May Day…
Hello Friends,
May started with nature’s transformation and grassroots protests throughout the United States. What does one have to do with the other? Spring signals change, change that begins naturally, quietly, and powerfully. In that same vein, people gathered to protest policies and regressive progress. Let us speak truth as freely as birds sing, stand firm like blossoming flowers, and trust that the seeds we sow in justice and hope eventually fill the world with vibrant hues. Peaceful resistance is cultivated by our belief in a better future. It doesn’t deny the storm; it endures it and transforms it into beauty.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Although younger generations are much more comfortable talking about their mental health, it often doesn’t get the attention it deserves until something tragic happens. Stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment, difficulty accessing treatment, and finding a provider you’re comfortable with can be challenges to obtaining care. Let’s talk about our mental health more often. If you’ve been with us for a minute, you know we hike, garden, and travel to maintain our wellness. What do you do to preserve your own mental wellness?
We’ve been included in Jae’s Sapphic B-I-N-G-O! Category - New or New to you authors. Check out the list of “new to you” authors and fill in another bingo square. Prizes and bragging rights may be yours for completing the BINGO card.
Our editor has started her process of helping us bring you a powerful summer read… fingers crossed. Beta readers have also weighed in with feedback and cheers for our next novel, Why Not Us? A prequel is available on BookFunnel.
A few more things…
No doubt by the time you read this, additional federal foolishness will have occurred. Another way to join the resistance? Call your elected officials. “5 Calls” is a platform to stay abreast of what's happening in the White House and Congress and easily make our voices heard. They provide summaries of ongoing issues as well as suggested scripts. Download "5 Calls" from the App or Play Store or access it on a computer to contact your representatives and senators.
Lastly, on May 26, Memorial Day, we hope that you pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Freedom is not free!
Naomi + Rivers
Arlington National Cemetery
