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Home country: USA
Current location: Maine

About mainer

Although my doctorate is in the sciences, I currently make my living in the arts, in the great state of Maine. My loves: music, literature, science, archaeology, food, and travel -- anything that opens my eyes -- and my mind. Democrat for 40 years. ACLU member for 35 years.

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Account status: Active
Member since: Mon Jun 2, 2003, 04:00 AM
Number of posts, all time: 12,514
Number of posts, last 90 days: 55
Favorite main forum: General Discussion, 46 posts in the last 90 days (84% of total posts)
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Last post: Wed Feb 4, 2026, 09:32 AM

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Latest Posts

I have a 3-year-old grandson, and this breaks my heart
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 09:32 AM

"Who is (really) Hurting Kids?" by Jennifer Rubin
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 09:00 AM

Shades of Abu Ghraib and their thumbs-up photos
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 06:30 PM

The Jon Stewart mention is hilarious
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:31 PM

China re-invests in its people and infrastructure
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 01:55 PM

Latest Recs

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Fri Feb 6, 2026, 01:58 PM

Twin Cities tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:23 PM

I was just laid off by The Washington Post in the middle of a warzone. I have no words. I'm devastated.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 12:21 PM

Yes Bernie Sanders appears in Epstein files
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 11:44 AM

Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 04:21 PM

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Wed Oct 22, 2025, 11:19 AM

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Mon Apr 7, 2025, 06:47 AM

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Gut Check - How confident are you about our chances in November?
Thu Oct 10, 2024, 12:14 PM

Democratic Underground: Participation by age and gender.
Sat Mar 2, 2024, 06:31 PM