Thanks so much, Tom! If the first few days of 2026 are any indication (and they are) then it will most definitely be a long haul ahead of us. We all need to file a class action lawsuit against this regime for emotional damage and for time theft—they've stolen so much of our lives. That really pisses me off when I stop and think about it. Peace and happy new year to you too. I hope all is as well as can be with you and yours.
I'm so glad to hear you're feeling rested. It's vital we all get some rest. And congratulations on two years sobriety! Woo hoo! A milestone reached! Remember, one day at a time, my friend, one day at a time. They call it "in recovery" for a reason.
The participation trophy nightmare in the People's House Version 2.0 must go, but it seems we must be the ones to do it. And frankly, I can't figure out how to garner interest in such a venture. I agree people seem burned out. But also, most Americans seem disinterested in giving up their creature comforts to fight back--and he knows it. Not a good sign.
Thank you, my dear friend! I'm chugging along on the sobriety train, but I've got to admit that lately it's been harder than ever. I have too much to stay sober for, so I'm not giving in, but I will not lie and say that it's easy. Nothing worth having ever is, right? Like you said, all I can do is handle one day at a time—sometimes, one hour at a time. Whatever it takes. I'm grateful for your encouragement. And I hope you and yours had a wonderful holiday!
You do have much to stay sober for, as I have much to stay healthy for, so we just have to keep plugging away. One day at a time. It's not easy, but we'll do it. I promise if you try, I'll try!
Well, our holidays started out rough. My husband took on a project he shouldn't have taken on, but I know better than to tell him what to do... suffice it to say he wound up with a mild concussion two weeks before we were to travel north to visit family. I can laugh now, but it was a rather unpleasant time at first. He also had a contusion on his mid-calf and ankle, and we think a cracked rib, so the drive was hard from NC to MA...... And it was kind of too late to change plans. But once we were there everything was fine, and he actually felt better. I took over 95% of planning, organizing, packing, wrapping presents, and even drove a lot, which is hard on my health.... yikes for me! But this is what partnerships are for, right?
One day at a time...
Now to get Krasnov out of office. You'd think if I can handle my old and crumbling ADHD husband who still thinks he's 24 I could handle that old slob in DC...
Glad you’re doing well. Most people (including the people who voted for him) are all domestic terrorists because we’re against them. I can’t forget to add this title to my resume.
Chris, how many people tell you what a spectacular gem you are?
I was wondering why I hadn't seen your posts lately, and I now understand you were under the weather again. Welcome back.
Two years! Wonderful! Keep up the great work.
"The Lede:" The short response is "correct." The slightly longer response is "Not so fast. Note the increasing lost elections and even Congressional Reps who are falling away. Keep the faith."
"None of that Jazz": Yeah, you go ahead and suck hard on that, Grenell.
Fred, you're the first to tell me I'm a gem, and though it's my nature to shy away from compliments, I appreciate it because it's coming from you. Thanks, my friend. It truly means a lot to me. Just trying to hang in here and do my best. Hopefully, I'll have a new report out later tonight. There's so much to catch up on in just two days' time. I suppose it's always like this now. Blink, and you've missed three dozen new stories...and they're all terrible!
Chris, let me say it again: you're a gem. One of the brightest lights. Not only is nothing you write terrible, none of them are even bad, or even less than great.
I'm not blowing smoke. I'm giving you very genuine feedback.
Thank you so much, Gere. Happy New Year, and huge congratulations on 20 years! That's incredible. You are an inspiration to me! I send all my love to you and Steve. I've got a comment from him that I'm going to respond to soon, as well!
Yes Chris he can not get charged if he shoots somebody in full view. You, America can claim to have created a monster. He accuses marginalised communities of all manner of things like "they're eating cats and dogs" and you said - uh nothing. The SCOTUS says that's fine because you did it while in office. Your monster, you deal with it! If you had done so way back when you wouldn't be in this shit! All because he's rich. Then the spoilt brat has become a vindictive and cruel adult! Maybe you should just dress up in a silly costume and say "you're a meanie donnie little dick" that might work! Your democracy is under water and you're busy paddling around in the shallow end hoping it doesn't rise anymore. Or, as I've observed, you hold "protests" complete with jugglers and carry on with your life!
Haha thanks, Lori! I'm proud of maintaining sobriety, especially in the face of all that's going on. And the squirrel article was too good not to share. Happy New Year, my friend!
Baby #2 for Leavitt. YIKES! Her first baby was abandoned by Leavitt at age two days, born just before trump 2.0 was sworn in. This one will probably be dumped on someone two hours after birth.
I really wish she would have the experience most other moms do. It'd be lovely to see her harangued, crazy hair, exhausted, huge bags under the eyes, looking like she's been put through the ringer. But she'll have nannies to handle the hard part of raising her children, and her children will have the experience of not having her around which, given who she is, maybe that's better for them.
As on an aircraft: çPlease place the oxygen mask over your nose and mouth, *then* assist other passengers." The moral being, ya can't help others until you've got yerself in a good place. Congrats on your sobriety, and *please* make sure to rest & recoup *well* before reaching the point of collapse. 😎✌️
Thanks, my friend! I'd say maintaining sobriety has gotten easier—I mean, in some ways it has, but it's sort of always there, hanging over my shoulder, and lately that little devil voice has grown quite loud. I'm still resisting, still standing, but with the chaos all around us and in my personal life, it's taking a pretty tremendous effort. Always appreciate you.
Tracy, thank you so much for this note and for the encouragement! It is a helluva time to sober up. It'd be far too easy not to, especially now of all times. And quitting smoking at the beginning of COVID couldn't have been easy either! I mean, no time is—I've still not managed to put down that vice—but, god knows, the stressful times are infinitely harder, so I applaud and commend you for successfully quitting! That deserves huge congratulations!
Thank you, It wasn’t easy. Ate a lot of candy. I had survivors guilt. My husband started cancer treatment in May 2025. Had his jaw removed and rebuilt. All during lockdown.
I’ve been sober 30 years, if you ever need to talk, reach out. You’ve grown on me ;)
Well done you on your two years. I’m proud of you 👏. My brother will be 27 years sober in March. I’m 10 months and 28 days clean today.
Funny story. I clicked on your link. I skimmed down the first list and about halfway down it I thought “These are small things. Surely they didn’t have to go to hospital to get them removed?” I’d overlooked the heading - “Penises”. Bwahahaha. Brilliant!
Spectacular!!! Glad you got some rest, it's going to be a long haul. Peace and happy new year to ya.
Thanks so much, Tom! If the first few days of 2026 are any indication (and they are) then it will most definitely be a long haul ahead of us. We all need to file a class action lawsuit against this regime for emotional damage and for time theft—they've stolen so much of our lives. That really pisses me off when I stop and think about it. Peace and happy new year to you too. I hope all is as well as can be with you and yours.
I'm so glad to hear you're feeling rested. It's vital we all get some rest. And congratulations on two years sobriety! Woo hoo! A milestone reached! Remember, one day at a time, my friend, one day at a time. They call it "in recovery" for a reason.
The participation trophy nightmare in the People's House Version 2.0 must go, but it seems we must be the ones to do it. And frankly, I can't figure out how to garner interest in such a venture. I agree people seem burned out. But also, most Americans seem disinterested in giving up their creature comforts to fight back--and he knows it. Not a good sign.
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Thank you, my dear friend! I'm chugging along on the sobriety train, but I've got to admit that lately it's been harder than ever. I have too much to stay sober for, so I'm not giving in, but I will not lie and say that it's easy. Nothing worth having ever is, right? Like you said, all I can do is handle one day at a time—sometimes, one hour at a time. Whatever it takes. I'm grateful for your encouragement. And I hope you and yours had a wonderful holiday!
You do have much to stay sober for, as I have much to stay healthy for, so we just have to keep plugging away. One day at a time. It's not easy, but we'll do it. I promise if you try, I'll try!
Well, our holidays started out rough. My husband took on a project he shouldn't have taken on, but I know better than to tell him what to do... suffice it to say he wound up with a mild concussion two weeks before we were to travel north to visit family. I can laugh now, but it was a rather unpleasant time at first. He also had a contusion on his mid-calf and ankle, and we think a cracked rib, so the drive was hard from NC to MA...... And it was kind of too late to change plans. But once we were there everything was fine, and he actually felt better. I took over 95% of planning, organizing, packing, wrapping presents, and even drove a lot, which is hard on my health.... yikes for me! But this is what partnerships are for, right?
One day at a time...
Now to get Krasnov out of office. You'd think if I can handle my old and crumbling ADHD husband who still thinks he's 24 I could handle that old slob in DC...
Glad you’re doing well. Most people (including the people who voted for him) are all domestic terrorists because we’re against them. I can’t forget to add this title to my resume.
Good call, buddy—we should all update our LinkedIn to include our new titles!
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Chris, how many people tell you what a spectacular gem you are?
I was wondering why I hadn't seen your posts lately, and I now understand you were under the weather again. Welcome back.
Two years! Wonderful! Keep up the great work.
"The Lede:" The short response is "correct." The slightly longer response is "Not so fast. Note the increasing lost elections and even Congressional Reps who are falling away. Keep the faith."
"None of that Jazz": Yeah, you go ahead and suck hard on that, Grenell.
Fred, you're the first to tell me I'm a gem, and though it's my nature to shy away from compliments, I appreciate it because it's coming from you. Thanks, my friend. It truly means a lot to me. Just trying to hang in here and do my best. Hopefully, I'll have a new report out later tonight. There's so much to catch up on in just two days' time. I suppose it's always like this now. Blink, and you've missed three dozen new stories...and they're all terrible!
Chris, let me say it again: you're a gem. One of the brightest lights. Not only is nothing you write terrible, none of them are even bad, or even less than great.
I'm not blowing smoke. I'm giving you very genuine feedback.
Congrats on your two years of sobriety! In 3 weeks, it'll be 20 years since I took my last drink. Steve and I send our love.
Thank you so much, Gere. Happy New Year, and huge congratulations on 20 years! That's incredible. You are an inspiration to me! I send all my love to you and Steve. I've got a comment from him that I'm going to respond to soon, as well!
Yes Chris he can not get charged if he shoots somebody in full view. You, America can claim to have created a monster. He accuses marginalised communities of all manner of things like "they're eating cats and dogs" and you said - uh nothing. The SCOTUS says that's fine because you did it while in office. Your monster, you deal with it! If you had done so way back when you wouldn't be in this shit! All because he's rich. Then the spoilt brat has become a vindictive and cruel adult! Maybe you should just dress up in a silly costume and say "you're a meanie donnie little dick" that might work! Your democracy is under water and you're busy paddling around in the shallow end hoping it doesn't rise anymore. Or, as I've observed, you hold "protests" complete with jugglers and carry on with your life!
It's every bit as ridiculous and fucked up as you described, Vee. Grows more so by the day.
The best out of all this is your sobriety and the squirrel article!
Haha thanks, Lori! I'm proud of maintaining sobriety, especially in the face of all that's going on. And the squirrel article was too good not to share. Happy New Year, my friend!
Baby #2 for Leavitt. YIKES! Her first baby was abandoned by Leavitt at age two days, born just before trump 2.0 was sworn in. This one will probably be dumped on someone two hours after birth.
I really wish she would have the experience most other moms do. It'd be lovely to see her harangued, crazy hair, exhausted, huge bags under the eyes, looking like she's been put through the ringer. But she'll have nannies to handle the hard part of raising her children, and her children will have the experience of not having her around which, given who she is, maybe that's better for them.
As on an aircraft: çPlease place the oxygen mask over your nose and mouth, *then* assist other passengers." The moral being, ya can't help others until you've got yerself in a good place. Congrats on your sobriety, and *please* make sure to rest & recoup *well* before reaching the point of collapse. 😎✌️
(That ç was supposed to be a " btw. Damned tiny keyboard....)
Thanks, my friend! I'd say maintaining sobriety has gotten easier—I mean, in some ways it has, but it's sort of always there, hanging over my shoulder, and lately that little devil voice has grown quite loud. I'm still resisting, still standing, but with the chaos all around us and in my personal life, it's taking a pretty tremendous effort. Always appreciate you.
Stay strong, Good Sir. We're all trying to keep our heads above water through this nightmare, each with our own inner demons. 😎✌️
I like screaming into the abyss myself ;)
Welcome to year two, everything gets real. What a time to sober up, I am impressed by the timing.
I quite smoking at the beginning of Covid, go figure.
Been on the journey a while myself, it is worth it.
Thanks for your perspective and totally understand needing to break. Better to have take a break than get broken.
Tracy, thank you so much for this note and for the encouragement! It is a helluva time to sober up. It'd be far too easy not to, especially now of all times. And quitting smoking at the beginning of COVID couldn't have been easy either! I mean, no time is—I've still not managed to put down that vice—but, god knows, the stressful times are infinitely harder, so I applaud and commend you for successfully quitting! That deserves huge congratulations!
Thank you, It wasn’t easy. Ate a lot of candy. I had survivors guilt. My husband started cancer treatment in May 2025. Had his jaw removed and rebuilt. All during lockdown.
I’ve been sober 30 years, if you ever need to talk, reach out. You’ve grown on me ;)
Well done you on your two years. I’m proud of you 👏. My brother will be 27 years sober in March. I’m 10 months and 28 days clean today.
Funny story. I clicked on your link. I skimmed down the first list and about halfway down it I thought “These are small things. Surely they didn’t have to go to hospital to get them removed?” I’d overlooked the heading - “Penises”. Bwahahaha. Brilliant!
Thank you, my friend. It's one of those rare instances where I'm pretty proud of me, too. (Check your email, btw. I sent you something.)