Even though Maine already has 31 official state symbols — including a soil type, soft drink, fossil and insect — there seems to be a tendency to focus on what we don't have. Take for example two ...
The idea that grinding yourself to the bone at work is slowly losing favor and being replaced by conversations about work-life balance, 4-day work weeks, and hybrid jobs, are becoming more popular.
Children around the world delight in seeing them. So, it is no wonder they are a symbol of good fortune coming your way. How can you not feel inspired when seeing these little colorful bugs?" ...
Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...