I dislike using social media for customer service issues, especially when there is no response @bcbsma.bsky.social A dozen chats and phone calls, formal grievances, Dept. of Labor notified. 🦗🦗🦗FFS Don't rely on web portals. Your mom has it right: print everything.

Where does my time go? Well, 2 hours this morning working what should be a simple COBRA issue with @bluecrossma.bsky.social Will need another 2 hours to re-regulate my system. Ongoing since May 6th. Many hours lost contacting, documenting, and filing grievances (e.g. @dol.gov) How many more to go?

If only @nytimes.com and Susan Collins clutched their pearls over the personal bad behaviors of @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social the way they do about @grahamformaine.bsky.social.

@bluecrossma.bsky.social HMU if you want to know the case number of the complaint I just filed with the Division of Insurance.

Me lately whenever I'm tempted to register now, buy now, subscribe, donate, join, etc. It's time for rest and renewal.

I am so goddam sick of pundits, politicians, and frankly, the press, who have lost the thread. We're on our own, people.

Please also replace "Does that make sense?" with "I said what I said."

Why voting in local elections matters!!

@calm.com Your billing support and refund process is NOT CALMING!!! I have a charge from calm.com Don't recall subscribing. No emails from Calm ever. Can't log-in. Refund request page says, "no eligible transactions" #calmnotcalm P.S. FFS, turn off the waterfall soundtrack on your website!!!

Michael Tracy (@mtracey on X) is a piece of shit.

Damn right, it's coming, Steve. 🌊 Steve Bannon warns that “Democrats are demonic ...they going to take power and use these four seats to impeach Trump,” he said, and "they’re going to use this as a template for the rest of the country. It’s coming.” Thank you VA!

Don't threaten us with a good time. A Democratic-controlled House “would turn all the committees of Congress into investigative bodies” and impeach President Donald Trump, [said] House Speaker Mike Johnson Vote Yes Virginia!

I'm thinking of writing a piece about my local #independentbookstores, but I'm not sure I can afford the research. IYKYK

@indivisiblestj.org @leanleftvt.bsky.social Join us in turning out the Virginia Democrats to fight back against GOP gerrymandering. mobilize.us/ruralgroundg...

This doesn't feel like an oversight.

Someone told me today that I am a "very likeable" person. I don't know what to do with myself now.

Today's writing playlist: Charlie Puth, Bad Bunny, Green Day, and Gaga.

Just me, or have the #binders groups on Facebook jumped the shark?

Guardrails on the tech industry aren’t anti‑innovation; they’re anti‑wreckage. Unchecked AI will disrupt labor markets, energy costs, the environment, the economy, attention, and truth if the GOP keeps pretending market incentives will behave. Regulation isn’t socialist—it’s civic.

From the Streets to the Ballot Box, turn your outrage into action. Attend this virtual event on February 2nd with @leanleftvt.bsky.social to learn about actions that turn out voters, protect the ballot box, and help secure Democratic victories for the #2026midterms! #statesmatter #leanleft

Hey, @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com @wsj.com @cbsnews.com This is what a principled stand looks like. From a small, historically conservative rural newspaper. www.caledonianrecord.com/opinion/edit...

One must read @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social with a highlighter in one hand and a strong cup of coffee in the other.

When he was little, my son asked me this about sex: “How do you know when you’re done? I will ask you now the same question about revision. #amwriting

I've been reading Steinbeck’s East of Eden. I'm struck by the synchronicity of landing on this passage this morning.

Es tu, MSNBC? #CharlieKirk DID push hate speech, he DID have (has) a "watchlist" list of college professors published online that resulted in more hate speech, harassment, and threats. Political violence has NO place in America AND Charlie Kirk was a hateful person pushing hate for personal gain.

Just me, or did Gavin Newsom just get sexier? 🔥💙 DONALD IS FINISHED—HE IS NO LONGER “HOT.” FIRST THE HANDS (SO TINY) AND NOW ME—GAVIN C. NEWSOM—HAVE TAKEN AWAY HIS “STEP.” MANY ARE SAYING HE CAN’T EVEN DO THE “BIG STAIRS” ON AIR FORCE ONE ANYMORE—USES THE LITTLE BABY STAIRS NOW. SAD!

Goddammit, I miss my dog.

People-hating Democrat seeks connection.

Would publishing and media be a pillar? The "fourth estate" #onemillionrising

The ARTS are not, have never been, and will not be a pillar of support! #onemillionrising

@nytopinion.nytimes David Brooks is wrong. Today's authors are plenty audacious...

Is this really necessary?

To understand the meaning of AUDACIOUS, get the audio book and LISTEN to @ejeancarroll.bsky.social read.

Normalize sexual harassers losing elections! Well done, #NYC. Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

The Yankees didn't win the 2003 World Series, and the facists are not gonna win now. #lfg #yankeessuck #nokings

When will @oprah-winfrey.bsky.social denounce Dr. Phil? Speak up. Tell the world you regret giving this evil whacko a platform.

In Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, we get fresh fish on Tuesday and Friday. We buy it at the gas station.

Jesus Christ.

When NPR Dad @petersagal.bsky.social jokes go too far making women the punchline, it's time to reflect on my complicity.

I just fired our young landscapers, and now I'm hiding in the bathroom

Isn't this how the doomsday plot of Apple TV's PARADISE begins? 😟

Retailers! Please tell us HOW you ship our purchases BEFORE asking for the shipping addresses. Not everyone has U.S. Postal delivery to their street address. (and I suspect it will be even fewer of us in the future.) At least say, no P.O. Boxes. Then I know what to do.

Should we all mail copies of the Constitution and Oath of Office to the White House?

What is the opportunity cost of being on hold for 2 hours in order to dispute $24?

I'd expect no less from the GOP. They've never protected children. (See gun safety)

Elon's potential (🤞) self-immolation is a bright spot in these dark times. #teslastock

By this time in his first term, Trump had held 3 rallies. Why no rallies bro?