E. Jean, this is a triumph. Seriously. I laughed out loud, nodded vigorously in agreement, felt awe, pride, fellowship, anger, despair, solidarity, and gratitude. Anybody who can evoke all of that in under 2000 words, give or take, is a fucking genius. That would be you.
"We all need an E. Jean victory over evil." That says it all in a nutshell. E. Jean you are the heart, the spirit, and soul of every woman, and we are all with you. Wishing you success in defeating Trump. May you be blessed and carried through all this by the spirit of womanhood at its finest. May you become stronger and destined to slough off any and all ill will put upon you. May you be healed of the rape and the injuries brought onto your character by anyone, but, especially, Trump who lacks even a drop of moral character. He has no morals. He lacks so much that there within is only moral rot and decay. I truly love you and admire you for everything you are and who you are. You courageous woman you! I stand with you all the way!
The most reliable confidence booster for me is an unexpected and heartfelt compliment from another woman on anything, really. But tell me I’m smart, or fierce, or inspiring, or I write well and I’m flying all day. I could conquer THE WORLD. You, dear E Jean, are all of those things, so alternately they could say, “Right now you are reminding me of E Jean.” and I would be happy.
Praying for you to prevail! Well, I actually do not pray, but sending strong, sincere, hopeful vibes your way...we all need an E. Jean victory over evil.
My confidence builder is public speaking. I have given public speeches while eight months pregnant (and looking like I had swallowed a Baby Beluga); while having a zit the size of a Miner's light on my forehead; while having a hangover so awful the stomach scene "The Alien" seemed imminently possible; while trying to hide Botox bruises on my left nostril that no concealer could tackle; and after the patriarchy had been beating me down both in my personal and professional lives simultaneously. But, somehow, when I get up to speak in front of people (even remotely), everything hideous just melts away and my Mojo returns just like the Engine Light on my car.
Brilliant, wonderful, inspiring, funny! Sue that mofo, girlfriend! Why is my tax money being used to defend that orange psychopath ? Shame on the DOJ .
E. Jean. NFW. This is a masterpiece, the first-ever actual certified masterpiece on Substack. If I knew what an NFT was, I would make this post into one and we would all be zillionaires on the strength of your galaxy mind. You also have a very excellent & just case & may you prevail. xoxoxo
The fact that the DOJ is defending this orange anomaly disgusts me! And frankly, I don't understand. Are we governed by idiots, too? Anyway, I love your writing so much! Thank you!
No booster to share, per se; I just wanted to tell you I love you, I adore you, I’m so proud of you and inspired by you and warmed and made happy, by you.
E. Jean, I tried to read that transcript for a half hour this morning--Mr. Freeman should offer a Master Class in repetitive, obsequious, empty blather, and I even tuned in on Dec. 3 but when the fellas starting making golf analogies--nothin like some folksy golf analogies to make me cut and run for the Ladies --and the Judge's choking business which made absolutely no sense and was pretty yicky, what the hell actually happened in your opinion and your esteemed attorneys opinions?
Did we (YOU) make any headway?
Here's my other thought besides admiring your singular and delightful prose---all those women, those wonderful, brilliant, intelligent women together fighting the good fight--it's a thing of beauty and stands alone, come what may! In my next life I still want to come back as a female (or if I have to be an insect or animal I'd like to be one that has no predators) and I want to grow up to be just like you and Mary and Kathy and Aretha and Tina Turner and Ruth Bader...
Xena Warrior Princess, La Femme Nikita, and Angie Dickinson as Pepper in Police Woman--you get to pick which outfit you want to wear, but I've already decided who is who in this female triumvirate.
My confidence booster -- aside from looking at everything I have survived and especially savoring what I can now laugh at -- is to look at the people who love me, the ones who like me, folks who are on my side, and even those who merely tolerate me.
If those extraordinary human beings are willing to make room for me in their lives, I must have reason for a little self-confidence, right?
Meanwhile, sending you all the lover there is, plus infinity. <3
What gives me confidence? Reading about the smart, dedicated people out there who are ready, willing and able to fight injustice -- and have a stupendous time doing so.
Because if these people can do it? So can we all...
My confidence booster? That would be - YOU!! Every column I've read - most especially and brilliantly this one - is designed to make the reader feel stronger, funner, smarter, less lost in any FOG of patriarchal bullshit - yes, it's YOU, you, you.
E. Jean, You are so impressive, and I so appreciate what you are putting yourself through right now. Thank you for that! I know it's not fun but I'm glad you have the where with all to stand up to this bully. As for myself when I need a personal confidence boost? I re-read my resume. It's pretty impressive. If I really need a boost, I sit with it and bring it up to date. That's Even better! Or if I Really need confidence, I pick the person I know admires me the most and I imagine what they might say about me if they were bragging about me to someone else.
E. Jean, this is a triumph. Seriously. I laughed out loud, nodded vigorously in agreement, felt awe, pride, fellowship, anger, despair, solidarity, and gratitude. Anybody who can evoke all of that in under 2000 words, give or take, is a fucking genius. That would be you.
"We all need an E. Jean victory over evil." That says it all in a nutshell. E. Jean you are the heart, the spirit, and soul of every woman, and we are all with you. Wishing you success in defeating Trump. May you be blessed and carried through all this by the spirit of womanhood at its finest. May you become stronger and destined to slough off any and all ill will put upon you. May you be healed of the rape and the injuries brought onto your character by anyone, but, especially, Trump who lacks even a drop of moral character. He has no morals. He lacks so much that there within is only moral rot and decay. I truly love you and admire you for everything you are and who you are. You courageous woman you! I stand with you all the way!
The most reliable confidence booster for me is an unexpected and heartfelt compliment from another woman on anything, really. But tell me I’m smart, or fierce, or inspiring, or I write well and I’m flying all day. I could conquer THE WORLD. You, dear E Jean, are all of those things, so alternately they could say, “Right now you are reminding me of E Jean.” and I would be happy.
Praying for you to prevail! Well, I actually do not pray, but sending strong, sincere, hopeful vibes your way...we all need an E. Jean victory over evil.
My confidence builder is public speaking. I have given public speeches while eight months pregnant (and looking like I had swallowed a Baby Beluga); while having a zit the size of a Miner's light on my forehead; while having a hangover so awful the stomach scene "The Alien" seemed imminently possible; while trying to hide Botox bruises on my left nostril that no concealer could tackle; and after the patriarchy had been beating me down both in my personal and professional lives simultaneously. But, somehow, when I get up to speak in front of people (even remotely), everything hideous just melts away and my Mojo returns just like the Engine Light on my car.
I am so thrilled that your legal team is an army of brilliant people all out to protect you and kick his ass. Go get em!
Brilliant, wonderful, inspiring, funny! Sue that mofo, girlfriend! Why is my tax money being used to defend that orange psychopath ? Shame on the DOJ .
E. Jean. NFW. This is a masterpiece, the first-ever actual certified masterpiece on Substack. If I knew what an NFT was, I would make this post into one and we would all be zillionaires on the strength of your galaxy mind. You also have a very excellent & just case & may you prevail. xoxoxo
The fact that the DOJ is defending this orange anomaly disgusts me! And frankly, I don't understand. Are we governed by idiots, too? Anyway, I love your writing so much! Thank you!
No booster to share, per se; I just wanted to tell you I love you, I adore you, I’m so proud of you and inspired by you and warmed and made happy, by you.
E. Jean, I tried to read that transcript for a half hour this morning--Mr. Freeman should offer a Master Class in repetitive, obsequious, empty blather, and I even tuned in on Dec. 3 but when the fellas starting making golf analogies--nothin like some folksy golf analogies to make me cut and run for the Ladies --and the Judge's choking business which made absolutely no sense and was pretty yicky, what the hell actually happened in your opinion and your esteemed attorneys opinions?
Did we (YOU) make any headway?
Here's my other thought besides admiring your singular and delightful prose---all those women, those wonderful, brilliant, intelligent women together fighting the good fight--it's a thing of beauty and stands alone, come what may! In my next life I still want to come back as a female (or if I have to be an insect or animal I'd like to be one that has no predators) and I want to grow up to be just like you and Mary and Kathy and Aretha and Tina Turner and Ruth Bader...
Xena Warrior Princess, La Femme Nikita, and Angie Dickinson as Pepper in Police Woman--you get to pick which outfit you want to wear, but I've already decided who is who in this female triumvirate.
My confidence booster -- aside from looking at everything I have survived and especially savoring what I can now laugh at -- is to look at the people who love me, the ones who like me, folks who are on my side, and even those who merely tolerate me.
If those extraordinary human beings are willing to make room for me in their lives, I must have reason for a little self-confidence, right?
Meanwhile, sending you all the lover there is, plus infinity. <3
Great update, E. Jean!
What gives me confidence? Reading about the smart, dedicated people out there who are ready, willing and able to fight injustice -- and have a stupendous time doing so.
Because if these people can do it? So can we all...
My confidence booster? That would be - YOU!! Every column I've read - most especially and brilliantly this one - is designed to make the reader feel stronger, funner, smarter, less lost in any FOG of patriarchal bullshit - yes, it's YOU, you, you.
Broadway tunes! Here's one just for you, Auntie Jean. Julie Andrews singing "I Have Confidence" from the Sound of Music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-6qbUHVww
E. Jean, You are so impressive, and I so appreciate what you are putting yourself through right now. Thank you for that! I know it's not fun but I'm glad you have the where with all to stand up to this bully. As for myself when I need a personal confidence boost? I re-read my resume. It's pretty impressive. If I really need a boost, I sit with it and bring it up to date. That's Even better! Or if I Really need confidence, I pick the person I know admires me the most and I imagine what they might say about me if they were bragging about me to someone else.
Get him E. Jean! Please take him Down!