Tag Archives: Family

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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Feeling Antsy About Spring

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I know that everyone else in the northern hemisphere is happily welcoming spring, but not me. I like winter. I like the cold, and the snow, and the short days…I know, I know…I’m weird. One of the harbingers of spring … Continue reading →

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The Poison Pen Chronicles

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Look, I understand that everyone has their own taste, and that my writing and/or sense of humor does not appeal to everyone. Really uptight, boring people for example; they don’t get it. But when I saw the first bad review … Continue reading →

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Aubrey Turning 26? OMG! Whatever.

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Wow, it’s hard for me to believe that another year has flown by since I posted last year’s birthday message to my niece Aubrey. All I can say is that she continues to be a joy; smart, beautiful, kind, talented…the … Continue reading →

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One Cool Cat

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I realize with dismay that it has been waaaay too long since I blogged about my kitties. I apologize; I know that most of you are waiting with baited breath to hear about every adorable little move they make. Cute … Continue reading →

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A Rambling Post About Talented Nephews, A Dominatrix, and The World’s Greatest Diner

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I’ve just returned from a fun-filled weekend in Chicago, where my nephew Sean staged an amazing production of Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle, which I can assure you is not about a cat in a cradle, even though that is totally … Continue reading →

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It’s A Happy Hallmark Fakey Cranky Holiday

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Valentine’s Day. A fake holiday that many fear and loathe. I am one of those people. If you want to know what’s tearing at the fabric of our society and breaking up families…it’s gotta be Hallmark. More than any other … Continue reading →

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All About Me, Me, Me

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I know I have been neglecting my blogging duties, but it was for a good reason. I have been gallivanting about town doing Serious Authorly Things. I had an Author Talk and Book Signing at a local bookstore, where hundreds, … Continue reading →

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Happy 21st Birthday Sean!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

It’s hard for me to believe, but my nephew Sean, the youngest of my brother’s children, turns 21 today. This is out of control. I swear to you one minute he was the cutest little baby and the next thing … Continue reading →

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Thinking Outside The Box. Way Outside.

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I hope everyone enjoyed a lovely holiday, or like me, at least just a quiet day with nothing to watch on TV. Hmm, OK, it wasn’t all that great for me, but, you know. One thing I love about this … Continue reading →

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