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I Took The Tags Off, But I Have The Receipt!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Does anyone know if you can return a bulletproof vest, only worn once?  Can you get a full refund if it’s defective? Well, let me rephrase that. Can your estate get a full refund once your dumb ass is dead … Continue reading →

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Clothed And Comfortable

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I think several facts about me have been well-established. I hate the outdoors. I like the chilly air that blows from a/c. I like all of my creature comforts. And I really and truly love reality TV; the more ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Family Fun Over Summer Vacation!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I know those of you with children are dreaming of the days when they head off to summer camp. But if you can’t send them to sleep away camp indefinitely, what will you do to pass the time? Courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Everything I Need To Know I Learned From My Mom

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

A day late, as is typical me, but heartfelt nonetheless. In honor of Mother’s Day, and for the best mom I ever had, I present just some of The Rules of Life According to My Mom: On family: Our family … Continue reading →

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U Maniacs! U Blew It Up!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I’ve been thinking a lot about Planet of the Apes recently. Specifically, how it is that in this fictional account, humans lost their ability to speak and apes acquired advanced language skills. It seemed so far-fetched…in the days before texting, … Continue reading →

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Helen: A Love Story

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Romeo and Juliet. King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Tony and Maria. Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in The Way We Were (if it had the ending it should have had). So many great love stories. Epic, timeless, romantic. And … Continue reading →

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TEDx: Darryle Pollack: I Never Signed Up For This

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I am thrilled to share Darryle Pollack’s TEDx talk with you. Smart, funny, breast cancer survivor, and co-founder of WHOA (Women Honoring Our Age) Network are among her many accomplishments. Darryle was kind enough to interview me about my book last … Continue reading →

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When I’m The Boss Of Everyone And Everything: What To Expect

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Who isn’t tired of hearing about my job search? Anyone? I’m sick to death of it but it occupies my time and energy which means you’re going to have to ride this out with me. Looking for a job in … Continue reading →

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It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s A…Teenager?

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

This whole Crazy Kid in the wheel well of the airplane nonsense really has my hackles up. First of all, like many of us, I’m wondering why I have to go through security barefoot and half naked, being frisked by … Continue reading →

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Which Direction? A Philosophical Choice

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

This seems like the perfect day for me to potentially offend and alienate my readers with a blog about The Vatican. Well, not about The Vatican so much as the Sistine Chapel. Dan and I traveled to Italy for the … Continue reading →

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