Life, Liberty, and
the Pursuit of Yappiness
Friends and Foes,
I have gathered you here today to discuss the state of my mental fortitude. For you see, the thing is, it’s not good. I have learned in the last several years that the more I focus on the uncontrollable, the less I enjoy my daily life. Without making this newsletter too much of a continuation of the daily onslaught of fear, doom, and darkness that we see on our timeline, I’d like to share a few musings.
I have seen a lot of personal growth when I invest in my daily routines, in things that make me happy, and in my community. When I see darkness in the news, I’ve committed this year to looking at how I can show up as light, locally.
Things that have me committed to carrying the brevity of life and showing up for friends are as follows:
- Reading. I have enjoyed reading novels about weird queer romance and silly boys who kiss other boys.
- Limiting News. I'm treating news consumption like a job - contained to Monday through Friday, 9-5. No more doomscrolling after hours.
- Cooking again. Shoutout to my grandma’s trusty crockpot. I am convinced she is seasoning my chicken from beyond the grave.
- Moving regularly. I have made a commitment to moving my body for at least thirty minutes a day.
- Creating Content. I have committed to this newsletter (obviously) and now to making videos for the newsletter (subscribe to my YouTube channel if you want)
- Embracing Yappiness. I was born a yapper, and I will die one. I have been yapping since I can remember about whatever I want. I will continue to do so until it no longer makes me happy.
Speaking of yapping, I've been vocal about Charlotte Pride allowing corporations to sponsor Pride while simultaneously rolling back their DEI initiatives. If you think this is stupid, dumb, and bad like me, go leave them a comment on their Instagram!
For me, it’s not hard to imagine a world with community at the center of celebration. We have seen time and time again that community keeps us safe, sound, and supported. A world without corporations owning our celebration can exist. Your happiness doesn’t need to be sponsored by McDonald’s, your safety doesn’t need to be provided by Novant Health, your career opportunities don’t need to be sponsored by Lowe’s.
How do you stay grounded when the world feels like it's imploding? I'd love to hear about your own pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness - reply to this email, or die a coward’s death.
Shitty Business Ideas:
I created this business idea when I was sitting in a café once, being held captive and tortured by a couple on a first date. They shared about the religious indoctrination rituals they are forcing on young children under the guise of education. Together, we can stop this. We can create a lobbying group that targets and outlaws religious education.
As a survivor of Christian nationalism, indoctrination, and education, this would help me sleep better at night, so I think we should do it!
Why Having A Library Card Makes You Better Than Other People
Enjoy This Meme.
With Chuckles and Giggles,
Clebbie ❤️
