Be Happy but don’t Get Happy

Dwain Northey (Gen X)

Dear Friend,

I hope you’re taking a moment to breathe, smile, and feel proud. The last election cycle brought some real victories—proof that when people show up, speak out, and believe in better, change can happen. You earned the right to celebrate that.

But—and I know this sounds like a contradiction—don’t get too comfortable. The work isn’t done. Not even close. “Demolition Don” and his crew are still lurking in the halls of power, doing their best to roll back progress, twist the truth, and convince the world that chaos is leadership. They may have been shaken, but they haven’t been stopped.

That’s why we can’t lose momentum now. Every conversation, every vote, every act of civic courage still matters. The future doesn’t protect itself—we protect it, together.

So celebrate, but keep your sleeves rolled up. The road ahead is long, but we’ve proven that we can walk it—and win.

With hope and resolve,

Generation X


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