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Annie Harper

@annashi.bsky.social

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Music maker, historian of 17th century popular culture, print, astrology, magic and politics. Sometime modern politics and culture too. I’m an eclectic person. Dja Dja Warrung country Australia.Living outside my timeline and ancestry.

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 10d

My series. Feel free to use, print or share.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 6h

Oh so relieved I must have broken it up ages ago or something, because it is not in my possession. I feel so much better. These things are object links you have to remove from your energy.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 6h

I think I broke up the recording of Marilyn Manson after he was accused of sexual assault and domestic violence. So many people are just so gross. I don’t think it’s possible to process how disgusting lots of men are just from my personal experience. I should find that CD and break it up.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 6h

Do people think it’s okay to keep the recording of a convicted pedo like say Rolf Harris or in my case the guy from The Lost Prophets who just died in a prison attack? It’s all pretty sordid.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Two men arrested after Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack

A 25-year-old and 43-year-old held on suspicion of murder of musician, 48, who was serving 29 years for child sex offences

www.theguardian.com

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Ennius @enniusredloeb.bsky.social · 9h

God creating the animals

Bodleian Library MS. Ashmole 1511; 'The Ashmole Bestiary'; 13th century; England (Peterborough?);f.6v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 13h

Oh bejesus woke up with an asthma attack. This has been a nightmare week for me. I had an attack in Tai Chi class and several nights this week. It’s probably wisteria blossom or some flower I love. I did mow the lawn today to get rid of the grass, but haven’t finished it yet.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 20h

I think this is a better view of the situation for the apple tree. Avalon. Ha ha.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 21h

Ok I dug up the dead cherry and planted my Gala apple tree. In a few years it should be growing enough to start eating apples.

A bunch of pots and a bag of potting mix

A very young Gala Apple tree just planted.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 21h

My grandmother used one with velvet soap in it.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 22h

Good advice.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

The Governors speaking directly about their states. I’m not American, but Trump needs to be held to account. He’s not a God! He’s not something supernatural, a supreme pontiff or king. He is just a person.
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ICE In Chicago, Protests In Portland & The Governors Who Won't Back Down

YouTube video by This is Gavin Newsom

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t forget we aligned ourselves with people who can’t afford to feed their own military. Just pointing out the hypocrisy of this position.
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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

If you are a journalist in America be warned. Their government is completely out of control. Remember they fired rubber bullets at that Australian reporter.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: ICE agents just abducted a press camera operator in Chicago.

WGN-TV’s Debbie Brockman was dragged to the ground, cuffed and bundled into a van - which then rammed her vehicle to escape.

What the hell is happening in America?

(🎥 Original footage via Josh Thomas/FB)

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

I think they are already warning people.
“Avoid areas where demonstrations and protests are occurring due to the potential for unrest and violence. Monitor media for updates and follow instructions of local authorities.”

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

Americans are weird. Nothing about them is normal or morally acceptable. They shot people at school too.

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

We are always obsessed with Shakespeare.
#history #skystorians #literature
#earlymodern
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Face to Face with William Shakespeare?

YouTube video by Reading the Past

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

668 the neighbour of the beast, or was house number taken by Aleister Crowley a long time ago?

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 1d

Sankt Florian Psalter, C14th. #Gothtober #31DaysOfHalloween

Illuminated MS with marginalia, blue bird and devil like creature in pink cloak with blue skin and long ears, some text and foliage design

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

I have another apple tree that is about 100 years old, but it is only good for stewing. I managed to grow an almond, a peach and an olive that seem happy, so that’s lucky. I wouldn’t say that gardening is my thing, but I’m getting better. We shall have to see how the apple grows.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

I managed to kill my cherry tree with some impossible to cure disease, so I’ve bought a gala apple tree to plant in its place. The woman at the nursery assured me that apples are survivors.

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Leader of country’s opposition receives award after scrutiny surrounding committee and comments by Donald Trump

www.theguardian.com

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 1d

People who are not Trump.

www.prio.org/news/3634

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: PRIO Director’s updated list announced – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Nina Græger, announced her updated list today for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

www.prio.org

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 3d

As he isolates his country from the rest of the world America looks increasingly like backward. It’s only natural that the rest of us are left dumbfounded. Why would you want to destroy your own society because of one person who is not very smart and getting dumber every day.

Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 3d

I just want to remind everyone Trump is not president of the world, cut only one country that is failing economically because of his policies. He has no idea about anything other than himself and even that he is sketchy about.

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Annie Harper @annashi.bsky.social · 3d

Have a great productive day everyone. I’m starting Ti Chi class this morning. I’m hoping it will help me with my mental calmness which tends towards hyper vigilance more often than not. Halt who goes there? Where’s my steel crow bar to knock them on the head etc?

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Neil Younger @neilayounger.bsky.social · 3d

The inhabitants of Norfolk, or at least quite a few of them, petition the Privy Council today about one John Ferror, apparently a lawyer, who commits 'usurie, extortion, oppression, imbracererie, and maintenaunce' and has made them 'into a masse, and lumpe of debate, brawle and dissention'. 4/

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