and to repeat my comment from last week's day off, "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"
All of us here and everyone who loves you and stands beside you through this year forms your minyan. Not the formal quorum of ten called together for prayer, but something even more personal and sustaining. A minyan of the heart. In the tradition, no one is meant to grieve alone; the minyan exists precisely so that the mourner is held inside a circle of witnessing presence while they say Kaddish and while they do the hardest work. Every one of us are part of that circle. Every friend who checks in, every person who simply stays close without needing you to be okay, every one who speaks her name are holding the sacred space that allows your grief to be fully lived, and your connection to her to remain luminous and unbroken.
Even on your mental health days you still share a snippet of your wit that we all love and cherish. Take care of yourself and thank you for keeping us all as sane as possible while we tread in the shittiest timeline ever!
Jeff, keep taking care of yourself, and as I once heard VP Biden (who of all people should know) tell a gathering of bereaved family members of service people, "the day will come when thoughts of your loved one will bring a smile to your lips before a tear to your eye."
I have found this to be true since losing my grown son to Covid though I think the pain will.always be there.
Yes, same here. It’s been since 2022 for our son- after a 10+ years fight of brain cancer. Some days I can remember Bud with a smile- then others the tissues are close bye.
I was getting bitter of the smucks healthy in his first administration- but now in this nightmare it’s too much- we need Jeff’s wit and wisdom to get us through this mess!
I can't imagine your loss Jeff....it's the kind of loss that can only be understood by feeling it, and I am once again so sorry that you - or any good people - have to go through this...continued love and support to you, I know you don't need our permission but I just want to say, take any and all the time you need whenever you need it...we will always be here
You’re a ray of sunshine - sarcastic, profane sunshine - through the clouds of Stupid lowering over our heads. Take all the time you need, you’ve already done more than 99.97% of our media. Thank you!
I would like to nominate Jeff as the number one DE-Gaslighter (or maybe UN-Gaslighter?)
We don’t think we’re nuts. This shit looks bat shit crazy to us and Jeff assures us that it indeed is just as bat shit crazy as we thought it was. And he finds evidence to show that it’s even crazier than we thought.
Anyone who unravels and unmasks gaslighting is a saint in my book
What I can't believe is how she can sit there so impassibly, stone-faced (and not just from the Botox), and not care one shred of humanity for the people she, by proxy, has injured, kidnapped and/or murdered. Not one bit of emotion. That's what really gets me.
I remember when Hillary Clinton was forced to sit through literally hours of questioning about Benghazi. I don't recall her personally insulting the members of the committee. Yet that seems to be what Noem and Pam Bondi are all about.
Really good spot Daniel! When you’re guilty and have no legitimate defense the “go to” is always to attack the person exposing you. Republicans are pros at that. Most of the pedo’s in the Epstein files are republicans. We know that because if it were full of democrats they would have released the files on day one of Trumps term. These midterms are of extreme importance to the Republicans. If there are a bunch of democrats in the files there would be a new release every day.
These are some bad hombres, including drumpf of course.
She’s wasting their time by talking non-stop and not making any sense or answering any simple yes or no question. Less time for questions, less chances for bad stuff to come out. My favorite was, “are you having a sexual relationship with Corey Lewendowski?” Answer: HOW DARE YOU!! Priceless. Just priceless.
Oh yeah. Loved loved loved that moment. Read where her husband was at the hearing. If MTG can show Hunter dick pix in Congress, plastic face ho bag can be questioned about slimeball Corey. Makes my day when MAGA gets it back in their face. Read where Gonzalez, after he didn't win the primary and there will be a run off, admitted he had the affair where the woman killed herself afterwards. I wouldn't walk across the street to say hi to these MAGA married men that women are having affairs with.
It's the playbook for every one of these sociopaths: when they're called to explain themselves, they don't--every one of them has been coached to talk over and through their questioners; they've also been instructed to be disrespectful and rude. All of it is intentional. Pamnesia Blondi is so fucking stupid, she actually has to show up to a hearing with a binder providing her with the insults she's supposed to deliver to each Democratic Senator.
Boy, Fran, you’ve sure got that right! Ice Barbie is a true psychopath. I seem to recall that serial killers get their start by killing small defenseless animals. I think she’s just what my dad would call a “late bloomer”. Just give her time…
I’d be willing to bet that Cricket and that poor goat weren’t the first victims of her rage. If we could check back, she’s probably been torturing animals and smaller children since she could walk.
There is no timetable for grieving. We know; we understand; we love you and only want what’s best for you. Take all the time you need. May you find comfort and peace. 💔
We’re complete strangers but I do think of you with care and concern, FWIW. And I do hope you continue to give yourself time and care during the grieving process. I think it’s fair to say that all your “regulars” are on your side.
Many thanks for your hilarious humor, Jeff! Regarding Claudia, I can empathize with you, because my husband just passed away on Monday. I’m trying to focus on the happy memories.🌅
I am so sorry for your loss. When my husband of 52 years suddenly passed, I was in a fog for weeks. I can still barely remember those days. Be kind to yourself.
I’ve been thinking about you, Jeff, and wondering how you were managing. Your recent columns have been master classes in acerbic wit, and especially on-point. We need you more than ever, every day, but I hope that “burden” brings something to your life.
I’ve noticed that, too. Being in a state of grief can sometimes sharpen your skills in subtle ways. Jeff, I can’t imagine the enormity of losing your life partner on top of living in, and trying to make sense of, our current living nightmare(s). Nothing but admiration and gratitude for you, Sir! Yes there are tears in my eyes. 💔
and to repeat my comment from last week's day off, "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"
We’re very fortunate to have your clarity and humor working for us Jeff. Please continue to take the breaks when you need ‘em.
All of us here and everyone who loves you and stands beside you through this year forms your minyan. Not the formal quorum of ten called together for prayer, but something even more personal and sustaining. A minyan of the heart. In the tradition, no one is meant to grieve alone; the minyan exists precisely so that the mourner is held inside a circle of witnessing presence while they say Kaddish and while they do the hardest work. Every one of us are part of that circle. Every friend who checks in, every person who simply stays close without needing you to be okay, every one who speaks her name are holding the sacred space that allows your grief to be fully lived, and your connection to her to remain luminous and unbroken.
I am part of your circle, Jeff.
Amen!!
Agree with you Dan. Take care, Jeff!
I feel like you're one of my best friends. Thank you.
Totally agree with you!!
Same.
Ditto.
For real, Lisa. I feel the same, like we could be sitting in each other’s living rooms shooting the shit.
Take care of yourself! And thank you, as always, for the donnyloathing.
Ditto!
Even a short post he leaves us with a chuckle 🤭
Even on your mental health days you still share a snippet of your wit that we all love and cherish. Take care of yourself and thank you for keeping us all as sane as possible while we tread in the shittiest timeline ever!
Jeff, keep taking care of yourself, and as I once heard VP Biden (who of all people should know) tell a gathering of bereaved family members of service people, "the day will come when thoughts of your loved one will bring a smile to your lips before a tear to your eye."
I have found this to be true since losing my grown son to Covid though I think the pain will.always be there.
Yes, same here. It’s been since 2022 for our son- after a 10+ years fight of brain cancer. Some days I can remember Bud with a smile- then others the tissues are close bye.
I was getting bitter of the smucks healthy in his first administration- but now in this nightmare it’s too much- we need Jeff’s wit and wisdom to get us through this mess!
Take care!
So true. I laugh with and at my dad, gone 12 years now, almost every day. Some days I still cry, but I feel even closer to him when I laugh ❤️.
Her memory will always be a blessing. Take as much time as you need. We’re here whenever.
Spring is almost here—
I can't imagine your loss Jeff....it's the kind of loss that can only be understood by feeling it, and I am once again so sorry that you - or any good people - have to go through this...continued love and support to you, I know you don't need our permission but I just want to say, take any and all the time you need whenever you need it...we will always be here
I second that! Take care, Jeff. We love you, buddy! 🥰
⬆️⬆️⬆️This from MountainBoy❣️
Jeff, you’re stuck with us💕💝
Well said
Thank you Jeff for the “no post today” post! Ripping Noem makes me happy!
Love it 🥰
Chew-toy chock full of botox. Bleh.
Jeff, Your mental health is foundational to my mental health right now, take the time you need and come back stronger.
Exactly!👍
I agree 100+ percent!
No pressure! 😎
🫶
Peace to you in this painful time for you. Allow yourself to share with those who love and care for you. Your thoughtfulness is compelling .
Like I’ve said before, you are a main source for my US news/shit show breakdown❤️🇨🇦
Thank you and take care❤️🩹
Take your break, Jeff, you deserve it. We’ll gladly wait.
You’re a ray of sunshine - sarcastic, profane sunshine - through the clouds of Stupid lowering over our heads. Take all the time you need, you’ve already done more than 99.97% of our media. Thank you!
💙
Love you, Jeff. I owe you so much for the mental health breaks! You take all the time you need. Your community is here for you. XO Nancy, Minneapolis
I wholeheartedly 2nd that Nancy!
I would like to nominate Jeff as the number one DE-Gaslighter (or maybe UN-Gaslighter?)
We don’t think we’re nuts. This shit looks bat shit crazy to us and Jeff assures us that it indeed is just as bat shit crazy as we thought it was. And he finds evidence to show that it’s even crazier than we thought.
Anyone who unravels and unmasks gaslighting is a saint in my book
Ditto!
Macho assholes who strut and preen
Have unleashed their murderous war machine
Not for defense
But to kill innocents
'Cuz drumpf may have done things with Epstein
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Excellent Limerick
Oh my goodness- good job!
Bingo H12thDoc! You nailed it! You’re on a roll!
Lotta material, dammit. I wish it weren't so
Oy. Just gets you right *there*, man!
👏👏👏👏👏
May I share this to Facebook?
Be my guest.
Jeff, we will always be here for you…for whatever you need, when you need it. Grieving knows no bounds. Take care of you. We love you.
Ditto
Your cat is a clone of one of mine.
What I can't believe is how she can sit there so impassibly, stone-faced (and not just from the Botox), and not care one shred of humanity for the people she, by proxy, has injured, kidnapped and/or murdered. Not one bit of emotion. That's what really gets me.
Anyway, have a peaceful day.
"she" must be Noem. What do you expect from a #PuppyKiller. cruelty to animals, at least as a child, is the sign of a psychopath/sociopath.
Hugs, 🙏🏻. Take care of you!
I remember when Hillary Clinton was forced to sit through literally hours of questioning about Benghazi. I don't recall her personally insulting the members of the committee. Yet that seems to be what Noem and Pam Bondi are all about.
11 hrs, if I remember correctly.
Cool as a cucumber the entire time.
Really good spot Daniel! When you’re guilty and have no legitimate defense the “go to” is always to attack the person exposing you. Republicans are pros at that. Most of the pedo’s in the Epstein files are republicans. We know that because if it were full of democrats they would have released the files on day one of Trumps term. These midterms are of extreme importance to the Republicans. If there are a bunch of democrats in the files there would be a new release every day.
These are some bad hombres, including drumpf of course.
Drumpf hired white trash, and that’s the kind of response you get from them….
That’s the difference between telling the truth and lying
Exactly.
I only WISH she were impassive; her talking over everyone seriously frays my nerves.
She’s wasting their time by talking non-stop and not making any sense or answering any simple yes or no question. Less time for questions, less chances for bad stuff to come out. My favorite was, “are you having a sexual relationship with Corey Lewendowski?” Answer: HOW DARE YOU!! Priceless. Just priceless.
Oh yeah. Loved loved loved that moment. Read where her husband was at the hearing. If MTG can show Hunter dick pix in Congress, plastic face ho bag can be questioned about slimeball Corey. Makes my day when MAGA gets it back in their face. Read where Gonzalez, after he didn't win the primary and there will be a run off, admitted he had the affair where the woman killed herself afterwards. I wouldn't walk across the street to say hi to these MAGA married men that women are having affairs with.
Ho bag! 😂
Haven't heard that one in a while.
Oh! The look on his face!!😂😂
I thought the same thing 😡
It's the playbook for every one of these sociopaths: when they're called to explain themselves, they don't--every one of them has been coached to talk over and through their questioners; they've also been instructed to be disrespectful and rude. All of it is intentional. Pamnesia Blondi is so fucking stupid, she actually has to show up to a hearing with a binder providing her with the insults she's supposed to deliver to each Democratic Senator.
Well stated Joyce! On the money!
SAME. I don't know how people refrain from saying what I say when people do that to me: STFU, I'M speaking now!
Skepticat, That’s all they’ve got left is to spout out insults at the top of their lungs. They learned from the best.
They actually learned from the WORST.
Because Kristi NoEmpathy doesn't have a shred of humanity: the woman is a sociopath.
I agree with you 100%!
Narcissism
Because she has NO conscience!
Puppy Killer is sick.
Boy, Fran, you’ve sure got that right! Ice Barbie is a true psychopath. I seem to recall that serial killers get their start by killing small defenseless animals. I think she’s just what my dad would call a “late bloomer”. Just give her time…
I’d be willing to bet that Cricket and that poor goat weren’t the first victims of her rage. If we could check back, she’s probably been torturing animals and smaller children since she could walk.
Hugs from afar. You are my emotional support human so many days, and I care about your wellbeing. Thank you.
No worries, Jeff. I think we all have some form of existentialitis. Reminds me to practice gratitude. Be well
💜 'existentialitis'!
Jeff, I feel as if we all owe YOU so much. You've helped me get through all this horrible morass more than you will ever know. Love you.
There is no timetable for grieving. We know; we understand; we love you and only want what’s best for you. Take all the time you need. May you find comfort and peace. 💔
We’re complete strangers but I do think of you with care and concern, FWIW. And I do hope you continue to give yourself time and care during the grieving process. I think it’s fair to say that all your “regulars” are on your side.
Many thanks for your hilarious humor, Jeff! Regarding Claudia, I can empathize with you, because my husband just passed away on Monday. I’m trying to focus on the happy memories.🌅
I am so sorry for your loss. When my husband of 52 years suddenly passed, I was in a fog for weeks. I can still barely remember those days. Be kind to yourself.
Arnie, your compassion is tangible and laudable. Well conveyed! I can feel it.
Sending you an amber orb of healing for your heart, Kaja.
My condolences on the loss of your husband. May his memory be a blessing.
I feel sorry for you Kaja and I hope you’re doing okay
💔😢
I’m sorry for your loss Kaja, there are many of us here who also have lost our loved ones so we understand your sorrow.
My condolences Kaja.
So sorry Kaja. Jeff is good comfort and therapy
Thanks! I like your profile pic, that’s good therapy too.🌞
You are amazing Jeff. Please do whatever you need and we will still be here.
I’ve been thinking about you, Jeff, and wondering how you were managing. Your recent columns have been master classes in acerbic wit, and especially on-point. We need you more than ever, every day, but I hope that “burden” brings something to your life.
I’ve noticed that, too. Being in a state of grief can sometimes sharpen your skills in subtle ways. Jeff, I can’t imagine the enormity of losing your life partner on top of living in, and trying to make sense of, our current living nightmare(s). Nothing but admiration and gratitude for you, Sir! Yes there are tears in my eyes. 💔
Well done MzNicky!
Said the person with the best handle EVER.
Please take care of yourself!
I promise you all, I am taking care of myself
🤗
💜
Your subscribers, who, like me, genuinely love your work, will be here. You must take care of yourself first and foremost.
Your community cares and we hold you in your grief. Don’t ever forget our invisible arms around you.
Beautifully stated. Bless you! 🥹