Fourth of July 2016. Who knew what was to come? Photo by Annie Lane

Hoping you can enjoy the day a little.

I find myself completely out of the spirit.

I feel as though celebrating independence while on the brink of losing it is somewhat naive and out of touch, to say the least. Can’t help but think of the lives lost fighting for ‘Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” only to arrive at this questionable point in history.

“When fascism comes to America, it will come wrapped in the flag and waving a cross …” keeps running through my mind.

But then I think, “Hmm, am I being dramatic? Haven’t people throughout the course of American history felt we were on the verge of collapse?” Here’s to hoping this is just the latest in the phase of ever constant doom and gloom.

We are nearly halfway through to the end of this nightmare. And the day is young! It’s not too late for that ignorant, racist glob of shit to have a heart attack on the golf course today. What a Fourth of July that would be!

Here’s to hoping and wishing and praying. Are you there, God? It’s me, America.

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Annie Lane

“If you don't feel it, flee from it. Go where you are celebrated, not merely tolerated.” - Paul F. Davis

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