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Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? 30 Days Until Martial Law...? (By Jessica Wildfire • 20 Mar 2025.) https://www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-now-30-days-until-martial-law/ Salacious title, but worryingly possible.

She links (Safe Travel Trans Americans Passport Policy) https://19thnews.org/2025/03/safe-travel-trans-americans-passport-policy/
(TGNC Checklist under Trump) https://lambdalegal.org/tgnc-checklist-under-trump/

(Travel State gov page on passport help on sex marker) https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/sex-marker.html
(Reddit thread A Guide for Americans to Leave) https://www.reddit.com/r/AmerExit/comments/urwlbr/a_guide_for_americans_that_want_to_get_out_of/

(SF Chronicle on the Insurrection Act) https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/insurrection-act-president-trump-20201819.php

"Meanwhile, corporate media asks, “Can he do that?” These stories are engineered to distract the public with technicalities. While everyone’s debating what they can and can’t do, they are doing it.

We know this administration’s pattern of loose interpretation when it comes to law and historical precedent. There’s no reason to believe he’ll stop here, instead using this act to use force against anyone his administration considers a threat, regardless of their status or what they’re protesting.

You also have to remember this country has a long, established history of censoring speech and leading witch hunts. During WWI, god help you if you didn’t buy enough liberty bonds or called yourself a pacifist.

We’re the land of moral panics.

Every single one of this administration’s actions have been building toward this moment, when the president suspends our civil and human rights. It explains why they’ve taken such aggressive action toward federal agencies, firing tens of thousands of workers and purging their ranks of anyone who might say no. They’ve already been testing boundaries, daring courts to stop them as they shut down government operations and kidnap U.S. citizens."

(some bullshit from an insecure asshole puppetted for power) https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/declaring-a-national-emergency-at-the-southern-border-of-the-united-states/
(How to move out of the USA) https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2024/11/04/how-to-move-out-of-the-us/

#politics #pol #US #USA #USA2025 #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #travel #holiday #vacation #trip #passport #getaway #weekend #Summer #USpol #USApol #USpolitics #USApolitics #policy #legislation #legislature #law #legal #contract #TipsAndTricks #tips #idea #ideas #suggestion #suggestions #GetOut #fantasticMovie #Horrifying #butFantastic


I had wanted to start posting #Weekly on my #Blog again this #Month. While I have plenty of #Posts written, I haven’t had time to get much #Editing done between #Kids, #Birthdays, #Travel, and the impending doom of the #Govt.

I’m hoping I can find a little time to get some #Editing done soon, but as soon as I do, #Summer will roll through and stop me, I’m sure.
#DadWriter #WritingCommunity


Today is flying by.
We are getting things done.
Linens are all washed and rooms aired out while the sunshine holds.
Lunch was served.
I told Summer that if we hurried through our chores we could plant some dahlias.
So we got our move on.
We unloaded the bags of soil before I sent Summer to fetch the new dahlia tubers.
Right when we were ready to dig into the dirt, here came the rain, to chase us back inside. Poor Summer had to drag her dahlia tubers, back to the garage, so we can try again another day. The disappointment was real.
Summer is my all time favorite gardening buddy.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden lab running on grass with a package od dahlia tubers in there mouth. She is running towards the camera.
Golden lab running on grass with a package od dahlia tubers in there mouth. She is running towards the camera.
Golden lab dropping the dahlia tubers on the grass in the gardening work area.


#Birds #Australia #Summer

I don't know if this is too blurry but I'm currently watching two crazy, gorgeous Rainbow Lorikeets floofing about as they have a bath in our bird bath on this drizzly, humid afternoon.


At Bell Street Coffee. Crikey it's hot out here today! I've been in the library aircon, didn't notice it heating up.

#coffee #summer #Melbourne
Fitzroy street with coffee window at left, and seating beneath umbrellas at the right.


I do enjoy a run up to Glen Coe, such a beautiful run, the scenery is breathtaking. I always hope for snow at this time of year but it's not always guaranteed, mostly just rain low cloud - very moody

#Wildlife #art #Photography #Forest #Wood #Wild #summer #loch #scotland #wild #nature #PhonePic #phonephotography #wood #mountain #mood
I do enjoy a run up to Glen Coe, such a beautiful run, the scenery is breathtaking. I always hope for snow at this time of year but it's not always guaranteed.

Image shows a lone bleak tree, clinging to a rock on a bracken covered hill side, it was drizzly and very moody


It's fun to make long exposures of Ferris wheels. The light patterns you see are endless! Electric snowflakes, they are!

History tidbit: George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., (February 14, 1859 – November 22, 1896), inventor for the Ferris wheel, lived in Carson City, Nevada, for a short period of time. The Sears–Ferris House is at 311 W Third Street in Carson City. And in Reno, there is a street named after Ferris.

#Fair #Carnival #Summer #Fun #History #Abstract #Photography #Darktable
A long exposure of a spinning Ferris wheel. Leaving the camera shutter open causes the lights to make all kinds of interesting patterns. This one has spokes radiating out from the center of green, light blue, and dark blue. There's a wide black line near the out edge where the lights were off.
A long exposure of a spinning Ferris wheel. Leaving the camera shutter open causes the lights to make all kinds of interesting patterns. This one has a flower like pattern out to about three quarters of the way to the outside edge. The center of the flower is white and the outer edge is red. There are also white spikes shooting out from the red part.


Summer and I are feeling quiet today.
Yesterday, was a lot, with the contractor's crew working long after dark to secure the house before the storm arrived. By the time they cleared out we were all exhausted. I wasn't expecting to be working construction, but when the job doubled in size, it was all hands on deck.
I took the morning off to rest but Summer needed to get out and run.
I figured I could handle a quick walk at the beach.
The fresh but crisp air was good for both of us.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden lab running up to the dunes from a sandy beach. The Pacific Ocean is in the background.
Golden lab barely visible in the long beach grass while the afternoon sun was shining along her. She blends in.
Golden lab standing in beach grass and ice plant on the sand dunes.


Summer and I didn't go to the beach today, but we made it to town to fill up the little food pantry. We stopped to buy a loaf of sourdough bread to go with leftover chicken noodle soup for dinner while we were there.
When we got home we settled for a late afternoon romp around our property for more exercise. We saw birds and daffodils and sunshine that looks warmer than it really is.
Soon we will have hundreds of blooming daffodils.
#Summer #BackyardBirds
Four small birds in a leafless tree. Blue sky in the background.
A small patch of yellow daffodils.
Golden lab with her front paws on a wood step. Her back paws are in the green grass. She is looking up.


Even though it continues to rain on and off Summer, and I decided to set out for a walk.
Summer was excited.
It looked like we might have the whole place to ourselves, but on our way back I could see another person coming our way with two dogs off leash.
I took Summer off the trail and put her leash on. I could see two German shepherds running at us at full speed. I yelled at the person to call his dogs. Summer sat between my legs and stayed put. The first dog that got to us knocked me over trying to get to Summer. I wrapped my arms around her and kept loudly asking the person to get control of the dogs.
Finally he called them off. He said he was traveling and where he comes from it's each dog for themselves. His license plate was Massachusetts. I said I didn't know what to say to that statement.
I was very unhappy, but we weren't badly hurt.
Ugh.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden lab standing in the grass at the side of a sandy trail.
Summer was fascinated with the driftwood logs today. She kept walking down the logs instead of the muddy trail. She found something to sniff on this log.
Golden lab walking down a driftwood log on the edge of a beach trail. Cloudy sky in the background.


Busy day. Lots of housework.
It's funny that when my husband requires most of my time I don't see all of the small projects that need doing. When he is feeling better they look so obvious.
I got a rare phone call from my daughter looking for comfort in these turbulent times. I think I was able to help a little. At least she knows they are not alone.
Summer says she is here for everyone who needs a cuddle.
As soon as I said cuddle she perked right up.
She is ready.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden lab sitting in a brown recliner with two fuzzy blankets. She looks alert.


I don't really have it in me to be much more than quiet today.
Summer, too.
Last night I ate something unusual, at least for me, for dinner. The outcome wasn't pretty. I threw up multiple times and didn't sleep all night. Of course Summer stayed awake to comfort me.
Even though, we have been getting our chores done, we are both tired today.
Summer is an accomplished napper, better than I am.
This morning I had no voice, but it's back now, and I feel more alive.
I will be perkier tomorrow.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden lab sleeping on her rounds dog bed with her blue blanket. She is in the sun.
Golden lab sleeping on her rounds dog bed with her blue blanket. She is in the sun.


For the last several months we have struggled with my husband's continuing health setbacks.
Today, he had a spring in his step, and strength in his voice.
We are making forward progress again. Some changes in how we care for him seems to be helping.
Summer and I are more relaxed, and enjoying this moment.
She teases him by stealing his recliner. Somehow, she knows he can handle a little fun, so she is bringing it on.
These are the kinds of days we hope for.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden lab sharing a brown recliner with her pal. She is looking around his side from behind. She loves being close.


Summer really, really wanted to hit the wilds of Humboldt County today. Feel the wind in her fur and the mud in her paws.
I wasn't feeling it.
The wind and rain are fierce and not likely to stop until tomorrow.
So, it's inside games or no games.
Once she weighed her options, she got her toys, and headed for the stairs.
We did have fun.
My husband teased that I was retrieving the toys more than the dog. That's how this game plays out sometimes.
I do love Summer to the moon and back. I hope it's mutual.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden lab in possession of both the orange ball and fox. She is at the top of the stairs with her head down teasing me.
Golden lab standing on tan carpeted stairs. Her back paws are one step higher than her front paws.
Golden lab sitting at the top of the stairs with her front paws on a lower step. She has the orange ball and the toy fox.


Well, that was quite a shaker.
We are all unhurt but without power or water for now.
Summer is trying to keep her pal warm.
We will need to get a generator going soon if the power doesn't come back on so our food doesn't spoil.
I think we got lucky. We will know more after we get power back. Hopefully, our well is good.
I hope our friends and neighbors, in the Eel River Valley, are safe.
Summer is stressed but staying close to her pal.
Thanks for worrying about us. This wasn't quite the big one but was no fun either.
#Humboldt #Summer
Golden lab lying next to her pal on a fuzzy blanket.


Summer scene from Skudeneshavn on Karmøy, Norway. This is an area known for viking settlements. This is where they sailed from. #summer #fishingboat #village #scenic #norway #coastal #idyllicplaces #nopeople #water #harbour #seashore #haugesund #karmøy #skudeneshavn
Widescreen view of boats and buildings in a small norwegian fishing village. Summer scene. Blue sky.


Picture a Day: Nov 22 https://cjs-wunderkammer.ghost.io/picture-a-day-nov-22/

#photography #blog #Sony #F717 #Cybershot #Naperville #summer #splash


Getting back in the swing of things here.
Summer's pal is meeting with the provider at the VA who is treating him for neuropathy on a video appointment.
Summer is multi-tasking. She is listening to everything they say while keeping his recliner warm.
She was fabulous during the storm last night. When our power was out she layed down next to her pal and kept him warm in bed. She handled the wind noise and was much more relaxed than she has been with past storms.
She is the best, best friend ever.
Summer says good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #Dogs
Golden Labrador retriever laying in a brown recliner with her front paws hanging over the front of the seat. She is looking to her right.


This morning Summer thought it would be good, for both of us, to spend some time on the beach.
To my surprise it was a perfect beach morning.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Golden Labrador retriever running on a sandy beach with driftwood and clumps of seaweed scattered about.
Golden Labrador retriever running on a sandy beach with driftwood and clumps of seaweed scattered about. You can see the Pacific Ocean surf behind her.
Golden Labrador retriever standing on a sandy Pacific Coast beach with the surfline behind her.
Golden Labrador retriever running through a patch of ice plant on a beach trail. There is a rope and post trail border behind her.


Blessed Solstice to all of you who are celebrating 🌞 🌻

For those of you reveling in the summer: soak up the warmth!

For those of you suffering from the heat: days are getting shorter from here.

For those going on holiday: take well deserved rest and much needed adventures!

For parents heading into summer break: keep holding on, eventually you'll get some free time back :D

Cheers!

#solstice #summer #SummerSolstice