Author Archives: Jill Foer Hirsch

Two Musketeers And An Annoying Sister

You know, it wasn’t always easy growing up as the youngest, and only girl in the family. My brother CJ is 8 years older than me, and my brother Barry is 5 years older.  They called me Brat for so … Continue reading

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The Great Cookie Catastrophe of 2013

What a wonderful time of the year. I’m still gnawing on stale Day-After- Valentine’s candy, Cadbury Crème Eggs have already hit the shelves, and Girl Scout cookie season is in full force. On my personal food pyramid, Thin Mints are … Continue reading

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Cousin Dan: Stupid People Tricks

As I documented in my January 3 posting, Uncle Cousin and Aunt Neurotic, Dan has a split personality. Not just getting in touch with his inner child, but acting like his inner child; he has delighted kids and terrified adults for … Continue reading

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The Grammar About Which I Warned You

I have always held that grammar is black and white, right and wrong, and ultimately that which separates woman from beast. I don’t know what separates man from beast, but that’s best left for a separate post.  Grammar, which I … Continue reading

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Say What?

I had a great opportunity last night to attend a panel discussion hosted by Washington Book Publishers.  Other than my friend who was on the panel, I didn’t know anyone else in the room, and they definitely all knew each … Continue reading

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The Sound Of Silence

Today was my first working visit to the Writers’ Room.  The whole idea is of course to focus on writing, so there are strict rules about maintaining silence; for example, no thumbing through pages or folding a newspaper.  It’s just … Continue reading

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Fancy Meeting You Here

OK, first of all, I am absolutely fine (Mom-read my lips, I’m f-i-n-e) but I got into a bit of a car accident today.  A pedestrian darted right into the street from in front of a bus and to avoid her … Continue reading

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Kids: Don’t Try This At Home

Before we got to eat bagel and lox on Sundays, we had to go to Sunday school.  Given my choice between medieval torture and Sunday school…I’m really not certain what I would choose.  The whole thing was just a nightmare.  … Continue reading

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A Fish By Any Other Name

Everyone who knows me knows that I am an extremely picky eater.  I hate onions.  I don’t eat stuff that has bits of things because who knows what’s in there.  I don’t like any kind of Asian food whatsoever.  All … Continue reading

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Planet Of The Dogs

Don’t ask me why, but I found myself lured in to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night. The whole thing is obscene, but I won’t turn this post into a rant about breeding. Don’t worry, I will definitely … Continue reading

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