Hi, everyone.

I am back from my blogging sabbatical with a new blog post.

I'm proud of this one.

Why I am setting out on a journey and inviting you along.

Click here (not the picture) https://terikanefield.com/why-i-am-setting-out-on-a-journey-and-inviting-you-along/

(If you get the error message, wait a minute and try again. I have been told by people who understand Tech Magic that the picture is supposed to foil the error message.)

The "again" in "MAGA" creates a reactionary / regressive manifesto.

"We are not going back" is the perfect counter-slogan. While Harris laid out a progressive agenda, "We're not going back" invites traditional conservatives (who are not reactionary) to feel comfortable.

Another detail worth noting: I liked Harris’s use of the word "unserious."

She said something like, "In many ways Trump is an unserious person, but the consequequences of a second presidency would be devastating."

"Unserious" succeeds the way understatements succeed. An accurate statement "buffoon" would sound like hyperbole and would come across like namecalling. "Unserious" is descriptive and understated.

One more: My favorite lines from the entire convention came from Michelle Obama (why is that not a surprise?)

I did a screenshot because the text won't fit.

"The affirmative action of generational wealth" was perfect.

When I taught fiction writing at the college and university level before law school (yes I did that ) I used to tell my classes that characters need to get what they deserve but in unexpected ways.

Trump will not only be beaten by a woman, he will be beaten by a woman who is not white.

My political statment for the day: Toilet paper is free in schools and elsewhere, so tampons and sanitary napkins should be free.

Adding: I know, I'm a dangerously radical liberal.

For those of you looking for a way to organize for #Kamala2024 here on the Fediverse, this is an account to follow. Technically it is a "group" account - but a well-managed, managed list of Kamala organizers & anyone who follows it can take part in the convo brewing in the Fediverse supporting Harris!

➡️ follow @KamalaHarrisWin 🥥🌴

cc: @Teri_Kanefield @GottaLaff @crooksandliars @indivisibleteam @IndivisibleSF @Olyindivisible @bkindivisible @MeidasTouch @rbreich

Popping in to say hello. I'm working my way through what I think are the last set of corrections for my next book. When I'm finished I'll have more time for voter protection work.

I do have a new friend named Lizzie. I see her all over our yard. My family believes we have more than one lizard, but I've never seen two at the same time. I think there is only one, and she follows me everywhere. She keeps her distance and watches me.

Has Vance made any slurs about lizard ladies?