Livin' in Connecticut!

Coventry, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

North Dakota limits bathroom use for transgender people

Trisha Ahmed

ABC News

Captain Bunghole strikes again!

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please press:  abcnews.go.com

Responding to an Ass-hat's disgusting sermon (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc0Ijc4twZA&t=414s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Edward II of England (Wikpedia)

 

Edward II (1284-1327)

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please press:  Edward II of England

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Cornwall, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/West_Cornwall_covered_bridge_09.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/West_Cornwall_covered_bridge_09.jpg

Health care access for trans youth is crumbling — and not just in red states

Megan Messerly

Politico

Seattle Children's

Seattle, WA

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please press:  www.politico.com

ezs note:  Just be aware.  It may be nothing, but there is a chance that you may be the one who defuses the next dangerous nut.  Oh, and call the police.  I don't want you to be the next victim.

Trump Supporters' Pastoral Need (video)

 Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkz_7RNxiHs

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

P.S.  -  Even though it's dated. it's very relevant.  Even more so.

JAIL, AGAIN??? (Ahhhhhhhhhh....) (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt_BFL5g56A

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Jean-Paul_Gaultier_Cannes_2011.jpg

please press :  Jean-Paul Gaultier

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Columbia, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/The_History_Place%2C_Columbia_CT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Outrage as Florida Republicans pass ‘fascist’ bill to remove trans kids from parents’ custody

 

Deutschland, Deutschland, űber alles...

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please press:  www.independent.co.uk

ezs note:  Before the Florida Legislature passes any more idiotic bills, you might want to try Connecticut. Yeah, the temperature down there is warmer, but the freedom here is much  warmer.

I Promise, I'm Not Deleting Comments (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIpXqvHCYks

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Colebrook, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/ColebrookCT_TownHall.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Koko Da Doll, star in documentary about transgender sex workers, killed in Atlanta

Dennis Romero

NBC News

Atlanta, GA

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  Atlanta and surrounding area - if you know anything about the killing of Koko Da Doll, please call the Atlanta police at 404-658-6666.  You can't bring Koko back, but you can bring justice.

Rethinking "Dominion Over Creation" (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKc9z4qfL-0&t=6s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Clinton, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/PostcardClintonCTNationalBank1908.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Utah state senator’s home vandalized in possible retaliation for transgender bill, police say

Rebekah Riess, Sara Smart

CNN 

Lone Peak, UT

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please press:  www.cnn.com

ezs note:  Yeah, this was a really dumb move.  For a second or two, this may have felt good.  But you might as well have handed state Sen. Kennedy a gift.   Organize. Protest (legally). Use your vote.  But congratulations.  You may as well have given state Sen. Kennedy a lock.  Hope you feel good.    

Tragedy at St Stephen's Episcopal Church (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-IX0Nrz3-g&t=45s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Chester, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/PostcardOldestHouseInChesterCt1907.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Transgender lawmaker silenced by Montana House speaker

Amy Beth Hanson

AP

Missoula, MT

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please press:  apnews.com

ezs note:  Montanans - if you live in Columbia Falls, Montana, do your best to turn Speaker of the House Matt Regier into Matt Regier, period!

Rep Kinzinger's Tough Message to the Church (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcSEzPOcnCk&t=2s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Cheshire, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Cheshire_Town_Hall%2C_Connecticut.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Cheshire_Town_Hall%2C_Connecticut.jpg

North Carolina GOP closes in on transgender athlete ban

Gary D. Robinson

ABC News

Kernersville, NC

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please press:  abcnews.go.com

ezs note: Carolina Hurricanes staff- If the state House of Representatives and state Senate pass this stupid bill, would you think about coming back to Hartford and renaming the team the Hartford Whalers?  Really, we wouldn't mind.   

The Sins of Sodom (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwfPN-jAbTg&t=440s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Chaplin, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Goodell_Lincoln_General_Store%2C_Chaplin_CT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Transgender girls go to court over Arizona school sports ban

AP

ABC 15 Arizona\

Tempe, AZ

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please press:  www.abc15.com

What Has SCOTUS Done...? (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WFpaqWJKx0

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Canton, CT

Collins Mill

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Collins-Mill-in-Collinsville-CT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Women’s Institute will ‘continue to celebrate’ transgender women amid inclusivity row

Alexanda Topping

The Guardian

Women's Institute

Llanfairpwll, Wales, UK

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please press:  www.theguardian.com

Pastor needs to NOT call people freaks (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS2nxLVAUQc&t=4s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

Canterbury, CT

Captain John Clark House

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Capt._John_Clark_House%2C_Canterbury%2C_CT.JPG

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Trump threatens trans healthcare in NRA speech baselessly blaming gender-affirming care for violence

Alex Woodward

Independent

Generalissimo Bone Spurs

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please press:  www.independent.co.uk

ezs note: I really don't care if everyone else in your town is a knuckeldraggin', inbred, oaf... if you don't vote, it's YOUR fault.  Defeat Trump, and his morons!

Asshat-like Hate Aimed at Family Friendly Drag Show (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ6P9hRD_nA

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

Canaan, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/PostcardCanaanCtFamousElm19081914.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

Jesse Bedayn, Colleen Slevin

AP

Colorado

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please press:  apnews.com

ezs note:  Wyoming and Oklahoma residents - have you considered moving to Colorado?  It's so much nicer than those two dumps. 

How do you know you are right? (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFnx_L4ToFQ

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Burlington, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Elton_Tavern%2C_Burlington_CT.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Ashley Burton, a Black Trans Hairstylist and Makeup Artist, Shot and Killed in Atlanta

Samantha Riedel

Them

Atlanta, GA

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please press:  www.them.us

ezs note:  Atlanta and surrounding area - if you know anything regarding the murder of Ashley Burton, please call the Atlanta police at 404-658-6666.  Thanks.

Stephen Fry “[The Church] should have known better!” (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_SX8gEMj2E

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Brooklyn, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/BrooklynCT_Town_hall_1024px.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Two transgender rights cases will be heard by full U.S. appeals court

Reuters

NBC News 

Charleston, WV

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

"Kids Are Safer At Drag Shows Than At Church" (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbM4MKEMEGQ&t=41s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Brookfield, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9e/Nutmeg_Inn_Postcard.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Emergency rules limiting transgender care in Missouri set to take effect this month

Sarah Fentem

St. Louis Public Radio

St. Louis, MO skyline

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/StL_Bridge_Skyline.jpg

please press:  news.stlpublicradio.org

ezs note:  Missouri residents - just remember, over the river in Illinois doctors don't have to be knuckledraggers.  Go Blackhawks!

The Most Insignificant Of Gifts (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnCsyHSfjTs

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Bristol, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Connecticut_Mountains.jpg

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.