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Breaking News: Supreme Court declares 4th of July a religious holiday


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Breaking News: Supreme Court declares 4th of July a religious holiday and in order to accommodate fifty-one new abortion decisions has delayed the holiday four days. 4th of July now takes place on the 8th.

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I was just reading about things that are happening now that "don't say gay" has taken effect in FL. I didn't see it coming, but a wave of depression and anxiety has swept over me. Then, I just unfollowed a particular artist on Instagram because of her post about how proud she is to be an American right now - too much dissonance for me. So, when I saw the headline here, I thought it was real - like what else??? A moment later I realized you posted in "jokes and humor". I guess it was one of those "too soon?" type jokes for me. Geez Louise. Truth is stranger than fiction & these days, reality is more absurd than humor. Well, according to the interweb, July 8 is national chocolate with almonds day. Therefore, I propose a new July 8 American flag with varying shades of brown stripes, and 50 almonds arranged in the upper left corner. 

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I was thinking "What, is it the start of April again already?!?" 😁

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5 hours ago, Vidanjali said:

I was just reading about things that are happening now that "don't say gay" has taken effect in FL. I didn't see it coming, but a wave of depression and anxiety has swept over me. Then, I just unfollowed a particular artist on Instagram because of her post about how proud she is to be an American right now - too much dissonance for me. So, when I saw the headline here, I thought it was real - like what else??? A moment later I realized you posted in "jokes and humor". I guess it was one of those "too soon?" type jokes for me. Geez Louise. Truth is stranger than fiction & these days, reality is more absurd than humor. Well, according to the interweb, July 8 is national chocolate with almonds day. Therefore, I propose a new July 8 American flag with varying shades of brown stripes, and 50 almonds arranged in the upper left corner. 

Sorry, @Vidanjaliif I triggered you. Too soon. Life in Florida, I see. Understandable. I'm in a good gay state here in Mass. although those laws affect everyone in a general way. I use humor to deflect the bad news. Things will swing the other way eventually, I hope. Socially, nation-wide LGBT issues are being accepted more and more Pride is almost a national holiday itself now (if you count the flags next to corporate logos.) I can dig a day like: national chocolate with almonds. Let's do that.as long as reality is more absurd than funny.

cheers,

Davie 

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15 hours ago, Davie said:

Sorry, @Vidanjaliif I triggered you. Too soon. Life in Florida, I see. Understandable. I'm in a good gay state here in Mass. although those laws affect everyone in a general way. I use humor to deflect the bad news. Things will swing the other way eventually, I hope. Socially, nation-wide LGBT issues are being accepted more and more Pride is almost a national holiday itself now (if you count the flags next to corporate logos.) I can dig a day like: national chocolate with almonds. Let's do that.as long as reality is more absurd than funny.

cheers,

Davie 

 

Aw, no worries @Davie . I was in some kind of mood yesterday. It was challenging, but I managed to take good care of myself, including engaging in some art therapy. I'm getting ready for national chocolate and almonds day...I mean independence day. Mmmmmmmmerica... 

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1 hour ago, Vidanjali said:

 

Aw, no worries @Davie . I was in some kind of mood yesterday. It was challenging, but I managed to take good care of myself, including engaging in some art therapy. I'm getting ready for national chocolate and almonds day...I mean independence day. Mmmmmmmmerica... 

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Wow someone’s committed to a joke (and good at art) 

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21 hours ago, WillowA113 said:

Wow someone’s committed to a joke (and good at art) 

 

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On 7/1/2022 at 1:11 PM, Vidanjali said:

I didn't see it coming, but a wave of depression and anxiety has swept over me.

I kinda get this.  I'm not in Florida, but the stuff coming out of the courts lately kinda snuck up on me.  The last few days my anxiety has been building.  I didn't realize it because I was occupied with another crisis, fortunately now resolved.  But now it's hitting hard.

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@Jandi thanks for the empathy & you obviously have mine. The specific thing that really hit me was reading that Florida teachers are even being required to remove rainbow safe space decals from their classrooms & offices. 

 

Big virtual hugs to you, dear. 

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I didn't know about that on July 8th. I guess it's a good excuse now to eat some chocolate and almonds. Honestly a good combination.

 

I really love that flag, Vidanjali. Kinda wish it were real and it could never melt.

 

Yeah, that thing about Florida is crazy. I understand why they would do it, but that's a word some people personally identify with. There are other terms out there, but did they really need to ban it? How else can someone talk about themselves without having to throw out an archaic or overly scientific term? 

 

Either way, we're still living in a time of growing room. It can only get better from here.

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