let me 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"
It's great to be absorbed with a passion, especially during this time. Take it slow, be good to yourself and settle into the long road ahead. Memories will nurture you...
I know that writing is therapeutic for me, so I can see how it would be for others. But, loss of a longtime beloved spouse is still one of the biggest life stressors there is. So, give yourself the time and space to back off when you need to. We’ll be here when you’re ready.
But when you are ready for your wife to proof read, she's not there, and it hits you hard that you really miss that part of the process. Things just aren't the same, and it really hurts.
your labor of writing is recognized and appreciated by so many. Thank you for all you do. And may love and light fill the canyons in your soul. Take care.
Continuing to keep you in our hearts. Grief is a long, non-linear process fraught with pain, and self-care is essential. Take care of you, first and foremost! Much love ❤️
Always deeply grateful for your insights Jeff. You buffer the dystopian horror around us with an array of adjectives and present it in a manner that doesn't cause me to put my foot through a computer monitor. It's you, Heather Cox Richardson, Pro Publica, and The Guardian. Thank you for all you continue to do -even through tragedy and sadness of life.
Did you ever wonder what America would feel like if we had a perverted, corrupt, fascist dictator as our "leader". Well, check it out. We've arrived. The question we keep asking ourselves, "What are WE going to do about it?" becomes more pressing everyday. The world envisioned by Trump's brain and enabled by his cultist syncophants cannot be allowed to continue.
Even though Substack has some loose cannons on it, like any social media platform, I too have been heartened by the community I have found here. You continue to be in my heart, Jeff, and while I agree with you about Rand Paul being an overall dick, I still giggled watching him lay Marky Mark out to whale shit. So thanks for my morning giggle.
On the facts of the matter, Mullins actually has a point. Rand Paul had been abusive to his neighbor, using his neighbor's yard as a place to toss his trash and yard waste, for years and taking the attitude "I'm a Senator you can't touch me!" until his neighbor demonstrated how much he could be touched. Yeah, the neighbor was convicted of assault, correctly, but Rand had a beating coming to him.
Yeah, Paul was a dick. He had it coming, but unfortunately, assault is a crime. His neighbor had to serve jail time, pay Paul over $580k in damages, and had to sell his home. On the bright side, he didn't have to live next to Paul anymore.
Right, his neighbor had to face consequences and I would not disagree with the necessity of that, but at least Paul faced some consequences for once in his sheltered life. Maybe if Donny had gotten the crap beat out of him at some point in his life he wouldn't have the same sense of impunity.
Jeff, as you are coming to recognize, grief is a forever journey up the hill of fond memories and down into the valley of great love lost. I am in the third year of my wife’s passing and, while the intensity eases somewhat, the journey continues. Blessings and prayers from a fellow traveler on the road of grief.
Right? Suddenly his friend is his enemy? The same cameras that propelled him slap into the faces of ignorant, uneducated and unaware voters and made them think he was some messiah who was going to save them from themselves? Yeah, now suddenly they are revealing who he really is, so it's time to turn the damn things off. Interesting.
Your weekly mental health breaks have actually been good for me. I had spinal decompression & fusion on C3 & 4 of my neck 2 ½ weeks ago, & it’s been a very painful & difficult recovery for me. I can’t go a day without reading your posts though, so the shorter ones are helpful for me. Take care of yourself because we need you!! X
Yours is the one newsletter that I never skip. And it's probably one of the few that I will continue to subscribe to once our funds narrow to a huge extent (as a result of Donnie's idiocy). No matter how many 'mental health' days you need, I'll be here.
This shit is fucked up. If it weren't for Jeff I'd be crying at the awfulness. I used to look at Twitter before the space Nazi and see Jeff and think this guy just cuts to the chase in a funny way. Then I discovered he has a Substack and never looked back. Thank you Jeff for making me laugh out loud. The MAGA assclowns want to take everything from us, but they can't take our sense of humor.
THIS. Everyday there is at least one comment that makes me do my donkey bray laugh out loud. I couldn't have made it since 2016 without Jeff, Wonkette, and the very funny and smart people here.
In the strange, hate-filled world of Donald J Trump, he has a special meaning for the world "WE". You might think that our fake POTUS means "my fellow Americans". Nope. You'd be wrong. When he says "WE" it's limited to his supporters or allies or corrupt collaborators. He NEVER means "We the People". His WE is referring to those who will become richer because of higher oil prices while 95% of Americans will become poorer. The "WE" of "SO MUCH WINNING" from tariffs are the Trump family and the upper 5% of taxpayers, NOT the People and so it goes into a war with Iran. WE the PEOPLE must do whatever it takes to save ourselves and the nation
Take plenty of time off, Jeff. We’re here for you whenever you get back. Perhaps the best thing about your enjoyable posts are how well they bring us all together. I feel I actually am part of a community here. That’s what you created! Thank you. We love you.
Re "continuing to write these daily posts has been for me an essential part of my grieving process. but every now and then, the profound sadness of it all becomes just too overwhelming — and so today I must grant myself another day off."
I can't imagine the pain you are going through, but it is important to note that the way out of sadness is through, not to go back and leave it hanging there. Experiencing it is normal and the only way out.
let me 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"
I really do love writing. it's three-plus hours a day when I don't have to think about anything else.
Your writing is very much appreciated - it represents "a light to [us] in dark places, when all other lights go out"
Well said Dr Brit!
Jeff, if not for you, TCinLA's Substack "That's Another Fine Mess", Joyce Vance and Heather Cox Richardson--I think I'd think that I was crazy.
Thanks for presenting the absurdity of this all with humor.
And PLEASE post the Hegseth skateboard to the nuts as much as you can! Even if you posted ONLY that on a mental health day, it would be plenty!
That’s right - Jeff deserves a restorative day off whenever he needs one, but Pete Kegstand’s testicles do not!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1163744692219223
I always keep this handy for those who need their fix.
Set to Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite! Perfect schadenfreude! Thank you!
😂
Thanks for keeping us posted, take whatever breaks you need- we're not going anywhere.
I feel that way about reading.
Preach.
It's great to be absorbed with a passion, especially during this time. Take it slow, be good to yourself and settle into the long road ahead. Memories will nurture you...
I know that writing is therapeutic for me, so I can see how it would be for others. But, loss of a longtime beloved spouse is still one of the biggest life stressors there is. So, give yourself the time and space to back off when you need to. We’ll be here when you’re ready.
But when you are ready for your wife to proof read, she's not there, and it hits you hard that you really miss that part of the process. Things just aren't the same, and it really hurts.
Wishing you a healing self care day!
I hope you can have a chill day and do something fun! <3
your labor of writing is recognized and appreciated by so many. Thank you for all you do. And may love and light fill the canyons in your soul. Take care.
Continuing to keep you in our hearts. Grief is a long, non-linear process fraught with pain, and self-care is essential. Take care of you, first and foremost! Much love ❤️
Always deeply grateful for your insights Jeff. You buffer the dystopian horror around us with an array of adjectives and present it in a manner that doesn't cause me to put my foot through a computer monitor. It's you, Heather Cox Richardson, Pro Publica, and The Guardian. Thank you for all you continue to do -even through tragedy and sadness of life.
Agreed. Well said.
Did you ever wonder what America would feel like if we had a perverted, corrupt, fascist dictator as our "leader". Well, check it out. We've arrived. The question we keep asking ourselves, "What are WE going to do about it?" becomes more pressing everyday. The world envisioned by Trump's brain and enabled by his cultist syncophants cannot be allowed to continue.
How we rise up to stop it is urgent.
No Kings, March 28. If the GOP senses the criminal elect is more of a liability heading into midterms they will abandon him.
SHOW UP!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Even though Substack has some loose cannons on it, like any social media platform, I too have been heartened by the community I have found here. You continue to be in my heart, Jeff, and while I agree with you about Rand Paul being an overall dick, I still giggled watching him lay Marky Mark out to whale shit. So thanks for my morning giggle.
It was fun to watch dipshit Markwayne
Be at a loss to try to explain
Why Rand Paul's assault
Was his own damn fault
I hope Mullins' nom gets the drain
On the facts of the matter, Mullins actually has a point. Rand Paul had been abusive to his neighbor, using his neighbor's yard as a place to toss his trash and yard waste, for years and taking the attitude "I'm a Senator you can't touch me!" until his neighbor demonstrated how much he could be touched. Yeah, the neighbor was convicted of assault, correctly, but Rand had a beating coming to him.
Yeah, Paul was a dick. He had it coming, but unfortunately, assault is a crime. His neighbor had to serve jail time, pay Paul over $580k in damages, and had to sell his home. On the bright side, he didn't have to live next to Paul anymore.
Right, his neighbor had to face consequences and I would not disagree with the necessity of that, but at least Paul faced some consequences for once in his sheltered life. Maybe if Donny had gotten the crap beat out of him at some point in his life he wouldn't have the same sense of impunity.
That’s a win
*chef’s 😘
Jeff, as you are coming to recognize, grief is a forever journey up the hill of fond memories and down into the valley of great love lost. I am in the third year of my wife’s passing and, while the intensity eases somewhat, the journey continues. Blessings and prayers from a fellow traveler on the road of grief.
Regards
Rob of Rob’s Substack
"Grief never ends. We just get better at living with it." (Five and a half years out from losing my husband.)
Truth. Thanks for sharing!
B-b-but… cameras and mics ARE his superpowers…
Right? Suddenly his friend is his enemy? The same cameras that propelled him slap into the faces of ignorant, uneducated and unaware voters and made them think he was some messiah who was going to save them from themselves? Yeah, now suddenly they are revealing who he really is, so it's time to turn the damn things off. Interesting.
So the families didn’t want cameras, and Faux brought the cameras.
maybe we’re actually occupied by 🦊 …
Your weekly mental health breaks have actually been good for me. I had spinal decompression & fusion on C3 & 4 of my neck 2 ½ weeks ago, & it’s been a very painful & difficult recovery for me. I can’t go a day without reading your posts though, so the shorter ones are helpful for me. Take care of yourself because we need you!! X
Ouch x 100!
Take care of yourself, too, Tonya. That's a tough road, but better is at the end of it!
🤗
Sending healing thoughts your way. My sister had spinal fusion several years ago. She’s much improved,
We all love you too, Jeff!! And I freaking love this community you’ve built.
Hold the bastards feet to the fire and then enjoy your time to decompress. Keep doing what you do, Uncle Jeff.
You are *terrible* at "taking breaks"! Take care of yourself! ❤️
We are here and will continue to support you through this very difficult time. You just do what you need to do, Jeff!
Yours is the one newsletter that I never skip. And it's probably one of the few that I will continue to subscribe to once our funds narrow to a huge extent (as a result of Donnie's idiocy). No matter how many 'mental health' days you need, I'll be here.
Jeff we love Ye too, and are blessed to have Ye keeping us laughing,in these Awful times(and I live in Ireland!)
Take Care☘️
🤗
The honor is all ours, Jeff. Rest easy.
Ditto!!❤️
Yes! Take care ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Take your time, we’ll be here!
Take a break, Jeff. We’ll be here tomorrow. And unfortunately, so will the rest of this fucked up shit.
This shit is fucked up. If it weren't for Jeff I'd be crying at the awfulness. I used to look at Twitter before the space Nazi and see Jeff and think this guy just cuts to the chase in a funny way. Then I discovered he has a Substack and never looked back. Thank you Jeff for making me laugh out loud. The MAGA assclowns want to take everything from us, but they can't take our sense of humor.
"they can't take our sense of humor." DAMN RIGHT.
THIS. Everyday there is at least one comment that makes me do my donkey bray laugh out loud. I couldn't have made it since 2016 without Jeff, Wonkette, and the very funny and smart people here.
I honestly don’t know how someone gets through life without a sense of humor.
Exactly what I was thinking! Thank you!
classic
I hope you have a very good day secure in the knowledge that your writing on your day’s off are better than many in their days on.
Take as many mental health breaks as you need. You have given so much with your humor. Receive all the peace in return. 💔
In the strange, hate-filled world of Donald J Trump, he has a special meaning for the world "WE". You might think that our fake POTUS means "my fellow Americans". Nope. You'd be wrong. When he says "WE" it's limited to his supporters or allies or corrupt collaborators. He NEVER means "We the People". His WE is referring to those who will become richer because of higher oil prices while 95% of Americans will become poorer. The "WE" of "SO MUCH WINNING" from tariffs are the Trump family and the upper 5% of taxpayers, NOT the People and so it goes into a war with Iran. WE the PEOPLE must do whatever it takes to save ourselves and the nation
It's the royal we. The treason weasel believes he is a king.
Dear Jeff. Take whatever time your heart needs to continue healing. You are such a blessing to so many of us. Hang in there
We love you!🥰
Dear Jeff, grief isn’t for the faint-hearted. It goes where it wants to go.
5 weeks can feel like 5 minutes and also 5 years. Thanks for letting us share your pain as well as your anger and hunor.
A new "tell" for The Felon: "at the request of..." joins "Sir", "in two weeks" and "everybody knows".
Don't forget "I'm looking at that very strongly/closely"
and the "accordion hands" gestures. He's been trained to keep his hands gripping the desk.
Take care of yourself, Jeff, and take all the time you need. We are not going anywhere. ❤️
godspeed jeff… it’s literally a process :/
Take good care Jeff.....so much political depressing news on top of the life we have to survive. I feel for your loss. thanks for all you do.
Take plenty of time off, Jeff. We’re here for you whenever you get back. Perhaps the best thing about your enjoyable posts are how well they bring us all together. I feel I actually am part of a community here. That’s what you created! Thank you. We love you.
Your mental and physical health should ALWAYS come first. For me, I will always be here when you return.
Jeff…rest up, recoup, enjoy family and friends..we are all here for ya👍
Re "continuing to write these daily posts has been for me an essential part of my grieving process. but every now and then, the profound sadness of it all becomes just too overwhelming — and so today I must grant myself another day off."
I can't imagine the pain you are going through, but it is important to note that the way out of sadness is through, not to go back and leave it hanging there. Experiencing it is normal and the only way out.