Author Archives: Jill Foer Hirsch

The Beautiful Beaches of Minsk

My best friend/tormentor Andre, commenting on my mini-vacation, noted that I would never go to the beach.  This is because, against my wishes, the beach persists in being outdoors. I feel about the Great Outdoors as I feel about Bears…both … Continue reading

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Mrs. Helen Roper

Don’t say I didn’t warn you.  Don’t say that you for a moment believed that I wouldn’t occasionally sneak in a Cat Blog.  I solemnly pledge that I will at least pace myself.  Can we agree on no more than … Continue reading

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Name That Tune

I grabbed a cab tonight to meet my friend for dinner.  To borrow a phrase, cab rides are like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.  Tonight, I got a very nice young man, with … Continue reading

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Table For One

Many years ago I started traveling for work.  At first I took meals in my room, ordering ridiculously expensive and fussy room service food.  That got old quickly, and I started venturing out to restaurants—and trying to feel OK about asking … Continue reading

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A Parody of Ourselves

I saw my 19 year old nephew recently, and he was surprised to hear that my husband and I now have 4 cats.  Sean’s deadpan response was “You do realize you’ve become a parody of yourselves?” Yes, we realize it. … Continue reading

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Back in Action

From the time I learned to read, I read everything I could get my hands on for many years.  I can’t read very often now, but that’s a different story for a different time.  I absolutely love language in all its … Continue reading

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