Leo has MaineCare (Medicaid) now. He has a home. What he doesn’t have: a car, a job, or a safety net. He’s building all of it from scratch at 18. If you can give $10 or share, it goes directly to him. gofund.me/37f9e377e
And please share if you can. Let’s show Leo he’s not alone!
So April bought a plane ticket, flew to Tennessee and brought him home to Maine. No questions. No hesitation. His name is Leo.
Seen from behind, a young man in a black Polo shirt looks out over an icy river in Maine.
My sister-in-law April heard about a kid with nowhere to go. He’d just been discharged from a hospital in Tennessee. His stepfather didn’t want him home. His mom’s plan was to drop him at a shelter. He’s just 18. And he’s transgender.
Mbili Barbie from the Treasures of Africa Collection created by New York designer Byron Lars. Mbili sports a dramatic ensemble of feathers and beads. Her ribbed corset of multi-colored beads accents her painstakingly woven, backless sweater. Her skirt features a ruffled waist and shirred V-line design. A full bustle of ostrich feathers brings it home. Her black hair is ornately styled and decorated with colorful beads. She’s also wearing azure boots, which tie everything together and make the ensemble feel contemporary.
Empress of the Aliens Barbie sports an iridescent netting floor-length gown and dark purple reptilian textures. She also has draped chiffon sleeves, metallic two-tone shoulder armor, ornate cuffs, and beautifully crafted heels. Her hairstyle is over the top and her lashes are on point.
Scotland Barbie doll from the Dolls Of The World Collection. This doll wears traditional costume of Tartan plaid skirt and scarf, topped by a vest and velvet tam. She even has a reproduction “bagpipe!”
A variety of colorfully dressed Barbie dolls in a glass case.
In Montreal, I visited the #Barbie Expo — an insane collection of 1,000+ Barbies dressed in bridal & designer couture or inspired by celebrities. A few of my favorites are below.
A table display of books at the Argo Bookshop, Montreal’s oldest independent English-language bookstore. The display includes “Moon of the Crusted Snow,” by Waubgeshig Rice.
@waub.bsky.social Saw one of your books in the wild at Argo Bookshop in Montreal. Reminded me of the time @chrisbrogan.bsky.social and I chatted you up for The Backpack Show. Happy Holidays, Waub!
Christmas Market at Schönbrun Palace in Vienna, Austria, lit up at nighttime.
Schönbrun Palace in Vienna, Austria, seen from the gardens in the evening.
Schönbrun Palace in Vienna, Austria. You can see the perimeter of the Christmas Market out front.
First time in Vienna, so touring Schönbrunn Palace was a must!
Pigeon on “Mike Tyson Mysteries” sipping coffee.
Hi, new people!
This isn't Twitter/ X /whatever.
Here has a more respectful culture overall, and those of us who've been here a minute would like to continue to keep our cortisol levels down.
*don't be a jerk in mentions
*don't put people on blast
*mute, block, move on
*have a nice day!