by the way, I am very aware of how lucky and privileged I am. most people do not have a hundred thousand or more people who care about them. that has to make a difference in the grieving process. so, once again, thank you. I love you all
Actually, Jeff accomplished the usual today, just in fewer paragraphs: He got me shaking my head at the awful people in this shitty timeline, he reassured me that I’m not the only one shouting Fuck You, and he gave me a belly laugh. If he did that only once a week, I’m a lifetime subscriber. This is his idea of taking a day off?!!
Mental health day, Jeff. Take your hands off the keyboard, drink your favorite drink and take good care of yourself. All the shit will be here tomorrow. And so will we. We love you.
Echoing what everyone else is saying. You have given so much to all of us, especially your righteous rage at the evil, stupidity, and corruption of this administration. It keeps those of us who will likely never be an ICE target from sinking into complacency. Please go and take care of yourself, and grieve your other half.
You know, needing a mental health day will come and go. Grieving is not a straight line process. You might advance 3 steps only to be followed by 2 steps back. I don't think you ever "get over" a death - but you do, eventually, learn to live with it. Treat yourself gently.
This. 100% this. And it’s at your pace. Don’t let anyone tell you how it’s done or you’re doing it wrong. Please take all the time you need for self care. Much love to you
You take time for YOU whenever and as often as you want to Jeff. You are right. There are not many people out there that have the love of so many, but it is not luck.
Adding my voice to the chorus. Take whatever time, action or inaction you need. When I crave a Tiedrich fix I can always go back to your Libertarian Rubber Chicken post which should've won you a Pulitzer.
You've been helping us by showing us that we're not the only ones seeing these horrors, and we're not alone. And folks wanna make sure you know you're not alone.
Jeff, you are worth waiting for! Take as much time as you need, we will all be here for you, no matter what. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do! 💖
That's why you often have to write about the shit that happened while you were writing. But it'll still be there, unfortunately, when you get back. Take it easy, hon.
Bill Withers singing "Lean on Me" in Chicago in 1972!
Appropos of not this, the UK's MI5 apparently has *unredacted* copies of the Trump-Epstein Files. And "Randy Andy" gets arrested on financial crimes, sure, but maybe the UK will let loose some stuff from the files. An American can dream...let's keep the pressure on, even if the Pedo in Chief will take us to war in Iran in order to shut us up!
Take a mental health day- lord knows our president has never taken one! 🤣 Seriously- take care of yourself & see you back when you're ready. Much love.❤️
i'm expecting a meltdown from the felon today. his 1st event is at 9 am, then he flirs to GA & tours a steel mill, makes some remarks. that'll be an 8 hour day, unlike his usual half hour days. what do toddlers do when they miss their nap? they throw a tantrum.
also, consistency is very important for dementia patients. and this is not consistent with his usual schedule. more reason to throw a tantrum/sundown
I hope you do too. Him saying, "forcing ourselves on you" is telling. He's a pro at that. I'd be awesome to wake up tomorrow and see some actual consequences, UK style, but I won't hold my breath,
I predict Trump will resolve his discomfort by killing someone. It doesn’t matter if it’s fishermen, Iranians, US servicemen/women, protesters or adolescent girls.
You should peek inside the Gov site on Epstein Kim, or simply research Les Wexner Epstein connections, you’ll find cocaine flights and unsolved murder I that simple search alone…
Well, he'll either have a tantrump or slur through a spectacularly off topic, offensive 'rantramble'. Probably depends on the timing and the amount of Adderall they shoot into him.
Andrew was arrested for sharing secrets with Epstein, but now the questioning starts and I doubt his royal softness is able to take the hard questions without melting down like butter in a microwave.
I posted this here on Jeff's Substack earlier this week, on Sunday, I think. Damn, these days of batshit craziness and outrageous corruption sure blur together. This one is aimed at the pedophilic predator in the WH.
I didn't know that, thanks for the info! Yeah, he was already pissed off he got moved from one cushy estate to a slightly less cushy estate; he's not going to want to live in an 8 x 10 cell for the rest of his life. I'm going to need some hot sauce for my popcorn!
That's true, but it doesn't change the fact he's lived a soft and pampered life which is ill suited for preparing him to face some uncomfortable questions from a seasoned prosecutor without the shield of his royal titles.
Jeff, you need to take all the time you need. We will be here, don't worry about that. Terribly sorry about Ms. Spouse, I can't imagine. I hope you have actual people around you to help you through this, like bringing food and holding your hand.
Robert Eckert, I'm from Eastern Kentucky, and we bring casseroles too. But I enjoy baking bread. Unless the person's table is groaning with at least three types of meats, every casserole you can imagine, and bread for sandwiches, we have not done enough. This does not even begin to mention the desserts, which will have to have their own table.
Ever read Bill Bryson's Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, where he whimsically rhapsodizes about the mythical Des Moines casseroles of his youth, like Spam and mixed fruit or marshmallow-bacon?
This is one of the two funniest books I've ever read, along with Christopher Moore's Lamb. It is de rigueur reading for anyone who is from Iowa or grew up mostly in the 1950s
Yes! When my hubs passed in 2017 it was my friends who kept me fed, held my hand while I cried and got me through that initial period of walking through life numb and disoriented. Thank God for our friends, both online and in person.
That was 8 years ago and I may still have a casserole or 2 kickin' around in the freezer! :)
You deserve more than a day off Jeff! Take care of yourself-we will all be here. ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Couldn’t agree more that the rich and powerful in the US need to face the consequences.
I was gifted a 1 month subscription and became a paid subscriber immediately. I never expressed my condolences and I love the tenderness you show towards your feelings about your wife. Sounds like the loss of a deep and loving relationship. So very sorry…
by the way, I am very aware of how lucky and privileged I am. most people do not have a hundred thousand or more people who care about them. that has to make a difference in the grieving process. so, once again, thank you. I love you all
Jeff, you give us a lot so we're simply giving some back to you...much love to you brother
Hear hear!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
1600% Uncle Jeff.
We love you too Jeff. Take all the time you need .
Actually, Jeff accomplished the usual today, just in fewer paragraphs: He got me shaking my head at the awful people in this shitty timeline, he reassured me that I’m not the only one shouting Fuck You, and he gave me a belly laugh. If he did that only once a week, I’m a lifetime subscriber. This is his idea of taking a day off?!!
Mental health day, Jeff. Take your hands off the keyboard, drink your favorite drink and take good care of yourself. All the shit will be here tomorrow. And so will we. We love you.
This!
And we love you right back.
Take care of yourself. ❤️❤️❤️
Echoing what everyone else is saying. You have given so much to all of us, especially your righteous rage at the evil, stupidity, and corruption of this administration. It keeps those of us who will likely never be an ICE target from sinking into complacency. Please go and take care of yourself, and grieve your other half.
What Jean Jacoby said....Take care, Jeff.
I second that emotion....
Grief is not linear. Do what you need. Take care of yourself. We will all be here when you are ready.
Well-said, Tracey.
Seems there really is an actual “community” here, 2026-style.
You know, needing a mental health day will come and go. Grieving is not a straight line process. You might advance 3 steps only to be followed by 2 steps back. I don't think you ever "get over" a death - but you do, eventually, learn to live with it. Treat yourself gently.
You express this beautifully, Judith.
This. 100% this. And it’s at your pace. Don’t let anyone tell you how it’s done or you’re doing it wrong. Please take all the time you need for self care. Much love to you
You take time for YOU whenever and as often as you want to Jeff. You are right. There are not many people out there that have the love of so many, but it is not luck.
You have earnde it. We DO love you.
As a 53yo trans woman Jeff , I can easily agree with you.
Adding my voice to the chorus. Take whatever time, action or inaction you need. When I crave a Tiedrich fix I can always go back to your Libertarian Rubber Chicken post which should've won you a Pulitzer.
You've been helping us by showing us that we're not the only ones seeing these horrors, and we're not alone. And folks wanna make sure you know you're not alone.
It has been a great blessing to feel part of a group who is as outraged as I am. And it also makes "us" know that we're not alone.
Jeff, you are worth waiting for! Take as much time as you need, we will all be here for you, no matter what. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do! 💖
And we love you.
That's why you often have to write about the shit that happened while you were writing. But it'll still be there, unfortunately, when you get back. Take it easy, hon.
A link to one of my favorite songs, posted here for you Jeff: https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=billwithers+singing+lean+on+me&atb=v408-1&ia=videos&iax=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DgqwbpTCpL0g
Bill Withers singing "Lean on Me" in Chicago in 1972!
Appropos of not this, the UK's MI5 apparently has *unredacted* copies of the Trump-Epstein Files. And "Randy Andy" gets arrested on financial crimes, sure, but maybe the UK will let loose some stuff from the files. An American can dream...let's keep the pressure on, even if the Pedo in Chief will take us to war in Iran in order to shut us up!
Take a mental health day- lord knows our president has never taken one! 🤣 Seriously- take care of yourself & see you back when you're ready. Much love.❤️
i'm expecting a meltdown from the felon today. his 1st event is at 9 am, then he flirs to GA & tours a steel mill, makes some remarks. that'll be an 8 hour day, unlike his usual half hour days. what do toddlers do when they miss their nap? they throw a tantrum.
also, consistency is very important for dementia patients. and this is not consistent with his usual schedule. more reason to throw a tantrum/sundown
yeah, I figure I'll have a lot to write about tomorrow
But only if you feel like it.
Take two days.
I agree, take as much time as you need. We will all be here when you're ready. Take care, Jeff.
I hope you do too. Him saying, "forcing ourselves on you" is telling. He's a pro at that. I'd be awesome to wake up tomorrow and see some actual consequences, UK style, but I won't hold my breath,
I predict Trump will resolve his discomfort by killing someone. It doesn’t matter if it’s fishermen, Iranians, US servicemen/women, protesters or adolescent girls.
War with Iran here we come. Unless Iran can seriously back up their threat to release the videos.
Hesgeth blew up another Venzulean boat yesterday in honor of their insanity
Don’t think tRUMP will be “happy” until he starts a war😡🤬
You should peek inside the Gov site on Epstein Kim, or simply research Les Wexner Epstein connections, you’ll find cocaine flights and unsolved murder I that simple search alone…
I'd like to see a factory worker call him a pedophile, like that good guy at the Ford factroy
Well, he'll either have a tantrump or slur through a spectacularly off topic, offensive 'rantramble'. Probably depends on the timing and the amount of Adderall they shoot into him.
Tantrump is perfect.
The State of the Union will be interesting- he'll be sundowning.
I was JUST thinking that myself.
I *was* going to suggest that everyone watch, & take a drink every time #Bumblefuck lies.
But, no. If we DID that, most of the country would be DEAD FROM ALCOHOL POISONING by the time he finished.
Golf at the infested motel Palm Beech.
Palm Bleach
Tragically "our" president has no idea what it's like to care about another human being. Sad.
Yes. We all agree
Andrew was arrested for sharing secrets with Epstein, but now the questioning starts and I doubt his royal softness is able to take the hard questions without melting down like butter in a microwave.
Tic tock mother fuckers...
Tick tock, motherfuckers.
I posted this here on Jeff's Substack earlier this week, on Sunday, I think. Damn, these days of batshit craziness and outrageous corruption sure blur together. This one is aimed at the pedophilic predator in the WH.
The conman who considers everyone a sucker
Cannot feel his dead sphincter pucker
Despite Bondi's deflecting
The whole world's expecting
Your downfall. Tick tock, motherfucker
Awesome!
oh hell yes. well done, indeed!!!
Fabulous
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That is simply brilliant! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Guardian (UK edition) says that this charge is punishable by up to life in prison. More reason for Andrew to melt down.
I hope he sings like an English canary. Or whatever song birds they have there.
Or “Spilling your guts!”
I didn't know that, thanks for the info! Yeah, he was already pissed off he got moved from one cushy estate to a slightly less cushy estate; he's not going to want to live in an 8 x 10 cell for the rest of his life. I'm going to need some hot sauce for my popcorn!
Do you think he’ll start sweating ?
They say “there’s a first for every thing” 😜😅
His no-longer-royal softness!
That's true, but it doesn't change the fact he's lived a soft and pampered life which is ill suited for preparing him to face some uncomfortable questions from a seasoned prosecutor without the shield of his royal titles.
Popcorn anyone?
Law enforcement arrested Andrew without first informing Charles and the other royals and I find that strangely delicious.
Good strategy, since the royal family has a tendency to protect it's own.
Take some time. The shit will still be stinking when you return.
JC you nailed it! You are hereby awarded a participation ribbon! You qualify for a trophy but…you know…tar rifts…tariffs…reasons…etc.
Jeff, you need to take all the time you need. We will be here, don't worry about that. Terribly sorry about Ms. Spouse, I can't imagine. I hope you have actual people around you to help you through this, like bringing food and holding your hand.
I know!! I want to just bring him some fresh baked bread or something.
In the Midwest we bring casseroles, sometimes in this context called disasteroles.
Robert Eckert, I'm from Eastern Kentucky, and we bring casseroles too. But I enjoy baking bread. Unless the person's table is groaning with at least three types of meats, every casserole you can imagine, and bread for sandwiches, we have not done enough. This does not even begin to mention the desserts, which will have to have their own table.
Ever read Bill Bryson's Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, where he whimsically rhapsodizes about the mythical Des Moines casseroles of his youth, like Spam and mixed fruit or marshmallow-bacon?
Lime jello salad! Loved it.
This is one of the two funniest books I've ever read, along with Christopher Moore's Lamb. It is de rigueur reading for anyone who is from Iowa or grew up mostly in the 1950s
Yes! My husband is from Wisconsin, and that's what is done. Never heard about them being called that, though.
He means now, in these FUBAR times
Or, as my Dad used to say, SNAFUBAR....which is STILL one of my favorite expressions.
Yes! When my hubs passed in 2017 it was my friends who kept me fed, held my hand while I cried and got me through that initial period of walking through life numb and disoriented. Thank God for our friends, both online and in person.
That was 8 years ago and I may still have a casserole or 2 kickin' around in the freezer! :)
Not so fast Cynthia. Step aside. If there is any handholding to be done I have first dibs.
And, are you over the age of 17. You must be vetted.
Just kidding. That was very sweet
You deserve more than a day off Jeff! Take care of yourself-we will all be here. ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Couldn’t agree more that the rich and powerful in the US need to face the consequences.
Please take care of yourself, Jeff. holding you in the light.
Much love, Jeff.
I was in a chat on the AMW arrest. & someone once again brought up that the felon's never been arrested, blah, blah, blah.
but of course he was. he wouldn't be a felon if he hadn't. he just didn't get the perp walk he so richly deserves.
but he didn't have the door held for him. enjoy the door slamming in his face. https://fb.watch/FmRrG4WkVy/?fs=e
Good times! Let’s bring them back!
I lost my husband suddenly in 2013. I barely functioned for months. That you get up and make us happy is a quality I admire and envy. Bless you.
Jeff take the time you need for yourself. We all grieve differently and for varying lengths of time.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we deeply love becomes a part of us." – Helen Keller
Thank you Wendy for a very beautiful and thought provoking quote. I traveled back in time. Turns out Time travel IS real.
Take care Jeff,you do you ❤️
Take all the time you need. We're here for you.
Thank you, Jeff for your honesty with us.
Despite writing being therapeutic, it’s it is difficult to have a daily session in whatever form we get our therapy.
So until we meet again …
I was gifted a 1 month subscription and became a paid subscriber immediately. I never expressed my condolences and I love the tenderness you show towards your feelings about your wife. Sounds like the loss of a deep and loving relationship. So very sorry…
You are part of what makes life livable these days. We love you.