It’s the Fourth of July. If you live in the United States of America, this is going to be a very loud, very flashy, and (depending on your scale of nationalism vs patriotism) a day to think while everyone is celebrating.
I will, most likely, write up an essay to give my own thoughts on today. For now, it’s a Federal Holiday so I can actually relax (sort of)! I also get tomorrow off as it’s my non-scheduled day! A 2-day weekend! Those are exceedingly rare for me.
I’ll be whittling away at the writing and handling chores. To compensate for not diving into anything of substance in this posting, I present a photo of a tiny spider (warning for arachnophobes):

Saw this little guy while I was out delivering, and while he was tiny, he was fierce! Put up his two front legs in a full threat display, turning away to sulk as I smiled instead of running away in fear.
Don’t worry, little guy. You’re terrifying. I believe in you.
Stay safe out there, readers. Essays will be out soon!
-JB Swift