And Now Let Us Sing the Praises

of DBT Jenn and other GSD (Get Shit Done) Women

You know what I'm talking about. I'm sure you have some in your own life. Women who, though they may not have the most high profile, well paying or glamorous jobs, are totally getting it done. They cut through red tape, speak the language and just in general make the world work. Women who personify that seemingly rarest of all modern qualities, complete competence.

This sprang to mind recently with the release of the new Drive-By Truckers' CD "Brighter Than Creation's Dark". (I'm still getting to know it, an actual review will be forthcoming.) Joe & I were checking into any special packages available directly from the band (there's usually some sort of deal-e-o and we both feel strongly about getting as much money directly into the band's hands as possible) but we were kind of scandalized by what they (or more correctly, I bet, the outside company running the promo) were charging for shipping and handling, especially since they couldn't even guarantee release day delivery (and you must get the new DBT on that day). So Joe wrote an e-mail and oh, in about 15 minutes, got an answer from Jenn Bryant, aka DBT Jenn, webmistress and friend of the band. She assured us that the feedback would be passed on and also offered, though there was not a Detroit area show currently scheduled, there would for sure be one.

That's what I'm talking about.

A quick efficient response gets it done. Taking care of business in a flash, if you wanna get all Elvis about it. How much easier would life be if we all had our own DBT Jenns? And I could name others too-Sally at West Side Body Shop, Ruthann at the dirty Kroger, Mary Alice at Charm City Cakes-all keeping things running smooth in their little corner of the world.

So here's to you ladies. Not only do I salute you I aspire to be one of you. Keep up the good work!