Open in new Window. (new)
Lyric Prompt: "Everything is Everything" Open in new Window.



You have until the end of the month.
Keep those entries coming!
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