Tag Archives: Family

An Evening in Baltimore

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

We made history tonight!  The very first table was just fine!  Yes, we did the seat assignment shuffle as anticipated, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as it could have been.  We mostly did what my family does best, eat … Continue reading →

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Heartwarming Family Traditions

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Look, I hate to keep picking on my mom, but if she keeps handing me blog topics on a silver platter what can I do?  We’re meeting my parents and an assortment of friends and family for dinner tomorrow night, and … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Giggles

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

In the last few weeks we’ve attended three weddings.  All three couples were so beautiful and so clearly in love; gazing into each other’s eyes with affection.  It is a wonderful thing to witness. Dan and I love each other … Continue reading →

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Justin The Wise

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Our friends had us over for a very nice dinner tonight.  They have two kids whom are both very sweet and polite and all in all are much more presentable to guests than I ever was as a kid.  Their … Continue reading →

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Here’s To Us!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Dan and I were married on October 9, 1988.  Hard to believe it’s been 24 years since we said I do.  Of course technically I’m not sure either of us said that—the Rabbi read all of our vows in Hebrew and … Continue reading →

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My Gays: Retraction

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I received a devastating call from my brother CJ this evening.  Imagine my shock and horror when he told me Dan was gay (not that there’s anything wrong with that).  Honestly, he’s been hiding it pretty well for quite some … Continue reading →

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Poor Dan

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Since I launched my blog Dan and I have a new ritual; each morning he reads my posting from the night before while I beg him to let me sleep for 10 more minutes.  Repeatedly.  Dan doesn’t have an easy … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mom!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Today is my mom’s birthday, and a time to remember how lucky I am to have her.  I don’t like to admit this, but she’s really smart and funny and best of all a good sport.  I mean, when you’re … Continue reading →

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You Should Know

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I have a lot of pet peeves, certainly more than are necessary.  Some may merit their own individual blog post.  I very well may accidentally insult a reader here or there.  But in the interest of full disclosure, and in … Continue reading →

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Fear Not

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

When I was a kid, I was scared of just about everything.  When I was at that party a couple of weeks ago someone started talking about the old days in Atlantic City.  When AC was still a nice beach … Continue reading →

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