Speaking of "Just a Minute," here is the full list of the 850 books that Texas is thinking of banning. Lately, I seem to be getting my reading lists from the Conflab, so I thought I'd share.
Everyone is their own best psychic to consult, and it's free!
We all have that primitive instinct innate in us to just "know things".
We are all able to sense things that will happen to us. Like the"hair on your neck standing up" thing. That feeling in the gut. It's pretty spot on.
I like mine. It yells at me. I sometimes have to tell it to "shut up because I'm busy and that's tomorrow or next month! Let me pay my rent now, okay?"
That guy feeling and sense is something you can know yourself.
I have a streak of knowing things sometimes.
It's not magic or needs to be addressed by an outsider claiming to be able to crawl into your soul and save you, or enlighten you.
YOU are YOUR best psychic. Just listen to your gut. Or tell it to shut up like I do when it's annoying and not imminent within minutes of happening 😉
Thank you, E. Jean Carroll, I've had dental surgery which was a disaster in pain like you wouldn't believe for about a month. Now, trying to get it back together. Missed you very much. Actually, missed everyone very much. So what did I miss? lol
Your witty & wise rejoinders are just as engaging in yr dulcet tones as they are in print. I’d meet you for a cocktail or cup o’tea anytime.
anywhere, my distant sistah! You are FABULOUS.
Your “Foreign” fantasizer sounds like she imagines an ACCENT will lift her libido, but it’s really going nowhere if she’s actually bored with HERSELF. No exotic creatures should be harmed in her search for superficial quixotic delights. The packaging, once removed, will reveal that a cup is a cup …and while half full is just as equally half empty in any language.
Ms High Hopes leaves me wondering why she needs the blessings of a stranger to fulfill the prophecy of a stranger that she will one day marry—-a stranger! (Slang for foreigner, you know). “High” has been In and out of love for reasons she does not reveal—I’m guessing she’s a magical thinker who tends to believe the grass is greener elsewhere, but doesn’t quite know who/what she’s looking/hoping for—Prince Charming. Mysterious Stranger, Mr. Goodbar?
And gorgeously written: "Miss High Hopes leaves me wondering why needs the blessings of a stranger to fulfill the prophecy of a stranger that she will one day marry--a stranger!"
oooooooh, CANADA! The far frozen north. Penguins and sasquatch. I didn't even know people were actually hardy enough to live there. What do you do when the monsoons come?
We ARE a hardy lot. If you can get through January in Edmonton or Yellowknife, you can pretty much get through anything. (The universal healthcare helps.)
But sorry -- there are no penguins native to Canada, or anywhere in the Northern hemisphere. Penguins are strictly Southern hemisphere.
We don't technically get monsoons either....in North America, they occur in northwest Mexico and the southwest US (AZ and NM, mostly). But not anywhere north of that.
Hey, if you want to impress a Canadian with your knowledge of Canadian weather systems? "Alberta clippers" are the winter weather systems that, traveling eastward, cause sudden temperature drops and blizzard conditions in most of Canada and the northeastern US. But occasionally, if you're lucky, you'll get a "chinook" -- a sudden winter *rise* to unexpected spring-like temperatures. (Pity they only usually last a few hours.)
NEXT WEEK IN CANADIAN TRIVIA: Canadian desserts (including butter tarts and Nanaimo bars), and our five major political parties!
We Canadians are nothing if not generous with our natural weather resources. Enjoy! (And know that we'll try to send you some cooling breezes in the summer....)
Have you had winning candidates from all five parties? Does that mean that your government is approaching one in which the elected representatives accurately represent the political instructions of their constituents? Asking for a friend.
A dream come true! We American simpletons can’t even muster up 3…TOO COMPLEX for our basic grunting minds which boil things down to FRIEND or FOE? Then one of em has a gun, and the Party’s over folks!
Yup. Liberals (of whom Justin Trudeau is leader), Conservatives, New Democrats, Bloc Quebecois, and Green. All have current representation in Canadian parliament (though the Green party is by far the smallest with only two seats.)
Currently, no one party has a majority, but the Liberals have the most seats. This means that while they form the government, the Liberals still have to get the voting support of at least one other party in order to pass any particular piece of legislation. Working across parties is a necessary and routine part of Canadian politics; it's not always easy, but up here it's recognized as a fundamental part of the governing process.
You *sure* you wouldn't rather hear about butter tarts?
Alberta and Montana have pretty much the same weather (except Flathead lake, where the water ameliorates the temperatures). We used to toboggan down our driveway in January, February, and March. It wasn't uncommon to get 2 ft of snow in June - which, since the trees were already leafing out, brought tons of branches down.
The Yeti is usually associated with the Himalayan mountains of Nepal and Bhutan. But yes, I'm pretty sure he's also got a summer home in BC's Fraser River Valley.
And if you've lived in Montana, you could definitely make it through a Canadian winter!
Kal, as a matter of fact, YOU ARE as exotic as a BIRD OF PARADISE. You are chap with a heart like a lion, with the brain of an Einstein, and an admiration and respect for women which rivals Sapho.
Fate loves the fearless, perhaps, but why?? On a different note (pun intended…) the musical notes of Scott Joplin….do you like:enjoy his music or—was it simply handy as musical background cushioning? I ask, because actually he hails from this area (Texarkana). An event was just held this past Saturday Nov. 6th. On yet another, different note (pun unintended….)—I’ve a matter that I’ve been pondering regarding my background aka parental family histories and things unknown/untold.
I hope you are game in reading what I’ll be emailing you (haven’t composed or emailed it yet…).
Hahahahaha...All Men are INDEED Foreigners. Nuff said. Loved it. Still laughing...went and got some tea...still snickering....that was a good one Auntie E. Thank you.
Speaking of "Just a Minute," here is the full list of the 850 books that Texas is thinking of banning. Lately, I seem to be getting my reading lists from the Conflab, so I thought I'd share.
https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/94fee7ff93eff9609f141433e41f8ae1/krausebooklist.pdf?_ga=2.11573559.2091958781.1635513476-272773625.1635513476
Why do people waste money on psychics?
Everyone is their own best psychic to consult, and it's free!
We all have that primitive instinct innate in us to just "know things".
We are all able to sense things that will happen to us. Like the"hair on your neck standing up" thing. That feeling in the gut. It's pretty spot on.
I like mine. It yells at me. I sometimes have to tell it to "shut up because I'm busy and that's tomorrow or next month! Let me pay my rent now, okay?"
That guy feeling and sense is something you can know yourself.
I have a streak of knowing things sometimes.
It's not magic or needs to be addressed by an outsider claiming to be able to crawl into your soul and save you, or enlighten you.
YOU are YOUR best psychic. Just listen to your gut. Or tell it to shut up like I do when it's annoying and not imminent within minutes of happening 😉
At first I thought you said "your own best physic," and I was glad I'd obtained a pack of Costco toilet paper.
ELENA ROOOOOOOOOSE.....NOW you are gonna send ME back to ShopRite, woman!
Hahahaha
Deana! You're right (as usual)-----WE are our own BEST psychics.
Ooo our own best psychic!
Hi Jena! 😁😁😁
Waves across the miles
As long as their hearts meet and understand each other's heart language, I don't see why it wouldn't work. Or am I missing something here?
Lucy Socha! Lucy Socha! Where have you been, woman? You were missed around here in the Conflab!
Thank you, E. Jean Carroll, I've had dental surgery which was a disaster in pain like you wouldn't believe for about a month. Now, trying to get it back together. Missed you very much. Actually, missed everyone very much. So what did I miss? lol
Oh no! Sending warm thoughts. Welcome back.
Your witty & wise rejoinders are just as engaging in yr dulcet tones as they are in print. I’d meet you for a cocktail or cup o’tea anytime.
anywhere, my distant sistah! You are FABULOUS.
Your “Foreign” fantasizer sounds like she imagines an ACCENT will lift her libido, but it’s really going nowhere if she’s actually bored with HERSELF. No exotic creatures should be harmed in her search for superficial quixotic delights. The packaging, once removed, will reveal that a cup is a cup …and while half full is just as equally half empty in any language.
Love to meet for Martinis, Lorraine!!
Ha! That would be my choice as well.💕🍸
Ms High Hopes leaves me wondering why she needs the blessings of a stranger to fulfill the prophecy of a stranger that she will one day marry—-a stranger! (Slang for foreigner, you know). “High” has been In and out of love for reasons she does not reveal—I’m guessing she’s a magical thinker who tends to believe the grass is greener elsewhere, but doesn’t quite know who/what she’s looking/hoping for—Prince Charming. Mysterious Stranger, Mr. Goodbar?
You nailed it Susan!
And gorgeously written: "Miss High Hopes leaves me wondering why needs the blessings of a stranger to fulfill the prophecy of a stranger that she will one day marry--a stranger!"
Thanks, E. Jean! High praise indeed❤️
Too true!! All men are foreigners. The best advice there is.
Amber! Hail, old friend!
I’m laughing too hard...😂😂😂
Do you suppose it's possible to get a hiatal hernia from laughing excessively as a result
of reading too many Ask E. Jean columns?
Asha, I was laughing when I got the letter!
And a psychic told me I'd love it. xo
Valerie! Valerie! You ARE the one and only https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWTa9CE51sA
Frankly, I prefer the other one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbKNICg-REA
xo
Vagina T. Fireball the Cat! 😍😍😍
Vagina T sends you a flick of her tail, Deborah!
I see you one tail flick and send both you and Deborah an ear twitch from Axle.
[intensely blushing] gracious, Vagina T. How you do go on.
OMG…hysterical!
Hello, hello, hello dear. Fate loves the fearless indeed.
Hello! Hello! Hello, BRIDGETTE!!!
A morsel of wisdom from E. Jean, satisfying and delicious. Thank you!
O!! Thank you, Margot!
As one who plays up his exotic, mysterious Canadian heritage, I approve in general the principle of waiting for a foreigner.
But in the meantime, if you come across an interesting domestic? You can always travel to Paris and both be foreigners together.
and Yeti
oooooooh, CANADA! The far frozen north. Penguins and sasquatch. I didn't even know people were actually hardy enough to live there. What do you do when the monsoons come?
We ARE a hardy lot. If you can get through January in Edmonton or Yellowknife, you can pretty much get through anything. (The universal healthcare helps.)
But sorry -- there are no penguins native to Canada, or anywhere in the Northern hemisphere. Penguins are strictly Southern hemisphere.
We don't technically get monsoons either....in North America, they occur in northwest Mexico and the southwest US (AZ and NM, mostly). But not anywhere north of that.
Hey, if you want to impress a Canadian with your knowledge of Canadian weather systems? "Alberta clippers" are the winter weather systems that, traveling eastward, cause sudden temperature drops and blizzard conditions in most of Canada and the northeastern US. But occasionally, if you're lucky, you'll get a "chinook" -- a sudden winter *rise* to unexpected spring-like temperatures. (Pity they only usually last a few hours.)
NEXT WEEK IN CANADIAN TRIVIA: Canadian desserts (including butter tarts and Nanaimo bars), and our five major political parties!
Please keep your Alberta clippers further north; we’re getting our first snow tonight thanks to one!
We Canadians are nothing if not generous with our natural weather resources. Enjoy! (And know that we'll try to send you some cooling breezes in the summer....)
Have you had winning candidates from all five parties? Does that mean that your government is approaching one in which the elected representatives accurately represent the political instructions of their constituents? Asking for a friend.
Wait. FIVE MAJOR POLITICAL PARTIES? 5?
A dream come true! We American simpletons can’t even muster up 3…TOO COMPLEX for our basic grunting minds which boil things down to FRIEND or FOE? Then one of em has a gun, and the Party’s over folks!
Yup. Liberals (of whom Justin Trudeau is leader), Conservatives, New Democrats, Bloc Quebecois, and Green. All have current representation in Canadian parliament (though the Green party is by far the smallest with only two seats.)
Currently, no one party has a majority, but the Liberals have the most seats. This means that while they form the government, the Liberals still have to get the voting support of at least one other party in order to pass any particular piece of legislation. Working across parties is a necessary and routine part of Canadian politics; it's not always easy, but up here it's recognized as a fundamental part of the governing process.
You *sure* you wouldn't rather hear about butter tarts?
But the Yeti are there, right?
Alberta and Montana have pretty much the same weather (except Flathead lake, where the water ameliorates the temperatures). We used to toboggan down our driveway in January, February, and March. It wasn't uncommon to get 2 ft of snow in June - which, since the trees were already leafing out, brought tons of branches down.
The Yeti is usually associated with the Himalayan mountains of Nepal and Bhutan. But yes, I'm pretty sure he's also got a summer home in BC's Fraser River Valley.
And if you've lived in Montana, you could definitely make it through a Canadian winter!
Heeeeee, Elena Roooossssse
Kal, as a matter of fact, YOU ARE as exotic as a BIRD OF PARADISE. You are chap with a heart like a lion, with the brain of an Einstein, and an admiration and respect for women which rivals Sapho.
I value your friendship and your perspective!
Fate loves the fearless, perhaps, but why?? On a different note (pun intended…) the musical notes of Scott Joplin….do you like:enjoy his music or—was it simply handy as musical background cushioning? I ask, because actually he hails from this area (Texarkana). An event was just held this past Saturday Nov. 6th. On yet another, different note (pun unintended….)—I’ve a matter that I’ve been pondering regarding my background aka parental family histories and things unknown/untold.
I hope you are game in reading what I’ll be emailing you (haven’t composed or emailed it yet…).
Best regards, Loma
Please, Loma, I will be honored to receive your letter.
Loma! I adore Scott Joplin! He answers a call in my soul for mirth.
I loved The Maple Leaf Rag so much, I learned it on guitar.
Carrie, what a joy it must be to play it!
Yes, they're all foreigners, obvious, once you said it. I laughed so loud my cats gave me the eye.
Mars/Venus or cosmic joke?
Heeeeeeeeee!!!! Give a treat to your cats from Old E. Jean, Jeanne!
Hahahahaha...All Men are INDEED Foreigners. Nuff said. Loved it. Still laughing...went and got some tea...still snickering....that was a good one Auntie E. Thank you.
AND ....guess what I am saving up for tonight, Jena? The FOURTH installment of your exciting novel! https://passalongsongs.substack.com/p/one-note-part-iv
Yay! I'm so glad you are enjoying - or at least excited - LOL I have two more chapters to post. Get ready ;-)
We are, aren't we, Ken? Except some of us are MORE foreign----- even to ourselves!
Truth!