Joy may be in short supply right now, but take the wins when we can get them

 On this last day of June, the rulings just keep rolling in and some we win, some we lose.  So, let's celebrate our wins:

• Birthright citizenship, survives for now
• Voting by mail, survives for now
• SCOTUS ruled for E. Jean Carroll

One can only imagine how these rulings are affecting a certain person, but for the rest of us, take the small victories.  Even the ruling today about transgender athletes, won't affect current Minnesota laws as per Gender Justice:

"Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in girls’ school sports — a painful setback for transgender youth in 27 states with discriminatory bans, including our neighbors in North Dakota. But the Court’s decision does not overrule Minnesota’s trans-inclusive laws and policies. Despite today’s rulings, trans and nonbinary young people in Minnesota can and will continue to play alongside their teammates, and be treated with the dignity they deserve. "

So, if you are in need of something that will lift you up, pick up a copy of 

It is a story about kindness.  You may find it slow or schmaltzy, but I found it entertaining and delightful.

And if you want to do something that will give me some joy, please consider donating to my July walk for the American Cancer Society.  You can make your donation on my Facebook page.

As we close out June and the end of Pride Month, I hope you are finding some joy in nature, relationships, social gatherings, or maybe you attended a great concert or found a really good book that just lifted your spirits.  I hope you are finding joy on a regular basis.  And just one last reminder, early voting has started in Minnesota, so please plan on voting early, and in person.  The sooner the better.