I rarely write about US politics on the purple app because Reasons, and that's unlikely to change anytime soon.

But I will say this much.

I hate the Fourth of July, and that's not just because I hate fireworks.

This "beautiful" bill that's just been signed? Bleak.

It's monstrous cruelty. 

And the timing heaps it on even thicker.

There's an unfinished essay in my files called "USA: The Land of Suffering With a Smile." 

I set it aside many years ago because I couldn't edit it without sobbing.

I revisited it this morning. 

Still don't know if I can finish it, but today I'm angry enough that I might try.

This is probably my most-liked cast ever. Unexpected. Thank you.

Essay update: I made progress on the editing yesterday. Anger can be great fuel. But it'll take time and a more slow-burning kind of fuel to get the piece to the finish line. 

I'm also heads-down preparing for the launch of the New Creative Thing (not yet announced) this month, so that takes priority. 

As always... we'll see what's next.

This is probably my most-liked cast ever. Unexpected. Thank you.

Essay update: I made progress on the editing yesterday. Anger can be great fuel. But it'll take time and a more slow-burning kind of fuel to get the piece to the finish line. 

I'm also heads-down preparing for the launch of the New Creative Thing (not yet announced) this month, so that takes priority. 

As always... we'll see what's next.

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<The New Creative Thing™️> not yet announced!! 

Nice. 

Good luck with you creative conjuring Danica! ✊🏻🌸🤍

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Thanks. It's a collab endeavor with brilliant folks I met on Farcaster (of course). I've been dropping hints and quick updates for awhile, but there's plenty more on the way. We're planning to launch in three phases. More info soon!