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Author Archives: Jill Foer Hirsch
Susie Pizza And The Thing: Part Uno
Dan and I went out for dinner last night at a romantic little hideaway called Pizzeria Uno. Hey, it’s a step up from cereal. v. Clearly we don’t get out much, because I’d never experienced the newfangled restaurant … Continue reading
The Summer Of My Not Discontent
Where were we? Oh yes, my summer repeating 10th grade PE. Summer school was at Lake Braddock that year; one of the few schools at the time that went from 7th through 12th, and it had big wide halls. In … Continue reading
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
From what you know about me, do I seem like someone who should have ever been sent to camp? I hate the great outdoors, and I’m not exactly athletic. Nonetheless, when I was 12 or so, I found myself packing … Continue reading
The Day Job
I love writing my blog, but there is the persistent matter of my day job. I have so much to share, but so little time this week. Please bear with me until I can post again this weekend. Alternatively, if … Continue reading
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Career Attempt Part II: Better Just Go Back To School
When I graduated from college, I pictured myself in a vaguely defined job where I had a big office and an assistant and lots of meetings. I never saw anything like that in the want ads, so I settled for … Continue reading
Taking Care of Business
You know, I didn’t start out with the glamorous and exciting job I have now. I had to work my way up and pay my dues like everyone else. When I was 15 years old, I landed my first job, … Continue reading
No Need To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
Those of us who are native Washingtonians remember the days when people like cabbies and security guards had two topics of conversation: Politics and Redskins. The old school guys had the scoop on everything, and chatting with them was always … Continue reading
Spunky Jack
I know I promised to pace myself on the cats, but I feel really guilty that Jack, the baby of the bunch, has yet to take top billing. He doesn’t say much, but I can tell his feelings are hurt. … Continue reading
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Happy, Happy, Happy!
Today is Dan’s 49th birthday. I think it goes without saying that we are in a May/December romance, given that I am merely 48 years and 7 days old. I simply can’t imagine how old I will feel in 358 … Continue reading
Time Flies When You’re Sitting In The Fridge
There are some truths I hold to be self-evident. Avoiding spoiled food, for example. Sometimes it’s hard to say if it’s really spoiled, but if it’s well past the expiration date I’m not going to try my luck. Dan, on the … Continue reading