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WTF Wednesday: WTF Happened To Your Blog?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I like to flatter myself by thinking upwards of a dozen people wait breathlessly for pearls of wisdom to fall from my keyboard. So I try to blog regularly. But guys, it’s summer. I had a beach week last week … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Is Imitation The Sincerest Form Of Flattery?

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

There’s a fine line between imitation, inspiration, impression and plagiarism, right? Nah, I’m kidding, there really isn’t. Plagiarism is straight up stealing someone else’s work and claiming it as your own. If, for example, I am preparing to do my … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: So We Agree It’s A Bad Idea For These People To Own A Gun?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Believe it or not, it took a case escalating all the way to the Supreme Court to confirm that people convicted of domestic abuse can be prevented from owning a gun. Sure, those convicted of felony domestic violence lose their … Continue reading →

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How To Lose A Rental Car Without Even Trying

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

A number of years ago I was honeymooning in Hawaii with my International Gay Husband (IGH). We had a beautiful vacation in Honolulu, especially because he had to work during the day while I did whatever the hell I wanted. Then … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Bernie Who?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Competition is good. It’s important. The Democratic primaries this year were lively and covered a lot of important issues. The Republican primaries mimicked a playground in that pointless insults were hurled, people were bullied and given nasty nicknames, and no … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Of A July 4th Past Post

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I am currently either too lazy, too bereft of ideas, or both (hint: it’s both) to come up with an original post today, and since it’s rerun season, I’ve decided an old post is worth revisiting. You’re welcome. In A … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: When Exactly Did I Become A Walking Health Hazard?

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

My life lately begs this question. Because BC (before cancer) I was a reasonably healthy person. Truly. I got the occasional sinus infection or whatever, had a bad case of the flu once, but that was the extent of it. … Continue reading →

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Brexit: Buyer’s Remorse

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Remember when you were a teenager, and thought the world would be perfect if you had your own place, made your own rules? You would skip school, hang out with your friends, stay up late, sleep until noon. No one … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Why Did Kate Hijack My Life?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Look, I understand about coincidences. Common interests. I’ve even accused someone of stealing my life before. But that was the life I was going to live, if all had gone well. Not the one I’m actually living. But Kate over … Continue reading →

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WWJGD: What Would Jane Goodall Do?

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I know, everyone has an opinion on the child-falling-into-gorilla-pen drama, but of course mine is the most important, and hopefully, the most entertaining. First of all, gorillas on display in a pen at a zoo. Not good. Not good for … Continue reading →

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