Hey reader,
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Listen. This week has been WILD. And I mean WILD wild. 😵‍💫 We lost legends James Earl Jones and Frankie Beverly (may they rest in power).
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We had a presidential debate that was... well, let's just say it was definitely televised. Shannon Sharpe got caught in doing the horizontal mambo on IG Live (I CANNOT), and now Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene are having a blonde racist tug-of-war.

It's giving "2024 is determined to outdo 2023 in the mess department." 🤦🏾‍♀️
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Let's dive into what's really grinding my gears this week...

RANT

The leopards you feed will eventually eat your face.
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​When people who proudly uphold systems of oppression get chin checked by those same systems, they are SHOCKED every time! 🤦🏾‍♀️
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Right now, Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene (Thanos Karen and Darth Becky), the MAGA Maggots that they are, are currently dragging TF outta each other on these internets. Two people who’ve made careers out of spewing hate and division, now turning on each other like it's an episode of Real Housewives of MAGA. Two women who epitomize Patriarchy Princesses, running behind cheeto and his gang of gangrene guys have now turned their targets to each other and it is delicious. 🍿
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Why? Because Laura went so FERAL RACIST that Marjorie got offended. If you’re so racist that Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body (shoutout to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett) the Racist calls you racist, then you’ve crossed a few lines.

And now, Laura is dragging everybody who dares say anything to her, including Lindsey Graham. She said he needs to come out the closet and she’s also offering to give ANYONE tea on MTG so they can use it against her. THE MAGA GWORLS IS FIGHTING. And the GOP is tearing itself apart from the inside out and all of this is deeply satisfying. 🍵
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My brilliant friend Franchesca Ramsey released an anthem for such a time as this called "I never thought the leopards would eat my face."
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And this is a reminder that anyone who thinks they're protected by systems of oppression just because they're not the current target. Newsflash: oppressive systems (and people) don't have loyalty. They'll chew you up and spit you out the moment it serves their purpose. 🤷🏾‍♀️

It’s like someone who aligns themselves with a bully hoping they won’t get bullied. It’s a mistake. The bully doesn’t see you as off limits. They are simply waiting for the day when they can slam your head against the swing.
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If you find yourself aligning with people or systems that thrive on hate, division, and oppression, you might want to rethink your life choices. Because one day, you might find yourself on the wrong side of the very monster you helped create. If you're out here gleefully participating in a circus, don't be surprised when you wake up one day and realize you're the clown. 🤡
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And when that day comes, don't expect any sympathy from the rest of us. We'll be too busy passing the popcorn and watching the show. 🍿

​Catch up on the circus act on the IG highlight I made, recapping the shenanigans. 🍵

REFLECTION

Joy is a revolution in a dark world.
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​This week has been A LOT for so many reasons. But one thing I can say is that I have laughed A LOT too. In the midst of all the craziness, we have found laughter (because the internet has really outdone itself, between the “they’re eating cat” remixes and so much more). This is on the heels of my returning from a writing retreat that also infused me with lots of glimmers.
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In a world that often feels like it's trying to steal our light, choosing joy is an act of rebellion. 🌟When everything around us seems to be falling apart, when our hearts are breaking daily, finding and holding onto joy becomes a revolutionary act.
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Joy doesn't have to be grand or earth-shattering. It can be found in the simplest moments: a baby's toothless grin, a friend's inside joke, or that one line in your favorite song that always hits just right. 🎵👶🏾😂
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I used to say we should chase joy, but I've realized that's not quite right. We shouldn't have to chase it like it's running from us. Instead, we need to learn to recognize joy when it shows up, even in the smallest doses, and welcome it with open arms. 🤗

Psalm does tell us “Joy comes in the morning.” Think of joy like sunlight. We know the sun will set, and darkness will come. But we also know that the sun will rise again in the morning. Joy works the same way. It might not be constant, but it will return if we remain open to it. ☀️🌙
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And let out joy be loud. Because I know how much we all have stories of being in the depths of the dark. When we can find something to delight in, we must do it full body. The peaks are more significant because the valleys have been deep.
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Because in this world that can feel so heavy, joy is a revolution. Let’s revel in it.

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Tell me - what’s something that has made you GUFFAW this week? Hit reply and let me know!
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Stay joyful,

P.S. During the debate, the group chat in my community was LIT UP 😅. It was dope to share the cackles with folks like we used to do in old blogging days. Join my Patreon, and come into one of your 5 group chats, and get the vibes of my old Awesomely Luvvie comment section! ❤

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