Jane, do you read Heather Cox Richardson? I think you would enjoy her daily updates. And thank you for all that you do.
Keeping fingers crossed for Nov. 3.

I did read the whole blog, but even before that, the title gave it away.
Because that’s exactly how I feel, “On pins and needles.” I feel the cortisol, pain flaring up and my BP is off the charts, election dreams and night sweats.

I am doing everything I can to get this nightmare over with. Volunteering to get out the vote with moveon.

I was doing your exercise videos during the earlier months to stay mentally sane. Now I m just running on rage 🙁

Today I decided that, I m assuming we will win, well, I will still do my part to volunteer, but trying to get rid of the worries!

I m fighting for so many things but climate change is one of the bigger issues. I m worried about the progressive vote, and Jane what you said about “choosing your opponent” really resonated with me. I have quoted you in several discussions and on Twitter. Wish more progressives vote Would listen to you and turn out for Biden. Otherwise our democracy and many other democracies are at stake.

Until better days!
Gargi.

Jane,
Thank you for this blog! Ever since I have started volunteering with Fire Drill Friday’s and Greenpeace, I really found something that really ignites my passion for justice. After I make phone calls or text many people or send postcards through the volunteer program, I just get this wonderful feeling of hope in my chest. I think it’s great that so many people are now apart of the electoral campaign! Watching it grow everyday is just absolutely heartwarming. You often say that your role in your activism is to be a repeater, and let me tell you, it’s working. Watching the number of people attending fireside chats and rallys just grow and grow is amazing! I just wanted to say thank you for drawing attention to this cause and using your voice to remind people that we can make a difference… but that it is also okay to take a breath, make sure that you are ok to keep fighting. I really needed to hear that today.

JUST A REMINDER TO EVERYONE SCROLLING THROUGH COMMENTS:
What Jane said is true, now more than every we need people to volunteer and help mobilize efforts for a safe, just, GREEN future. Volunteering for Fire Drill Friday’s and Greenpeace’s electoral campaign really does kind of relieve the pins and needles feeling. It does this because you know you are joining thousands of other people who want the same future as you and are dedicated! It gives you so much hope. I’m young, I’m not even old enough to vote. Which is why I’m asking you who can, please vote, try to at least remind 3 friends of family members to vote, and if you have the spare time and energy to help, please check out the links Jane provided in her blog to check out volunteering opportunities. Volunteering with Greenpeace has been very life changing for me. I’ve made so many new friends who are just as passionate about the world’s issues as I am. I really hope you have maybe read through this and will check in on some possible volunteering opportunities. Stay safe!

Kia Ora Ms Fonda, As you may be aware, here in New Zealand, we have just had a radical and progressive election. There was an extremely high early voting turn out and a slew of new, young climate focused Green Party candidates. With a majority left government, we now have the most women, LGBTQ+, and Maori MP’s than ever before. The Green Party – with its focus on climate change – has 10 seats in parliament. I hope this gives you hope that the events of this year will bring out all the voters in the US to make the changes in power that are needed to save our planet. Kia Kaha, Rachel Plank

😊

Love her way of staying positive with everything going on in the world. 😊

Jane, I was a young Marine at Iwakuni Japan when you came with the FTA Show. My friend Mick is in the opening scene of the film FTA 1972 talking about how he wrote a letter to his mother saying he was anti war. Some of us keep in contact with each other and planned a reunion when covid hit. We may try again next summer. We’d love to hear from you. Six of us are in the film. Jack Baldwin

Hi Jane!

So happy you mailed your ballot out early!!!

What a pleasant surprise to have you read my comment as well as Robin’s last week!
Thanks to you, the two of us “second act” women have virtually met and together joined the Fire Drill Friday/Greenpeace volunteer team months ago! (And are now lifelong friends!!!) Now that we are Text Team Leaders together we have been working very hard on reaching voters, making sure people know where to go for early voting, how to request and where to drop off their ballots!

Between the anxiety of the pandemic and the election, this volunteer work has been such a positive and uplifting experience! The community is made up of so many outstanding people of all ages from all around the country!
2020 has been such a trying time for all of us, but this experience has been one of the best things to come from it!

Thank you, Jane!
xo Kara

Elaine, wow yes I have had back surgery. Was in the hosp[ital 2 weeks. I was intense. Follow the docs orders, do your therapy. It works.

Yes, I truly agree about what you said about watching TV Shows that don’t increase anxiety. My best discovery for this year was Grace and Frankie, and since I started watching I couldn’t stop spread to my friends and every people I know, because here in Brazil the show isn’t so known, but I already got 5 new people that started to watch because of my recommendation and guess what, they are obsessed and wanting so badly to have their friendship on real life!!
If I could recommend a TV Show for you, that is for binge-watching and relax, would be Emily in Paris, also available on Netflix! It’s a good option If you’re looking for something light to watch!
Kisses to you and Tulea, I hope you’re doing well and taking care of yourself.
Giovanna!

Hi Jane!

I’ve been textbanking for Greenpeace, and a majority of the people I talked to today had already voted! It made me very hopeful. I hope to vote in person next week.

Sadly, I expect Trump to win here in TN, but I’m anxious to see if there’s any improvement in blue votes from 2016. I know a lot of young people like myself have either changed beliefs or are voting for the first time.

I hope that Fire Drill Fridays can make a stop in Nashville once everything is safe. I wouldn’t miss it for the world and would love to even help with the rally if possible!

Sincerely,
Chelsey

Hi Jane, I just wanted to say that I’ve been text banking with Greenpeace for about a month now! It was a leap out of my comfort zone, but once I started I realized it’s SO SO SO easy! I finally feel part of a community! I feel…honestly… part of a huge family! I even got my best friend to do it too. She was super anxious, just as I had been, but this is her second week and she’s LOVING it too! My only regret is that I didn’t start A LONG time ago! I’d let my anxieties rule my emotions and make me believe I couldn’t do it! Well, I CAN! And from here on out I WILL! I want to thank you! I’ve never been so actively political and outspoken in my entire life- and I TRULY have you to thank!!

So glad you got the squirrel to take the peanut out of your hand! Progress! I’m loving this little saga!

Keep up the great work Jane- You’re changing the world and bringing a whole damn army of generations with you!

Thank you, thank you, thank you,
( and catch you on FDF! Can’t wait for this week’s! )
– Alyssa Hoover

I think it’s important that we all do our part in casting our vote! I love that Tulea went with you to mail your ballot. I hope you stay well, Jane. Thank you for your commitment to Fire Drill Fridays. They are the highlight to my week.

Jane,I’m so glad to hear that so many have voted already! Let’s just pray we get Biden/Harris elected. Thank you for all the examples of things we can do. G&F is always my go to, but I’m going to look for an app tonight for meditation.since I have trouble sleeping to I am going to look for some nature sounds also. You have two squirrels now!!!! That is so cool that you got one to eat out of your hand! Now you need to name them. Please keep us posted on the the squirrels. (When you have time) I just want you to know How much you have helped me. I say it a lot, but right now more than ever we all need you. With all the hate. You care so much about people and have so much knowledge. Especially for someone like me who isn’t really political or an activist YET. Lol. I’m learning so much. Thank you.
Love always,
Stacey

Yeah, I had screws and metal things that keep the discs apart. They sent in my stomach, closed that up and then went in my back. Biut you’ll end up fine. It just takes time and patience!

Hi Jane!
So glad you were able to get your vote mailed in early! I just early voted this week here in Cleveland at our Board of Elections and was pleasantly surprised to see that for the 3rd week in a row, voters are turning out in droves! We have already seen over 200,000 early voters, which is more voters than we saw all together for the entire early voting period in 2016. It makes me so happy to see that people are showing up and doing their civic duty!

I also just wanted to share some other exciting news I just received. One of my fellow Greenpeace team leaders just told us that we have officlally surpassed our goal of contacting 2 million voters to get out the vote for climate leaders this election! I’m so proud of the work we’re accomplishing together and I’m really impressed that so many of our volunteers are willing to put in extra volunteer hours, even after working a full 40 hours a week in their day jobs! I’m currently juggling my full-time job and volunteer shifts 5 days a week and really feel that in these last 2 weeks before the election, we need to all give it everything we’ve got.

Fire Drill Fridays has really had an amazing impact on this election and I’m so glad we’ve been able to bring in so many volunteers. I believe we’re over 1,000 on the text team now.

Thanks again for all you’re doing, Jane!

Xo Robin

Hello Jane ! I’m quite new here but happy to have discovered your Blog. I wanted to comment quite quickly that I too have voted Blue here in Savannah, Ga. My actual home state is South Florida which I’m crossing fingers will go Blue too.
I’m looking forward to navigating this site. I’ve been quite active politically since 2007. At age 65 I have no plans on stopping using my Voice whenever possible.
I love your squirrel stories, they are a balm to the soul. As an Empath who has had her life turned upside down not once but twice by 2 separate Narcissists , I find turning on the news too much very triggering. Music, ( especially the ” Chill Out ” station on Pandora I highly recommend ),connecting to nature via gardening , walking , Aromatherapy , all are wonderful ways to decompress from the onslaught.

I’m thrilled to have discovered this … Keep up your very important work !

Warmly,

Deb

My dear Jane,
I’m here waiting for the winner to be your candidate. I have followed whenever I can FDF, because working with therapies and holistic studies doesn’t give me more time. I loved that your squirrel family is growing. Regarding the hummingbird that you mentioned in the other post, here in Brazil it is considered the symbol bird of Ayahuasca for representing the cure, the divine love. Maybe you already know, but I take the opportunity to send one of the legends about him.
The ancients say that thousands of animals lived in an immense forest. One day, a huge column of smoke was seen in the distance and the flames were already visible through the treetops. The animals to save themselves from the fire started to run, to run away … Behold, at that moment a very strange scene happened. A hummingbird flew from the waterfall to the fire, carrying drops of water in its small beak, trying to put out the big fire. The elephant, admired with so much courage, approached and asked him:
– Hummingbird, are you going crazy? Don’t you see that you won’t be able to put out this fire with drops of water? Escape while it’s time! Don’t you see the danger you’re in? If you delay your escape, there may be no time to save yourself! What are you doing that is so important? And the hummingbird replied:
– I know that putting out this fire is not only my problem, elephant master, but I’m just doing my part! I need this place to live and I am making my contribution to save it! Mr. Elephant is right when he says that there is a great danger in the middle of the flames, but I believe that if I manage to take a little water on every flight I make from the waterfall to the fire, I will be doing the best I can to prevent our forest from being destroyed. In less than a second, the huge animal quickly marched after the hummingbird and, with its vigorous capacity, added hundreds of liters of water to the small drops it threw into the flames. Realizing their efforts, amid steam rising from some charred logs, other animals launched themselves into the waterfall, forming an immense firefighting army. And they won the fire.
I wish your army of hummingbirds to grow more and more every day.
I love you

Hi Jane,

I bought your book “What can I do?” the day it hit the shelves (from a local bookstore to support smaller businesses) and I have to thank you!

Since reading your book I have set up a little donation, I am a student currently, to Rainforest Alliance because I could not sit at home anymore doing nothing.

I am actively trying to reduce plastics in my home and I try to make other people more aware of climate change and the dangers of fossil fuels.

I am German, living in Berlin and here climate change is seen as fact as you may know. I sincerely hope that your book will change hearts and more importantly, the minds of the people of the USA and that your next president Joe Biden will take immediate climate action.

You are an inspiration in so many ways to me!

Love from Berlin

Julian 😀

Thank you Jane for your tireless efforts on climate change. I have been phone banking for Amy McGrath to hopefully take out Mitch McConnell in the Senate and also for Jaime Harrison to beat Lindsey Graham.

We need to make our voices heard in all 50 states that what the Republicans are doing is unacceptable. From ramming through an unpopular Supreme Court Justice that will surely vote against what the majority of Americans stand for, to letting 8 million Americans fall into poverty with no hope of an added stimulus package.

I am thrilled to see as of today more than 41 million Americans have already voted, even states like Kentucky show a 17% lead for Democrats!!

Thank you Jane for your voice and efforts, you are an inspiration to all of us.

Peace and Love,

Nancy

Hola Jane,enhorabuena por la participación que habeis conseguido en estas elecciones.
La verdad es que llevaba varias semanas mirando tu blog y no sabía el motivo porque no escribías,al principio pensé que era por la promoción de tu nuevo libro,ahora leyendo los comentarios sé que has tenido una operación en tu espalda,deseo que te recuperes pronto y mucha suerte para su país. Un abrazo de Isabel.

Hi Jane 🙂

Just wanted to say a quick thank you for introducing me to Naomi Klein’s book “On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal”. I’m loving it so far. As a Canadian I was wanting to learn more about what exactly the Green New Deal was made up of and this book is definitely helping. Fantastic! Thank you for suggesting it. I probably never would have heard of it otherwise. I found it easy peasy in my library app as an electronic loan.

Thank you!

PS: Naomi really makes you want to know her, doesn’t she? lol

Love: Lesley and love from Newfoundland, Canada

Hi Jane,
We are watching from afar with bated breath and hoping that Americans will see sense and go for Biden/Harris. I don’t think I could take another 4 years of you know who and he’s not even my president. I actually don’t know how you manage with him as your ‘leader’.
Amazing how he got the vote by telling Americans they were a laughing stock around the world (not true by the way). I think we’re now too gobsmacked with his performance to be laughing.

I watch you every Friday on Firedrill Fridays and am loving it. We’re 9 hours ahead of you so I always watch with red wine. 😊
I learn so much every week. But doesn’t time fly? Can’t believe how quickly Friday comes around.
Keep up the fantastic work.
Take care
Jason

Thank, Candita. I got my annual flu shot last week. xx

Jane, To take the “pep talk” a little further here’s what just happened today. You or Greenpeace sent out the FDF link with AOC to me. I turned around sent it to friends and family. One in Italy who is political and a writer/producer, (age 54) and will forwarded it to many. One in Israel, age 24, getting her Masters in law. Two in Iowa. Three in California, Three in Oregon. Six in Washington. One of those who is 27 yrs. old and getting his Masters at the U of W in Public Policy on Climate Change!
None have seen FDF. It’s a ripple and I’m not done. I will be ordering more books to share, plus a CD for another friend. Seeds, Jane.
Take heart. It’s a process that takes time. I know we all have our eyes on that clock, but here’s the thing, we don’t know what we don’t know. I turn on PBS, or some short on the news and someone somewhere has taken action to really turn something around. It’s happening, we just don’t know it. There are many scientists coming up with solutions every single day. We just have to be knowledgeable and ready to jump in to make change which you ARE doing. Small stuff, large stuff, you are readying us to do our part. I speak to your faith. Don’t dig up your seeds with doubt. You haven’t wasted a moment. It ALL counts. Okay, That’s all for today. Dona

Hi, Jane!
The increased number of shootings in the States it’s more than concerning. More innocent people become random targets, and this saddens me.
As you mentioned that our anxiety level is rising in these times, for quite some time I’m systematically listening to an anxiety meditation created by psychotherapist Marisa Peer, and and it manage to restore my inner peace and balance after every hectic day. I liked a lot because is based on the conscious breathing. You can find it clicking on the link below.
Stay safe and healthy!
❤️❤️❤️

I too have been feeding birds, squirrels and deer. We’ve had a family if deer for many years who every other year have twins. Since I’ve been working from home and feeding the birds for a sense of purpose after our two dogs have passed, the deer have decided they want the bird food. So momma jumps over the give foot fence and the twins look on. I feed them all on the other side of the fence. Momma knows to be cautious she grew up with our dogs. She’s a bit curious as to where they are but knows they are gone. So I try to bridge the hesitation. She’s a protective mother and I get that I have one too. At the end of the day she’s just trying to show her babies the way.

Hi Jane,

My first time on your blog and I’m excited to be here! I sincerely hope you are well. I’m also happy to see that you are a fan of Wangari Maathai as well- I’m Kenyan, and her book made a huge impact on me. Anyway, I’m here also because I wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you letter as an early Thanksgiving gift! Perhaps to brighten your mood and just remind you of the impact you’ve had. I’m an actress that grew up in Nairobi; now in Columbia’s MFA -Acting program. I discovered you not too long ago through Grace and Frankie- which inspired me to use my actual first name Grace and introduced me to your body of work, including the movie whereby you and Frankie had reversed roles in the movie 9 to 5. Since then your books and story have hugely impacted me. I wasn’t sure if you’d get the letter through the family foundation in Georgia, or who to address it to; maybe your agent? Either way, I’d love to send a big thank you and would love to know how to do that.

Jane dear!
Speaking of post offices and mail:

While CDC Covid policy prevents tenants unable to pay the rent from eviction until Dec. 31, at least one large landlord in Athens, Georgia has come up with a heartless way to retaliate.

University Oaks apartment complex at 2360 W. Broad St., reported to the post office that tenants who have not paid their rent actually don’t live there anymore (“ no longer at this address”) so all mail delivery stopped from all shippers! No UPS, USPS, Fed Ex. Tenants were not informed of this action and just wondered where their mail was.

I learned that after sending five packages of essentials to a family in need. All packages were returned to Target and my credit card refunded. This happened even with the replacement packages we sent out, thinking the mail was lost.

I spent hours and hours, a week or more, to figure out what happened, originally blaming it on the shippers.

This has got to be an illegal act! And if not, an extremely cruel one. Can you kindly shop the story to the press? I will provide any details needed!

A grateful reader, an incensed American!

Hi Jane,
Received your hand-signed book. Thanks so much for writing this very important book. Can’t wait to start reading it.
Take care
Jason

Hi Jane!

What a huge surprise to find out yesterday from one of the Greenpeace staff members that myself and Robin were featured in an article that the Hollywood Reporter did on you about Fire Drill Fridays and volunteering!

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jane-fondas-fire-drill-fridays-volunteers-build-community-to-target-over-2-million-former-non-voters

The countless hours of reaching out to voters has been a wonderful experience. It is hard to believe that we are in the final stretch!

Thank you for being the inspiration behind so many of us coming together to do something so valuable and important!!!

xo Kara

You, Jane, as most welcome. You have my back with what you are doing and I have yours. Dona xx

Hola Jane, estoy encantada de poder escribir en este blog por primera vez, soy una mujer española que vive en Asturias, justo en el norte de España.
Quería decirte Jane, que eres una mujer muy querida y admirada en mi país y por supuesto por mi misma. De hecho anoche, en el marco de información y debates sobre vuestras elecciones, en uno de los canales de televisión más importantes se emitió un documental sobre ti titulado Ciudadana Jane Fonda, y a continuación otro sobre el grado de compromiso de los actores norteamericanos en los procesos electorales y acontecimientos políticos, ambos fueron muy interesantes. En cuanto al documental sobre tu persona destacaba en ti los valores que tanto admiramos en mi país y en tantos otros como es el coraje, la valentía, la sinceridad y el compromiso firme con la democracia y que nos gustaría volvieran a florecer en Estados Unidos, ¡enhorabuena por todos estos reconocimientos!. Aquí seguimos con enorme preocupación el desarrollo de las elecciones y no creo que me equivoque si digo que todos aquí deseamos que gane Biden y creo que también en toda Europa. Ojalá tenga lugar ese cambio de forma pacífica.
¡¡¡Vamos Biden!!!

JackBaldwinKW@gmail.com

Hi Jane, I’ve been buying copies of FTA on Amazon to send to my friends that we’re there in Iwakuni Japan and saw your show. There’s a core group of about 20 of us, we called ourselves “Defective Robots “, that are still in touch although we live far apart from each other. We have come together for four reunions but not for some time now. The friends that are on film are; Mick Helmick, the darling young Marine in the opening scene,
Mick also speaks later about the Okinawans
Tim Stockdale talks about retaliation against Marines that resist
Rick Markey “ let them try being in this green Motherfucker
Steve McKeon saw the nuclear weapons being hidden from the press
Robbie Robinson speaks about democracy and one sided elections
Jackie Hombre is the small town guy from Beaver Dam Kentucky
These guys are our friends and are still in touch. Most are family guys that went on to serve in their communities and are now retired or close to it. We are all around 70. A reunion is in the planning stages for next year.
We’ve never forgotten what you and Donald did for us so long ago. It gave us hope that we weren’t forgotten and someone cared.
Thank you Jane, for then and now.
As Moe Biller, first President of the American Postal Works alway ended his speeches with “ The Struggle Continues “

Thanks so much, Candita. I enjoyed the videos and learned quite a bit.

Jane,
So I showed the video you posted from Iain to some of my residents at work. Most of them have bird feeders outside their apartment windows. The squirrels are always sassy and eat the bird seed lol. Their words. Long story short they want me to build something like that! Lol yea, I will get right on that! I love my residents. Maybe though I could get a few of those picnic tables and attach them to a couple of trees maybe that will solve the problem. That is such a great idea Jane. I might try it.
Love always,
Stacey

This is a blessing.

Hey Jane, it’s Giovanna from São Paulo, Brazil. How are you?
I would like to share a book tip with you, called ” Odd Birds ” by Ian Harding, he is also an actor. Have you read it? It’s so good, I indicate this book for all animal lovers I know, especially bird lovers as you are.
Ian Harding during the book deftly interweaves both acting and nature-loving into a unique group of memories and experiences.
I heavily recommend this reading!!!
By the way, I loved the video you shared with us, thank you so much for doing that!
Kisses.

Very true. I appreciate that.

So great! I laughed and nodded, “Oh, yeah! I’ve been at war with them when I use to feed birds with seed. When the seed on the ground attracted rats I changed to the bird bath and feeding just enough specialty items for the crows to finish off in one sitting. I am definitely going to share this with a friend who still does battle with them and the racoons. What a show. Here, we can only do hummingbird feeders in this park. I think the owls go after the rabbits, but they loved the birdbaths. I’ve never seen them take a bath, like the crows lowering themselves down into the water.

First let’s make sure he wins. Then let’s make sure he do4s what’s needed to “save us”

I loved watching the birds at my birdbath! I learned so much by watching them. One thing is they need the birdbath to have bushes close by to be able to flit over to feel safe after being so exposed when they were taking their bath. Big birds need room to fly in and out. Keeping it clean is extremely important, so they don’t get sick. I adopted three crows. I learned that like racoons, they like to wet their food down before they eat it. So if I put out nuts, they would take them to the bath to wash before eating. Crows like squirrels will take and hide, bury under leaves, extra food rather than overeat. Or they may caw and invite the “Murder” to come and share their food.

I’ve just finished reading the amazing book “Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?” (2016) written by the Dutch primatologist, Frans de Waal, Professor of Primate Behavior in the Department of Psychology at Emory University in Atlanta. I never knew until reading his book how many experiments were done on animal’s cognition and behavior. Reading a book like this may answer to your question why the pot is emty in no time. It is known that squirrels are hiding nuts in all kind of places, but it could also be other explanations for “her” (you think is a she) apparent “greed”.
I can hardly wait to read de Waal’s newest book, Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves (2019).
take good care of you XXX

Your squirrel table is brilliant. Have you named her!?

Iv noticed that Swifts and Swallows are leaving their nests her in the UK earlier each year. We have nests in the roof of our stables and have had nests full of chicks for years.
We put food and bird baths out for our birds too, in hope that when they leave us for their journeys they have enough fat reserves. Interestingly I captioned a swallow tucking in to horse poop in one of the stables this year!

I love how you act globally and locally. I remember a comment from Mark Bittner in the film The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: “If you want a relationship with nature, begin in your own backyard”. I have squirrels and birds living in the space behind the gutters in my 19th century house. A stray cat has adopted my as their person. Wild or domestic, unfortunately non-human animal are dependent upon us for their survival. Thanks you, Ms. Fonda.

Hi Jane, have you seen Connected on Netflix? It’s a science & nature documentary show. The first episode features species of bird that has a bizarre migration pattern and studies connected it to predicting hurricanes! It’s quite interesting.

I received your book in the mail today with your signature!! I was so excited. I am like Jane Fonda actually signed this! So awesome! I had preordered another one so I already had read it. I was going to give one to my parents , but since we aren’t talking right now why add fuel to the fire. I just don’t understand how anyone can vote for that man? I feel sad and sorry that my parents don’t get it. I know I just need to let it go. So difficult. They continually defend him. Ugg. I love your book soo much good information. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s rally! I’m sure it will lift my spirits!!!
Love always,
Stacey

Hi! hope you are doing well. In my backyard, I haven’t seen much of squirrels but I have seen a lot of hummingbirds! I just bought a couple of feeders for them.
best regards,
Carley

Jane, thanks for keeping the blog. I can imagine how busy you are these days with the forthcoming elections in US and the the activist work that you do. I was wondering whether you had a pet when you were a little girl? Do you think it is important for kids to have an animal to take care of when they are little? Did your children have pets in their childhood?

Hi Jane, I’m now a Greenpeace Leader-thanks to you! I attended Fire Drill Friday in Washington, DC – your birthday event – and was arrested for the first time! I rode with you in the paddy wagon and spoke with Gloria Steinem in the slammer:-). I sent in a request for you to join our bookclub and I’m wondering if there is a timeframe I might hear back?
Love the squirrel – bet she loves you too!

Pamela Clifford

Jane, how optimistic are you that things will get a little bit better on our planet, let’s say, starting first of January 2020? Now, the whole planet is a total mess and chaos is everywhere. I empathize a lot with all the children already born in these rough times. By the way, you have friends connceted to Buddhist philosophy. So, beyond climate crisis and all those others related causes, do you also see this chaos as a challenge for humans in order to ascend to a superior energetic and spiritual level?!
love always, XXX

FDF was a very happy anniversary experience. I hope to enjoy it as much next year. One thing I would like to hear more about is “Movement Manners,” which you said Annie Leonard taught you. I read the Greenpeace Non-violent Guidelines at the end of your book, but what are movement manners? Dona

Hi Jane!
Just wanted to pop in and say congratulations on the one year anniversary of Fire Drill Fridays! I have been following from the beginning and have since gotten more involved in the climate movement because of FDF. We met last year at 2 of your tour dates and you encouraged me to stick with it and that meant a lot. I’m now a leader on our text team and I’m constantly amazed by all the hard work everyone has been putting in together. The voter outreach campaign we’ve been working on over the last few month has given me so much hope for the upcoming election and has assured me that we are making a difference. Whether it be gaining support from voters to vote with our climate in mind or helping people gather information about where they can vote and how they can do it safely during the pandemic, we are making a difference. I’ve met so many new friends on the volunteer teams and we’ve all decided that when it’s safe again, we all need to meet up in person, hopefully at a Fire Drill Friday rally. Last week I got to be a part of the virtual audience with several of my text team leader friends and we loved getting to be a part of it virtually!

Thanks again for all you are doing. This is a wonderful community and I can’t wait to see what else we are all going to accomplish in the upcoming months.

Xo Robin

Jane! That Interview Magazine photo of you in red is absolutely incredible! I can’t take my eyes off of it! The Barbarella vibe of those boots totally rocks! I’d love to learn more about that photo shoot and how that image came to be. It’s truly iconic!

Hi Jane!

Just want to wish you a very happy first Fire Drill Friday anniversary!! I can’t overstate how much my participation in FDF drastically transformed my life. Not only have I remained friends with so many wonderful people I met, but in the year since I have moved to D.C. and thrown myself into activism with my whole heart.

I know you understand the power of involvement and community, so I’ll just say this: thank you for always speaking out, for standing up for what you believe is right, and for welcoming me (and so many others) out of detention and into the movement with open arms.

You’ve said your goal was to reach people who had the passion but lacked the opportunity and I can say with 100% certainty that you’ve succeeded—and I know your reach and impact is no where near its end. Can’t wait to see what the next year(s) bring, and hopefully we can all reconnect in D.C. whenever its safe to do so.

xoxo
Alexandra

Hi Jane!
Happy FDF Anniversary! Today’s celebration with Annie Leonard was beautiful! Glad to be part of the wonderful FDF community. Being a Text Team Leader with Greenpeace is such a wonderful honor and opportunity. Reaching out to the voters across the country has been quit the experience. Having lifetime Republicans tell me they are for the first time in their lives voting Blue is something I will never forget. One gentleman told me he was changing for his new grand baby. He wants her to have clean air when he is gone. So moving. And it is true what you say, to speak to people about things they love and works!
It was great to see Miss Tulea today! She should wear a little red bandana on Friday’s!

Much Love,
xo Kara

Candita, it wasn’t an interview. It was a few words between us as I had done my interview on the big Italian show and she was about to go on. xx

Hi Jane!

Congratulations again on the one year anniversary of Fire Drill Fridays! You have accomplished so much with this incredibly important initiative and I’m proud to be a part of it. I really look forward to seeing you and your guests every Friday and I have learned so much. This information and knowledge helps me greatly (as does your amazing book!) when talking to voters as a GP volunteer.

Volunteering with Greenpeace continues to be so incredibly rewarding! I can’t thank you enough for creating the program. With the election so close I’m currently doing this important work every day of the week as a Call Team leader where I train new volunteers to phone bank, a member of the Advanced Call Team where I organize and recruit volunteers, and a member of the Text Team. I also just graduated from the GP 2020 Leaders Program which was an amazing experience. I met so many wonderful people in the program!

It has been so great to be in a position to train others and give them the tools they need to make a difference in this election. During a phone bank last week a woman I trained was so excited after she was able to make 5 calls to voters in Iowa. Some of the people I train are older folks who don’t have a lot of experience with technology. So it is incredibly rewarding to help them get up and running!

It is also an incredibly powerful feeling to be able to give someone the knowledge they need to vote. So many people I text everyday really don’t know some very basic information about where/how to vote this year. They have been so grateful for the info and assistance. And people have actually been texting me back days later to let me know that they’ve completed the voting process. There is nothing better than empowering another person to be able to use their voice!

When it comes to reaching out to GP supporters and people who have already signed up to volunteer, but need help choosing a team and getting started, we call and text from our own phone numbers. I was initially a bit nervous about this, but everyone I’ve reached out to has been great, and out of the many, many numbers I’ve called/texted I’ve never received a single inappropriate or rude response. I actually get texts and calls from many of these new volunteers outside of my shifts, but I always try to help them as quickly as possible to get them whatever they need.

Like a lot of us, I’m getting more nervous and anxious every day as the election nears. I’m seeing a lot of positive signs from the voters I talk to as well as reports about early voting turnout. But I understand we cannot let our guard down one bit, and we need to continue to put in all of the effort we can through Nov. 3. Volunteering and the community are greatly helping me to get through this stressful time period. We are staying in touch through virtual Happy Hours for volunteer leaders, and we love seeing each other in the chat every week during Fire Drill Friday! We are already talking about meeting in person at a future Fire Drill Friday when the Covid chaos finally ends.

I also wanted to thank you for reading my comments about my volunteer experience to the virtual audience at a Fire Drill Friday a few weeks ago. That was really cool and I appreciate it!

Thank you for everything again! Please stay well and be safe!

Jenny xoxo

Jane,
I reread the last blog reply I wrote and it’s seems selfish. Especially when there are people who are not working, who cannot afford to eat or feed their kids,or pay rent. This is very disheartening to me. I’m sorry I wrote that. I watched the two Netflix movies you suggested and the first one was very interesting, until the shark came and decided he was going to eat the octopus. So sad. I cried a little. Then when his son found the little octopus I smiled again because it could of been hers. The second movie saddens me when the monkey had almost no tree to climb. I love monkeys and gorillas. I watched Jane goodell. I just love them. Today’s fireside fire drill was inspiring it also made me realize I can’t be a bandwagon supporter. Which means I am saying what needs to be done and complaining about it but doesn’t do anything about it. So tomorrow I’m going to push the button. I want to be honest I have done everything I need to except for actually texting because I’m afraid I’m going to fail you and Greenpeace and all the other volunteers. I can’t feel this way anymore. Too much at stake . So thank you Jane. And the comments you read also helped.
Love always,
Stacey❤️

This age of information is many times overwhelming. At those times part of me wants to curl up in a ball and say, not one more new thing to learn or change to adapt to. Just give me some peace. Then, I need to clear a space to just breathe. I haven’t worked meditation into my regular schedule as I planned to do in retirement or exercise either since my move & Covid. Both would help, I know. But sometimes it can be a David Attenborough movie which is both learning, inspiring and keeps the eye on the prize. Just another softer nudge to why you must keep going one foot in front of the other. I also find the “Nature” series on PBS inspiring, because I do see the real changes people are making, saving us a small bit at a time, and it gives me hope. Yes, in your small corner of the world you can DO something. Maybe put out a birdbath, maybe change plastic to glass, but for sure, VOTE.

Jane,
I am having such a hard time right now understanding why people are not taking COVID 19 seriously and wearing a mask! Especially in my state and city of Greenbay Wisconsin. I seriously am scared. I don’t want to live here anymore. We have had 45 shootings since January. That is a lot for Greenbay. We had 8 shootings in 5 days. The police told us to stay inside! People are randomly shooting at cars and apt buildings. My anxiety is through the roof! No one in Greenbay is listening to the mask mandate.they even brought it to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to stop it. It didn’t work. People are still in bars and restaurants w/o masks. We made national news. Evers just put a 25% allowance for people in bars and restaurants and the Wisconsin tavern league is trying to block it. I am so scared of not knowing what’s going to happen. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. I also know it’s crazy in other states to. I feel for people. I can’t imagine feeling this way all the time. I don’t feel safe. The only thing that is making me feel somewhat calm and safe is the hour with fireside Friday and you. I cannot wait till tomorrow. This has been a rough week for me and I’m sure a whole lot of other people. I know I say this all the time, but thank you for all you do. You help me so much. Fireside Friday is a comfort for me. I love listening to you. So thank you Jane. ❤️
Hope you are doing ok . See you tomorrow.
Love always,
Stacey

Jane……. Thank you so much for the work you continue to do towards climate control. I follow you on several platforms and I have watched many of your interviews. Your 2018 documentary is so inspiring as well as your book, which I have read TWICE! I also joined your Fire Drill Friday’s as well, hoping my little significance will make a difference somehow. I have to ask…….. You wear a gold ring. I’ve seen it over and over through the years. Is there a story or something special about that ring you could share? My two rings that I wear every single day are a huge part of my past. I thought maybe that ring held a story for you. Thank you for your posts, your recent book, which I preordered, and all the work you do. 🤗

I finished reading “What Can I Do? yesterday. It is a brilliant book. Well-crafted, entertaining, enlightening with enough “Jane” in it to feel like a personal sharing with someone you admire and would want to know. I think it should be a MUST BUY and MUST READ for any Jane Fonda fan, but also, it should be a MUST BUY, MUST READ for anyone who really wants to understand about climate change and most importantly what can we DO individually to stop the the progress toward disaster for this planet and all the creatures sharing it. Even with that heavy subject the material is so expertly presented that it is an easy read, a positive vibe that does not leave you depressed but lifts you up. I savored, I high-lighted, I stickied. I learned so much and I’m armed with information on where to go next. Thank you, Jane!
Now for you reading this and haven’t yet bought the book, get going!
If you can’t afford buying books, ask your library when are they going to get it in so you can read it. If a friend has it ask to reads theirs. And if you own it, make sure you hand it on to someone else. Treat it like the treasure it is and hand it down to one of your children, or niece or nephew, etc. This is worth passing on and sharing.

Jane,
One of the members in Tacoma came up with the idea of reaching out to the Tacoma News Tribune with the story of your zoom/visit with out book club. I don’t know if it will be taken up or not but I thought you wouldn’t mind as any press on your book is a good thing. Right?

Stay tuned, Thanos. I am sending your message to my PR team.

The one day that I truly feel happy to be an American is the day I VOTE. It positively makes me giddy to be able to seal the envelope and take it either to the post office or this time to the Recorder’s office and put it in the box. My rose-colored glass view of America changed back in 1969 when I got “woke” by my year in VISTA. So the 4th of July with songs and flags doesn’t do it for me as does filling out that ballot. I know there are many citizens who rightfully feel their country is the best and many an immigrant did not come here because they wanted to, but because they felt they had no other choice. I’ve often thought of the starvation of the Irish famine that forced my ancestors to leave their loved ones and their homeland just to survive. Or my Huguenots ancestors who came because the rivers in Thames ran red with their fellow protestants blood because of religious persecution. If they stayed their blood would have been added. Same with my German ancestors, and Welch Quakers; religious persecution. Not so different if it is thugs, gangs preying on citizens south of our borders. When your life and the lives of your loved ones are at stake you are desperate. That’s why the law says they have a RIGHT to file a request to be admitted. They have a right that citizens here gave them by using their vote. I’ll keep voting to support that right which includes being treated humanely, fairly including not separating families or putting children in cages. I’ll keep voting for people who will not want to build walls, but will look at the climate changes that cause starvation in other countries and recognize our part in the world’s decline and DO something about it. I voted Friday as not just an American but as a citizen of the world.
Jane, thank you for giving us us a place to raise our voice and share in your light about what makes us human. Dona

Jane, I really enjoyed tuning in to FDF this week, it was so heartwarming to see you become emotional when you spoke about what your time in DC meant to you. I could listen to you and Annie talk all day long, your joint passion and knowledge is infectious! FDF feels truely unique and special.

Ps It was nice to see Tulea assisting you too! She’s a good girl to stay in her bed, my dogs would be on my lap and on screen!

Jane,
By now you have had several zoom meetings with book clubs. I’m wondering what the experience has been like for you. Are you getting the response you hoped for? What is your take-away from your experiences? Dona

I am an Empath as well. You are 100% correct. Caring is in our DNA.

I saw this squirrel video and thought of you Jane. In these uncertain times it’s a great light hearted watch…. Enjoy

https://fb.watch/1jJ0DERHe-/

Jane, I’m glad you 1 watched it and 2 enjoyed it! I particularly enjoyed the squirrel having issues climbing the pole!

Keep up the good work with FDF Jane, you are amazing x

I so admire everything she is doing

I remember when I first saw that video a few years ago – wow, still gives me goosebumps. I love how you took his comment and twisted it back into something positive. AND that you called him on it! And your message still holds true and always will. Stay on the side of the just and right and we will win.

My personal mantra is “Flip It!” meaning take your thought or someone’s action etc and flip it. Change it to a positive and look at it from another view. There’s always something you can do to make something better.

Really liked your “by the book” interview in NYtimes. No surpise that we have significant overlap in tastes. I have read all Alice Miller books too, and even corresponded a bit with her before she died. As you know,This video is from the Briggs Initiative days, it has been on Youtube a long time and I have watched it several times.
You are beautiful and well spoken as usual.

Hi Jane! How are you?
I believe that the years are giving you wisdom. But when I ser your interviews on The internet, I ser how You Jeep your values very high. And nos you bet more and more.
It is a pleasure yo review your life and consider yourself such a full WOMAN, a total resilient.
Allá my respect,admiration and love to You. Kisses and jugar from URUGUAY. ❤️❤️😍🤗😘🇺🇾
Grace.

Jane!

I said it before, I’ll say it again: you ARE an I C O N. And I’m so happy we have you. How is your squirrel? What kind of nuts does she like?

Much love!

Lea

I loved watching this and reading your post! Thank you for your wisdom and all that you do! Your signed book arrived yesterday and I love it already! I am the ESL teacher from MN that saw you last year. Much of my curriculum this year incorporates world events with a large portion about our environment, global warming, working together to overcome obstacles, etc. and I always emphasize “Speak Your Truth” so I am excited to make connections from your book to my lessons! You are an inspiration to so many! Thank you!

Hola Jane,realmente tiene muchos motivos por los que sentirse orgullosa,yo que vivo tan lejos también lo estoy de usted, desgraciadamente no puedo seguir algunos de sus eventos en directo pero veo entrevistas y videos suyos con traduccíón a español y a traves de los comentarios de personas que la siguen se un poco de la situacón que están viviendo.Un abrazo y gracias por su publicación.

Jane,

You are a truely wonderful human and continue to ignite mass compassion and the desire to make change happen accross the world.

I have been listening to your Audio book’what can I do” today whilst spending time at home with my 3 dogs and 4 horses in the English countryside…. world’s away from the reality that our planet is facing.

I’ve started following Fireside Fire Drill Fridays and am excited to be learning so much.

I describe myself as an Empath, plus I am a childrens Palliative Care Nurse. I have been feeling such sadness in the world, but you Jane Fonda are giving us hope.

Thank you for being brave and using your fame to get our voices heard x

Jane, I’m very happy to have the privilege of living on the same planet as you. I am an 18 year old Brazilian girl and I have the honor to say that you are my greatest inspiration. I don’t know if you’re going to read this, but know that I admire you a lot. Thank you for that.

Dear Jane,

How do I connect with people in your organisation on Climate Change, who can help me save trees in Oakland’s Urban Forest? I’ve signed up for Fire Drill Fridays, but I’m not yet sure how to connect with the network of people.

The issue I’m fighting the City of Oakland on speaks to all of our Urban Forests, which are being cut down, or approved, by our city officals and representatives. I’ve connected with American Forests, who were so concerned by our issue that they wrote in to the Council about it. One of the figures they gave me is that mature trees remove 60-70 times more pollution than a sapling, so there are massive public health considerations around this.

Thank you for your all your service.

Greg

I have to say that I had been skeptical for several years but after watching Grace and Frankie, I have found a lot of respect for you as a woman. I have never agreed with your politics and truly believe that politics and religion are very divisive and polarizing subjects and seem to divide and not unite people. The way we treat one another one at a time is what truly matters. When I observe and assess others, I don’t care what their religion or politics are, I care about how they treat others. If we simply treat one another we’ll regardless of sex, religion, race or politics, then the rest will fall into place. There is a lot of hate in this country right now and that does nothing to help anyone.

Ms Fonda you truly are one of the world’s beautiful people. Women like you have pathed the way for the rest of us I’m truly grateful for your honesty and dignity. The happiness you’ve brought into my life on screen, as an activist and strong woman is something I’ll be forever thankful for. Thank you 🙏

Ms Fonda,

I have enjoyed your work for many years, and am so grateful for your activism. I too, am very concerned that this election may be our last hope to turn things around and save our country and planet.

I know that your plate is full right now with all you have taken on, but I have an idea that I want to get in the hands of politically active celebrities. How to drive young people to the polls? We need a movement of actors, singers, sports figures, etc., who will sign up to work as poll workers in voting precincts across America. Perhaps the chance to cross paths with a celebrity, NBA/NFL star, etc., would pull young people out to vote? This is one thing Democrats could do, that Republicans could never counter!

Another thought is to ask sports teams to lend their buses for driving groups of people from low-income neighborhoods to the polls in their home cities. Perhaps even with sports stars aboard for the ride?

It would take a celebrity voice with reach to organize something like this. If possible, please communicate these suggestions to anyone in your circle who might have interest in organizing.

Thank you for all you do for us.

Best to you,

Steve Swift
Memphis, TN

Thanks, Candita

Jane, I checked the 1979 bit out and indeed, you have been shining that light of yours for a long time. What a gift you have been and are. Merci Beaucoup! Dona

It’s been a full day with a heavy ending. It started well with the Zoom FDF guesting Ben & Jerry. I enjoyed and learned some about them then covered a range of topics regarding the environment including military spending statistics to their taste buds. The day was off to a good start. Then I caught the Eva Longoria interview on LIVE Talks in Los Angeles. Another very good interview and opportunity to see/hear Jane give her honest sharing of herself. (I missed the NPR interview, but caught the PBS Newshour. I love watching a skilled interviewer ask & prompt then get out of the interviewed person’s way. It was clear, concise, it flowed and hit all the points. Thank you, Judy Woodruff.) Eva’s interview was longer and more of a rich, full meal.
I received a happy surprise in an email from Jess at Greenpeace informing my book club of our finalist status. I emailed her questions to the group, forwarding the questions back to her. Then I hurried out to priority mail three copies of “What Can I Do,” to my Bookers, to start reading.
I’ve looked over my copy. Jane, I’m so happy that you included so many beautiful pictures to illustrate your story. It helped it feel very personal, like I was there minus the cold. I’ll start reading tomorrow. I also very much liked that the Greenpeace Nonviolence Guidelines were included.
I was readying myself for my usual political Friday evening full of PBS news, and interviews, when the heavy thud hit with the news of Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death. Besides the personal feeling of loss of a wonderful person who fought so hard to carry us through this hard time, there was the added realization of the horrible timing. It’s like kerosene has been poured on the powder keg we sit on with the lighted match just around the corner. I’m trying to hang on to the positive hope that Jane offered in the Longoria interview earlier, but it ain’t easy. At least not right now. I know we just have to work harder. Dona

@jane I obviously do my bit over here in the UK regarding climate change etc, but from what I have researched and learnt, helping your voters to remove Trump is essential. What can I do from the UK to help specifically with the upcoming elections!?

Loved seeing you on WWHL with Andy Cohen – I have some friends and family that are not climate change believers can you share that list you recommended of questions and answers that I can pass along to make them think twice about what they think — will def check out your book – keep doing what you are doing!

You were and are so beautiful. I saw you tonight talking about global warming and you mentioned that people could write to you on your blog, so I thought Yes! I teach fourth grade and I would love to know what you think the top five things I should tell my students about the important topic of global warming. I thought what you said about the birds falling out of the sky was so powerful (and sad). I’d like to make an impression on them especially since they are the future. Thank you for any advice you can offer me.
Mrs.T

Jane, I loved you then and love you now. So passionate, articulate, sharp-minded, and quick-witted, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous, you have been my role model for the past 41 years.

Back in April, you sent prayers for me and my daughter Emily, who had just been diagnosed with Covid. Believe it or not, our breathing is still affected, and Emily feels it especially, now that she’s back in California and the air quality is so poor. We’re doing very well, though, and are thankful to have come through thanks to prayers and support from you and many others. I’m thankful to be back to teaching my beloved 7th grade math students!

The day we were diagnosed with Covid pneumonia in April was my birthday, and the day my husband gifted me my gray rainbow Jane Fonda sweatsuit! Every time I put that jacket on, I think, “I’m wrapping myself in Jane Fonda’s prayers!” Your message meant so much! Keep being the brave and bold warrior that you are. The world needs more people like you, Jane! <3

Jane, I’m in shock! When I got the email from Jess, from Greenpeace, I thought she meant by “finalist” that the book club had made it to the second round. Not like FINAL as in chosen, one of the ten. OMG! So, I replied as in surprised that we made it that far, but, still holding back my excitement beside really, I didn’t expect… ALL those book clubs that have to be way bigger etc. OMG! and I never use that phrase but there is nothing else to express the surprise and thrill and wonderment of it. The second email today says she will contact us to set the date. That’s when the shoe dropped and I went, What? That means Chosen?? Color me thrilled!!! The book club is flying into reading your book. I’ve only started slowly because I am savoring it. You are such a good writer. I can just FEEL the experience when you write. I’m just shaking with excitement! I get to share you with my gal-pals. Who needs drugs to get high when life gives you these kinds of experiences. WOW! Thank you! Dona

Candita, regarding your wanting to work on voting within the Latinex community and help us register and get out the vote: contact Linda Rodriguez (lrodrigu@greenpeace.org)

Dear Ms. Fonda,

My name is Artur and i’m from Poland – I read about your visit to Poland in 1987 to support „Solidarity”. Maybe when the pandemic will be over you will come again – you have a lot of fans here  . We are currently struggling with many problems in Poland – especially in the field of LGBT rights. Even the President of Poland said that „LGBT is ideology not people” and many local authorities have passed laws about „LGBT-free zones”. Even Joe Biden even joe biden tweeted about it this week. I lost my job a few years ago because of this policy. Currently i’m very happy with my partner. For several years, on the occasion of his birthday, I have prepared a surprise for him. I am asking people who are known and committed to equality to send him a recording of short birthday wishes. Last year it was Agnieszka Holland. I know you probably receive thousands of such requests, but you are a true fighter for the most important things and a great actress, so I decided to ask you this year. Of course, I will understand if it fails 🙂 Thanks for all you do! All the best!

Dear Jane,

Hello from London!

I have just devoured your new book: ‘What can I do’. Awesome! I urge all your fans/followers/haters (lol!) everyone to read it! Inspiring, relevant, truly important. Well done Jane!

Re the clip no surprise there, you have always been ahead of your time and everybody your entire life.

You have always been and continue to be a true inspiration to all of us and the world will always be a better place with you in it.

Take care, you the true legend that you are!

XX

Hi Jane, I’m Giovanna I have 20 years and I’m from Brazil! I would love to have your newest book signed, would it be possible? Kisses, I’m a huge fan of your work as an actress and activist! And I’m so glad I found this channel to connect with you.
I have been with you since 2015, it would be an honor for me to receive feedback from you. I’m in love with Grace and Frankie and I’m already suffering that the seventh season will be the last. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched the six seasons.
I have been with you since 2015, it would be an honor for me to receive a feedback from you.
I’m in love with Grace and Frankie and I’m already suffering that the seventh season will be the last. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched the six seasons. The first TV show that my mom is watching is Grace and Frankie, she doesn’t have much patience to watch that kind of thing, but with this, it is different, she loves it so much!
She introduced me 9 to 5 in 2015, and that’s when I met Jane and Lily’s work. You are amazing and super inspiring !! If you can, tell her that she have many fans here in Brazil !!
I have one last wish to say: please, after this crazy pandemic, come to Brazil together, I am sure you will be very well received with all the love we have to offer you both!
Kisses, love you with all of my heart!! Hope you read it and feel all my affection <3

Hi Jane,

I just saw you and Lily on the Auto Correct Interview and you mentioned your blog and said you always answer so I thought I would give it a try. Here goes! I would love to ask your advice. A kind of “if you were me, what would you do” question. Recently the not for profit organization I lead opened a home for young Canadian girls aged 11 to 17 who have been victims of sex trafficking.Daughter Project Girls Home. A safe place to receive care and much needed treatment. No one could have dreamt that in the midst of opening there would be a worldwide pandemic and all fundraisers would be cancelled or postponed. Most donors have been financially impacted and can not give at this time. I cannot let these girls down but I’m running out of idea of what to do and people to ask. I know you are an American but perhaps you might know of someone here in Canada I could reach out to. Someone who could point me in the right direction. I’m desperate and willing to stick my neck out, even do crazy things like ask Jane Fonda for advice. I believe in the work we do and these precious girls are worth every effort. Jane if you were me, what would you do? Who would you talk to? I can’t let these girls down. My email is cathy@myglobalfamily.org. I hope to hear from you. Cathy

Apropos of nothing, my first date (ever), as a gay 19 year-old…the Feb 12, 1981 opening day of “On Golden Pond.” I remember it very distinctly.

Just watched this week’s FDF with Colette Pichon Battle & Juan Parras. It was excellent! Colette was so impressive I’d vote for her for any office she wants. She didn’t miss a beat. Great answers to every question. I appreciated Juan but Colette just blew me away. She was down to earth speaking with excellent insight, gave clear representation of events on several aspects, didn’t pull her punches but gave hope and direction. I really felt I heard from a good source about what the area in Louisana & Texas experienced and how it affects ALL states.
Jane you set it up beautifully with beginning remarks and then asked questions that really deepened the conversation and also offered hope and direction. I sent the link and a blurb to all my book club members a day ago. Don’t know if they caught it, but I will keep trying to get them to look in on FDF. This would have been a great one for a first time visit. If your bloggers missed it, I’d encourage them to check it out. My only irritation is with the chatters in the chatter box. I want to say less chatter, more listening. Dona

Jane, I’m so glad that many people are already reading your new book.
You gave yourself a meaningful 83 birthday present in advance. To you and also to all the people that love and support you!
XXX

Jane,

I’m so glad this video went viral! It shows the world that you’ve been fighting the good fights for decades. What I want to know is how you managed to deal with all of the backlash and still maintain a successful career for all of these years? It seems like many people are afraid to speak out due to fear of the repercussions that may come from it. Thank you again for everything you’ve done, and everything you continue to do.

Love,

Michael

Jane,
The date is set. I’m on page 103. It’s a terrific book! Stickies are at work. Just got off the phone with Colleen who finished it a couple hours ago and wants to compile her volume of notes. In a matter of just a five minute conversation, she enthusiastically repeated at least four-five times, “this is a GREAT book!” Another statement, “This is a book you want to have on your shelf as a resource.” “I learned something new I didn’t know about climate change.” Then, she said Kelly and Bob ordered it; it arrived quickly and Bob, (You re-met him in Madison) is already deeply into it. Nancy got her copy and is happy that the zoom will be her first day of real retirement. Everyone is excited to talk about this book with you. Ohhhh, so HAPPY! Dona

Hi Jane, me again! First time I listened to any of your interviews, from beginning to end, was when you were on Howard Stern. I’m not sure what when it was taped but I just listenEd to it last week, as I was driving to San Diego from Palm Desert and was seriously entertained the whole trip. I guess I may as well fess up that it was my first time listening to Howard Stern, as well. Do you have any idea how old I feel now? I’m really not that square!

Hi Jane! I’m from you’re era and you’ve been showing up online and on TV. I’ve enjoyed it every time. I respect that you did things that I was way too chicken to do. My grandfather was Lum, from Lum & Abner Days. I believe it was on Cohen that you mentioned that you’d never met John Wayne and I felt so smug because, I have! I went with my grandfather to his home, on the water, in Newport Beach. Unfortunately, I grew up without much interest in my grandfathers work and to be honest, it was only recently, that I’m interested. I’m so sad about that, for obvious reasons. Oh Jane, I admire you and just love your sense of humor. The pot scenes rank up at the top. Sleeping on the beach. I did that too in Pacific Beach. The whole series is the Best!😘

Dear Jane,

I wrote the following poem last year; I think you will find it relevant to your campaign:

HOW WE LIVE NOW

There’s no place on Planet Earth
anymore for sense
since the whole apparatus has become too intense
so we wonder about life, how it was lived before;
was it better then, in times past
when household appliances were built to last
and relationships were meant to be forever?

Our society, once blessed, now finds itself
in one huge mess; so, yes, it was better
then, than now and here
where some of us live in fear
the human race might be erased
and disappear.
Personally, I want what is true
and I ask, What can I do?

Michael Gould
Wellington, New Zealand

Good luck!

don’t hate each other! hate that Feeling

COULD YOU WRITE A BLOG ABOUT THE NETFLIX MOVIE ABOUT THE 68 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION and Tom?

we are all wondering if he was really such a straight

having said that, very simply stated Eddie Redmayne is way cuter than Tom too
and no one would guess if we didn’t know already that the actor speaks UK English not US English

ahhahah

Dear Jane ,

I’m a fan from Abu Dhabi I’m 38 years old I just wanna thank you for everything’s you did all the ART you gave us all the support you already made and do for the people or the environment it was beautiful to see you back in the screen with a long series thank you again ..I’m always a fan .. I don’t know what to say .. you already heard it before from legends to a legend I only send you love from far away and may god bless you.

Kind regards

Nazzer

Hi Jane. I’m Prateek from India. I’m a gay man who has very little understanding of my own self and what is it that I should do in life. I’m not out to my family yet and I deeply want to but I just don’t know how..

NB – This recent article in the Guardian speaks to a lot of the issues we are engaging with the City Council.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/26/us-cities-trees-heat-equitable

Jane, I’m so happy to have the privilege to live as long as you do. I am an 18 year old Brazilian girl and I have the honor to say that you are my greatest inspiration. I don’t know if you’re going to read this, but know that I admire you a lot. Thank you for that.

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Hi Jane!
The squirrel girl has a very close vagina and anus. I believe that is the case with your squirrel, at least that’s what I think of that photo. I sent you a photo as an example.
To save a bee today is to save an entire world. The life of bees is fundamental for the planet and for the balance of ecosystems, since, in the search for pollen, its flour, these insects pollinate fruits, vegetables and grains. As Einstein warned, “if the bees disappear from the face of the earth, humanity will be only four more years old. Without bees there is no pollination, there is no reproduction of flora, without flora there are no animals, without animals, there will be no human race. ”
with love

I keep telling people, All we can do is our best. 😀

I’ll never forget the first time I saw The China Syndrome. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, and now it’s one of my favorite movies. Since then I’ve seen over 40 of your films and loved each one! Your talent is unmatched, and your kindness and determination off screen is even more inspiring.

I hope you have a great week and your squirrel continues to visit. You can count on “Chelsey from Nashville” to tune in to the next Fire Drill Friday!

Your stories put a smile on my face Jane. You are everything that I strive to be in life. Your passion for this world and preserving it are unbelievable. 🌍❤️🌍

Thanks for sharing this. I have been leaving out the un-popped and half-popped kernels from my bowls of air popcorn for the birds and squirrels in my backyard. The birds usually go first, taking the half-popped kernels, and then the squirrels come in and finish off the un-popped ones, turning them over and over and gnawing at them until they finish them off. Like you said, it’s a good feeling to perform an act of kindness, no matter how small. Thank you for all you do and your inspiration.

hi jane, in your next publication i already want a name for your squirrel. as you also like animals a lot, have you ever thought about making movements, or participating in an organization against the trafficking of exotic animals? here in Brazil lately this subject is on the rise, mainly due to the creation of snakes and birds. kisses, you are very special to me

Hi Jane,
I’m 20 years old and live in England.
I have always felt very connected to animals too and have a little red robin that comes and sits by my window for a while almost every day! I wanted to tell you how much watching your HBO documentary helped me understand my family better and gave me hope to not give up. Hearing you talk about your life truly opened my eyes to seeing why my own parents are the way that they are, I cried through a lot of it as I could relate to so much.
I hope your squirrel starts warming up to you more soon though either way I bet she’s very grateful for all those nuts!
XX Noa

Your squirrel is not getting fatter because she is storing some of the nuts preparing for winter. I watch the squirrels often as I have huge oak trees in my front and back yard. The trees are like squirrel condos.

Hi Jane

Animals are amazing! I feed my squirrels as well. I have been for some time. They trust me now. I gained trust by talking to them and making little chirping noises while I throw the walnuts to them. They come up close to me now. (Not too sure it’s a good thing). But they listen to me if I tell them to meet me on the side of the house. I enjoy feeding them too! Can’t help on the gender thing. They look like females to me. Take care.

Jane you are an inspiration.
The squirrel can feel the love♥️

Yes, I think your squirrel is a girl too. (Nuts inside her, but not on her 😉 ). Do you think she’s eating them all, or is she putting some of the walnuts aside for the Winter? Either way, I imagine she appreciates your gifts. I wish we had more squirrels through our yard, but I think our other critters make them a bit wary.
~~I always do my best to rescue creatures who need help. Spiders found in the house are carefully carried outside and released. We have TNRed a feral cat colony and now feed them in our back yard, along with the occasional opossum, skunk, and raccoon.
~~Right now we have an older female raccoon we just call “Mama” because we’ve seen her through a number of seasons of babies. (such fun!) She’s slowing down now and still comes by every day for lunch/dinner and then to just hang out in the yard, scratching her belly or lying on the grass having a nap. It feels like such a gift to have her trust us this much.

I know what you mean, Jane. And I think doing those little things helps ones self-worth and mental health far more than whom we are helping. I’ve always felt a little silly doing it but have continued since I was a teenager – whenever I do something that deserves a pat on the back, I praise myself out loud. Just as if I would if I saw a friend doing or saying the same thing. As silly as I feel, I know this “Good girl, Dovey”…or “You done good, girl” is as important to my body and health as food and water.

I believe we’ve been taught in this culture that self praise is just being cocky and self-righteous. But (if not to an unhealthy excess) is the wink and smile we need from someone we admire. Why can’t it be ourselves sometimes, right?

Look towards the bottom where its tail starts. You will notice two small holes; the back one is the anus and the one in the front is the squirrel’s genitalia. If there is hardly any separation between the two holes, your squirrel is a female. If there is a notable space between the two holes, your squirrel is a male.

Your little squirrel is a lucky to have you! Have you given her a name?
Your love & kindness to all of earths blessings is truly inspiring.
Love to you!
xo Kara

Hi Jane,

If you look closely at that photo, near the leaf stem, there is a little dark pointy thing, and that is his penis! We, too, have squirrels, so have seen (and taken photos) of both sexes. We feed ours unsalted peanuts and a squirrel mix, which they eat, but they also do “squirrel away” some of the peanuts! I find them in rose bushes, planter boxes, etc. They also eat sunflower seeds from the bird feeders.

Peace ✌🏼 Kristi

Jane, I love your posts. It is really cool to know more about your routine. I admire you. I am a young Brazilian girl and you inspire me to be better every day and do better … about climate change and so many other problems we face … you inspire me.

Or you can reply directly here, of course, never mind the e-mail address 😀
P.S. I have taken a course about climate change during quarantine and I am so impressed by your work and activism as well.

Dear Jane, Hello from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia (the country)!

I’ve been wanting to write to you for some time now just to tell you how you inspire me in so many ways. As a human to human, woman to woman… Your life and work is a true example of an honest person whose heart is full of love for people, animals and basically, everyone.
I watched the documentary about you recently and your words resonated so much with me and somehow it’s amazing. I am a 32 years old woman, living in a totally different environment and yet, your life lessons seem so useful for me. What you said about female friendships and how important they are… How you always seek to improve yourself and your environment, that is truly amazing.
But I know that probably, sometimes you also doubt yourself but that’s normal for such an emphatic person as you. In those moments please remember that you inspire people all over the world with your words, work-outs, heartfelt confessions, openness while talking about your (self-perceived) mistakes, care amazing sense of humor and acting. “Grace and Frankie” makes me much much much less scared to grow old because now I know for sure: sense of humor will always be with me. Also, remember that you managed to inspire someone of a completely different background and helped me a lot realize how much I should appreciate myself and my true friends which is a huge gift in life.

If you would drop me a few lines, that would mean a lot to me, s.japiashvili@iset.ge is my e-mail address but if not, I know you read and hopefully enjoyed this.

By the way, your squirrel is super-cute and probably just needs some time to fully trust you. Too bad I couldn’t talk to it to explain how great you are.

A lot of warm hugs from sunny Tbilisi,
Salome <3

Dear Jane,
I have been watching Grace and Frankie – its so much fun! And at the same time such layers. As is often the thing… its the people you are -all your ordinary lived experiences like offering nuts to a squirrel that you bring to the character – I love knowing these little stories of you as I watch the show – you bring some of those same lovely experiences to light as Grace.
with thanks,
Lynne

Squirrels are robbers.They steal by bird feed and my tomatoes. I dont feel empathy for them. I try to discourage them

Hi Jane!
Loved your new interview for The NY Times! And beautiful photos! You truly are a hero to me & so many!
Also, so happy to see that Ed Markey won! The voters we had been texting just love and admire him and had nothing but wonderful words to say about him!

Counting down the day’s for your book release! Can’t wait to read it!!
Much Love,

xo Kara

Jane,
keep on feeding that little guy or girl.. we had kind of a similar situation but with a stray cat. My sister saw her under our shed one day and fed her. Months later she was plump and pregnant! The kittens were so adorable but we couldn’t keep them all! We had to call our local animal shelter to come pick the kittens up for shots and put them up for adoption, they took the mom as well to spay and give her the shots. After that there was a terrible fire that happened between our shed (her home) and our neighbors shed.. not sure what was going on over there to cause it (I’m sure you can think of a few things ;)).. it woke all of us up thank goodness! We didn’t see the cat for a while but she later showed up still wanting food of course.. now she has to deal with our two dogs who want to chase her all the time lol…..Her name is Frankie if you’re wondering.. :P… the things we do for animals! <3

Hi Jane, your squirrel looks very cute 😍, we have a hedgehog “Spike” not very original I grant you ,but still nice to have wildlife in the garden.
I know I asked you some questions before, I was wondering if perhaps you might have some time to answer a few more… Obviously pick and choose if this is too much. I really appreciate it ☺️.

1)You have been arrested 5 times; even on your birthday it was your goal to be arrested. Why is it so important for you and others with a platform to engage in civil disobedience?

2)What are some experiences you have had that show you activism is effective and can create change?

3)In your Lifetime Achievement acceptance speech you said that you wish you would have asked people like Betty Davis and Barbara Stanwyck more questions. What are some of the questions that you wish you had asked them?

Thank You

Jane I just love you and everything you stand for. I love reading your blogs. It helps me to feel better when I’m feeling down. I just wanted to thank you for everything you do including being a climate activist.

Hi Jane!
I’m from Brazil and I found this channel to connect to you and I just want to say that Grace & Frankie is saving my quarantine, I was depressed by a lot of things, It’s hard to not get into that mood by living in Brazil these times.
When Netflix suggested me the show I was ” hmm should I see it? ” because I love comedy movies and I’m not into comedy series too, but you know these times are being hard for everyone and all I needed was a light thing to watch, that you can watch without having to think too much, just watch and relax, and OMG It’s all I needed! You and Lily (please send this message to her) are being my heroines.
My personality matches a lot with Frankie but at the same time I’m so Grace. It’s awesome, there are scenes where my jaw is painful from laughing.
Thank you so much for making myself company, you and Lily during this hard period. I love you both and I’m obsessed with Grace & Frankie ( the characters and the show).
You rock!!!!

Love this. Time to go back and check out your other blogs. Full disclosure… just watched a “Wired” interview with you and Lily and you mentioned your site. So why not? Just registered here and so looking forward to all. Have a beautiful night. Love from NY.
p.s. Did you name your squirrel? ☺️

hey jane,

i’m finding these squirrel blogs very amusing to read. we had one once, you could literally feed her with your hand. she would sit outside the sliding door and wait; i have some great photos and videos of how close we got, wish i could share with you. we named her susan even though we could never see if she was a girl or boy. from your picture yours looks like a girl! hope you find some name inspiration.

much love, as always
kate <3

Hi Jane,
Loved today’s conversation with Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen! My friends and I started a book club to read your new book and are looking forward to learning even more about how we can fight the climate crisis. We’re from different countries (United States, England, Canada, and South Africa) and we all met via twitter over our shared admiration of you and the work that you’re doing with Fire Drill Fridays. Super excited to start reading on Tuesday!

I’m a volunteer with Fire Drill Fridays/Greenpeace and was just asked to be a Text Team Leader, so I will be training for that next week. Volunteering has been an incredibly rewarding experience and it has been such a pleasure to meet other volunteers and speak with like-minded individuals across the country. Of course there are a fair share of negative replies, but the positive replies by far overshadow the negative, and that is encouraging! I had a great conversation with a woman named Linda from Pennsylvania. She told me she was in her 70s and wasn’t sure if she would be able to volunteer due to health reasons but was interested in trying it out and learning more. Totally made my day. It makes my heart so happy to see that so many people are moved to help us, just from a small conversation.

I’ve been following Fire Drill Fridays from the beginning and can’t even tell you how much I’ve learned. It feels good to know I’m making a difference, even if it’s just a small part of it! Like you’ve said before, we’re building an army and the more people we have, the better! Totally agree with what you said about Biden, about it being easier to push a centrist than fight a fascist. 60 days left—we can do this!

Xo Robin

Hi Jane!

I just wanted to tell you about a really neat conversation I had while making calls for Fire Drill Friday/Greenpeace this week. I ended up calling a 70 year old Vietnam Veteran who told me he did some activist work with you and Tom Hayden in the 1970s. He also explained that while he served in Vietnam he was vehemently against the war and refused to pick up a weapon while he was there. It was quite fascinating to talk to him. Since then he has been very involved in various types of activism and explained that he wanted to join our volunteer team because of you and all of the work you’ve been doing with GP. He ended up letting me sign him up for the Latinx Team which is awesome! Anyway, I just thought it was really amazing how he worked with you all those years ago and now he is back working with us at age 70! His name is Dr. Mario Acosta in case you happen to remember him. It is incredible how you have been inspiring people for decades. I think it is such a privilege to do this volunteer work and have the opportunity to meet amazing people of all ages. Thank you so much for putting this program together with Greenpeace!

See you soon for Fire Drill Friday!

Jenny xoxo

Enhorabuena por tu libro Jane,tu comentario es muy acertado,nada cambia si no se lucha en grupo por los derechos cíviles.

Por favor sigue escribiendo sobre tu ardilla,yo nunca he visto ninguna, aquí hay tortugas terrestres y es un placer verlas y darles de beber,estas pequeñas cosas y estar rodeada de naturaleza alegra la vida.

Jane,
So I have a question?i know you are so busy promoting your book so it’s ok if you don’t get back to me . I love your book by the way. You are helping soo many people understand what’s going on and what we can do. So thank you. Wisconsin just delayed or paused absentee request in Wisconsin because there is a dispute over3rd party candidates. I requested an absentee ballot on aug 5th, so my question is when should I receive my ballot? I’m kinda have anxiety now I mean you probably don’t have the answer, but you know Soo much so basically the 4-3 decision which broke ideological lines stems from GB party presidential candidate Howie Hopkins bid to appear on the ballot in Wisconsin where polling shows Democratic joe Biden holding a narrow lead. 😁 what does this all mean? I have so much to learn . I can’t wait to watch Firedrill Friday tomorrow! I have been supporting you from the beginning and I will always support you!
Love always,
Stacey

Dear Jane,

I hope you see this! This is my first time posting on here. I recently saw a clip of you on twitter advocating for LGBT equality way back in the 1970s and I just had to come on here and say thank you. As a 23 year old gay man who just recently came out to my family, that video of you really touched my heart. And to think that you were doing that back when virtually no one else was, and back when you could’ve lost your career for making such statements, literally moved me to tears. I don’t know what else to say other than thank you SO much. I’ve been such a fan of yours for years (I do your 1988 complete workout all the time!) and that clip just further solidified my love for you.

On another note, I wanted to let you know that I plan to get more involved with Fire Drill Fridays and doing what I can to tackle the climate crisis. I live in Houston, Texas and I can tell you from firsthand experience that you are SO right when you say that this is the biggest existential crisis we are currently facing. We seem to be getting “hundred year storms” just about every year now, and still no action is being taken by our leaders at the state or federal level. We need change & action ASAP and I am so ready to help in any way I can! Thank you so much again.

Love Always,

Michael

Hi Jane,
I appreciate everything you do so much. I just received your book in the mail and have begun to read it and am so excited for it. It feels so surreal reading your book and looking outside to see all the smoke from the fires. I hope you are doing well

There are two squirrels that run up and down the trees every morning in my yard. It’s so cool to see them playing every morning.

I’m sure your little squirrel friend is very grateful for the walnuts you are gifting to her.

Hello Jane, thank you so much for taking care of those lovely creatures ! I juste registered here, and happy to join you and your community !

Good Morning Jane,

Have you listened to WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion? It’s a very popular song with the younger generation. I wanted to know your thoughts on such vulgar content being produced. Do you think it’s empowering or degrading to women?

Karen

Hello dear Jane! How are you?
I am writing to you from Uruguay. Every Friday, since your Fire Drill journey began, I have followed and listened to you. I understand English in its general co-text and I am intensifying my studies of your language, alone, with my 64 years. I think my family considers me a crazy fanatic and laugh at me. I do not care. At this age and living alone in the company of my beloved pet, a rescued dog that I fed with warm milk from a bottle (she was barely 25 days old), I think I have earned the right to do whatever comes to my mind. While I was working teaching I was one of the “crazy teachers” who took to the streets with her school students to protest for a cleaner, healthier environment, a cleaner air, although I live in a small city but with a beautiful river that some people don’t know how to care. The deforestation of the native mountains is abused to feed the stoves, garbage is dumped on their shores … well. Seeing you I have realized that in my own way I have been an “activist” during my professional and personal life. Obviously I do not even reach the heels of true activists like you. But, I am comforting to have some points of connection with you. I admire you and have followed you for years. I have two of your books (in Spanish) I would love it. buy this last one you wrote. I don’t care if it’s in English. I will keep learning !!!!! An advertisement appears on facebook that allows me to order it and maybe even autographed by you but I don’t know if it’s real. I would like to know if you can confirm that to me because I will make an effort and buy it. It says that I can even send a question for you to answer in the book along with your signature. It is true? I pray that you read this message. I would very much like to receive your answer.
I wish to have your book in my hands!!!!
Receive a loving and tight hug and a million Kisses!❤️❤️❤️😍😍😘😘🤗🤗🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾
PD: I hope The traslator was not wrong!!!🤦
I love You.
Grace

Hello Jane, you’ve been with me through thick and thin, and I am so grateful! Originally from the USA, I’ve lived in Israel for all of my adult life. I live in an area that suffers periodically from rocket attacks. Grace & Frankie became my TV sisters in the bomb-proof room, and continued to keep me company through all of the seasons. (I was in seriously withdrawal when the last season ended). Now with COVID upon us, you’re helping me to keep fit. My abs have never been so engaged! When my 91 year old Mom in CT fell ill and it was impossible to fly over to be with her, you helped me to keep my sanity. My Mom was the type of woman that you will certainly continue to be: trim, fit, beautiful, intelligent, and glad to dispense smart advice.
Thank you for being there for me!

Jane,
So I read today that the Wisconsin Supreme Court resolved the issue. They decided to keep the Green Party off the ballot. Whatever that means?? This decision could provide a small but significant lift to joe Biden. Which is important in Wisconsin I think? They will start mailing ballots tomorrow. More than 1 million Wisconsin voters already requested a absentee ballot. That’s crazy! I want to thank you for offering to find answers I know your time is very valuable. I appreciated that.
Love always,
Stacey

Candita, I will check on it. xx

Jane,
I received my ballot today! So excited. I’ve never been this excited about an election ever. Fireside Friday was great today as always. I loved the shout out for Detroit. I share your love of Detroit! My Dad is from there and I still have relatives that live there! I absolutely love going there. We go every year for my bday. I was so sad we couldn’t go this year. Hopefully when it’s safe to go out again firedrill Friday’s will go there and I will definitely try and to be there to support you!!! Great news about the postal service to! Altogether a great Friday!
Love always,
Stacey

Hi Ms Fonda squirrels only retrieve one in five nuts they burry I leave the two that visit our garden monkey nuts and watch them munch away. X

Hi Jane! I was going through some of your old workout videos, and I saw Leslie Lilien. I searched the internet for her, but there were no records of her except a very tiny imdb credit. I was wondering, are you still in touch with her, and if so how is she doing?

It’s interesting that you spent time to look for me on the internet. I am not representing Exxon, Bob. I live on an island on the Far East of Russia, where there is no industry except fish and oil. So everybody is working for either of the two. Because you have to feed your family. That doesn’t make me a bad person. And I do love Jane and deeply care about things she says and fights for. That’s what matters. Spend the time that you have to read about Sakhalin island, it’s people and life here. May be you will understand more. All the best, Karine

I have found from my many walks around Lake Balboa Park, if you make a high pitched kind of sucky squeak- ok good luck figuring that one out- they come to you- I have become obsessed since I moved out here-
I wish I could post a picture – I have videos of these squirrels coming up and taking a peanut from my hand- it’s amazing – email me and I’ll send you a clip- it’s so cool –
Love Grace and Frankie
Everyone says they wrote it about my sister and I-
She’s the oldest but I’m the fire -she’s going to be 80 in Jan- And me – 62..we hit up Every march around –
And I always say I’m about to lose my shit- lol-
Anyway – if you want to see the video – send an email and I will attach it-
I have a few and they are short – they are on my phone-
💖

Greetings, Jane! I am just so excited to be here with you and your readers. I am enjoying reading your “What Can I Do” book very much. I am grateful for the inspiration and call to action. I saw your interview with Seth Meyers and heard the tail-end of your interview on the NPR program “Here and Now”. I didn’t realize until the very end it was you being interviewed. I went out and ordered your book from a local bookseller immediately! I live in Portland, Oregon. The fires up and down the West Coast should leave no one questioning climate change. I wish everyone was onboard. A side note on squirrels: In the last house my wife and I lived in before moving to our apartment, we had a resident gray squirrel that raised many litters of babies in one of the support pillars of our porch. A mother squirrel will have two very prominent nipple lines while she is nursing. That’s clear giveaway about a squirrel’s sex. 😊❤

Jane, just a quick thought. I read your recent New York Times interview. It is interesting how all media started gossiping about what you said about not having an affair with Marvin Gaye. It made the headlines out of everything you talked. And you talked about so many things. Is it all media is interested in these days? Don’t get it!

I finally received your book “My life so far” from US (in spite of all the issues with USPS) and read it. What a great book, so many amazing stories which I can totally relate to in so many ways, so many things to think about. Like many other your readers, I stopped reading many times thinking about events in my own life and relationships with people on my way. Thank you for being open and honest. Made a pre-order for your new book with autograph, can’t wait to receive it. Had a great time watching your latest Fire Drill Friday, where you discussed the book with Candice and Mary.

Do you plan to write more? If so, what would (could) be the subject?

I do the same thing you did with the bees,Jane, saving them from the water containers they fall into. It feels good inside. Not feeling superior, just that I did something to save a life. Especially in the summer when I’m visiting my parents at their house in the countryside, I’m “fishing” all the bees from the large containers that my parents are using to collect rainwater.
Right now, I’m enjoying the exceptional book “Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?” written by Frans de Waal (2016). My Psychologist mentor recommended it to me and she said she was fascinated by the book. Have you heard of it?!
Sending you good vibes and love,
XXX

Thank you so much. That was super speedy.

Ahhh Jane, you must be a fellow empath?

Jane,
I’m putting a packet in the mail tomorrow. I hope you will look at it. Dona

How sweet! She (definitely a girl) is not getting fat because she is storing most of them. Interesting fact: Squirrels forget where they bury nearly 75 percent of their nuts. As a result, they plant millions of trees a year.
Your environmental work knows no bounds, Jane. 🙂

Leaving a comment on an older post, I feel like my parents liking a photo on Facebook from last year. My husband just sent me a Twitter link to your Christmas tree post- which was very exciting for me (JANE FONDA HAS A BLOG!?!). Anyways- I am obsessed with the squirrels in my yard. We have many, and they are very enthusiastic about snacks. I have trained a couple of them to come to the kitchen window (squirrel drive-through) by making kissy noises- they will come running and quite gently take nuts from my hand. They make super cute purring sounds- which I think is a happy noise? I also leave a basket of nuts tied to a tree, but they just take them and bury them in my flower pots. Some of them are braver than others- one in particular, whom I named Leonard (I think he bears a resemblance to Leonard Cohen) is very tame. I also saved many bumblebees from the pool this summer, which was good for my self-esteem. Early in the summer when it was cooler (I’m in Canada) I even brought out a heating pad to warm them up before they flew off. This year I have made a point of telling all the bees “sorry about everything, you’re doing a good job!”.
Side note- thank you Jane for your leadership. I am a therapist who has specialized in eating disorders for many years and I can’t thank you enough for how you have spoken on this topic, which is generally so shrouded in shame and secrecy. And thank you for being an all-around badass feminist role model. <3

I adore you Jane, but sometimes hate has simply got to stick. I loathed my father and even though he’s been dead many years, my feelings have never wavered. And yes, my grandfather probably did a number on him, but that didn’t give Dad permission to treat me the way he did.

Besides, I don’t care very much what made Trump Trump. It’s everyone else that supports him.

Again, I adore you. 💜

I am so excited for this interview!☺️

Since the election I have felt angry , fearful and anxious. I never knew that an election could do this to me. For me it’s not only about Trump but witnessing over the last 4 years that we have people in this country who stand behind him and support the racism, narcissism and cruelty he represents. What does this say about America? I have been born and raised in East Berlin. I saw the wall come down. With a history like Germany we were brought up to never love your country blindly because that leads to nationalism. When I met my husband and moved to the US I admired how open everyone was, but I was always asked how Germans could have supported the rise of Hitler. Even for me the last four years have shown me how easy it is to turn a country and I now know that if Trump stays another four years the America that the rest of the world admired will be no more.

Hola Jane, me alegra saber que tu próxima semana será muy intensa, se nota que estás ilusionada. Respecto a vuestro presidente, yo todavía no puedo creer que ganó las elecciones. Tienes razón al decir que odiarle no sirve para nada,supongo que está enfermo y es peligroso como otros presidentes de distintos países.
Me gustaría ver alguna foto de esa sesión que te han hecho.
Ahh y a tu ardilla mucha paciencia la verás, estos pequeños detalles nos alegran la vida, yo también disfruto con la naturaleza.Un abrazo.

Thank you for this. Before retiring, I was a therapist and specialized in substance abuse and trauma. Trauma often results in behaviors that we as a society abhor. The trauma begets more trauma. With these people I was always compassionate (no matter what bad they had done) because it knew where it started, and if healed, the negative behaviors would hopefully stop. With out president, I have lost any compassion and have felt such anger and I carry it around with me like you mentioned in your blog. Thank you for reminding me that resentment only hurts the person that carries it around. It doesn’t do anything to the person who one is resentful at. Thank you for reminding me to to hold him accountable for his actions, but view him with compassion (that will take a lot of work) for my own sake. Walking round in a rage at what is going on, is not helping me to be a better neighbor, friend, lover. It’s just making me anxious and shutting me down. I so respect your wisdom. You walk that walk. Thank you.

Hi Jane,
I would love to read this book, as well as all the others you have indicated here. I am finishing my training in psychoanalysis, I am reading and studying a lot. The human being enchants me for its predictable and unpredictable mysteries. I don’t think he has sublimated much of his trauma. And yes, these are the people who really need our compassion. They are in the dark and, in a way, it is a cry for help transformed into false power. Anyway, I wish you could get him out of power so that we can change this egregore on the planet and make it easier for us to get our president out of here.
I’m here in defense of indigenous peoples and the Amazon. This is one of my struggles. I watched FDF with Tica and Alice.
How beautiful your squirrel. You reminded me of when I was a child that I put pieces of fruit on the wall of my house for birds to come and get them. I thought that if they didn’t take it, an angel would take it to people who didn’t have it. Did you name it? Maybe Lily? Ohhh, why are we in the habit of naming everything? Is it a form of approximation, of possessing?
LOVE

Jane💕
I’m writing to you in complete gratitude and admiration over the remarkable legacy you continue to live out today. Turned 19 today and I absolutely can’t wait to age beautifully & successfully just as you have. I was sent home from film school in the U.S due to this pandemic, and my passion for film has somewhat leveled down. Although seeing your work increased my love for film, it left me the impression of what a hard-working woman achieves in life. Totally stoked about these blogs and can’t wait to see this interview. Lots of love from Indonesia!

Jane,
My bff has read the book so I am saving
my money for another which is yours. I have followed your FDF’s since October and I must admit my head was in the sand about climate crisis, so thank you. I have a feeding station for the birds and whatever wildlife trips over from the nearby golf course. Grandpa bunny (big as your cute dog), psycho squirrels trying to bust the squirrel proof feeders, and chipmunks who climb the pole to get seed and nuts out of a tray. Getting my kicks too! G/F keeps me in a happy place, again thank you. Thanks for keeping us informed about your up coming projects. Will catch you on Andy’s show. Be safe snd God Bless.

Jamie (Mason, OH)

It is great to hear from you, Jane. You seem to read a lot. Do you prefer books in paper or electronic versions? Do you still present those you like to your friends?

It’s true that many things in us come from our childhood and effect our lives in so many ways. When the election campaign started in US, I was watching interviews and debates with both Trump and Clinton and I also read and watched interviews of Melania Trump. What are your thoughts about her? Do you have any sympathy for her? She seems to be a very sad person. And the same sadness is in the eyes of her son.

Great that many things are happening to you and around you these days. You have such an interesting life. Take care and please stay safe.

Hi Jane,

Thanks for another great blog post!

Squirrels are so beautiful – I live by a Red Squirrel Reserve and nothing comes close to the pure joy of one taking food from your hand. I hope you see yours on the wall soon!

The next Fire Drill Friday sounds interesting – definitely not one to be missed. I’ve been carrying hate around since my childhood and though the toxicity is overwhelming, I think it’s played a part in shaping me to be the compassionate person I am today. Shame the same can’t be said about Trump!

Very much looking forward to your ‘Virtual Town Hall’ event with Andy Cohen tomorrow!

Laura. xx

Hi Jane,
As someone who does not live in the US I am always in wonder as to how your country has not just fallen to pieces with a man like him running it. Do you have any hope that if he does get elected next term (touch wood he doesnt) that there will be any chance of change in his behaviour or do you think it will cause irriversible damage specifically when it comes to climate change?
Robyn x

Jane,
This is making me consider to read Mary Trumps book. It actually seems like a quite interesting and insightful read.
Also, I’m so excited to hear more about your new book. I have been trying to pre-order it but it’s not available in Germany yet, I think. I’m sure it’ll be possible to pre-order soon enough though.
And by the way, the squirrel sorry made me smile, they are adorable!
Charlotte x

Hi Jane, will your show with Andy Cohen be broadcast on Monday, 8/10? I don’t see you listed in the lineup. Good luck with your squirrel. She’ll come around. And thanks for every single thing you do to better our country and the world. I strive to be like you!
Judy

I read Mary Trumps book and it very good and certainly explains a lot, not that its a surprise considering the way Trump is.

Dear Jane,
I have turned 18 this April and I asked to be given your book “My Life So Far” as a present for the occasion. HOnestly, I couldn’t wait to devour it. I cannot explain its impact on me, how revealing and eye-opening it was. I wholeheartedly thank you, you’ve saved me. This blog post reminded me of the section of the book about the Vietnam war where you described President Nixon’s need of showing himself as a “true man”, of continuing the war because it would otherwise resonate as unmanly. I see a lot of that not only in President Trump, but also in the men around me, even my classmates. There should be more discussion about this. Thank you again for writing about such important issues, don’t stop!
You are such an inspiration.
Have a great day, greetings from Milan!

Hi Jane,

I agree, everyone is connected as one, so in hating we hate ourselves. Only love can conquer hate. Our united love will vote him out. Keep up the great work! Thanks! Kristy

As a Trump supporter, I come with deep respect and an open mind. I am eager to hear everyone’s opinions. From all sides.

Poltical views a side, we all can learn from each other, in some form or another. That’s truly the beauty of our country! A melting pot of diversity and spreading more knowledge! Nothing but love and light,to all!

Hi Jane, I loved the part that you talk about the squirrel that is showing up at your house. have you ever had pets other than your puppy? or some animal in childhood that helped you to overcome difficult times? kisses, you are an amazing person.

Paper books are my favorite also. Nothing better than the feeling of pages between fingers 🙂 You said nothing about Melania. My guess is you don’t want to comment. Have a great start of the week, Jane!

Hi, Jane. Glad to read your perspective on the President. I agree, he acts more a victim of trauma. Stuck, unable to change, shedding the poison everywhere but never able to be free. I also feel empathy & work hard to focus on the policy issues. And the political side, the question of why he thinks acting like he does helps his personal goals.

Meanwhile, love your work, love you, carry on!

Hi Jane,
I appreciate your thoughts on this topic as it has been something I’ve thought about recently. Hate consumes a lot of our time and energy, and sometimes that person is just not worth it. It helps me to remember that empathy does not justify the person’s actions. We are rather just trying to understand why they do what they do, and that can give us peace, although all this is so much easier said than done. I adore you so much Jane, have a great day <3

Hi Jane,

Another interesting and informative post. Curious to read this book with the others you have suggested. I like to read books. Would rather have the physical book accessible to me rather than the digital version ( not that I have anything against that).

Looking forward to Friday’s Fire Drill. I attended the first one last Friday.

Have a great day!
Tammy

Hi Jane, I’m from Manchester, England. I love that your leaving nuts out for the squirrel .. will you keep us updated when she gains her trust with you x

your inner Snow White is coming out Squirrels are not shy around nuts and neither am I but if you are cool with it those little guys will come right inside right up to you I would hold out both arms nuts in your hands and they will climb on up

Hi Jane!
Just wanted to thank you for today’s town hall with Andy Cohen! It was an honor to a part of it!! My question wasn’t able to be asked so I wondered if you could answer it here. Do you have any suggestions on how to help schools lesson their carbon footprint?

Thank you!
Can’t wait for your book!!
Much Love
xx Kara

Hi Jane,
I just got off of the Zoom call with Andy Cohen and wanted to thank you again for your advice. I am the Robin from Cleveland who asked about how to reach the people who don’t believe that the climate crisis is urgent. It was really nice to talk to you and I so appreciate what you told me. I’m looking forward to the zoom call tomorrow with you and the other Greenpeace/Fire Drill Fridays volunteers! This is such a great movement to be a part of and I can’t wait to do even more for our cause in the next few months.

Thanks again!

Xo Robin

Hi Jane,

I just attended the volunteer call with Greenpeace, and I’m very excited to start helping! Thank you so much for inspiring me to step out of my comfort zone and do something that I never thought I would do, especially coming from a very conservative family in the South. I definitely wouldn’t be here without your encouragement and wisdom. I’m really looking forward to being a part of this community and learning more and more each day.

Hope the rest of your week is great!
Chelsey

You are right about hate and plus, it’s very drying to the skin. Who needs that?! I am reading Mary Trump’s book now and I find it fascinating. Not that my family’s dysfunctional is comparable to hers I do find it is helping me to look past the toxicity of my family and find that empathy and compassion for not just others but myself as well. Thank you for all you.
Peace, love and donuts!
Greta

My first Zoom/Fire Drill Friday ends out my “Fonda” week nicely. It was an interesting and informative experience. I didn’t quite get the hang of using chat rather than the question/answer Button to ask a question, but that’s alright. I didn’t want to be vocal anyway. I was more comfortable just writing it out. My question was more of a leading statement probably. I’ve read a lot about and known a few Borderline/Narcissistic Personality Disordered persons. Many in later life when their defenses can no longer hold up to protect them from their pathology, they crash and commit suicide. I basically was asking Mary if she thought this might happen with Donald. Once out of office if his supporters leave along with immense power I wonder if he will crash and burn. As I said, I don’t hate him, I don’t even like him but I can see him as I would an injured animal and feel compassion for his pain, while at the same time hate his destruction of all we hold dear. Have a great weekend Jane, and remember to take care of YOU. Dona

I hope more people who vote in the United States will read this book. We cannot have someone so unbalanced and delusional, not to mention corrupt, playing at running (ruining?) the country. I am a Fire Drill Friday regular, having worked on things environmental for more than 35 years, so I look forward To Mary Trump’s visit. She is one brave woman for writing this book and standing up to family members.

One more, then I quit for now. I’ve hear Mary L. Trump in a couple interviews and am looking forward to hearing this one with you. I’m not surprised at all. I felt all along that this was an injured human being. I am sorry that he, along with so many, are injured in this way, and I am even sorrier that he has been given so much power to hurt so many more innocent children now and in the future through his choices regarding this planet. I don’t hate him, only his actions and choices. Along with rejecting hate, I see an opportunity for us Americans to wake up, take responsibility, and take action. It can be done. You believe in the possibility of healing and change. Not in him, necessarily, but in the rest of us. Those who gave him our power to harm in our name. The question is can we do it in time. I hope so. We have so much healing to do, but because there are so many aspects of our illness of hate we have so much to recover from, so big a battle. I feel we have started the way forward, not back to what we have been, but forward to something better. I believe in the Green New Deal because of the WHOLENESS of it. Not one small piece here or there. Address all the injury; the racial ignorance that breeds hate; the greed that lets others starve, the rape of our planet that robs everyone’s future. Whoops! Didn’t mean to go on and on. Enough. See you on Friday. Dona

P.S. again. I pre-ordered four copies of your book when you first brought it up way back. I made the order with Amazon so I suppose I’m not eligible for that video trip thru the kitchen with tips on down-sizing my footprint? 🙁 Dona

It’s been a “Fonda” week for me. First, I watched a rerun of “Comes a Horseman”, one of my favs of Jane movies, then I caught the ending of “Barbarella” which I had never seen before. Then, I signed up to volunteer for Greenpeace to get out the vote. I was hoping to do postcards, thinking I could get away with having no tecky skills for that task. I had tried volunteering for Flip the West but found my skills obsolete for the tecky needs there. Instead, I wrote a check which is an old-fashioned skill still in favor except for paying your bills. I’m still resisting. I haven’t paid a bill online yet. I support the Post Office. The Greenpeace ZOOM meeting was quite extraordinary. I especially enjoyed seeing those youthful faces , intent & passionate, hopeful & organized except somehow the postcard thing is on hold. I’m waiting further instruction on that. I’ve written several checks to Greenpeace, that may be where this goes as well. Bouncing out of that experience I went to Jane’s newest blog, read that and all the posts. It was a good one, for sure, and I appreciated the posts as well. Somehow, I moved on to an interview with Jane on THE SHIFT with Marianne Schnall dated Jul/20/20. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend that you look it up on YouTube. I felt it one of the best interviews I’ve seen her do. I loved it! She was succinct, clear, passionate on every topic. I felt that I was seeing and hearing a core part of who she is and what she believes.
I realize this week is not over so who knows what is next?
p.s. Jane I put my BD card in the mail for RR and am gearing up for Lily next. Just a reminder. 🙂 As always I am appreciative of everything you do. Dona

I started w the Fire drill Friday Teach-Ins and then attended a Fire Drill Friday in Washington, DC and was arrested! I’m volunteering w GP to text voters, joining the Leadership team and continue to attend the Fireside Fire Drills. So, here’s my question: Hillary won the popular vote, but she isn’t president (still sad over this), how do we combat the electoral process? Not sure I can stand to see Biden/Harris be stumped by the electoral college.

BTW, I bet you don’t know you’ve been my mentor for about 40 years now-thank you:-)

Jane, I had three squirrels in my backyard in WA. I watched them chase each other on top of the fence all the time, threw them almonds, cashews etc which they buried all over my yard, and they chased the neighbor’s cat out of the yard.They liked the birdbath too. My move to AZ has exchanged them for a family of Great Horned Owls in this park. One of the youngsters, recently named Ollie, was taken to reversing the order of who watches who, by peering into our windows and watching us. I wish I could send you the photo, it’s wonderful. Dona

I’m a bit of a night-owl so I watch Amanpour & Co. regularly. Regarding our being able to heal from this Donald mis-adventure in our world affairs, Amanpour asked two of the very experienced, in the eastern and European trade-craft people, (yes, I forgot their names) if America would be able to recover it’s ability to influence and lead in that area of the world. Neither of the people answering made it sound positive. It’s going to be difficult and it may never get back to what it was fully. Trust has been broken and Covid plays a part in our resources for the future in regards to helping where leaders should be able to support. I feel grief & loss for that part of our identity. I wonder if America will know how to be a team player in spite of all the love it has for team sports. So much to learn & heal. Dona

Jane, I watched your interview with Mary Trump on Fire Drill Fridays. Thanks for bringing her on, it was interesting to hear her view on DT’s actions and behavior. Listening to your conversation, I was thinking what made those so many people vote for him In the first place? Or were they voting against Hilary/existing situation in the country? Many analytics say the country was demanding change through that vote and didn’t see the eager for change in Hilary. What are your thoughts on this? And do you believe Biden will bring that change America is looking for?

Jane,
I absolutely loved your interview today with Mary trump on FDF. It’s so true what she said about community.Thats exactly how I feel . I’m supported by people who want the same things I do. And now especially that I’m volunteering I have that community as well. I’m learning so much. I’m super excited I joined a local activist group and I will be joining my first call with them Sunday. I also requested my absentee ballot which was super important. I also joined a watch group for the Democratic convention . Sorry I’m telling you all this I’m just excited. I’m trying to learn as much as I can. I will never be as great an activist as you are. You’re #1! You work so tirelessly. And know Soo much information. I’m starting to read book I read your book my life so far and am on another one of yours primetime. I also ordered Mary trumps book. So excited. It takes me a little bit longer to read but I get there . Thank you Jane.
Love always,
Stacey

It’s a dual problem. There are people who have wanted to privatize the U.S. Postal service for years to get their hands on the $60 plus billion dollars it potentially makes when times are good. But times aren’t good right now and the Postal Service has lost money because of the Covis-19 pandemic. The Trump administration hates the fact that the P.O. is public, a governmental institution and he wants to take advantage of this crisis to starve the P.O. and then privatize it. That’s why they’ve fought against giving any covid-relief funding to the P.O.

The second problem is political. Trump doesn’t want people voting by mail because he knows he’d lose. So he won’t fund the P.O., has tried to remove mail sorting machines and mailboxes and wants to convince people that they can’t trust the P.O. to mail their ballots. I’m working hard to get the funding and show people they can vote by mail. Having the president of the Postal Service on my next Fire Drill Friday end of this week.

Hi Jane!
Fabulous interview with Mary Trump! Thank you for using your platform to have her on and share her insight on 45 & their family. I can’t wait to read her book!
I’ve also just started volunteering with Greenpeace/Fire Drill Fridays! An amazing opportunity and even more amazing are the people running it!! It’s wonderful to be part of this community!
Hope all is well with you!
Much Love,
xo Kara

Hi Jane,
Just wanted to say that your teach-in with Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger was beautiful and so moving. I was blown away by her words. Thank you for introducing us to the most amazing humans on this planet!
Much Love,
xo Kara

I don’t ever sign my books with stamps@!!!

I’ll try to find out about what Lily does.

Jane, It made my heart feel good to see all that support for the Post Office & it’s workers. Dimondstein and Karol were excellent communicators. Their passion and dedication was evident plus lots of good information. I had located the place to drop off the ballot as a back-up plan considering I am sitting smack in Republican territory, but after hearing them I hate to not trust in the post office workers to do what they have always done. If I get the ballot early and I will ask for that, I will fill it out the same day and take it back to the Post office immediately, all should go well. It was an excellent FDF event. Thank you. P.S. Did you get the Owl pictures I mailed you? (Ollie looking in the window.)Have a great day. Dona

Hi Jane ,im a guy 60 and I’m not a person to be fun of somebody, just you, nothing sexual, I think you are a great real woman , and i say real because you stick to reality as much as jou can . As far as Trump , I have to say I admire his tenacity just to be one of the most publicly hated man in the world , he manages to get his way and soar above the croud, he takes care of business, he works very hard and in my opinion he deserves another term. He is nobody’s fool and you have to be like that , he will play dirty if necessary but at the end comes out clean. Nobody that I know can beat Trump . You have to give him credit , he is the guardian this country needs.

I’m sad that I missed out on a signed copy, but I’m very excited to be receiving this book in a few weeks! I’m not a big reader, but your memoir was the first book I’d read in years and I had a hard time putting it down. You are a fabulous writer, and I can’t wait to learn more about the climate crisis through your next book.

Do you anticipate bringing Fire Drill Fridays to other cities once it is safe? I would love to attend my first ever rally and hear you speak!

Much love,
Chelsey

Hi Jane, help, http://chng.it/jnN4hzkycM !!!

Jane,
I’m just being me times a thousand! Lol. That is my second favorite episode the tremor. My favorite episode of G&F is the coup. Mic Drop! I’ve been watching G&F the last couple days to keep my mind off negative thoughts. I want to ask you how did you like the DNC? This was the very first one I have ever watched. I thought it was great and informative. Michelle Obama was my favorite speaker. I keep her catchphrase in my mind “ when they go low we go high”. I posted a lot on Facebook about the convention and speakers. After it was finished I looked at all the comments and was sad. Most of them were negative. I’m not a fan of posting negativity on social media so when I saw that from people I know it was disheartening. I don’t understand the hate? This is the first election I’ve paid attention to. Were they all like this? I mean people saying communist, baby killer, racists? I mean those are harsh words. I can handle my mom calling and saying 4 more yrs. How did you ever handle the hate you got in your earlier yrs? I wish I was as strong as you. That’s why I look up to you. As soon as I’m done with your book I’m going to use the meditation you have in the back. There is so much I want to ask you and say. I am just going to pray and keep thinking positive thoughts and volunteering. I can’t wait till FDF can be out in the streets again! (Hopefully). Thank you for being such a strong positive role model.
Love always,
Stacey

Jane, I also forgot to mention I’m sure you already heard that the house approved an additional 25 billion for the US Postal service!! Great news. I have a feeling your interview this past Friday might have had a little to do with that. At least that’s how I feel!
Stacey

Jane, you’ve been with me through thick and thin, and I am so grateful! Originally from the USA, I’ve lived in Israel for all of my adult life. I live in an area that suffers periodically from rocket attacks. Grace & Frankie became my TV sisters in the bomb-proof room, and continued to keep me company through all of the seasons. (I was in seriously withdrawal when the last season ended). Now with COVID upon us, you’re helping me to keep fit. My abs have never been so engaged! When my 91 year old Mom in CT fell ill and it was impossible to fly over to be with her, you helped me to keep my sanity. My Mom was the type of woman that you will certainly continue to be: trim, fit, beautiful, intelligent, and glad to dispense smart advice. Thank you for being there for me!

Girl, you’re the only Candita I know. xx

I’ll do my very best, Bob.xx Jane

Hi Jane, I think you’ve shared a really interesting perspective on Donald Trump. I suppose it can be very easy for the media to present him as inhumane and heinous. It’s definitely worth having empathy for everyone, I only wish that he could show empathy and sympathy towards those he finds incomprehensible, but I suppose that would be a different world. I think it’s really important of you to share that perspective. Sometimes he does seem like a strange, almost made – up persona (sadly not) – I can understand why people shroud him with hatred, but you it’s helpful to be reminded that you can’t fight fire with fire. – Found this post really thought – provoking.
Thanks Jane

Hi Jane,

Thank you so much for everything you do. You’re such an inspiration to me. I’ve garnished a lot of anger for Trump, but there were moments in the last four years, where I saw the same thing you talked about. It’s also quite astonishing, how obvious (for some of us), he makes his childhood trauma. It makes me pity him, and his upbringing, I do feel empathy for him, but it hurts me more that we’re paying for it, as I’m sure you understand, and may also feel. But I thank you for encouraging not to hate. On the grand scheme, it won’t make this battle any easier.

I do have a question for you – first I recently heard you say in an interview about Joe Biden, “I’d rather push a moderate, than fight a fascist,” which I thought was genius.

To that point, every day, when I see the news headlines, I become more concerned that we’re heading in the direction of tyranny. I’ve thought this since the 2016 election, when I saw so many people in his base, the blind devotion. How (basically state/trump-owned media) Fox News brainwashes them, and then this narrative is reinforced and validated, for many, by social media algorithms that feed personalized, highly targeted content. But in 2016, I thought, maybe it won’t be that bad, maybe I’m being extreme and paranoid. There are processes in place, to help prevent this, experts and other leaders who he can defer to.

Of course now we know, he doesn’t like to defer to these experts, basically across the board. It is worse than I ever could’ve imagined. Sometimes I ask myself, am I being insane by worrying about tyranny here? But I know I am not. I reread works from the 1930s and beyond, about signs of fascism, and tyranny, and how it could come to the US. Everyday I get more concerned, that this is it.

I know this election is critical, for this reason. If Biden doesn’t win, who knows what our country will be in four years. I believe if we have an election that is secure and fair, that Biden will win. But I don’t believe Trump is going to let this happen. He’s of course doing everything to create confusion for voters, even in his own party. Now encouraging some to vote twice!? A good president would want to secure the faith in our voting system, for this election and for elections to come. I fear we will never have a fair election again. I used to criticize the voting system before, how naive I was, back then.

Anyway, my real question is – what can we do now? What can we do to help prevent Trump from claiming victory before the mail-in ballots are counted? What can we do to prevent him and his base from self-militarizing when the results come in, especially if they don’t come until a few weeks after Nov 3rd? What can we do, to help prevent the russian interference (the propaganda is one thing, but I also recently learned there’s hard evidence that they were in the voting software that most polling places use. I imagine all it takes is one weak link, to let them back in.)

I’m going to drop my ballot off in person, early. I am encouraging others to do the same. But there are so many things that can go wrong. And since he’s the one in the single most powerful position in the world, he’s not going to care to take measures that would secure our confidence.

I’ve given up trying to persuade Trump’s base. Some people are too far gone. Instead I’ve been focusing, whatever I can, on encouraging people I know to vote who wouldn’t vote otherwise. I hate to be pessimistic, and I am actually hopeful at times, but everyday, things get worse.

I studied Political Science, I saw these signs right away. It’s like, if anyone could go back to before Hitler began to consolidate power, I assume they would, and warn everyone. Some of us are trying to ring these alarms, and I understand why his base doesn’t want to listen (b/c it’s not convenient for them, or they just don’t understand, etc), and of course there is that notorious chilling phrase of “it can’t happen here.” I don’t know, I also feel like public leaders should be doing more to ensure the security of the election. For example, polling places, shouldn’t be connected to the internet at all. Eliminate the opportunity for hacking by disconnecting. Use the machines to count and then manually submit them. I don’t know the specifics on how all of the polling places operate, but from what I read, it seems many of the machines are automated, and then send in the results via the internet.

The funny thing is, you would think, Trump wants to be remembered as a legend and the greatest president in history. If he wasn’t so narcissistic and childish, he had the opportunity to do great things during these unfortunately horrific times. I guess the problem is he values his ego, more than the truth, and take shortcuts. Instead of doing the right thing, I’m going to make my true supporters, believe I did the right thing. Or maybe he convinces himself what he does is right, I don’t think he’s that naive, though. I think he knows what he’s doing.

That’s another thing that gets me, the way he tries to punish cities, states, and voters who didn’t vote for him, by withholding federal funding. That come from our tax paying dollars. That’s a huge indicator for what he could possibly do should he be “elected again.”

As a gay woman, I’m concerned. I’m concerned what will happen. Not even just for me, for all of us. For black people, muslim, latino, asian, all women, all children, lgbtq, and really all americans. Maybe I’m doing the most I can do. I am getting involved in phone campaigning, and postcards, but there must be more at a larger scale. Who has influence that can help make the elections fair? I also contacted my local congresswoman with some ideas.

I hope we can look back and just say, it was a threat, and we got close, but the American people came through in voting Biden in in a landslide. I’d rather that happen, than ever being able to tell Trumps base, “I told you so.”

Anyway, I apologize for going so dark and for my comment being so long. I would edit it and trim it down, but it’s a stream of consciousness, really. I just wanted to see your thoughts on this. The american people, I believe are waking up, to racism, climate change, trump’s tyranny, and many other issues. That’s the one positive thing that came out of this. I just hope we’ll be able to use this opportunity. I hope it won’t be robbed from us.

Thanks again Jane, for everything you do. I listen to your interviews, and firedrill fridays often, they help me a lot, your perspective, everything. You’re genuinely such an inspiration. I hope I get to attend a firedrill friday in person, sometime in the near future.

Hello Jane Fonda,

I think you are great! I love your shows and your work. In the 80’s I did the Jane Fonda workout daily. I will never forget when my boyfriend said “wow, you have a firm butt”. No doubt. Thank you Jane. I am going to buy the cd and get back on it!

Trump definitely had trauma when he was young, no one who is healthy acts like he does. So sad that the world has to suffer so BIG because of it. I felt very relieved when I heard Biden say that there are many in DC, military and gov, who will escort him out WHEN he looses fair and square. Then I hope they escort him right to prison. Or better yet he disappears and we never have to hear his name or see his face again. Ok I digress.

Sending you lots of love.
In gratitude,
Shannon S

Hi Jane
I’m hoping you will narrate an audio version of your new book?
I like to multitask – mostly walk while I read/listen. Not only do I like to hear the author’s voice but I retain it better.
Thanks for everything Jane
Best,
Shellee

I am always so glad to read your thoughts and it is certainly really inspiring to see you always working towards the good of others. And it’s great that you share both your optimistic and your alarming thoughts.

But I realized I never connected the dots: thanks to Mrs. America, my generation got a new introduction to your good friend, the great Gloria Steinem whom you mentioned here. What did you think of her portrayal? I thought Rose Byrne (a magnificent actress) gave a terrific performance and I was shocked to find that she wasn’t nominated for an Emmy. Have you seen that show? I thought it was really profound and certainly relevant. I know most people tuned in to see Cate Blanchett being THE villain, but I myself stayed because of the portrayal of great ladies like Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug etc.

Hi Jane, I am happy to see that you and some Americans have the hope that with the new election things can change. Here in Brazil we went through a nefarious moment and it seems that it will never end. The president is not qualified for the position he takes, he is extremely arrogant, he does not care about the environment and much less about people. During the pandemic, deforestation in the Amazon increased 51% more than the same period last year. And you know what’s the worst? about 50% of the Brazilian population still supports him and they want him to be re-elected in 2022. Sorry about that, but I want you to know what is happening in South America. Virtual hug

Hi Jane!

I’m really enjoying these blog posts! They are taking me back to the time when you were on broadway in 33 Variations and you’d always blog about your day and sweet little Tulea. Glad to hear she still has that puppy energy at 15 ½! I still remember that story about her making her “broadway debut” as she ran out onstage during the curtain call. Too cute!

I like what you said about Biden and I think it’s important to get in the mindset that he is going to win. For me, it’s the only way to get through this tough, confusing time in America. I am constantly amazed by the people who are out on the streets protesting and doing all that they can to make sure our politicians are held accountable. I fear that if we don’t all come together and back Biden, we may have a repeat of 2016. I was a Bernie supporter from the beginning, but Biden is our only chance to save the environment and I think he can be persuaded to make the necessary changes to do what is needed to stop catastrophic effects of the climate crisis. With 45, that will not happen for sure.

Thanks again for all you are doing with Fire Drill Fridays. The weekly zoom calls have kept me sane and I find myself going back to watch the archived videos all the time. The one with Jamie Margolin in particular really resonated with me! I have signed up to volunteer with FDF and am just waiting to hear back so I can get started and do all that I can to help!

xx Robin

As I step over the midpoint of my 70’s I find it so helpful, and fun, to see how, no matter how much we have, our basic needs are all so similar. Reading, caring, grandchildren, and a bit of food.
I love reading your blog and my little pup wakes me by 6:45…staring in my face. 🙂

Always love reading your blogs, lovely Jane! I’m in Melbourne, Australia and struggling with the lockdown. Reading blogs of other people’s days takes me away from the here and now. Incidentally, did one of your workouts this morning – the easy one, as my body’s getting more sensitises I get older. Please post again soon, I look forward to it. Best, Kathryn 🙂

Jane, you are my inspiration. I’m a Brazilian girl, I’m eighteen years old and I’m an actress. My reality is a little different from yours and I love to follow your routine. Your book “my life so far” is so important in my life, it has helped me to overcome many problems and I identify so much with you. Thanks for your wonderful posts. I have to ask a question, do you ever plan to return to Brazil?

Hi Jane,

I recently have been watching the new docuseries with Zac Efron called Down to Earth on Netflix. One episode explores Sardinia, where there are some of the longest life expectancy rates in the world. Called a Blue Zone because of the number of centenarians per capita, Efron talks to researchers and locals about what it means to live a long, healthy life, from food to attitude. Very interesting! I’ve just hit, I think what you describe as, my second act. My friend and I talk all the time about what it is that people who are now in their 70’s and 80’s prioritize in their lives and what makes them thrive. As you have mentioned, finding things to be passionate about helps our daily focus. Certainly, I have found a renewed sense of purpose through volunteering with Friday Drill Fridays and participating in protests! As a teacher, I am of the mindset you should never stop being a student, and you certainly are the perfect embodiment of that ideal! Such an inspiration!

Keep fighting the good fight!
Jen

Thank you for sharing your stories with us. You are such an inspiration and a wonderful human being! I love that you are blunt, something I sometimes got in trouble for, we Germans tend to tell it like it is and some don’t want to hear it 😉
I have had such high hopes when I became a citizen under President Obama.
The environment was always dear to my heart, I guess the school system in Germany played a major role in educating us early on, but it was never enough, always a struggle to educate people. When I met my husband 30 years ago I was stunned how little America cared. Now I am scared that everything that was accomplished will vanish. I hope people in the US will vote this disaster of a president out. It’s sad to have to think about how disastrous another four years would be in so many ways. I am scared for my daughter who for the first time in her life is scared of people because she is of mixed race. I can’t imagine staying here if he will be reelected…

I love that you take such good care of your Tulea! Dogs are such wonderful souls, the connection we share is special beyond words. Love Jutta and Golden Retriever Indica

your dog is an angel by your side does not need to hear your voice because it really hears the voice of your heart.
I spend my days inside with many animals around me and what I do is try to write a story good enough for you to perform. I need help producing it but it is ready when you are.

Jane, you’re such an inspiration for me. I turned 60 my last birthday and was a bit down about it. But seeing you and all your involved in really brings it home that I’ve got miles to go before I sleep. I wish there was more I could do. I did a BLM demonstration in my neighborhood and it felt good to be involved. Mostly very young people. I just think you’re my role model even though I’m falling short. With the added bonus that my mom looked very much like you but was your polar opposite. So sometimes I feel like I’m watching mom finally get “with it”. Haha You’re such a ray of sunshine. If you ever need bail money just send me an email. I got you.

Ha ha ha thanks for the blog post. Even though it had “heavy” issues in it, it was still lighthearted and calming to read. Also, I suffer from Major Depressive Disorder and have been for 3 years now. I thank my lucky stars everyday that being from Newfoundland, Canada I have access to a free family doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist and medication. But it is still the hardest thing I have ever dealt with and I very much agree with you that understanding the science of it helps. For me personally, it’s 75% a chemical imbalance of the brain so searching for the right medication has been high on the list. (And not to get too serious, but I’ve recently fallen into serious suicidal thoughts and reached out in many ways. One of which being searching for a book from the first person point of view on this issue. Just in case anyone out there is in the same boat, I highly recommend the book “Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me” by Anna Mehler Paperny.) But I’m over the moon to report that my newest medication is doing wonders!!! It’s amazing how 1 tiny pill a day can bring you back to your real self.

Anyway, I think I did the exact same thing as you and typed a lot heavier than I initially intended – lol. But hopefully I didn’t bum anyone out. PS: I pre-ordered your new book today!

12 years in 25 days – I read your blog in full, Jane. It is an amazing story and I am so glad you shared it with all of us. And I am very much looking forward to the new chapters.

I wish you would see my country from a different angle – the wonderful people that we have, rich and tragic history, beautiful cities and amazing places, where nature is untouched and so beautiful. It is a shame that politics get in between people and nations, while we all live on one planet and are indeed one human race.

I am sending you my love and gratitude for coming to my life. You said in one of your blogs that you are amazed that Netflix brought that much attention to your persona and your voice on various matters is heard differently. I think it is a great reflection of the world rules today and I wish more people like you (not those Instagram empty faces with luxury accessories) got voice through all available channels to be heard on a big scale.

I wish you happiness and joy, strong health and much energy and let all your loved ones be healthy and safe. Let every day of yours come with a smile. From far away Sakhalin island, Karine

Jane, thank you for keeping this blog. It’s great to hear about your daily life and most of all your thoughts about life and things around you. Please don’t stop! Especially in challenging times like now, cause we all have our daily lives and little problems and concerns and it’s good when you can share them. I was talking to a friend of mine (she is in her early 60th) and I asked her if she had a dream. She said in her age she doesn’t have dreams, she has plans. I wanted to ask the same question to you. Do you have a dream, Jane? And if so, what is it about? (If you can share this with us of course). All the best to Tulea, she is such a lovely dog 🐕

Thanks so much, Jane, for these posts and all you do with FDF. You are such an inspiration to me and a real example of intersectional feminism. I know it’s gauche to post this here, but I DM’ed you on Instagram about something my literary agent tried to send before COVID hit. I’d love it if you could check your message requests so we can mail you my book and a small token of my appreciation.

Ms. Fonda,

Thank you for being who you are. We live in such chaotic times and your voice,written and spoken, is a like a balm.

I’m in my mid 40s and have just added “Prime Time” to my reading library and have pre-ordered your new book. In the midst of what the world is experiencing, self-care has become priority. I love meditation, PBS, yoga, and walking (downloaded the “old school” Walkouts to walk outside). Plus, exercise is crucial to my mental health.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts and truth. You are appreciated and respected. I hope you and your extended family stay safe and well.

Love and Light,
Paul Greene

Jane:
I hope You read this.
Just an old Vietnam Vet who wants to say he loves You for all You have done for America

Hi Jane..been inspired by you over the years..instagram is such a great platform to follow people. I live in Cape Town..things are pretty crazy here at the moment. Feels a little communistic as opposed to a democratic country.
My sister lives in San Francisco..definitely voting for Biden!
My Mom recently turned 100..6th February..gracious beautiful lady..asked her what her secret to her longevity was…she said she didn’t know..and when she finds out she will share the info..!!
Interesting you have a dog who is getting on in years and deaf…I have a cat that will be 20 in November…also completely deaf…staring blankly at random things…just when I think he is really old…he jumps up onto kitchen counter and makes off with a piece of cheese.
Keep challenging climate change..
Ps…I just finished watching Grace and Frankie…lovely light viewing under this current stress
Hard to think that in August last year I was in DC……
Heard there was another season of G and F….
Photography is my hobby….keeps me positive….
Take care
Sue

Hi Jane,

I always enjoy reading your blogs and have learnt a lot from both them and yourself in general.

Tulea is gorgeous and I had to laugh at how she wakes you up – I have a four year old cat called Charlie who wakes me up at a similar time by sitting on my pillow and playing with my hair!

I’m fascinated by the possibility of changing the wiring in your brain – it’s something that i’m trying to do at the minute to combat my anxiety and depression. I took a lot away from your book ‘My Life So Far’ and it had a really positive effect on how I view myself, my life expectations as I get older, etc. I’ve just started ‘Prime Time’ and am particularly looking forward to the chapters that you’ve just mentioned.

Take care! Sending love from England.

Laura. xx

Jane, about the fact that you often wonder how long will you live, and that you are perfectly resigned to death …you know that what Gloria Steinem did by wanting to live 100 years is setting the intention. This is an extremely important “nutrient” for our mind, because as you said by giving him repeatedly the “command” to folllow the same path our intentions become realities. I believe that older people shouldn’t give up on the intention to life no matter the age, and shouldn’t surrender not even for a moment. Any new breath is a triumph and a blessing. One of my grandfather’s brothers is still living and he is 93 years old. He has some serious heart problems. I remember that one time he wasn’t feeling very well and the family called the ambulance. The paramedics refused to take him to the hospital given his age and he didn’t gave up on him. He told them that he wants to go to the hospital because he wants TO LIVE. So, if you want to see what happens on planet Earth in the next few years, just set the intention!
love you and stay safe XXX

Good afternoon Jane,

I think it is so amazing that you have learned these things about yourself and have committed to helping others do the same. You have become a great role model for young people like myself who want to live long and fulfilling lives.

For younger generations growing up during the climate crisis along with many other things, the future may not always seem bright. How can we actively try to stay positive and hopeful both now and as we grow older?

Looking forward to tomorrow’s Fireside Fire Drill!

Sincerely,
Chelsey

Jane,
I know you are super busy I just wanted to let you know that I loved this blog post and your last one. Thank you. My mom and Dad complained about that bill being over and it’s their party who isn’t helping? Ugg. I asked my mom if she saw any of the Lincoln Projects ads and of course she said yes I kinda forgot she works at Nbc 26 and has something to do with commercials. She said they are ridiculous. So I’m going to take your advice and just let it go. I love my parents, but it is just frustrating. I am surrounded by republicans most of my friends and family. I feel at a loss. We don’t talk politics. I want you to know something ever since I discovered you on G+F I am a different person. I have a different outlook on life and people. I am very passive and introverted, but since fire drill Friday’s I have done so many things that surprised me!! I feel I have more confidence I am sticking up for myself at work and with family. I will be turning 41 aug 9th and I’m scared. I’m not sure why. My second act. I feel I have changed though, it’s still scary. I have your book Primetime I wasn’t sure when I should read it. I hope that’s not a dumb question. I’m sorry if this is all over the place. I hope this isn’t narcissistic. I’m really just trying to relate. I hope some day I will be able to meet you in person and tell you how grateful I am. You are so personable and honest to everyone. Thank you Jane for everything you do.
Stay safe
Stacey

Jane, it was my 28th birthday this week and my favourite gift was my Jane Fonda mug shot mug! My daily reminder while drinking my morning coffee, to live boldly and work to carry myself with grace.
I love this blog post; curious about any book suggestions you have on the rewiring of brain neural pathways? I’m a chef and have been wanting to study how food has an influence on improving mood and adjusting brain chemicals. Not sure what this study would be, but looking into it. I’ve worked through an anxiety disorder and have witnessed a family member with bi-polar, so fascinated by the topic and how the brain ticks. I know it’s a complex topic but would love to find a way to help people make lifestyle and diet changes to assist in the healing process of depression.

Prime time is on my audiobook list, so it’ll be up next. Nearly finished with Michelle Obama’s book.
I listened to My life so far about a year ago and gifted the book to my mom. So it will be good to get another dose of Jane wisdom 🙂

Your my favorite actor!!! I’m 16 years old and I love you and lily Tomlin so much!!!! Your so beautiful

You got to be kidding us Jane. You will want to wait even if that piece of trash is reelected (like Whoopy Goldberg, I never prononce his name). You will want to be around and keep fighting for all the causes you mention in your post and more. So I tell ya, you are not going anywhere girl ha! All of us must keep fighting, if not for ourselves, at least let’s do it for our children and grand children right until our last breath like true heroes. They deserve it.

My grand mother had 13 children, survived two wold wars, poverty, an abusive husband and the most dire living conditions. She lived to 102. You never know when it’s your turn but I can well imagine you living even longer than that so you will not only be able to witness your children and grand children growing and evolving but also continue to inspire us all like you always have. Jane, the world is a better place with remarkable and inspiring human beings like you in it.

With love
JF

I have been following your blog/read your books/seen many of your movies for years..and have enjoyed all..I just wanted to bring to your attention an American /Political Historian..Heather Cox Richardson..She is a FT professor at Boston College..She has an amazing ability to clarify and analyze our present USA current events like none I have ever read before..She produces a daily summary of the previous 24 hour events under the title “Letters from an American.”..She works by herself other than having a technician to help produce her video’s..She stays up frequently till 3-6 a.m. in the morning researching the news of the previous day…As she says, she does so because the USA is in crisis..She is so Amazing! She is on FB and has a substack.com venue under her name.. A couple of days ago she did a podcast with Bill Moyer..on Democracy..She started 1 hour video’s from her home in Maine, on American Politics and also American History..She does these live videos every Tues./Thurs..both on topics of history and politics..They are So interesting..and that says alot from someone who had so little interest in history during my schooling..Anyway..I just think she is So worth you looking at..She is such an authentic person as well..

Hola Jane, está bien que escribas como te sientes, con mucho esfuerzo ha obtenido curarte de la depresión, es muy interesante lo que dices sobre la edad y la forma de enfrentar los problemas, mi enhorabuena por haber obtenido este nivel de bienestar contigo misma, eres una persona muy resistente y te admiro profundamente. Tu actitud frente a la muerte es la mejor que puedes tener, tienes muchos motivos por lo que vivir y luchar, esto es fundamental y por tanto suma años a tu vida. Gracias por tu sinceridad y recibe un fuerte abrazo de Isabel.

Hi Jane!
I signed up for my first shift volunteering with Fire Drill Fridays/Greenpeace and will be texting voters in California this week to ask that they contact their Senators to demand legislation that will stop local drilling. Also super excited because we will be inviting Greenpeace supporters to join the volunteer call to promote the new electoral program in partnership with FDF! I’ve been following and watching each rally and teach-in from the beginning and am thrilled to finally be able to lend a hand and get to work. I am so passionate about this movement and am grateful for all you’ve done to help bring to light the urgency of the climate crisis. This is such an important year and I just know we’re all going to make a big difference together!

xx Robin

re: you travelling

i’m glad you’re still travelling around the states, i will have to save up to fly to you instead— wouldn’t want to miss it, or the opportunity to tell you thank you in person.

after reading this blog post i watched gloria’s documentary and when she said “i want to live to 100, i love it so much, i never want it to end” i realised i’ve never wanted this, and maybe you felt the same.

do you have any books that helped you with your depression? therapy is great but it’s expensive. i’m thinking of purchasing gloria’s self-esteem book she mentions in the doc.

much love,
kate xoxo

Hi Jane!
Thank you for always being so open, honest & real! For us everyday people, being able to get a little insight of how our favorite celebrity lives their daily life is always interesting. Take away all that makes you a celebrity and you’re just like the rest of us!
I am 37 and have read Prime Time three times already! A must read for anyone. It truly has opened my eyes on me living in my now “second act” and eventually & hopefully “third act.” The book has truly made me excited for all the wonderful things that do come with age & knowing that it is never too late…for anything!
So thank you for so many reasons (too many to list!)
Hugs & Kisses to your sweet girl, Tulea!! Dogs do make life so much sweeter. May she always have that youthful spunk to her.

As long as you’re living we will be here to listen & learn from you! You truly are one amazing woman! This world is a better place because of you!

Much Love & Respect,
Kara xo

Jane,
I have read 3 chapters of your book primetime and I’m already learning so much. I looked back in my childhood 1 event sticks out. I was diagnosed with ADHD in second grade plus I wrote glasses. By 4th grade all the teachers and playground aides knew me. Especially if I forgot to take my medication. I’m not exactly sure what grade I was in, but we had to walk up stairs to the playground where we met every morning. Two boys would block me from going in the playground. This one time I will never forget I looked into the eyes of the playground aide like help me she turned around and walked the other way as I started to cry. That happened for about 1 week until I told my mom I didn’t want to go to school anymore. That had to be a defining moment of how I would feel about myself . I just had a good cry over it. I am also Eeyore. I always have thought negative about anything. Like we will never win this game. I am going to fail this test. I look back and think my Dad did the same thing. Always negative. Hmm. I have decided I’m going to try meditation and go back to therapy helped me a lot . So thank you. This book is going to help me a lot!! I’m also going to write my life review.
Love always,
Stacey

Jane💕
I’m writing to you in complete gratitude and admiration over the remarkable legacy you continue to live out today. Turning 19 this week and I absolutely cannot wait to age beautifully & successfully just as you have. I was sent home from film school in the U.S due to this pandemic, and my passion for film has somewhat leveled down. Although seeing your work increased my love for film, it left me the impression of what a hard-working woman achieves in life. Totally stoked about these blogs and can’t wait to hear from you soon. Lots of love from Indonesia!

Hi Jane i live in Austria ; in Vienna and i ve two little french bulldogs; one of them is deaf too and acts like yours 😀 i am a huge fan of you fighting for women s rights

Jane, you’ve been with me through thick and thin, and I am so grateful! Originally from the USA, I’ve lived in Israel for all of my adult life. I live in an area that suffers periodically from rocket attacks. Grace & Frankie became my TV sisters in the bomb-proof room, and continued to keep me company through all of the seasons. (I was in seriously withdrawal when the last season ended). Now with COVID upon us, you’re helping me to keep fit. My abs have never been so engaged! When my 91 year old Mom in CT fell ill and it was impossible to fly over to be with her, you helped me to keep my sanity. My Mom was the type of woman that you will certainly continue to be: trim, fit, beautiful, intelligent, and glad to dispense smart advice. Thank you for being there for me!

Hi Jane!! I’ve always admired you, your work and all you stand for. Firstly, thank you for all of your environmental work, for reminding and inspiring all of us to constantly push for better, for change.
Soooo, I’m obsessed with Grace & Frankie. I watch and re watch episodes every night before bed. I can’t help to constantly wonder if you and Grace would be similar people in the real world- you play that part so effortlessly that’s I have to remind myself that it’s not real life 🙂
Do you find a lot of parallels between you & Grace in personality etc?

Thank you for sharing your days with us in this blog, it’s lovely to get to know you better.
Xo
Colleen

By the way, regarding Heather Cox Richardson’s daily summary post..read the Aug. 3rd post of “Letters from an American”..Her analysis (As many following her now have said “She is a National Treasure.”) of what DT and party are up to is chilling…I don’t know Heather at all..I am only familiar with her as a recommendation of a FB friend..

I’m voting by mail and a lot of folks are working hard to support the post office. Congress is calling the new Trump appointed head of the post office to question him about what he’s doing.

Your doggy is a cutie! I have one who is 19 yrs old.

Good morning Jane. Just became a new member of your wonderful community and I’m really honored to be here. You are truly a beacon of hope, inspiration, encouragement and empowerment for so many people.

You have always been one of my favorite actresses.

Did your Fit & Strong workout this morning. You are really motivating and ever since I made it over the 50 yr hump, it has been a little more challenging to workout, but you bring something to the health table like no one else.

Thank you so much for all you do!

With love and gratitude,
Tammy

Watching a video with yourself and Lily I then found out you had a blog! Found it and have now registered.
You are an amazing woman and I cannot wait to read it all.
Seeing your shop to, I think a purchase is in order!
Thank you for being you and everything you’ve done.
G&F turned my life around, love that show!

Had to pop in and say I took your advise on watching I May Destroy You. WOW! You, of course, were right!! I don’t think I’ve seen such a show so raw and real! Thanks for the recommendation! Did you watch Yesterday’s ( aug 3 ) episode?

– Alyssa

Hi Jane!

The Fire Drill Friday rally was truly amazing today! The videos were extremely moving. I look forward to Fire Drill Fridays every week and I have learned so much from you and all of the great speakers.

I started texting for Greenpeace a few weeks ago and have been taking shifts three days per week. It has been such a great experience to be able to help ensure that people will vote and take other important actions that will help our planet. While most people I’ve reached out to have been positive or at least neutral, I was surprised by some of the extremely hostile and rude responses. I expected some people to be apathetic, but I did not expect disturbing and rude responses about animals and nature. It was really eye opening, but I understand that encountering really unpleasant people is just a part of this important work. Knowing that I’m helping to get people to vote and become more active in caring for our planet makes it all worth it!

I’m very excited about the upcoming call with you next week where we will learn about further volunteer opportunities! I can’t wait to get more involved. In addition to texting, I’d love to make calls and participate in the postcard initiative. During the pandemic I made over 500 calls to unemployed service industry workers to get money to them from the One Fair Wage emergency fund. So I have a bit of practice! I’m also really eager to learn more about the 6 week training that will give us the tools to help us become leaders in the climate movement. I’m so grateful that Fire Drill Fridays/Greenpeace is doing this for us and our planet!

I’ve been volunteering for the Biden campaign for over a year now and I love how much of the work I will be doing with Fire Drill Fridays will be sort of an extension of that work since we are reaching out to voters. I’m a millennial so I’m fully aware that many of my peers (as well as Gen Z) are not super excited about Biden, but I definitely agree with you that he is persuadable as far as climate issues are concerned. The issue of climate has actually been brought up pretty often during Biden for President meetings and events that I’ve been a part of. I know we will still need to push him to do so much more, but I’m optimistic if we can get him to win in November. We just have to make this happen. I’m doing my best to get anyone I know who is considering sitting this election out or voting for a third party candidate to change their mind. It isn’t easy.

Thank you so much for everything! I’m looking forward to our call on Tuesday! I can’t wait to get more involved!

Jenny xoxo

Jane,
❤️❤️ Today’s Fire drill rally was great! I signed up for the Wedsnday webinar. I can’t wait to start volunteering!!!
Love always,
Stacey

Hi Jane,

I finished your memoirs a few days ago and I would just like to say how much of an inspiring, amazing and wonderful woman you are!

I graduated from drama school last year and at the age of 25, I’m just starting my journey of working on myself as a person. I’ve been through therapy for quite a while and I resonate completely with aspects of some f your experiences which you mention in your memoirs. Especially with lack of self confidence and trying to be kind to yourself. I just wanted to ask what advice would you give to someone who is starting this journey of discovering their authentic self?

I have a very very very long way to go yet but I just wondered if you have any advice for me on that?

I think you’re a strong and incredible human being to go through what you have gone through. And to have reached a point where you are comfortable in your own skin and with who you are, or at least closer to your authentic self than before. I admire you as an activist and as an actress. You use your creativity, not for fame or self gratification, but for worthy causes and to highlight issues within our society. I truly admire that.

So thank you so much for being who you are and you have made such a difference to my life. Your example has taught me to look further within myself and start to work on myself more so I thank you so much for that. You must get messages like this all the time but I just wanted to share this with you.

Thank you so much Jane. Lots of love from the UK.

Victoria xx

Hi, Jane,
I was so glad to find your homepage after I started to watch ‘Grace & Frankie’ on Netflix JAPAN.
The COVID19 issue is going worse in JAPAN also, specially in TOKYO & OSAKA, so that makes us stay home as much as possible.
One thing which is really good thing happended to me during this COVID19 issue is start watching Netflix to find the great program of ‘Grace & Frankie’.
Hope you are doing well overthere in USA

Jane, thank you for these posts. They really do mean a lot! I just ordered your book (signed copy, so excited!) and I can’t wait to read it 🙂

Jane you are wonderful.

Good Evening Jane. Just watched you on WWHL. You look FANTASTIC. Really don’t want to ask on this platform but no other way…who is your doctor? What procedures have you had done? Lasers? I have a lot of excess skin from weight loss and I’m now 55 and boom! Just like that I look it. Scared to death of needles and them messing up my face. But I saw you and am not so scared of I know I’m in good hands😊. Thanks for all you’ve done for this planet and all living things on it🥰🥰🥰

Re-reading Prime Time presently. Excellent. Spent yrs rewiring my depressive mind… worth all the work. Tho unexpected turn in the blog for you. Excellent turn for the rest of us who can relate.

Hi Jane,
I believe our mental state sometimes defines us physically and if we are healthy or not. Some days I have bad days and I have a lot of negative thoughts and most days I have good days and I am so positive and I attract others to be positive as well. I think you are fine, I can see you living maybe past 100. Nobody in my family has ever made it to the 80’s so you already outlived a lot of people.
I wanted to ask you, is Grace and Frankie over? I just finished watching the last season that’s on Netflix, which is season 6. I keep googling this question but there is no straightforward answer and it says after 7 seasons, so there must be another one coming out soon. I want to see what happens after this. This is a really good show, and I have watched all the other good shows as well: Ratched, Avatar, Schitt’s Creek, etc. I really like this show because of the character development from the main characters. Anyone can be Grace, I know a couple of people in my family that are Grace but being the new developed Grace over the series I don’t see that a lot and I really like it. So many people I know try to appear perfect and have their life together and when problems arise no one likes to talk about it. However, talking about it even if its “taboo” is the best way to find a solution. I’m a Sagittarius Capricorn cusp so I always want to solve the problem and move on.
I also love Frankie’s character too but not a lot of people I know could be Frankie, I am the most Frankie out of everyone I know haha.
Thanks for all of your inspiration.

Hi Jane, I wanted to write to you to thank you for how much you and Lily have helped my family over the past few years with Grace and Frankie. It has been a comical respit from the loss of a loved one, an emotional rollercoaster with how much Frankie reminds us of her and Grace as her sister (my mother) and a connection between estranged family. Grace and Frankie has been such a spirit lifter for us we haven’t been able to resist but reach out to estranged friends and family to tell them to watch. You and Lily along with the rest of the cast and crew have been a shining light of laughter in a very dark tunnel and I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for portraying such an incredibly strong, smart, funny, independent woman, I can’t wait until I can watch G&F with my daughter that’s the kind of role models you need! Keep being an incredible inspiration! Beth 💗

Jane! Your lunch looks delightful. Thank you for the book recommendations. I too have been enjoying “Little Fires Everywhere”, “The Morning Show”, “Better Things”, and “Dead to Me”. All wonderfully done, female lead shows! I hope you are staying as well as you can be. Have a wonderful week!

I have the exact same book stand for when I read at mealtimes

Hi Jane! I just joined your website and I am a big fan of yours.
You mentioned some shows that I also love, especially Homeland. I’m curious to know what you thought of the finale. It is sad to see that show end but what an incredible show!

Hello Jane,

It’s so great to see that you are still doing well and starting to have some semblance of “normal”. I have been very inspired by all of your livestreams, and they have truly changed my life. Thank you so much for helping me to learn more about current issues and what I can do to help. For someone who never cared about politics or activism, you’ve shown me that it’s never too late to get educated and involved. You’ve helped me discover my own identity and taught me to never change my beliefs in order to please others.

What advice do you have for someone who wants to get more involved but has no idea where to begin? How do I start having meaningful conversations with those around me who may not agree?

Hope you have a great week!

Sincerely,
Chelsey

Hi, Jane

Hope you’re well!
I’m happy to see that we’ve been enjoying the same shows. I don’t know about you but I really enjoyed the finales of The Morning Show and Little Fires Everywhere, such talented casts!

With Dead To Me, a lot of us have noticed the many similarities between Jen+Judy and Grace+Frankie. There are many instances where Jen and Grace are very much alike, and the same with Judy and Frankie! I’m curious, have you noticed these similarities too?

Stay safe and much love,
Aa-isha

Ms. Fonda I have been a follower and a fan since doing your workouts in the ‘80’s (they really worked!). You are brave and bold and not afraid to stand up to the old white guys that have a stranglehold on mother earth. Thank you. Thank you. Keep going. Thank you. And you and Lily Tomlin are the greatest odd couple ever. Don’t ever stop acting!!!! Also, I’m struggling a bit with weight/exercise right now so it’s very helpful to know what your routine is. You have always been very disciplined and it shows.

Thanks for posting this “week in your life”! It was a nice post to read this morning. What do you like to eat for breakfast usually?
Take care, Jane!

Hola Señora Jane, la admiro por decir lo que piensa a pesar de lo que digan los demas. Con respecto a los libros, me parece interesante su recomendacion. En America Latina hay un libro que se llama Las venas abiertas de America Latina el autor es Eduardo Galeano, es muy bueno y habla de lo que ha ocurrido en nuestra region sobre la explotacion de los recursos minerales y de petroleo por parte de paises industrializados, siguiendo un modelo de desarrollo que daña el ambiente. Soy venezolana y vivo actualmente en Bogota, Colombia.

WoW,Jane! You are a magnificent person,I admire all your work, and your attitude in life.I thank you for supporting health care workers (I am a doctor from Argentina). I am glad and proud to be following you! Big and warm Hug.

Jane, I am so glad to read this lovely post. And guess what, tuna salad is one of my favorite go-to meals as well. Being (in my case, even) more active in the kitchen was one of the few silver linings of the whole nightmare… and as you said, it’s important to maintain a nice schedule and to deal with every day.

Thankfully, I recovered from (the physical part of) COVID, which was a horrible experience. During those 8 weeks (!), I had very serious doubts that it would end (well, on a positive note, at least) and I am really furious that people are so ignorant about masks and other preventive measures. I first did not want to talk about it anywhere to anyone ever, but now I put it out there on any surface possible so that just one more person listents and takes it seriously. And it’s hard not to feel resentful of people when I myself got it because of a roommate being careless… if people were just endangering themselves, that’s fine, but people are wearing masks and quaranting to protect OTHERS (and as a result, themselves). But this just further enlightened the toxicity of an extremely self-centered, entitled society. And it’s the root of everything – the pandemic, our Climate Crisis and those diabolical creatures we have for politicians. We are all in this together, but are so reluctant to give up any of the “comfort” or what “we are entitled to”. I don’t see that anymore – we are not entitled to anything. Everything we take for granted is a gift – food, nature and its resources, our health, our life, our planet. I just wish others did not have to go through the same process that I did to learn this. But I am glad that there are people like you with influence who show that working together is the way to go and inspire us to take action instead of just sitting there with out depression and frustration. I’ve learned my lesson and I am ready to do something.

Hi Jane!

I’m so glad you enjoyed “dead to me” as much as we all do in the community!
Do you really not eat dinner? That sounds smart, dinner takes all of my time up as well, getting the food on the table, when you can do so many other things, besides that!
I hope you are feeling very good on this Monday! I watched “on golden pond” with my mother, it always tears me up. Could you pick a favourite Joan Crawford movie?

My deepest Love

Lea

Hi Jane!

Thanks for sharing what your days is like. And just like the rest of us, were all interested in what’s going on in the back round of these zoom calls! Checking out the details of the space behind who were speaking to or watching! Love it! I do have to say, you have the back stuff going on in yours with tour wall of photos!!
I participated in the interview you did with Darrell. It was powerful to say the least. Thank you for being so open and sharing your story. As for Darrell’s documentary, that is a must watch for anyone. Especially those having been through trauma. He is a true warrior and our world is much brighter with him in it. I’m glad you brought this up in your blog!
One day soon you’ll be able to hug your family & friends and your sweet grand baby!
Much love & blessings to you and little Tulea!

Kara

Hi Jane! Enjoyed your post. I’m in Australia but just wondered where you got that great book holder? Have always been a fan, take care 🙏🏻❤️

It’s been a particularly hard week watching the alarming Covid trajectory and losing two civil rights legends in one day. Reading your post was oddly relaxing and calming. It’s comforting to hear you are talking good care of yourself, the people you love, and trying to heal this planet. Thank you for continuing to fight the good fight and for staying productive and optimistic in these anxiety ridden times. I’m inspired to turn from my despair and focus on repair. Sending love to you and yours.

Hey, Jane
Thank you for sharing how is a normal week for you during this quarantine which seems eternal.
I think your labor through this hard time is still impressive and honestly, since I read your memories, I am so in to learn more about you in the present time so this entrance was so enjoyable to read, we are so lucky too because we got to know you and feel inspired by you every day.
Thank you for that. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I really appreciate everything you do and say,
Lots of love for you,
Pau
x

Jane,

So glad you’re well! My roommate and I have decided we are going to turn on your work out and get in shape so that we can come out of quarantine healthier and better than ever! ( gotta work my way away from pizza and towards something more like your lunch )!

Anyways, do you have any advise for gig workers ( like myself ) who lose the pandemic relief this week, but also cannot play shows due to Covid and its rapid case increase? I’m feeling quite overwhelmed and scared!

As always, thanks!!

-Alyssa

Jane, thanks for sharing this! Some of the series I also watched and liked and some will have to catch up upon )) Will the pandemic influence the date of Season 7 of Grace and Frankie release? Is it still the beginning of next year? Can’t wait to see it! And do you have any other movies/series planned with your in the nearest future? Book Club is great, watched it three times already!

Hi Jane,
I just found your blog after many years of being a fan. Right now, though, I am particularly interested in your lemon mousse. Any details, especially recipe, that you can share? Thanks and take care! 🙂

Hi Jane,

I just want to tell you what an incredible inspiration you are to me. Your compassion, your humility, and your determination to always fight for the little guy and for the planet without regard to self is absolutely awe inspiring.

Another Jane, Dr. Jane Goodall, has said that we need to start reducing our population if we are ever to fix things. Because there are too many of us, we are using up resources faster than the planet can replenish them. We will require the equivalent of 3 Earths by 2100 to sustain our population of 11 billion. Humans and livestock now comprise 96% of all mammals on earth with wild animals being only 4%. It was the other way around 20,000 years ago.

Do you agree with Dr. Goodall that over-population is a serious problem or do you think that all our problems can be solved through technology, renewable energy, etc?

👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️

Hi Jane!

Hope you are keeping well and safe 🙂

I would firstly like to say how much Grace and Frankie made me smile during some crappy times in quarantine. I would love to know how Grace would have coped while in quarantine with Frankie!
How are you finding doing Fire Drill Fridays virtually? Do you find it to be more interactive and exciting that people all around the US and globally can be apart of them?

Much love,
Robyn x

Jane,
Thank you for sharing! I have to admit I’m not a cook. Lol. Your lunch looked amazing. I usually just have a TV dinner. I usually just eat once a day. I just ordered two books one you suggested the new Jim Crow and also a book by Tehran’s Lopez Bunyasi and Candis Watts smith called stay woke. Can’t wait to get them! I also watched most of the same shows. I also watched Madam Secretary with Te’a Leoni and Tim Daly. It was really interesting how to see how things work inside the White House. You might enjoy it. I am also not a phone person. I prefer texts. I signed up to volunteer!! To send text messages. Hopefully they will get a hold of me soon. I know they have soo many people to get a hold of. I have to admit one more thing during fire drill Friday’s I look at the pictures on your wall and wonder who they are. Curiosity I guess. Stay safe
Stacey

How do you upkeep the stamina?… mentally, physically! You must get many many charities/organizations who solicit your support. What is your internal process that decides on causes you want to spend your time and effort in? Needless to say, you’re a big inspiration.

With reading so many important things lately as so many things happening in the world right now are deemed important – it’s nice sometimes to read a blog entry like this. Nice and relaxing. Thank you for taking the time.

Quick question: As everyone else seems to be catching up and branching out with new tv shows, I’m trying to get to know past Hollywood stars that have somehow slipped through the cracks with me. I’m a huge fan of what I call “the originals” lol – like Kate Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Cary Grant, Gable, Ginger, Bette, Judy, Jimmy and of course your father. But ya can’t know ’em all without making an effort, right?. I’ve done pretty good as a 34 year old cinephile but there’s always room for improvement. So, my new conquest is Barbara Stanwyck. My question is: What is your favourite Stanwyck movie?

Hi Jane! How about a physically/socially distanced Fonda Descendants’ Fire Drill Friday? Your fifth great grandfather, Jellis Douw, is my sixth gg, so I think that means I’m your sixth cousin once removed.

Hi Jane! Love your post and great to see how you’re keeping busy like the rest of us during these crazy times. Any chance you were driving a gray Ferrari down the 52 in La Jolla the other day? I could’ve sworn it was you. Either way, it was fun to pretend it was. It made our kids day as we’re all huge Grace and Frankie fans. Wishing you all the best. Stay safe!

Darling Jane
Grace & Frankie was such an extraordinary & brilliant manifestation that proves what happens when you have a great team effort!
For your next project hook up with those you love & make something really worthwhile. A documentary on climate change perhaps.
With your moxie, intelligence & deep caring you can make it so sexy everyone will have seen it. We’re behind you. Love Donna

Jane, thanks for recommending the TV series “I may destroy you”. I already put it on my short list. Lately, I’ve seen a couple of good TV series as “SelfMade: Madam C.J. Walker” (the leading role is played by Octavia Spencer), “The Handmaid’s Tale”, “”Outlander or “Sense 8” (about homo sensorium and telepathy) … and also the movies “Never look away” (a very very good German movie) or The Giver (a 2014 production starring Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges).
stay safe,
XXX

hii grace!
i just watched your show grace and frankie and lets just say im in love with that show. i dont want it to end!! i was wondering have you ever visited the middle east? i would love to meet you someday. please stay safe

Stay safe, Brittany and thank YOU and all the essential frontline workers who are risking so much for the rest of us. God Bless. xx Jane

Jane, I read your blog a few years ago. Saw you in Omaha at Film Streams event about 8 years ago. I am from Omaha originally.
This note is about Stanley and Iris. I saw it for the first time tonight and it now may be my favorite film ever. What a joy to watch.
Nancy

Hi Jane!
Some of us have signed up to volunteer with Fire Drill Fridays a while back and then again when postcard writing was added but we have not heard anything back yet. Just checking in to see when we will be contacted to get the ball rolling!

Thanks for all you do. We Love You!! Stay safe & be well!
Kara xo

hey jane,

i’ve joined your fdf streams for the last two weeks and i have to say, i’m in love with them, i wish i had started sooner! i’m looking forward to this movie you’ve been busy with.

on a completely different note, have you had the chance to watch ‘mrs. america’ yet? it’s finally on tv here in the uk and i’m obsessed. i would love to know what you think of it. it’s very emotional, inspiring and as each episode goes on, it really fuels the fire inside of me.

much love as always,

kate

Hi Jane!

I’ll second what you said about ‘Overstory.’ What a profound and beautiful book – it moved me to tears and I was sad to see it end. I passed my copy onto a friend I met during my first FDF arrest and she is savoring it as well. There really is nothing as delicious as finding the right book at the right time in your life. I just recently finished Angela Davis’ autobiography and can’t recommend it highly enough – what a force.

xoxo
Alexandra

I guess Catherine O’Hara was busy working on Schitt’$ Creek, while you all were busy working on Grace & Frankie, otherwise how could she not be some significant guest star on G&F?! https://thetruetruetruth.com/catherine-ohara-2

I could see her as a woman without a home who wanders up the beach and turns out to be Grace’s surprise younger sister.

Hmm.

Or, bear with me, Catherine could play Grace’s surprise child, had at 16 and given up for adoption, brought into the show by a startling DNA match? I realize that the show’s parents/children age range thing is fuzzy (like, it makes sense for today’s Gen-Xers, but for members of the Greatest Generation or Boomers?)…but it’s possible. Hmmm…

Oh well. Next time.

Candita, so glad to hear you made it through Covid. Wow!!! Whew!!

Hi Jane!

Thank you so much for all of the fantastic work you are doing on and off of your blog. Environmental problems cannot be divorced from white supremacy and you are able to integrate so many ideas to illuminate the bigger picture while remaining optimistic and authentic. You also have impeccable taste in TV – Ramy and I May Destroy you are both excellent!

I am in a psychology doctoral program and for one of my classes, we were asked to write a psychobiography – an in-depth exploration of a subject’s life using established theories of psychology as a lens. You really are my hero, so I wrote my paper about you using Linda Kreger Silverman and Sharon Conarton’s 1988 “Feminine development through the life cycle,” which is heavily influenced by Carol Gilligan’s work in feminist psychology. I know you are a fan of Gilligan, so I thought the lens was appropriate. If there is a way I can send it, I would really like to share with you the paper that I submitted.

Keep up the fight, you are an inspiration! x

Hola Jane mi comentario esta dos veces. No he tenido la enfermedad ni yo ni nadie de mi familia y amigos. En Mallorca hay menos casos. Una pregunta, has viajado alguna vez a Mallorca?

Just an update on my earlier comment. Found 2 witness. one they threw in the county jail and released her without bail being required. Police were called because my son had a seizure. Its very frightening for untrained onlookers. He goes into gran mal seizures and when thats done he gets up trying to get out. He stumbles around semi unconscious and totally disorientated. He stumbless and falls and doesn’t respond. He fell out my second story window one time if you can imagine what that must of been like for us. When police arrived they recognized him. The witness told me they told the officers that he was havivg a seizure. The officers beat my son in tbe apartment. Dragged him out side. While beating him and him screaming for help and that he could not breathe. The side walk is still covered with his blood. im sorry i can not finish this.

Dear Jane,

I just recently learned that you write a blog. I read your autobiography, My Life So Far, while quarantined. I have always admired your vast talent; your stark, honest revelations within the book deepened my admiration.
I am a psychiatrist and since the election of he-who-shall-remain-unnamed, my engagement in activism has increased exponentially. Please accept my deepest gratitude for all the light you have shined and continue to shine into our world. You are an Avatar for many.
Please stay healthy and safe during these very challenging times.

Im a women in pain. At the end of my ropes. Sitting here trying to stay awake because my son is lying on the couch with an untreated broken jaw and numerous
Other less severe injuries sustained at the hands of the police doing what is called street justice in our town on a population of the people that do not have the means to fight back. My son is no angel by far and there is a history; he is also an epileptic. I will say that I have not gathered all the information about what happened but right now that does not matter to me this just happend and my son is suffering and in pain and I need to be awake in case he needs me. How can I sleep when i can hear his moaning in pain. I was reading your article about white privilege and thought how much police brutality ties in to that. And why did i pick this article! I am white with two black beautiful sons. I am 63. I remember how things used to be. I know what white people think and what black people think. I’m afraid my family will never recover from this. The specifics are heart wrenching. I am filled with so much rage I can’t function. I want people to realize how the families of the victums suffer. That the realization that no one really cares is so overwhelming to me. The fact that a human being can be treated in this way. The hopelessness is to much to bare. Life is a circle. Unless we take a stand as a nation and break this circle…. Looking back and where we are now I hope this time that black lives truly matter and not just the popular thing to do in the moment. Because thats what usually happens. I quess we’ll see. I’m sorry I have no compliments or acknowledgements I can muster right now. 🌱

Hi Jane, I’m so glad you’re okay.
Thank you very much for sharing your week on the blog, it’s admirable how you maintain your routine between so much work and things you do.
Personally I haven’t had a good week, but reading your blog did me a lot of good.
I share with the rest of the readers the concerns about Grace and Frankie. I wish I was watching the seventh season already! It’s the best TV series I’ve ever seen and I enjoy it over and over again.
I also recently watched YOUTH, I loved the film and I was very moved by your performance. It was really brilliant. I also read some interviews with the actor Roly Serrano (here in Argentina he is very well known) who played the part of Maradona. He talked about how much he admires you and what a great experience it was for him to share the shooting with you and the rest of the actors.
Stay safe and much love.

Hi.
I just posted a tweet to say that just posted a tweet to thank you not only for entertaining me over much of my life but also for your enlightened political activism.
I tweet and troll Trump though I’m a rapidly aging Englishman in France…the planet will breathe a sigh of relief when he’s not POTUS.
I loved what you said on your interview bit about climate change..
The quote you cited from your ex is how I try to live my life; ‘hope for the best and prepare for the worst’
It’s more poignant now as I get around in a wheelchair- don’t know my neuropathy is caused by chemicals or pesticides I’ve worked with/,been close to or random gene mutations..
Anyhow. More power to you and what you do!

Thanks for sharing. This is the first time I’ve heard of these shows, along with your book suggestions. I will be checking them out.

Your lunch looks yummy!

Hi Jane last night you popped into my head, and I wondered how you were going in these times. I googled you and found your post “off the top of my head”. I joined your website so I could tell you how much I enjoyed reading about the minutiae of your life, your day, it was very nourishing for me. Thank you for sharing, for your honesty, and for all you give us.

Hi Jane, Thank you for this glimpse into your day to day. Loved reading about what you have been watching during this time and your daily routine. Well done on staying true to your vow to no longer purchase new clothing! I also avoid fast fashion and frivolous purchases, knowing how wasteful & pollutive the clothing industry is. However, when I try to share this with friends and family, I find they get defensive, critical, and challenge me on my choices rather than encourage them. It’s so upsetting and can lead to tense conversations.

Do you have any tips for communicating sustainable practices to others in a way that doesn’t offend them? Is this something that is covered in your upcoming book?

Thank you/love you xoxo

Hi Jane! About what time do you eat breakfast? I thought that if you get up very early and have breakfast, and go to sleep early, it could be that breakfast is like lunch and lunch is like dinner.

Jane,
This is my FIRST time ever joining a blog and boy am I glad it’s yours! I watched a YouTube video of you and Lilly answering those google questions ..You two crack me up! Can’t wait to surf the website!

Jane, I have ordered pretty much all the books you have written or suggested.
I am also going to watch Cracked Up, for many of the reasons you stated.
I am in the process of reading your book My Life So Far. It has triggered so much, thank goodness for therapy…. i thank you for making me at 51 face the demons.
Thank you for sharing your life with me.
Love you Kellie from Canada

Will be buying your latest book. Would love to see you write a cookbook on healthy eating.
Debbie from Canada

Hello Jane,
Thank you for sharing that that information above about yourself. You are an amazing and inspiring lady. Take care and God bless
Rita

Hi Jane,
I am fairly young, I know you from monster in law and Grace and Frankie but I have heard of you. I have a lot of respect for you when I looked you up on google and I think you are inspiring. I read on google that during your life you battled an eating disorder (bulimia), and you overcame that. I understand you were in an era where this and other things were overlooked because people want to perceive you as perfect instead of healthy. I know other celebrities have recovered from eating disorders and it is a big issue in our society even today with all of these new diets (Keto, paleo, carnivore, etc.) but I feel that you are really strong for overcoming that. I have also suffered from an eating disorder when I was a teen in order to fit in. I think you would help a lot of people out, especially young people now that everything is social media and all of these diets are getting out of control by being vocal even in a book about your experience. It is truly nice to hear that someone else has had this in their life because of all the mental illnesses there are, eating disorders are the highest in mortality rate. I know from experience no one likes to say they went through this period of time. I went paleo 2 years ago for purely health reasons not weight, but I lost too much weight and had to gain some and didn’t know how to. I switched to a better lifestyle with food and health but now I have this bottomless pitt hunger. I have spoken with dietician and therapist about this but sometimes I feel like I am the only one in the world who experiences it, even though I know I am not. I was wondering if you experienced this as well during your recovery? You are an inspiring woman, keep doing what you do. Thank you

Hi Jane–Thanks for blogging. It’s a crazy time for all of us and it’s comforting to read about how you’re hanging in there. I’ve been spending a lot of time researching Italy in WW2 (for a project I am working on) as well as rewatching many of your exceptional films. I just acquired the Brit import of THE CHINA SYNDROME, one of my all-time favorites, and I was wondering if there was any pressure on you guys to not make the film WHILE you were filming. I know it was kind of hush hush but I was curious if you had to fight any higher-up or even someone at the studio to get it made? I think Kimberly Wells is one of your greatest achievements in a list of great roles (Gloria, Sally, Bree, Alex, Lillian, Martha…) Is she one of your faves?

Morning Jane,

I feel terrible for using this lovely blog for this (and I apologise in advance) but there’s been many issues with customer’s orders from Crafted LA. I understand that with the pandemic the orders are obviously going to be pushed back (which Crafted LA state on their website before buying) but the delays are over three months, not 6 to 8 weeks like they’ve acknowledged.

When people have gone to query their orders they’ve been told it’s missing and they can’t locate it, or they’ve automatically refunded them which is odd seeing as your aim is for the proceeds to go to FDF and One Fair Wage. I’ve seen a lot of unhappy posts about it and I’m just concerned your brand isn’t being represented as it should be, and that makes me sad. They’ve even deleted feedback on their social media, that brings such problems to light, which people are having to do as a last resort (the company are hard to get in contact with, whether it be email, phone or private message).

I’m aware there’s nothing you can do but I just wanted to let you know, I would just hate for your brand to take a hit in all of this.

Karen

This pandemic is succeeding in bringing about a re-examination of values and systems long overdue. Right, Jane? I may be a little slow on the uptake (I JUST NOW watched your Wired Q&A w/Lily Tomlin from 2019), but I also realize that I have always been a Thoreau-esque person following a unique drummer. I love that OUR cadence, albeit unpopular in the 1960s and ’70s, is becoming an American Bandstand anthem of consciousness w/a beat many, many more are able and willing to dance to.
White Supremacy/Elitism/Privilege is very real in my experience. It seems that those who deny its existence and universal prevalence are those who have never felt their voice marginalized or have considered questioning “Authority.”
My problem with Authority is when it’s exercised to suppress and subjective others…which, to my chagrin, is a neverending story. . . that really stinks. And when something stinks around my house, I find the cause and ‘take out the trash.’ But owning my own garbage is the trick. I think some have sat amid the garbage-thought processes and behaviors for so long they have gone nose-blind.
Thank you for speaking up so well and so often to remind us how, why, & when to take out the trash. I am eagerly awaiting November. Yakity-yack.

Thank you for sharing these videos. As an essential worker in the prison system, I know, first hand, the dangers faced everyday. I’m so grateful for ALL essential workers, in every capacity. Jane, you are an inspiration! I would love to have a conversation with you and hear your thoughts on the criminal justice system. Thanks again!

Beautiful woman inside and out I would love to get the chance to shake her hand.

I completely respect everything Jane is doing. WOW what an amazing and strong woman. Please come to Colorado soon

Hello Jane,

Sorry this has nothing to do with the blog, but I wanted to reach out to you and let you know how much you have helped me.

I just found your blog tonight after watching a YouTube video with you and Lily.
I just wanted to take a minute and thank you both for
“Grace and Frankie ”
I’ve binged watched it during this quarantine. It’s helped me so much with my depression. I’ve struggled for so many years. Thanks, for the laughs. Thanks for making this a little more bearable. I’m glad my friend introduced me to the show. Hope there will be a season 7!!!
Xoxo to you both.

Thanks, Candita

❣👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❣

The road to hell was paved with good intentions.

The devil can quote the scripture to his own choosing

I am in agreement with your talking points

I read your blog and have several comments
I have spent my morning cleaning dog poop
As a society, we need to get out of the game of trivial pursuit !

Hi Jane,
Where can your Fire Drill Friday Rally be accessed? I live in Ireland and although I have never had the chance to partake in a Fire Drill Friday Rally in the US I have marched in Climate Change Protests at home here in Dublin as I feel very strongly towards the crisis. I would really love to watch this and future discussions 🙂
Many Thanks,
Robyn Hall

It’s so true that everything is interconnected on this earth. It is heartbreaking that so many people not only don’t feel that connection but will deny its existence altogether. And even though some might roll their eyes at quoting a Disney song on such an important issue or dismiss the song because Disney perpetuated the romanticized, inaccurate version of the real girl – I feel the song “Colours of the Wind” from Pocahontas puts everything you’ve said into a moving piece of art that has the ability to touch people on a very deep level. And when it’s read as a poem, it epitomizes the notion. It teaches understanding the importance of being equal with nature, the horrific damage of colonization (to the earth and people around you but also to your soul), the ignorance and danger that comes with white supremacy, and breaking down the absurdity of racism and the benefits of seeing life through someone else’s eyes.

It’s amazing how you can reach people through music & art. For example, an issue coming from a podium will (sadly) most likely only resonate with the people who are already fighting with you. Granted it can increase the size of “the neutral” and is an unbelievable necessity for amplifying awareness. But the ones fighting against undoubtedly have their hands clasped so tight over their ears that no bullhorn or megaphone could possibly penetrate. BUT intertwine that same issue in a song? It can not only be heard by both sides but it can last for decades and continue affecting and teaching the knowledge within the song for generations to come.

Just my 2¢…sorry for the long-windedness lol.
*Lesley (Newfoundland, Canada)

Thanks for this Jane! It’s good to hear from you! I have been using this extra down time during this pandemic to educate myself on issues that I am less familiar with and have really enjoyed the Fire Drill Friday live-streams that have focused on the intersectionality of the Black Lives Matter movement and the Climate Movement. I think it’s super important to have these conversations because so many people are unaware of how they are so intertwined, and how people of color have always suffered more severely from the effects of environmental pollution and a rapidly changing climate. Intersectional environmentalism is absolutely crucial for climate justice. I think it’s vital for every environmentalist to hold themselves accountable and do the inner anti-racism work, and that’s what I’ve been trying to do myself.

I’m currently reading a book with my Sunrise Movement book club that I think you’d really like, called “Emergent Strategy” by Adrienne Maree Brown. It focuses on radical social change and those who are willing to think expansively about what the future could look like if we change the way we think and stop trying to achieve only what seems possible. Really enjoying it so far and I think it’s a great read for anyone involved in a movement.

Hope you’re doing well! Stay safe!

xo Robin

Jane, I just watched today’s Fire Drill Friday. It was very uplifting and inspirational. Hop was new to me and I found him very hopeful and positive. I feel energized. So this was the last FDF? I missed a few before this. Hope I can find access to them.
I’m still struggling with learning on my first Iphone. Not doing well with messages, texting, etc. I will try the 877-877 after I finish this. I know I can do postcards, perhaps cold calls. I’ve done that before for dems.
Thanks for giving the okay on the use of the sign, that helps me plan the direction this painting will go. I plan to put you in wearing the red coat with your hands in zip. I already planned on adding Winona.
You have added, broaden the perspective which opens the door to growth for everyone. Thanks, Dona

Also, I love the picture of earth and the hands. It is beautiful. And I like that it centers on Africa, where supposedly according to scientists we all started on this go-round. I say this particular go-round because I have read according to Hindu belief that we have had several go-rounds before this one. Archaeologists are just finding so many buried civilizations that came before us. How lucky we are as humans to have such a beautiful world to allow us a place to evolve and grow. I am grateful for its gift and the gift of so many fellows humans who struggle to preserve it not just for humanity, but for all life forms. That’s what that picture evoked in me. Dona

I have a number of friends who were Covid positive, Elaine. They remained home and got through it but it was rough. I hope yours is less rough.

Hi Jane, I hope you’re well, I realise I may have over – faced you with my amount of questions so I’ll just keep it to the questions I think your opinions on are the most important. You’re article is extremely eye – opening, it is such a shame that in Uk schools we hardly learn anything about this sort of thing, something I hope our school system can improve on.

Just three this time 😂

1)What do you feel at the prospect of President Trump serving for another term?

2)You knocked on the doors of Republicans to gain a broader perspective as to why people voted for Trump. What are similarities you found between these voters? & Did they say anything that was unexpected?

Or gave you an insight into why they mightn’t be persuaded to vote democrat.

3)Angela Davis said: ‘There is an unbroken line of police violence in the US that takes us all the way back to the days of slavery.’

In your experience do you find this to be the case? & If so why do you think this hasn’t changed?

If this is still too much then I understand. Thank you, Grace

Hello Jane!

Writing to you from the other part of the world – Sakhalin Island, Russia. Not sure if you heard of it. But we definitely heard of you 🙂 Your life, your activism is such an inspiration to me. For me it all started with Grace and Frankie on Netflix. Funny, kind, brilliant series about normal people – with all their issues, struggles and wins. I am 42, but I can relate to them in so many ways! I admire your looks, you are a star in any age. And I love the look in your eyes – they are so lively, so full of passion for life and a great story behind all these years. And I wanted to know more about you – so I watched many many videos of your speeches at different forums, the Life in five acts movie, interviews, etc. You have heard it million times of course, but you are an amazing person! Your personal story touches my heart, helps me understand the issues I am going through in my family – with my parents, my husband, my daughter and it teaches me in so many ways and inspires to be a better me. Thank you for that. You are that special someone I am looking at for inspiration, wisdom and courage. And I do want to have a meaning in my life, like you do.

I truly hope this message reaches you. As you said in interview on Wired, your blog is a way to contact you. So here I am. Thank you for coming to my life. All the best from Russia. Say hi so that I knew you read this. Thank you. God bless you and everything that you do and fight for.

Hi, Jane!
I’m happy that your are still OK!
You wrote in a comment above this … “Joe Biden is a neo-liberal but he’s persuadable, he’s someone who activists can move…I think. That’s what we must all work for. Getting him elected, Building the outside force to push against him that can force him to do what’s needed. All that is outside his comfort zone but maybe he’s realizing the extent that things are changing”… So, what you are saying is that Biden isn’t the “perfect” president for the States either, but your hopes are that he will be more flexible? Did I understood you correctly?
stay safe XXX

Thank you so much for answering Jane, I’ll send you my school article when I’m done if you’d be alright with that. You’re such a great role model for young people, in everything that you do, I hope our society grows to have more people as hard – working, righteous and courageous as you.

In your article you spoke about the cynics, Jon Favreau in his Oxford Union Address spoke about how in politics it can be hard to restrain for cynicism. I think it is so positive that you remain focused on the key goals with constant determination. Good luck with everything, Grace 💗

hey jane,

i’ve been admiring the wall of photographs behind you in your streams for a while now, it seems to be your wall of inspiration, and i’ve been trying to see what people you have up there and what significance they have to you. i noticed the one with you and harvey milk, which is very moving. and of course gloria steinem, which needs no explanation. if you ever had free time to show or go through some of the people you’ve selected, a couple of others and i would be very interested.

take care, much love as always
kate

Jane,
I’m so glad I read your blog.becuse I wasn’t going to vote. The guy I wanted is out. Now I changed my mind. I’m going to vote Biden. I got so fed up with the news. How can you trust what anybody says these days? The world is a scary place right now. What news source do you watch? CNN? I had a very frustrating conversation with my parents about why they are voting for trump. I personally think it’s because they are republicans and that’s who you vote for. It’s always been that way in my family. Until I found you!! Thank you for opening my eyes to different perspectives. I now think for myself. They were giving me all these statistics and I’m not really studied enough to fight back. I did say how could you vote for a man who is a womanizer and a racists? Who doesn’t care about people or the planet? And they said most of that was in the past? Then I had to Segway so I kinda used you As an example I hope you don’t mind. Then why do you still dislike Jane Fonda I said because my Dad was in the army during Vietnam he didn’t fight in the war he was in Germany. That’s in the past also and she owned it and apologized many times for it. I said that you are fighting for our planet and we need a president who is for climate. Otherwise this planet will be gone in 11 years. My mom looked straight at me and said who cares we will be gone by then. How selfish! They have 5 grandchildren not including my 3 that I gave up at birth at different times. Who are also 50%mexican. How can people think this way Jane? Am I wrong? Was that a bad comparison? Well that was the end of the conversation. They told me to go home. Please let me know your thoughts or anything I could of said. Because I’m lost? Hope all is well stay safe!
Stacey

I have especially enjoyed reading the posting since July 4th. It has depth, hope with Biden, charity towards parents who are stuck, new people voicing their insights and appreciation, more heros & sheros to discover, (who’s Howard Zinn) and a real warmth of connection. I also loved watching the Burning questions segment with you and Lily. I really laughed out loud, it was so much fun. I enjoyed re-watching the late night interview with what’s-his-name. (senior moment in full mode. I can see his face.)( He remembered you sticking your tongue in his ear.) I enjoyed watching “Delores” this week on PBS, as I did the one with Gloria Steinem a couple weeks ago. I remembered your recent talk with Dolores on FDF? I received my T-Shirt with it’s rainbow flame. It is soft and beautiful. I can’t wait to wear it where someone can see it and the Fonda name. I hope they ask so I can talk and talk about FDF and you. So many good connections. It fills me up. As always I am thankful. Dona

Hi Jane,
Just dropping a note of thanks for all the amazing people you have speaking each Friday! These last few weeks have been so powerful and moving. Thank you for using your platform & bringing so much awareness and attention to the issues that need it most. I loved hearing Judith speak this past Friday and her response to you asking where does your Hope take root? So moving and so beautiful. There truly is hope, inspiration and positive actions coming from such terrible times.
Love & Blessings!
Kara

Hi Jane!

Wanted to say that I agree 100% with what you said at the beginning of today’s FDF. The energy here in D.C. is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I feel so lucky to be able to move here in this historic time and humbled to be able to work toward real, possible change.

I also think the message that everyone can play a part is so important. Removing barriers to entry—perceived or otherwise—is crucial in motivating people who wouldn’t necessarily consider themselves to be “activists” (FDF did it for me!)

Thank you for continually inspiring and educating in an inclusive, welcoming way. The D.C. Fire Drill Friday crew miss you!

xoxo
Alexandra

Hello Jane,
It is a pleasure to be a part of this community. Thank you for all the amazing intersectional work that you are doing.

Please support: Sustainability Saturday blog and Ecoblocker – designed to help individuals make cumulatuve daily sustainability an eady habit, Ecosia – plants millions of trees, TruEarth, Grove, Who Gives a Crap, Seventh Generation, Bidets, Ethique and many small environmental orgs and companies.
Help Sierra Club get out the undecided vote.
Thank you.
I admire your volunteer work, your kind care for Ted and the environment, and I understand that you are direct and I need to be, too. I hope to be constructive and love the doer but hate the deed. Have you truly done all you could to make it up to viet war vets? I know you apologized, I hope you did alot more. Knowing you, you did. I hope so, reparations are part of apologies. I am a progressive libral who was against the war.
The black panthers did promote violence. I never condone violence. I admire how you loved their children.
You can demonstrate, but your energy and money are best used to legislate. I know you support Biden snd others. That is your best use of your time.
Is greenpeace doing things legally and non violently?
Thank you for listening.

Hi Jane,
I have been impressed with your efforts for positive changes and address climate change issues specifically. We have been trying full time for 15 years to get our very good wind turbine based energy solution into the world but have been held back by utilities and funding. We have solved engineering issues that prevented deployment of the vertical axis wind turbine design for almost 100 years. Our turbine has now been successfully tested for seven years and provides the lowest cost electrical energy safely on a distributed basis (i.e. can be installed anywhere). We complement solar energy production without the harmful effects of the traditional horizontal axis wind turbines such as killing birds, noise, etc. Our website is http://www.arborwind.com. I would appreciate any suggestion you can give on actions we can take to speed up our ability to meet clean energy needs worldwide. Thanks in advance for your help.

Thanks for sharing! Global climate cannot be simply wished away! Here interesting article on this topic https://essaysmasters.com/free-essay/climate-change-essay/

I remember when the gorgeous Lily tomlin and you march Protest about the trees in DC are they still burning in DC in California I remember when Lily Tomlin made that speech we can do it that was beautiful then y’all got arrested I mean somebody gotta do something about the climate in the trees in because over here they cutting down trees animals homes birds homes squirrels homes yeah

I remember when the gorgeous Lily tomlin and you march Protest about the trees in DC are they still burning in DC in California I remember when Lily Tomlin made that speech we can do it

Thank you so much for sharing. Xx

I figured you’d be there, Alexandra. Stay safe. Wer your mask. We need you! xx

Thank you for the book recommendations Jane.
Stacey

My expectation as a 32 year old that read your “My Life So Far” memoir a few months ago was to learn more about you. I didn’t expect that I would learn more about MYSELF by reading it.

It caused me to look at my life, my passions, my goals, and prioritize the things that, at one point, fueled a fire I had to cause change.

For months I’ve taken daily action to learn about and DO things that MATTER. I quit a soul sucking job in October to connect to my true purpose and after months of rest (really fatigue forced me to rest) and educating myself on the life experience of myself and others (books, documentaries, films, journaling, meditating)— I know I was prepared for THIS time. A time in history that we have to decide if a year of our life isn’t worth the effort or if it in fact is forcing us to grow and awaken from an ignorant sleep. It’s not comfy, but it’s vital.

I’ve grown in my capacity to care for things that matter, and just as I take action daily to tune in and grow spiritually, care for the planet, teach and encourage healing, I now make daily choices to fight against racism.

White Fragility was eye opening as was the film “Just Mercy.” I have many of these books in my que, and they continue to provide insight, facts, and resources as I uproot the racism out of myself and help fellow whites around me to awaken as well. Thank you for adding a few more to read!

You are a gem and such an example of continuing to let life teach us where we are. Thank you. From my heart to yours Jane!

Xo Sasha Mauricette

Hi Jane,

I have to watch your replays for Fire side chats because i can’t always make the 2pm zoom meeting.

I watched your meeting last week and there were some questions that you proposed as far as solution steps to fight injustice.

I need to contact you because i wanted to share something private with you in regards to the state & federal elections that is coming up.

Do to my last response.. and i don’t want to share personal info on here from spies or trolling.

I need to talk to you about some solution steps moving forward and need your help with a private matter. Let me know the best way to reach you. If you have an assistant.. number or email to reach you.

Thanks,

Hasani Gooding

Jane, please consider putting this rock-star California congresswoman in your sequel to “Nine to Five”

💗Always important to be educated on these issues.

Elaine, I like the extra strength body revive roll on

Great list! I also recommend, “From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century,” by William Darity, Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen. It’s the most authoritative book on the issue of reparations.

For something more fictional I would recommend The Sellout, not only does it send the reader the extreme importance of racial justice, but, is also very clever and witty. ☺️

Great recommendations, Jane. I also think it is very important to educate the kids, as they are the ones who will make this world a better place and make sure that things like slavery do not happen again. What would be your recommendation to their parents? In terms of books, films or other experiences that could be shared and play a role in the process of making our children better and wiser than we are?

I hope you find the book, it’s really very good green clay

I use it often and it is very effective.
Take care of yourself too Elaine ! xx

Terrific story, Megan

Jane,
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing piece of writing. This puts it all right out there and explains things perfectly. I will be sharing this and printing copies to hand out as well.
It’s hard to believe we are in the year 2020 and dealing with such issues, still. Change has to happen now and we can all make this happen by coming together and doing the needed work. It’s never too late, but it sure is extremely over due.
Thank you for continuing the good fight and being a true leader!
With Love & Gratitude,
Kara

Hello Jane, I live in Northern NSW, Australia. This is a beautiful region. At Bingara there is a special and unique place of reflection and reconciliation. Myall Creek saw a massacre of 28 indigenous people in 1838 but what takes it different from other killings was that the white perpetrators were charged and brought to justice. This year Friends of Myall Creek commemorates 20 years of holding an annual ceremony whereby all people come together and reflect upon our shared history. This year we couldn’t hold an onsite ceremony. This is the link to our virtual ceremony
http://myallcreek.org/
Please watch this and discover a positive place in the world where #blacklivesdomatter.
Sincerely
Carmen

Thank you for this powerful post. I am trying to educate myself. I’ve shared your link with a few family members and I think it’s something that should be taught at all educational levels and of course as part of any business manual for Human Resources etc. I have always thought of myself as a loving open minded and liberal minded individual. This changes my whole perspective on my entire life. It really brought tears to my eyes,( as if there haven’t been enough in the current state of our country and world). I could go on, but it’s not needed. I just want to thank you for sharing this.
Erin

Thanks Jane for your enlightening blog. Big fan of yours. As a child of the South and lower middle class background, I can agree and disagree with some of your views. First, the reason for speciality ethnic items being off to another area in the store has to do with the items used by everyone should be prominently displayed. It has nothing to do with race—but everything to do with marketing. Black and Hispanics have been a minority in this country—and were still recognized with their own array of specialty products all together for convenience—but majority items are displayed to attract everyone.

Second, I have a had a few encounters that were racially unfortunate in my “white privileged” life. I was bullied by blacks in high school gym class—not a natural athlete I guess. And striving for a job with the government, I had to take a test—which I did “great”—but not great enough to get a job I was qualified for. After many attempts, I did get the job only to find black and Hispanics before me had 20 to 10 points added to their score.

During my employment, I attended many seminars on EEOC and race relations. One seminar, one coworker poured out her heart about the racism that had traversed throughout her family. It left everyone speechless. Which brings me to my final point, Racism is learned. It comes through families—and although no one might be outright bigoted or hateful—it still is picked up through the little innuendos of family life.

All of this did not affect me negatively. I still have and have had a great many black and Hispanics friends l love dearly and feel the same about me.

The dress came from a store that used to be in Santa Monica called “star Wares” it was a store that I’m sure you are probably aware of that is no longer there and it used to sell memorabilia and apparel

I know of no other way to get in contact with you thank you Miss Fonda!

I know this is an off-the-wall question but I have a dress that you wore in a movie and I cannot find what movie is from it’s a Warner Brothers movie has your name in it production number but I cannot for the life of me figure out which movie it came from. Can I please send you pictures of the dress so you can tell me if you recognize it I would greatly appreciate it thank you. I’m wanting to frame it and put it in my movie room

Thank you

Your post is very well written and informed, Jane!Thanks for sharing and for bringing more awareness!
I admit I never even understood “classic” slavery or treating black people as properties. That’s why I feel very emotional because the suffering of these people must have been bigger than our capacity to understand it.
Recently, I’ve seen a movie where the topic of British colonization of North America around 1770 was part of the scenario. At the same time, local Indians “were hunted” and black people were brought to North America to be sold as slaves. Many of those black young boys and girls were kidnapped and brought by ships to North America and sold on the markets as if they were simply objects. Sometimes, “the seller” would completely undress them so the potential “buyers” and masters be sure that “the investment” was worth it. 🙁 🙁 🙁

Jane, All of it is so beautifully written and I especially loved the last line. My activist friend in Washington tried with years of hard work to put together an oversight-board for police in Tacoma. It ended up so disingenuous that the board reported to the police not to an outside arbitrator for judgement. Today, because all that is happening, she has hope to try again. Fingers crossed. Dona

Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself about our past. It’s important that the conversation, albeit uncomfortable for many White Americans, begin with an honest dialogue and understanding. To supplement your education, I highly suggest that you watch “The Uncomfortable Truth,” a documentary on Amazon Prime. That is, of course, if you haven’t already. It’s well worth the 90 minutes of your time. In addition, I heard you mention in your CNN interview that you read “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. You might also consider reading Slavery By Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon. I think you’ll appreciate the in depth research of this author.

In any event, please keep reaching across the line — we appreciate the support because after 401 years, the healing process has just begun.

Peace and blessings.

How beautiful the photo on your blog!
How powerful your words were, both in your speech and on CNN…
Clearly the world needs more people like you.
Slavery is formally abolished but unfortunately it remains hidden under modern forms… As John Lennon once said, “Imagine all the people living life in peace…”
What if some day we make it? If we ever make it, we will owe it to people like you.
xx from Argentina.

My first thought is along the old adage, “you are what you eat,” but in this instance it is you are what you invest your energy into, your attention, your money. We’ve invested in violence over peace, in power over compassion,in inequality over equality. We’ve done this as a country in so many ways that as we take a closer look we have millions of opportunities to start to recreate America. We can start with ourselves by changing our attention, our focus, our use of energy, our funds.The starting point is thought, self-education to raise our awareness. Then we need to make the choice to act. This is one of those many opportunities. I always loved that old sixties slogan, “What if they gave a war and nobody came?” What if we truly wanted a non-violent society? Would we really begin with buying guns? Dona

Jane, Right on! Beautifully said. I knew you would put something up on this today. It is so important. Thank you. XxDona

Very well said, Jane. It’s sad that in the year 2020 we are going through this. It is heartbreaking to see what has taken place over the last few days. It doesn’t even seem like reality, but sadly it is.
I’m sure we would all love some book suggestions on this topic to better educate ourselves and spread the word to our friends and families.
Thank you, Jane, for always sharing your words of knowledge and wisdom and helping us through theses tough times.

Jane. Thank you for using your voice to speak on this. You so eloquently and effectively bring light to what’s really going on in the world around us and how we can step up to change it. Actionable steps are key, so thank you for those!! I’ve been trying to educate myself as much as possible lately, because I think it’s so important for all of us not only to use our voices, but to make sure we’re informed and constantly learning more. I’m ordering “The New Jim Crow” per your suggestion, and I’m currently reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want To Talk About Race”, which is beautiful and eye-opening. I would love any other recommendations you have, if you have time to share. Again, thank you so much for putting this out into the world and providing a way to begin to navigate something so vital. Xo

Thank you for the book suggestion. I’ll definitely check it out. You know, with all the reading and research you do on topics you’re passionate about and trying to learn more about – you should totally start a book club. Even just here, for your fans. Just an idea 😉

Thank you for always using your platform and privilege to speak up, Jane. It’s so horrible to see that these things still happen in 2020 and not only in America but all over the world. I am 18 years old and I hope to see more change in the following years, I really do. Currently I am reading “Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race” by Reni Eddo-Lodge, which is very eye-opening and also talks about Black history in Britain. I always try to be as educated and involved as possible and it’s inspiring to see that you are too. Thank you x

Jane,
Your segment on CNN this evening was so powerful. You always speak the truth and your decades of activism are powerful beyond words. Thank you! You’re an inspiration to all.
God bless you and continue to use your platform for the many causes and issues that we all need to be a part of.
xoxo much love & respect
Kara

I agree, Monica, with all you say. We are in our final season and I doubt we can introduce a new Black character but all the writers and producers are very race conscious. We have the most diverse crew I have ever experienced.

Nicoleta, I guess by your last name you live somewhere in eastern Europe, nyes?

Jane,
What is going on right now saddens me. It also makes me realize how uneducated I am. Thank you so much for speaking up. I watched cnn and your words are so powerful. Thank you for opening my eyes.i need to educate myself,to understand what is happening. I’m sorry if I sound selfish because That’s not what I’m aiming for. I want to learn. I’m going to read the book that you suggested. If you have any other suggestions that would be great! I pray every night that this hate would end and we would have more love in this world.
Love always,
Stacey

Very well said, Jane, as are all your posts. Is there somehow we can mail you a photo of our charity’s ARTISTS AGAINST RACISM billboard in Atlanta (and Brunswick where Ahmaud was killed)? We’d love you to be on the next one, and trying to post these nationwide as funding permits. You may also see the billboard on our Twitter page @aarcharity (and on Lou Diamond Phillip’s as he reposted it!)

You can also access our social media pages via http://www.artistsagainstracism.org. The great Norman Jewison was a founding member. I will never forget the first meeting we had, where he told me of the first night, while shooting “In the Heat of the NIght” where he had to jump from hotel to hotel with Sidney Poitier because lynching threats kept coming in and the hotel managers didn’t want him to stay in there hotel :(. We’ve progressed since then, but not far enough at all.

Jane, I just want to take a moment to thank you for being such a strong advocate for the black community for many years. You’ve been a constant when it comes to activism and I truly admire that. These are scary times so it’s comforting to hear from those who have been advocating and protesting for change since the 60s. I was feeling anxious about this just a few days ago and I talked to my grandmother to get her perspective. The thing that really struck me is when she said that the way I’m feeling now is how she felt at my age when there were riots in D.C. We both agreed that it’s important to become educated and to learn as much as we can about our past in order to create a better future for those who come after us.

Much love,

Lauryn

I am very sad and proud of the happenings over the last week. I am sad because it is necessary and proud because so many young people are standing up for what’s right. My generation tried and failed to turn this tide. To make a better world for our children, we failed! I am inspired that this new generation of young people are facing this fight and hopefully will change our view on equality. I grew my children to be colorblind am proud that they have both taken up the fight for equality and know that th he world will be better for it. Ee should not judge each other for the color of our skin. We need to love each other for the persons we are. Police who harass or punish those with a darker skin tone then they are need to be replaced and prosecuted when they cross the line. We need to stand together and demand equality for all.

I can just feel her pain busting through the camera:

Thank goodness for people like you who are prepared to speak out for human rights and the planet. Truly an inspiration for so many years, long may you continue to be so and do good work.