Tag Archives: Politics

Tricky Tuesday: A Day For Groundhogs And Assorted Animals

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

The two big events of the week, the Iowa caucuses and Groundhog Day, have me thinking. It’s sort of a Freaky Friday kind of thing, where everything is switched up and it’s hard to distinguish the top GOP candidates from … Continue reading →

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Rob Ford, Marion Barry, And The Downfall Of The Romanovs

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I literally live inside the beltway so I have in all likelihood been overexposed to politics. I find it amusing that Monica Lewinsky resurfaced recently, and in Canada of course they can’t get enough of the endless antics of Rob … Continue reading →

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The Obligatory Olympic Opening Post

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Did you catch the opening ceremony of the Olympics? A small child flying through the sky, ballet, astonishing acrobatics and weird dancing tea pots were just some of the things I noticed. The Russians celebrated their literary heroes, such as … Continue reading →

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My Thanksgiving Dream Come True

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I know that according to Blog Law I should be writing something meaningful about Thanksgiving, and all the things for which I am grateful. And I am by all means grateful for my charmed life. Of course I would be … Continue reading →

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I Meant To Do That

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I overheard a quote so good recently that I wrote it down to be sure I wouldn’t forget it. Because honestly, I forget my own name some days. Anyway, a dad was walking with his little one, and I heard the toddler … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown = Family Breakdown

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Much has been written about this government shutdown and the idiot hyenas we call Congress (with all due respect to hyenas). I won’t attempt to out-pundit or over-think or under-mine the situation. But if you want to know how this shutdown … Continue reading →

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The Cutest Corporation

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jill Foer Hirsch

It’s gotta be good to be Apple.  They’re the corporation everyone loves; the mascot of American ingenuity.  Are we surprised that the same ingenuity that brought us the Mac and the iPhone would also uncover perfectly legal and totally awesome corporate … Continue reading →

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The Candidate

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jill Foer Hirsch

OK, so maybe I should have paid closer attention when I applied for the job. I definitely should have researched the organization before my phone interview. It probably would have been good if I remembered I had an interview. Hey, … Continue reading →

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The Great Cookie Catastrophe of 2013

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jill Foer Hirsch

What a wonderful time of the year. I’m still gnawing on stale Day-After- Valentine’s candy, Cadbury Crème Eggs have already hit the shelves, and Girl Scout cookie season is in full force. On my personal food pyramid, Thin Mints are … Continue reading →

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