πI was tempted to put up the outdoor laundry spinner today, but if there's another snowstorm it will get wrecked. Trying to be patient...
09.03.2026 18:50 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@mizkate.bsky.social
Retired editor (Maine Antique Digest), former high school teacher, former theater manager (Theater at Monmouth), feminist, U.U., breastfeeding advocate, LGBTQ ally, baker, reader, dog owner, wife, and proud mother and mother-in-law of three teachers
πI was tempted to put up the outdoor laundry spinner today, but if there's another snowstorm it will get wrecked. Trying to be patient...
09.03.2026 18:50 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A few small white snowdrop flowers among green shoots and a bunch of dried-up brown leaves.
I have lived in Maine long enough to know it isn't really spring yet, but after a long snowy winter it is heartening to see a few snowdrops in the field.
09.03.2026 18:39 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0Former teacher here: I do NOT miss that home stretch of senior year!
04.03.2026 14:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A black car with the front smashed up.
Five years ago today a careless driver ran a stop sign and hit me. I am grateful for seat belts & airbags, for my coworker who showed up soon after and kept me calm, & for the emergency crew, who made sure I was OK and cleaned up the debris. And I am thankful for every day I still get to be here.
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03.03.2026 14:41 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0No, I don't think he is unvaccinated.
03.03.2026 13:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Great commentary on why RFK Jr. should be promoting vaccines, especially for us older folks. "RFK Jr.βs successful snorting of cocaine off toilet seats doesnβt protect him against any...vaccine-preventable diseases."
03.03.2026 12:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0I have several friends who have been to Platner's events, and they found him extremely inspiring and charismatic. I guess I can see that, but his lack of experience and his truly questionable choices make me fear we will be stuck once again with Collins.
01.03.2026 21:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Updated:
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27.02.2026 17:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This will be a much better way to spend this evening. It's raising $ for some good causes. And it will be up for 24 hours for anyone (like me) who just can't stay up late any more.
24.02.2026 20:15 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0What an embarrassment he is. π’
23.02.2026 16:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Can't wait for spring!
23.02.2026 14:09 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Ugh is right! It hasn't arrived here yet, but soon...
23.02.2026 13:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Our library has this, and I started reading it last night. Great fun so far!
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20.02.2026 14:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Measles is no joke. Focusing only on when it's fatal obscures the range of lasting harms that come from this disease.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/measles-can-...
I just don't understand how letting their son suffer like this is going to "glorify" God's name. Heartbreaking.
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18.02.2026 03:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Gift link so you can read it: www.pressherald.com?p=7585036&uu...
14.02.2026 18:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0A homemade king cake for Mardi Gras. The cake was baked in a bundle pan. It is covered in a white glaze and decorated with green, gold, and purple sugar.
A little lopsided, but that is traditional for Pennington cakes. And of course a baby is hidden somewhere.
14.02.2026 12:43 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Episodes of Antiques Roadshow that were filmed in Maine last year start airing next week. Maine Public Radio's call-in show yesterday was about antiques, and my brother was one of the guests. Worth a listen if you like antiques! www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-c...
13.02.2026 18:41 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Sure it was....
10.02.2026 20:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0You can download the first sign (and another version that is "nice") from Ryan Adams, a Maine artist: www.rrsupershoppingcenter.com/downloads
07.02.2026 20:34 β π 15 π 3 π¬ 1 π 2What Trump said was truly awful. But Hegseth's remarks are terrifying.
06.02.2026 18:06 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Take care of yourself - and thanks for the reminder that this is a marathon.
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02.02.2026 15:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A few favorite lines: "Iβve had root canals that were more entertaining." "As first lady, Hillary Clinton tried to fix the healthcare system; Melania got stationery printed." "No pretty dress can disguise an ugly soul."
02.02.2026 14:37 β π 82 π 12 π¬ 0 π 0If you haven't seen this yet, be sure to read the letter.
01.02.2026 18:00 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0That letter made me cry. What a beautiful message.
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