I needed this so badly. The thousand tiny cuts of normal daily life as a wife, mother of teenagers, child of aging parents, trauma surgeon and medical educator are no match for the gaping wounds of crumbling democracy and the suffering of our communities. Thank you Jenny for sharing hope ♥️
I totally played the “Is it a cold, or a sinus infection, or the fall of democracy?” game myself. At least now I have antibiotics that are working and I don’t feel as terrible.
I’ve been going through the exact same thing! Well I did have the flu, but that was weeks ago and I have this exhaustion. Maybe flue carryover. But also yeah, depression? Yes. Aging? Yes. Winter? Yes (usually doesn’t bother me but it is this time) Clutter? Yes. Democracy dissolving? Yes.
Took me forever to realize bad feelings don’t last forever. So odd how they try to make you think otherwise.
I finally got annoyed enough with myself (in a good way) that I took a few baby steps. Finally joined your paid substack to thank you, but more because it helps me. And I’m trying to teach myself bridge after repeated failures. May well fail again and that’s ok, but I’m further along than I ever have been. And I’m reading “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire.”
Don’t ask.
Well since you asked, Charlie Munger read it a few years ago and said it made him feel better. YMYV
You are very right but here in New york it's hard because the cold and wet doesn't make you feel great. But I just wait until March when I am going to your neck of the woods yes Sans Antonio HOPEFULLY!!!
Thank you for not giving up, Jenny and for reminding us that the light does exist even when it feels unfathomable. You are such a gift to the world. I would also like to add SIBOs to the bleh list...all the SIBOs, especially with the exhaustion thing. Apparently my body collects those along with other medical issues like some kind of doom magnet. Thanks so much, body!
Personally I'm trying to find protection and joy within in my soul in silly things-like crafting ridiculous Groundhog Day decorations because, why the Hell not even though I live no where near PA. Random side note, I saw a real groundhog once in Canada many years ago and I ran toward it because I was excited as hell to see one for the first time and they are unbelievably cute and chunky and that guy bounded away from me like he owed me money. I get it...valid, Mr. Groundhog. I'm sorry I scared the bejesus out of you with my love of animal cuteness, my large and in charge groundhog friend.
We are witnessing some horrible things. Depression is a normal response, Jenny. Let’s all be gentle with ourselves and each other. Thank you for being a ray of light.
I have no faith that it will all be okay. At 77, with some not alright crap going on w my body, and with my deceased very-Jewish (as I am, although I am also an atheist, or occasionally, an agnostic) anyway…very-Jewish mother in my head screaming at me about the Nazis!! This is the biggest fear she instilled in me…and it’s happening.
And let's not forget...make your voice heard. Protest if you can. Show up. Support a refugee or immigrant family. All of those actions make a difference. And hold in your heart, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jenny, your encouragement, your honesty and vulnerability are a huge huge gift to me: a"good girl" born in 1964 who is just as fucked up, wonderful, and awful as I should be. Never change. I love you. ❤️
I love all of this. Thank you! You articulated exactly how I have been feeling this last week and my resolve this morning to remember this too shall pass. <3
Your posts and drawings always make me feel better (or least that I'm not alone in this shit). I happened to read Every Brilliant Thing yesterday (by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe) and it inspired/reminded me to find the beauty and joy in everyday life--a reminder I desperately needed. Thanks for sharing your creativity and thoughts.
I needed this so badly. The thousand tiny cuts of normal daily life as a wife, mother of teenagers, child of aging parents, trauma surgeon and medical educator are no match for the gaping wounds of crumbling democracy and the suffering of our communities. Thank you Jenny for sharing hope ♥️
I totally played the “Is it a cold, or a sinus infection, or the fall of democracy?” game myself. At least now I have antibiotics that are working and I don’t feel as terrible.
Big hugs Jenny. I always appreciate these notes!
I’ve been going through the exact same thing! Well I did have the flu, but that was weeks ago and I have this exhaustion. Maybe flue carryover. But also yeah, depression? Yes. Aging? Yes. Winter? Yes (usually doesn’t bother me but it is this time) Clutter? Yes. Democracy dissolving? Yes.
Took me forever to realize bad feelings don’t last forever. So odd how they try to make you think otherwise.
I finally got annoyed enough with myself (in a good way) that I took a few baby steps. Finally joined your paid substack to thank you, but more because it helps me. And I’m trying to teach myself bridge after repeated failures. May well fail again and that’s ok, but I’m further along than I ever have been. And I’m reading “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire.”
Don’t ask.
Well since you asked, Charlie Munger read it a few years ago and said it made him feel better. YMYV
I love you too Jenny.
Don
You are very right but here in New york it's hard because the cold and wet doesn't make you feel great. But I just wait until March when I am going to your neck of the woods yes Sans Antonio HOPEFULLY!!!
Thanks for the beautiful reminder. It's easy to forget these days. You've said it perfectly.
Thank you for not giving up, Jenny and for reminding us that the light does exist even when it feels unfathomable. You are such a gift to the world. I would also like to add SIBOs to the bleh list...all the SIBOs, especially with the exhaustion thing. Apparently my body collects those along with other medical issues like some kind of doom magnet. Thanks so much, body!
Personally I'm trying to find protection and joy within in my soul in silly things-like crafting ridiculous Groundhog Day decorations because, why the Hell not even though I live no where near PA. Random side note, I saw a real groundhog once in Canada many years ago and I ran toward it because I was excited as hell to see one for the first time and they are unbelievably cute and chunky and that guy bounded away from me like he owed me money. I get it...valid, Mr. Groundhog. I'm sorry I scared the bejesus out of you with my love of animal cuteness, my large and in charge groundhog friend.
We are witnessing some horrible things. Depression is a normal response, Jenny. Let’s all be gentle with ourselves and each other. Thank you for being a ray of light.
Your crosshatching is of a superlative nature!
Maybe there's a different term for it, but I lourve it
I have no faith that it will all be okay. At 77, with some not alright crap going on w my body, and with my deceased very-Jewish (as I am, although I am also an atheist, or occasionally, an agnostic) anyway…very-Jewish mother in my head screaming at me about the Nazis!! This is the biggest fear she instilled in me…and it’s happening.
Definitely not okay. Sorry 💔
This.
And let's not forget...make your voice heard. Protest if you can. Show up. Support a refugee or immigrant family. All of those actions make a difference. And hold in your heart, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jenny, your encouragement, your honesty and vulnerability are a huge huge gift to me: a"good girl" born in 1964 who is just as fucked up, wonderful, and awful as I should be. Never change. I love you. ❤️
I sincerely hope that life starts feeling better for all of us. Hugs to you and yours.💚
I’m going to color this all the colors! I’ve been feeling rough too - I think we can add cedar allergies to your list!
I appreciate the reminder. It’s really hard right now living in Minneapolis.
I love all of this. Thank you! You articulated exactly how I have been feeling this last week and my resolve this morning to remember this too shall pass. <3
Thank you so much for this. I needed this today. So much.
Your posts and drawings always make me feel better (or least that I'm not alone in this shit). I happened to read Every Brilliant Thing yesterday (by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe) and it inspired/reminded me to find the beauty and joy in everyday life--a reminder I desperately needed. Thanks for sharing your creativity and thoughts.
Let's keep on keeping' on...