Tag Archives: Culture

WTF Wednesday: Why Must There Be Onion?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

It is entirely possible that I will drop dead if I eat an onion. Well, that might be overstated. It is true though, that I will wish I was dead if I accidentally eat an onion of any kind, including … Continue reading →

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B.F. Skinner Surely Never Tested Cats

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

As I’ve shared, we’ve been dealing with kitty dental drama. Helen accidentally lost a tooth, we had the vet pull a bunch of Chrissy’s teeth. It’s not good. At her most recent check-up we learned that Helen is developing a … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Why Doesn’t Caremark Care?

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Sometimes fact really is stranger than fiction. I mean, stuff that you couldn’t dream up if you tried. Stuff that results in a lengthy blog post that absolutely demands a number of ALL CAPS and italics instances, as well as a record … Continue reading →

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They Tried To Make Me Go To Rehab

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

And I was obliged to say yes yes yes. To something known as pulmonary rehab; a combination of education and physical exercise. Yep. My two least favorite things: thinking and moving. So for two months, three days a week, I … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Don’t Kids Walk Anymore?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I have decided to establish what will likely be a completely inconsistent series, WTF Wednesdays. Today’s question: why must all kids be driven to school and picked up every day? I live next to a junior high school. In one … 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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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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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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