Vermont is the shiznit! Seriously, if I wasn't a little bit in love with my current job/apartment/localistas set-up I would seriously look into moving.
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Calli - Jun 03, 2011 11:51:08 am PDT #22594 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Steph L. - Jun 03, 2011 11:52:12 am PDT #22595 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
A bill that got passed quietly and hasn't received that much attention (I only read about it in the free weekly) - Vermont born trans gender people can now get a "clean" birth certificate with the new name and gender.
I read about that (unsurprisingly, I'm sure). That is *excellent.* It's such a fucking nightmare for trans* people to get their birth certficates changed.
This bill ended up getting tacked on to the one that says health insurance companies have to cover midwives.
And the midwife requirement is excellent, too. I love Vermont so much.
A bill was also passed saying all single stall restrooms in government offices must be gender neutral.
I'm starting to suspect Vermont isn't actually part of America. It's way too awesome.
Hil R. - Jun 03, 2011 11:53:48 am PDT #22596 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
My tagline seems appropriate here.
(It's probably time for a new tagline. I've had this Fountains of Wayne one for a while now, and it's not quite as relevant now that I'm out of grad school.)
Toddson - Jun 03, 2011 11:54:11 am PDT #22597 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
(Thinks about Vermont. Thinks about the temperature last weekend. Thinks about Vermont some more.)
askye - Jun 03, 2011 11:56:24 am PDT #22598 of 30000
Thrive to spite them
Vermont does have it's downsides - there's the winter I haven't experienced yet. Housing is expensive, pay is lower than other parts of the state. But I think for many people the pluses out weight that.
Typo Boy - Jun 03, 2011 11:58:08 am PDT #22599 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
OK have tofu and cauliflower. Normally I'd curry them but have to avoid spice and acid cause mouth still healing. No lemon/lime, no tomato, no curry no hot peppers. Can handle salt, moderate amounts of garlic. Suggestions would be very welcome. Might handle soy sauce if I don't overdo. (Fermented means I can't use as much soy sauce as I'd use salt.)
Calli - Jun 03, 2011 12:00:04 pm PDT #22600 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'd probably try to roast it with a little salt and maybe some garlic salt. I'd have to ask my upstairs neighbor (or perhaps other buffistae) how to do that first, though.
I hope your mouth heals quickly, Typo Boy.
Hil R. - Jun 03, 2011 12:02:47 pm PDT #22601 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I'd probably make some kind of tofu scramble or tofu frittata with that.
Connie Neil - Jun 03, 2011 12:05:51 pm PDT #22602 of 30000
brillig
So how is New Hampshire compared to Vermont? I always picture New Hampshire as sulking in the corner saying, "We're in the same place, we've got the same weather and scenery, why does he get all the press?" Or are they the evil twin?
DavidS - Jun 03, 2011 12:06:41 pm PDT #22603 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
why does he get all the press?
Because of the syrup. It's all about the syrup.