Reflections on Freedom & Tips for the Long Weekend

Hey There! I hope you're gearing up for a lovely and cool-enough long weekend! As my American readers know, this weekend is July 4th and the United States' 250th birthday. Like many, I'm approaching the festivities with some skepticism, grief, and pause. This weekend, I will absolutely lean into and celebrate the people in my life, the beauty of this country's land and diversity, and the ongoing, unfinished project of becoming a more just and free society. I can be grateful for the activists,...