My family and friends are Somali and Afghan -- they are not garbage. No one is garbage.
Trump said he doesn’t want Somali immigrants in the U.S., calling them “garbage,” saying they “contribute nothing,” and claiming they “ripped off that state (MN) for billions of dollars”

The message they put at the top of BRFSS page. Grrrrr.

Today I had the good fortune to hear a talk by the Maine State Economist. She, Amanda Rector, was invited by Maine Health (DoraAnne Mills). Covered a lot of ground. Here is one eye-popping chart about projected health care premiums in rural Maine if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expire.

Meanwhile, ....Acetaminophen makers release a statement

The NM order is not a "standing order" per se and simply asks the Dept of Health and the Board of Pharmacy to work together to remove barriers. It's a good start, but doesn't do anything by itself. We must keep exploring options. States protect citizens.
@luckytran.com #Vaccines

Met Sheena Bellows (Gov candidate). We talked about COVID vaccine and how to assure vaccine access in Maine. We must keep up pressure & make people aware of the deteriorating COVID vax system & the concern that all vaccines will be harder to get. Many working behind the scenes to explore options.

One to collins, King, and Pingree.

Help: Friend on Typepad has just found out that years of blog with links (youtube, flicker) and photos will disappear in a month. What blogging site would you export to in 2025? #typepad #blogging #spiritcloth

What he said.

Weekly event -- Resist Hate - Support Democracy.
Each Saturday Yarmouth Maine. 9am Town Hall (200 Main St)
We protest, talk of our fears, what keeps us sane & about our dreams. What we will work to make happen. Honk as you go by. Join us anytime.
#activatemaine #activateME

Portland Maine. Great signs. Angus King joined us and spoke.

We call this "spring" in Maine. How many synonyms can you make for cold water-ish falling from the sky?

Turtles love fruit.

Terrariums are so fun.
#snails #toads #terrarium #photography