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.

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.)

(Thinks about Vermont. Thinks about the temperature last weekend. Thinks about Vermont some more.)

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.

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.)

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.

I'd probably make some kind of tofu scramble or tofu frittata with that.

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?

why does he get all the press?

Because of the syrup. It's all about the syrup.

New Hampshire tends toward more buttoned-up old-school WASPy, while Vermont gets more of the hippie live-off-the-land types. At least according to stereotype. Also, New Hampshire is much more likely to elect Republicans.