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Tag Archives: Self
It Was A Bagel-Sized Bagel
Let’s see, my three favorite topics are cats, TV and food. I’m pretty sure it’s time to work a food blog into the rotation. Long ago in a land far away yours truly worked with a dietician to try to … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Diet, Irreverent, Self
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You Heard It Here First
I’m incredibly talented. Witty, bright, hilarious. I’ve been telling you that for a while; trying to convince you of that for quite some time now. But now, you don’t have to just take my word for it! Ann Silberman, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cancer, Culture, Friendship, Health, Irreverent, Self, Writing
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Did I Mention I Wrote A Book?
This blog is going to be all about my book, When Good Boobs Turn Bad: A Mammoir. I could call it “marketing my personal brand” or “leveraging my platform,” but I’m going to boldly call it exactly what it is, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging, Cancer, Career, Celebrity, Culture, Family, Health, Irreverent, Self, Writing
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Who’s Ready For A Tribute Album?
So this August marks one year since I started blogging. This is post #219. Imagine! 219 assorted musings about Important Things; posts where I try to do my part about The Human Condition. Pretty heady stuff…but I try to stay … Continue reading
Hair We Go Again
As I was trying to figure out what exactly was happening with my hair today, it seemed like a good time for a re-run… My Personal Best Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch There are bad hair … Continue reading
Subscribe Now Before More Puppies Are Harmed
So I’ve been blogging since last August. If I’ve made even one person smile it’s all worth it. Nah, just kidding, there’s a better reason. I am trying to make a living as a writer, and I’ve done lots of … Continue reading
Chuckles Would Have Been Proud
You know what’s interesting? Probably not or you wouldn’t be stuck reading my blog to find out. I wonder if insulting my readers is the brightest idea. Hmmm. OK, I started off with a digression so now I can focus. … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Career, Culture, Humor, Irreverent, Self, Television, Writing
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How May I Not Assist You Today?
Shortly after finishing grad school I worked at a start-up company that provided concierge services to shopping malls. The owner of the company thought it was important that all the office staff spend some time out at a concierge desk … Continue reading
Grumpy Sunday
I’m distraught. I went out to brunch last Sunday and ordered what was alleged to be bagel and lox. My meal arrived and for a moment I couldn’t even speak. What was I seeing? There was a pile of old-looking lox … Continue reading
Does Not Compute
You know, for the longest time sci-fi was full of crazy things that could happen in the future. Things like machines taking over the world. With all due respect to HAL, puh-lease! As if that could ever happen. Here’s the … Continue reading