what *really* sucks is having to grieve for a spouse and grieve for our country at the same time.
but 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"
Jeff, I found your substack via a friend forwarding, and I enjoyed it so much that I did the free subscription. I've finally told myself "you need to support this guy!" and so today, I pulled out the credit card.
I have chuckled so often in times when there is little to laugh about, thanks to you. My favorite is the Hegseth skateboard to the nuts--RUN THAT SUCKER EVERY TIME YOU CAN!!
I've also enjoyed the tidbits of conversation you and Ms Spouse shared, that you shared with us. Good heavens, we've never met and yet, when you made your sad announcement, my heart clenched and I grieved with you! That is the power of written communication and the power of love. You've shared decades of such moments with each other, a bounty that I hope you will continue to share. I hold the belief that if someone is spoken of with love, they are never truly gone, so please tell us what Ms Spouse said in the past, or speculate what she would say in the future.
Whenever you need, take the time off--because unlike the wretched Trump administration, WE aren't going away!
Pissdrunk Pete reportedly is pissed at unflattering photos of himself and has taken to yelling at his press lackeys who signed-on to his silly coverage demands.
Maybe he should use whatever embalmer is working on Orange Jabba. One would think with all their money they could afford better stylists. Neither face is one seen in nature.
The thing he doesn't understand is there are no photos of him that are flattering...he's gross down to the bone. There is no technology of any kind that would make him look good.
I love you too...abd having lost a spouse to an illness in the past, I can tell you to be gentle with yourself and get all the outside support you want or need. The one thing I know for certain is that ' grief writes its own script'.....❤️.
It all sucks, but it's harder without your partner in crime. I am again very sorry for your loss. I've been married for nearly 41 years. Sometimes he irritates the CRAP out of me, true (and I'm sure I do the same to him) but he gets all my dumb jokes and loathes Donny equally. That would be a very difficult and deep loss.
Eva, your comment resonates with me. I lost my partner of 45 years last month and I probably could have written your description of your partner in crime. As he slipped into an 11-day coma, never to awaken, I repeatedly told him how much I loved him and how much he'd be missed. I would also tell him it was a good time to be leaving, no more of the idjt-in-chief, he could escape that mental anguish, and wherever he was going, it had to be better than here. We enjoyed a lot of dark humor and not enough people in my life do. It’s what I cling to as I try to cope with so much loss.
We're all grieving with you. Loss is something we've all dealt with. We just can't let the bastards get us down. The daily dose of Donnyloathing hits that sweet spot.
This is SO true. All of us who have lost loved ones know exactly what Jeff is going through, and it really helps to feel you're not alone when alone is exactly how you feel after losing a life partner. Donnie and his MAGA Flying Monkeys are on their way out, but the love we share with each other, even in grief, or maybe especially in grief, goes on.
You don't have to thank us every time, Jeff. I know, I had a whole community behind me too, and while I was SO grateful for them every day, grieving is exhausting. We know you're appreciative but that's not what's important. What's important is that WE appreciate YOU and we want you to have all the space and energy to mourn your wonderful wife. Don't worry about us. We're not going anywhere. <3
Love you back, Jeff. We completely understand, and we're not going anywhere. And as the universe sometimes works, you'll be taking some much-needed time off when some very good news happens.
I don't know about all of us but I'd be willing to bet we all have to take time off now and then. A face full of all the crap all the time can get wearing. Add to that trying to navigate through the grieving process and it becomes impossible. We're here for you, Jeff, and will be. Love to you and Katie.
Thank you for your daily dose of donnyloathing even through your grief. We appreciate the short posts, the long posts, and, more importantly, you and your mental health breaks.
I’m glad you recognize when you need a day off. Grief isn't linear or predictable. When you feel it’s time to rest, you rest. Unfortunately, the onerous orangutan ain't going anywhere.
I understand that position, but, damn, she did push back and leave him muttering the usual misogynistic comments; the rules are the rules, I guess, but mad props.
Her name at least should be nominated, especially since she persisted, as well as the NYT reporter, Shawn McCreesh, who asked about the bombing of the Iran girls' school.
Kaitlan Collins has asked him some good questions, and I heard Nancy Cordes of CBS did the other day. Maybe this actual committing journalism is catching on.
When we are left behind , we will need time to re do ourselves. There is the day before us when we no longer hurt so much. The memories of our time with loved ones will not be so painful any longer. We will actually like remembering our past. No more tears. All good!!!!Stay strong, Jeff!
Ugh! If only Liz Landers had ended the interview with “What the fuck is wrong with you?” she could have won the Pulitzer. But regardless, that was some good work. When Donny calls you a bad reporter, you know you’ve done something right. Jeff, take care of yourself today, (and any day that you need to). I think you know by now that we’re not going anywhere! ❤️
You take the time you need. I’ve not lost my spouse, but from losing my parents, I know that grief and when it hits you does not follow anyone’s time plan. And it can be surprising when and why it hits. I have done really well through some times that seem like I should end up sobbing and then I see an orange and burst into tears (my mom’s favorite colour). I try to hold on to the idea that grief means I loved and I was loved. May Claudia’s memory be a blessing!❤️
I’m so sorry - we’ve been through this with our son. The grieving process takes its own sweet time. Hope you have a support system around you Robin. Take care ♥️
Hey Jeff, rest up, enjoy your time with your daughter..you have given us so much to chew on over the past few years you deserve to take some time off… Best to You and fellow travelers….
I don’t know how he does it. I’ve given up arguing with MAGAts. You can show them facts & links to prove them wrong, but they just say FAKE NEWS! or do the whataboutism with Biden
Right Lynn! Why are they ALL like that? My son, who I get along well with, is exactly like that. It’s almost like they are all being “Manchurian Candidated” by some hypnotic AI. If we could only find the source—probably some Russian AI bot.
It reminds me of H.G. Wells “Time Machine” where a siren sounds (or a gong is wrung — I can’t remember). And all the people walk towards the sound to be slaughtered and eaten. This “actual” trump derangement syndrome is very similar.
Great movie! The original starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux, that is. The Morlocks, who ate the Eloi, used cultural memory to trick them into entering the Morlock lairs by playing an air raid siren tone from the World War era thousands of years earlier. When the hero asked an Eloi why they were filing into the Morlock entrance, he answered, “it’s all clear”, like after an air raid was over
Hey Doc… wife had a medical procedure on my golf day so I skipped out… next week we will have 24 members… I have not met the entire group, however I will stand by my axiom… assume everyone is MAGAs unless they prove otherwise… Best to you.
Jeff, give yourself as much time as you need. Grief sucks … it just does. Good news is we will all still be here when you get back. No apologies are ever needed. You just take care of you.
Power to you, Jeff. I am envious about the metal health day.
Donny looks more and more like a Madame Tussaud's exhibit during a power failure, the wax melting and dripping into the oversized collar. Remember how this idiot wanted to drop a nuke into a hurricane?
How many times a day does this cornered befuddled narcissistic twathammer mention nukes to his oversized Florsheim-wearing lackeys (better known as his "cabinet")? Fragbait Kegdeath is probably humping himself dry thinking about how tough he'll look by ordering a massive nuclear attack on Iran because he believes all the nuclear winter shit.
Leavitt 2Beaver will Trumpmouth a stack of lies about it, so they're greasing the skids to make this palatable enough that they can claim martial law and stop the midterms from throwing all the bastards out.
No planning on any front, just a bunch of social media whoring for clicks. Keep your eye out for more mushroom cloud AI coming from the White House.
Jeff, we love you and we need you. You take all the days you need, whenever you need them. I appreciate you checking in and telling us. If you went radio-silent we would be worried and calling for a welfare check.
I just read a bunch of comments by ignorant white people cheering for the election changes because they have never in their life imagined that some people do not have all the documents that they will need and it doesn't matter. If you have trouble, and have to fill out a provisional ballot, that ballot will never see the light of day. Some dumbass said she had to sign her ballot with her left hand so it did not match her signature on file. And her vote still counted so obviously everything is rigged. Does she honestly think that every ballot is scrutinized by a handwriting expert and tossed if it doesn't match perfectly? Another said, "this photo depicts black people voting to imply this is all about racism. It's not about that." Honestly, I am waiting for the meteor. There are worse things than dying, and one is living in a fascist state with all these fucking morons.
Take care Jeff. I have to go delete my FB account now for about the 5th time.
This was terrifying to watch because it is all happening. I am still deleting fb, only because it it so stupid and upsetting and I think there are better platforms and ways to resist. I think we are losing the battle.
what *really* sucks is having to grieve for a spouse and grieve for our country at the same time.
but 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"
The fact that you can still provide us with a morsel of donnyloathing at this time is a gift.
SOoooo true!
Look after yourself please - there are many of us out there who look forward to our daily dose of our Jeff so don't burn out!
We got you
Holding you and your Katie ❤️🩹 in my heart. ❤️
Losing your life partner would be hard enough in "normal" times. Everyone here gets it. Take as much time as you need - whenever you need it.
Jeff, I found your substack via a friend forwarding, and I enjoyed it so much that I did the free subscription. I've finally told myself "you need to support this guy!" and so today, I pulled out the credit card.
I have chuckled so often in times when there is little to laugh about, thanks to you. My favorite is the Hegseth skateboard to the nuts--RUN THAT SUCKER EVERY TIME YOU CAN!!
I've also enjoyed the tidbits of conversation you and Ms Spouse shared, that you shared with us. Good heavens, we've never met and yet, when you made your sad announcement, my heart clenched and I grieved with you! That is the power of written communication and the power of love. You've shared decades of such moments with each other, a bounty that I hope you will continue to share. I hold the belief that if someone is spoken of with love, they are never truly gone, so please tell us what Ms Spouse said in the past, or speculate what she would say in the future.
Whenever you need, take the time off--because unlike the wretched Trump administration, WE aren't going away!
Pissdrunk Pete reportedly is pissed at unflattering photos of himself and has taken to yelling at his press lackeys who signed-on to his silly coverage demands.
Apparently his makeup artist in his personal makeup studio isn't doing the job.....
Maybe he should use whatever embalmer is working on Orange Jabba. One would think with all their money they could afford better stylists. Neither face is one seen in nature.
Looks like Orange Yabba is trying to make himself into Gold Yabba
The thing he doesn't understand is there are no photos of him that are flattering...he's gross down to the bone. There is no technology of any kind that would make him look good.
Love Wonkette's take, Pentagon photographers banned because Hegseth is ugly-- they finally noticed yesterday
I love you too...abd having lost a spouse to an illness in the past, I can tell you to be gentle with yourself and get all the outside support you want or need. The one thing I know for certain is that ' grief writes its own script'.....❤️.
Facing grief head on is essential. Grief does not age well when suppressed - take it from someone who learned the hard way.
I couldn't agree more. I've suffered several serious personal losses via terminal illnesses. I know grief well.
It all sucks, but it's harder without your partner in crime. I am again very sorry for your loss. I've been married for nearly 41 years. Sometimes he irritates the CRAP out of me, true (and I'm sure I do the same to him) but he gets all my dumb jokes and loathes Donny equally. That would be a very difficult and deep loss.
Take all the time you need. We will be here.
Eva, your comment resonates with me. I lost my partner of 45 years last month and I probably could have written your description of your partner in crime. As he slipped into an 11-day coma, never to awaken, I repeatedly told him how much I loved him and how much he'd be missed. I would also tell him it was a good time to be leaving, no more of the idjt-in-chief, he could escape that mental anguish, and wherever he was going, it had to be better than here. We enjoyed a lot of dark humor and not enough people in my life do. It’s what I cling to as I try to cope with so much loss.
{insert hug here}
💔
50 years for me and mine. How we made it this far is beyond me, without killing each other. Laughter is key.
Well Marlene, here it is : HAHAHAHA! HAHA!!!!
We ask ourselves the same question.
We're all grieving with you. Loss is something we've all dealt with. We just can't let the bastards get us down. The daily dose of Donnyloathing hits that sweet spot.
This is SO true. All of us who have lost loved ones know exactly what Jeff is going through, and it really helps to feel you're not alone when alone is exactly how you feel after losing a life partner. Donnie and his MAGA Flying Monkeys are on their way out, but the love we share with each other, even in grief, or maybe especially in grief, goes on.
Many thoughts of and for you. I'm not a praying man (or mantis), so just thoughts. But, really good ones.
You don't have to thank us every time, Jeff. I know, I had a whole community behind me too, and while I was SO grateful for them every day, grieving is exhausting. We know you're appreciative but that's not what's important. What's important is that WE appreciate YOU and we want you to have all the space and energy to mourn your wonderful wife. Don't worry about us. We're not going anywhere. <3
Best wishes, Jeff. Spend some time with Katie.
Love you back, Jeff. We completely understand, and we're not going anywhere. And as the universe sometimes works, you'll be taking some much-needed time off when some very good news happens.
I don't know about all of us but I'd be willing to bet we all have to take time off now and then. A face full of all the crap all the time can get wearing. Add to that trying to navigate through the grieving process and it becomes impossible. We're here for you, Jeff, and will be. Love to you and Katie.
Thank you for your daily dose of donnyloathing even through your grief. We appreciate the short posts, the long posts, and, more importantly, you and your mental health breaks.
Take care. We need you. 💕
You give us so much Jeff. We are here for you too.
I’m glad you recognize when you need a day off. Grief isn't linear or predictable. When you feel it’s time to rest, you rest. Unfortunately, the onerous orangutan ain't going anywhere.
Half a Jeff is probably better for us than full Jeff. Full Jeff just makes us fat (but happy)!
Half a Jeff is better than most full anybody elses!
Jeff…and all of us are VERY LUCKY to have you! You bring us humor and hope! Take more time…..we ain’t going anywhere! And Liz Landers for the win!!
Even more reason for supporting NPR and PBS!!
I agree with you 100%!
Does Liz win the “what the fuck is wrong with you?” award, then? She’s mighty close.
For the full prize, I think it's de rigueur to actually ask him, What the Fuck is Wrong With You
I understand that position, but, damn, she did push back and leave him muttering the usual misogynistic comments; the rules are the rules, I guess, but mad props.
To be a fly on the wall in the garish Oval Office ~ the F bombs will be pinging off the Home Depot gold!!
Maybe need an Honorable Mention category.
Trump would say everyone is wearing the wrong shoes
Her name at least should be nominated, especially since she persisted, as well as the NYT reporter, Shawn McCreesh, who asked about the bombing of the Iran girls' school.
Kaitlan Collins has asked him some good questions, and I heard Nancy Cordes of CBS did the other day. Maybe this actual committing journalism is catching on.
May it happen. Snowballs have to get rolling.
"And as for [the rest of] you, believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening]."
🤞
Indeed, his remarks were sorta like an icebreaker opening that arctic channel.
When we are left behind , we will need time to re do ourselves. There is the day before us when we no longer hurt so much. The memories of our time with loved ones will not be so painful any longer. We will actually like remembering our past. No more tears. All good!!!!Stay strong, Jeff!
May they turn to tears of joy!
Neal, I was thinking the same thing. At least half the prize. Her “it wasn’t rigged, though” implied, “what the fuck is wrong with you.”
When will the ice finally crack? When others in the gaggle follow up in support of their colleague without fear of being shut out.
Peace to you and your daughter, Jeff. Your community will always be here for you.
What Susan said.
I strongly second that!
Ugh! If only Liz Landers had ended the interview with “What the fuck is wrong with you?” she could have won the Pulitzer. But regardless, that was some good work. When Donny calls you a bad reporter, you know you’ve done something right. Jeff, take care of yourself today, (and any day that you need to). I think you know by now that we’re not going anywhere! ❤️
She actually ran him off. That was brilliant.
I think she should be in the running for it though...
Yes !
You take the time you need. I’ve not lost my spouse, but from losing my parents, I know that grief and when it hits you does not follow anyone’s time plan. And it can be surprising when and why it hits. I have done really well through some times that seem like I should end up sobbing and then I see an orange and burst into tears (my mom’s favorite colour). I try to hold on to the idea that grief means I loved and I was loved. May Claudia’s memory be a blessing!❤️
"Grief means I loved and I was loved." I needed to hear that today. ❤️ Missing my husband.
I’m so sorry - we’ve been through this with our son. The grieving process takes its own sweet time. Hope you have a support system around you Robin. Take care ♥️
I really needed to hear that from my aunt. It has helped immensely! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Jeff, rest up, enjoy your time with your daughter..you have given us so much to chew on over the past few years you deserve to take some time off… Best to You and fellow travelers….
Reasoning with MAGAts would leave me despaired
So we hold you Fredo in esteem
By trying to enlighten the cognitively impaired
You're taking one for the team
I don’t know how he does it. I’ve given up arguing with MAGAts. You can show them facts & links to prove them wrong, but they just say FAKE NEWS! or do the whataboutism with Biden
Right Lynn! Why are they ALL like that? My son, who I get along well with, is exactly like that. It’s almost like they are all being “Manchurian Candidated” by some hypnotic AI. If we could only find the source—probably some Russian AI bot.
It reminds me of H.G. Wells “Time Machine” where a siren sounds (or a gong is wrung — I can’t remember). And all the people walk towards the sound to be slaughtered and eaten. This “actual” trump derangement syndrome is very similar.
Great movie! The original starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux, that is. The Morlocks, who ate the Eloi, used cultural memory to trick them into entering the Morlock lairs by playing an air raid siren tone from the World War era thousands of years earlier. When the hero asked an Eloi why they were filing into the Morlock entrance, he answered, “it’s all clear”, like after an air raid was over
👏👏👏👏
Well said H12Doc!
Glad to see you are apparently taking a break from Golf With MAGAs, Fredo. Being around that kind of stupid must be deflating.
Hey Doc… wife had a medical procedure on my golf day so I skipped out… next week we will have 24 members… I have not met the entire group, however I will stand by my axiom… assume everyone is MAGAs unless they prove otherwise… Best to you.
A good and safe assumption in these tumultuous days. Then if they turn out to be sane and humane, it’s a pleasant surprise. Best to you too. 🤙🏽
Ice cream machines, pianos, and doughnuts, oh my
King crab, lobsters and ribeye
The War Pig turned loose
To commit waste, fraud, and abuse
DoD's now a grifting pig sty
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
👏👏👏👏
The Bard of Substack!
That’s a 5star winner!
💋💋💋💋💋
Same As it ever was.
lol Arnie. Just listened to that song yesterday. Always good. Never ages. Weird how some songs are that way
Couldn’t have said it better H12thDoc!
Brilliant!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Jeff, give yourself as much time as you need. Grief sucks … it just does. Good news is we will all still be here when you get back. No apologies are ever needed. You just take care of you.
Power to you, Jeff. I am envious about the metal health day.
Donny looks more and more like a Madame Tussaud's exhibit during a power failure, the wax melting and dripping into the oversized collar. Remember how this idiot wanted to drop a nuke into a hurricane?
How many times a day does this cornered befuddled narcissistic twathammer mention nukes to his oversized Florsheim-wearing lackeys (better known as his "cabinet")? Fragbait Kegdeath is probably humping himself dry thinking about how tough he'll look by ordering a massive nuclear attack on Iran because he believes all the nuclear winter shit.
Leavitt 2Beaver will Trumpmouth a stack of lies about it, so they're greasing the skids to make this palatable enough that they can claim martial law and stop the midterms from throwing all the bastards out.
No planning on any front, just a bunch of social media whoring for clicks. Keep your eye out for more mushroom cloud AI coming from the White House.
"Fragbait Kegdeath"
"Leavitt 2Beaver"
"Trumpmouth"
BRILLIANT! Thank you, and stealing these.
Jeff inspires me to reach for the really juicy insults. Rage is better when it's funny.
Totally agree J Hardy!
lots of hard truths in your comments .
Self care my buddy....
Please take care of yourself, Jeff.
Jeff, we love you and we need you. You take all the days you need, whenever you need them. I appreciate you checking in and telling us. If you went radio-silent we would be worried and calling for a welfare check.
I just read a bunch of comments by ignorant white people cheering for the election changes because they have never in their life imagined that some people do not have all the documents that they will need and it doesn't matter. If you have trouble, and have to fill out a provisional ballot, that ballot will never see the light of day. Some dumbass said she had to sign her ballot with her left hand so it did not match her signature on file. And her vote still counted so obviously everything is rigged. Does she honestly think that every ballot is scrutinized by a handwriting expert and tossed if it doesn't match perfectly? Another said, "this photo depicts black people voting to imply this is all about racism. It's not about that." Honestly, I am waiting for the meteor. There are worse things than dying, and one is living in a fascist state with all these fucking morons.
Take care Jeff. I have to go delete my FB account now for about the 5th time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh074d0Nd6s
Elvira bary warns about how freedom disappers in any country
This was terrifying to watch because it is all happening. I am still deleting fb, only because it it so stupid and upsetting and I think there are better platforms and ways to resist. I think we are losing the battle.
We’ll hold things down and wait for you until you’re ready. Take care of yourself.
I'm really hoping that his wet look is an early precursor to that face melting scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark, which I believe Jeff has used