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I May Be Sick But Damn I Look Good

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Yesterday was Inova Clinic Day. That’s the day every three months when I get to: Walk 6 minutes up and down a hallway while a nurse monitors my heart rate, oxygen saturation, and unofficially, my disposition. Plus counts how long … Continue reading →

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I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together…

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

In my family, we laugh a lot, and cry when we need to. We’ve been doing a lot of both over the last several days, because my stepfather Eddie passed away last Friday. Eddie came into our lives over 40 … Continue reading →

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WTF: Maybe Next Time I’ll Check The Label

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Don’t say I didn’t warn you. When I resumed blogging in January I cautioned that I might post incessantly about my health woes. And I do not plan to disappoint! So recently I explained how I am titrating on a … Continue reading →

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To Chew Or Not To Chew: That Is The Question

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Kitty dental drama. I mentioned before that Helen lost a tooth somewhere along the way, all on her own. Then it turns out that poor Chrissy’s teeth are rotting out of her head, and she has to have major oral … Continue reading →

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Awesome Jewish Gifts

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Check out what popped up on my Facebook feed. The first thing I noticed was “Jewish action figures.” They had me right there. I mean, action figures? What kind of action? Kvetching*? *Yiddish for whining. In other words, my blog … Continue reading →

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A Magical Kingdom Of Chocolate And The Devastating Loss Of Fightin’ Farrell

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Were you breathing easy, thinking I was done with stories from our February cruise? Oh no, think again! Our cruise offered us one day in Port Canaveral, Florida. We have both already been to Kennedy Space Center, twice, and everywhere … Continue reading →

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Summer Lovin’

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I don’t think I told you guys yet, but my niece Aubrey is getting married! We are thrilled that she has chosen an awesome groom with a bonus, his son, who happens to be the sweetest little boy ever. I … Continue reading →

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WTF WordPress?

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I am just certain that many of you, thousands and thousands, have been trying desperately to subscribe to my blog. I get it, you wouldn’t want to miss a single word that slides off my golden keyboard. Or…maybe my mom … Continue reading →

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A Killer Love Story

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I heard a story on the news last night that seemed sort of horrible at first. But as proof that you can’t just leap to conclusions, it ended up being a feel good story after all. OK, the bad news … Continue reading →

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Regular Me v. Meeting Me

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

On the days I really miss working, I try to remind myself of the upside. Like right now I could be stuck in a meeting. Meetings suck. They just do. They sometimes seem like a good idea at first, so that … Continue reading →

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