I had good intentions of writing a serious piece tonight about some of the trends we’ve been seeing in our politics, and the remarkable revelation today that special counsel Jack Smith as an audio-recording of Donald Trump acknowledging he had classified material in his possession after leaving the presidency. Apparently, it wasn’t just automatically declassified by his mere touch!
I saw you on MSNBC and checked to see if you had puffy cheeks. For someone still not feeling well, you sure put on a good show! Please continue to heal and know that you will still be smart despite the loss of your wisdom teeth.
Glad you feel better. I could tell you did not feel well in the interview but that is because I watch every interview you do. I want to be one of your chickens who are completely oblivious.
I did the same! I walked into the living room where my husband was watching Joyce on MSNBC and was amazed at how great she looked and how she spoke so well so soon after oral surgery. My husband was shocked when I told him Joyce had just had her wisdom teeth removed!
I too thought you looked great and you were back to your normal self. I love your chickens and your stories about them and your knitting. I knit all the time. Isn’t it relaxing!!
Rest up. There is so much going on we all need to take a breather. I just read that the House passed the bill to raise the deficit ceiling, so it is on to the Senate tomorrow. Looks like we could have a good weekend. All of those Republican blowhards saying their "Shitburger" stuff, are not in charge. Americans don't want to be Stepford Wives or women in The Handmaid's Tale, and the rest of the people don't want to just serve and sacrifice for the wealthy, and more and more are waking up out of Donald Trump's spell. I was just saying today that Donald Trump is so narcissistic that he believes like the Great and Powerful OZ he can just proclaim things and they are so. However, the Justice Department seems determined to reveal that the Emperor really isn't wearing any clothes.
Had to laugh at the chickens and your breakfast. I lost mine this week to my basset.oatmeal, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, apple, sunflower seeds cooked in apple juice topped with yogurt. My fault left it on the counter.
Joyce you’ve underestimated the trickery and ability of Bassett’s. My Bassett once got a chicken breast off the counter (far end of counter having to transverse the double sink to get there/ no traces left).
Our miniature schnauzers would turn themselves into giant schnauzers if we brought pizza leftovers into the house and left them on the counter. Dogs are amazing when it comes to their favorite human food.
Irish Setter puppy and my very first, cooked from scratch deep dish pumpkin pie for family Thanksgiving dinner. And then she had the good manners to get sick all over the floor. It was in the very back of the counter in the corner where the two sides of the counter came together. Good thing I loved the little snot :P
Live in Southern California, near the beach. Think Samantha has seen too many people surfing and decided a few years ago to take up the sport of “counter surfing” . Bassets were born for this . Short legs but long bodies, plus second best scent of K9.
My folks had two Bassetts - both very, shall we say, low-key? Except Mike was the village dog who traveled all over & got rides home now and then. They are their very own DOG!
I know that chicken intelligence may not be as earth shatteringly important as trump's audio-taped admissions (yess!!) or the debt ceiling fight, but could you please post a link to that research? My chickens are definitely smarter than I was at 4 years old, and lots funnier, too. Your Pickles resembles my hen, Olive, who's a Dutch Welsummer and the alpha pet. She will snatch food right out of the mouths of our rabbit, Wiggy, and his 3 guinea pig pals. Her companion, Phyllis the Araucana, won't even try to eat unless she has Olive's permission. These days, both hens delight in trying to consume my young tomato plants, which have just begun to flower. They bounce several feet straight in the air to grab any greens protruding from our chicken-wire tomato jails. Pogo stick poultry! Ah well, they're great therapy after a hard day at work.
Thanks for your intrepid reporting, and I hope your mouth heals quickly!
Grateful you are taking time to recover. I enjoy your commentaries so very much and appreciate your contribution to our collective understanding of the world we live in. Thank you. Thank you. Take good care of yourself.
About a week after J6 I had tee shirts made up. On the front breast pocket area, it simply said TRUMP, in bold black letters about 4 inches high. On the back, in much larger type, it said. INDICT CONVICT IMPRISON. I stand by that thought 2 years ago and cannot wait for the day that he is in jail. BTW, on a purely amusing matter: the courtroom where Trump was arraigned in NYC, at 100 Centre St -- I tried a few cases there as a young Asst DA in the Manhattan DA’s Office. Imagine trying the Sociopath Trump in there!?
I saw you on MSNBC and checked to see if you had puffy cheeks. For someone still not feeling well, you sure put on a good show! Please continue to heal and know that you will still be smart despite the loss of your wisdom teeth.
Thank you so much! I had a lot of make up on, but I'm starting to feel a lot better. And Advil is a wonder drug!
Glad you feel better. I could tell you did not feel well in the interview but that is because I watch every interview you do. I want to be one of your chickens who are completely oblivious.
I did the same! I walked into the living room where my husband was watching Joyce on MSNBC and was amazed at how great she looked and how she spoke so well so soon after oral surgery. My husband was shocked when I told him Joyce had just had her wisdom teeth removed!
I too thought you looked great and you were back to your normal self. I love your chickens and your stories about them and your knitting. I knit all the time. Isn’t it relaxing!!
me too! your cheeks looked just awesome :-))
Rest up. There is so much going on we all need to take a breather. I just read that the House passed the bill to raise the deficit ceiling, so it is on to the Senate tomorrow. Looks like we could have a good weekend. All of those Republican blowhards saying their "Shitburger" stuff, are not in charge. Americans don't want to be Stepford Wives or women in The Handmaid's Tale, and the rest of the people don't want to just serve and sacrifice for the wealthy, and more and more are waking up out of Donald Trump's spell. I was just saying today that Donald Trump is so narcissistic that he believes like the Great and Powerful OZ he can just proclaim things and they are so. However, the Justice Department seems determined to reveal that the Emperor really isn't wearing any clothes.
Good one, thanks for finding some humor. 🤣
Take all the time you need to recover. Things are heating up in Trump world and we know you’ll be busy keeping up with the indictments 🔥
Had to laugh at the chickens and your breakfast. I lost mine this week to my basset.oatmeal, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, apple, sunflower seeds cooked in apple juice topped with yogurt. My fault left it on the counter.
Wait, your basset got it off the counter? I'm going to need pictures of this wonder dog.
Joyce you’ve underestimated the trickery and ability of Bassett’s. My Bassett once got a chicken breast off the counter (far end of counter having to transverse the double sink to get there/ no traces left).
Try a Thanksgiving turkey..!
Our miniature schnauzers would turn themselves into giant schnauzers if we brought pizza leftovers into the house and left them on the counter. Dogs are amazing when it comes to their favorite human food.
My impression, as a Poodle mom, that Bassetts have short legs but looong bodies.
Yes and tight rope walkers🤣
Irish Setter puppy and my very first, cooked from scratch deep dish pumpkin pie for family Thanksgiving dinner. And then she had the good manners to get sick all over the floor. It was in the very back of the counter in the corner where the two sides of the counter came together. Good thing I loved the little snot :P
Live in Southern California, near the beach. Think Samantha has seen too many people surfing and decided a few years ago to take up the sport of “counter surfing” . Bassets were born for this . Short legs but long bodies, plus second best scent of K9.
My folks had two Bassetts - both very, shall we say, low-key? Except Mike was the village dog who traveled all over & got rides home now and then. They are their very own DOG!
Wonderful post, Joyce ;) Love the chickens as much as your legal analysis! Hope you have some good down time.
Chickens are a bonus.
Been banking on when, and not if. Still hoping for at least 3 more indictments. Call me a cynical or a romantic optimist.
We need you at full powers, Joyce. Dream your chicken dreams... and let’s go after that big orange oaf with fresh vision and vigor tomorrow.
I love you and your chickens, Joyce. Get well and then further our legal understanding.
I know that chicken intelligence may not be as earth shatteringly important as trump's audio-taped admissions (yess!!) or the debt ceiling fight, but could you please post a link to that research? My chickens are definitely smarter than I was at 4 years old, and lots funnier, too. Your Pickles resembles my hen, Olive, who's a Dutch Welsummer and the alpha pet. She will snatch food right out of the mouths of our rabbit, Wiggy, and his 3 guinea pig pals. Her companion, Phyllis the Araucana, won't even try to eat unless she has Olive's permission. These days, both hens delight in trying to consume my young tomato plants, which have just begun to flower. They bounce several feet straight in the air to grab any greens protruding from our chicken-wire tomato jails. Pogo stick poultry! Ah well, they're great therapy after a hard day at work.
Thanks for your intrepid reporting, and I hope your mouth heals quickly!
Cheers,
Marian Parker, Petaluma CA
Grateful you are taking time to recover. I enjoy your commentaries so very much and appreciate your contribution to our collective understanding of the world we live in. Thank you. Thank you. Take good care of yourself.
We all need rest...take it! Your last two sentences brought me great joy!
Keep healing. Tomorrow might bring some important Extreme Court decisions.
Take your time and rest. We're so grateful for what you do and most happy to wait!
About a week after J6 I had tee shirts made up. On the front breast pocket area, it simply said TRUMP, in bold black letters about 4 inches high. On the back, in much larger type, it said. INDICT CONVICT IMPRISON. I stand by that thought 2 years ago and cannot wait for the day that he is in jail. BTW, on a purely amusing matter: the courtroom where Trump was arraigned in NYC, at 100 Centre St -- I tried a few cases there as a young Asst DA in the Manhattan DA’s Office. Imagine trying the Sociopath Trump in there!?
Sounds like an Honor for all of you in the Law. Justice Justice Justice
I’m all in. I hope it feels as good for all USA🇺🇸⚖️
I'm imagining the facial expressions of dumpty's fans after they see the back of your shirt! Now that I'd love see.
Yes, do rest. Thanks for the chickens and for your encouraging words.
I like it - "when" he's indicted. The only one better will be "when" he's imprisoned.