Give yourself a laugh. You deserve it! Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self youtu.be/Ms7capx4Cb8

Ice cream and French toast with Deep Mountain Maple Syrup today. #Coronavirustruth

Vermont ranked 3rd in the nation for usage of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program. Congress recently added over $300 billion to the program, but funds are issued on a first come, first served basis. Vermont businesses who can benefit should apply ASAP. accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/busin…

You can't take online classes without internet. You can't work from home without internet. You can't apply for a job online if you don't have internet. Congress must prioritize expanding broadband in poor and rural communities.

Portrait of a Modern Legislator.

A pretty ominous pull quote in this week's Seven Days for what might very likely be my last remarks as a representative. Kevin McCallum knows how to get me to spit some bars.

Last Thursday I did not file a petition to run for office for the first time in 12 years. It would be much harder if State Rep. Katherine Sims had not been willing to run to take my place. I am continually impressed with her skills, compassion and commitment. youtu.be/mbozlsDHAAM

By the time this legislative session is over I will have organized everything I've ever owned. So there's that. #vtpoli

We will test ALL students before they arrive on campus, on their first day back, and weekly thereafter for several weeks to gather data to inform the subsequent testing frequency. All employees can also access tests free of charge. vtdigger.org/2020/07/31/uvm… via VTDigger

I just love the stacked wood in the background of Sen. Bernie Sanders speech. So Vermont. He's also laying down the gauntlet.

Ooh Fun! See you on the State House Lawn. #vtpoli

#yourefired

One can't help but notice that the Vermont Speaker of the House, Leaders of all parties, Seargent of Arms and the Clerk of the House are all women for the first time in history. #vtpoli

For fuck sake jack. He’s staging a coup on your platform. Grow a fucking spine.

I miss Mike Pesca and @SlateGist really hard. #bringbackthegist

For some reason I always feel Garry Kasparov see a few moves ahead.

#TeamWillowPill #DragRace

Keep up the good work. Becca Balint