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Southern Comfort

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Now that we’ve covered just a bit of Yiddish, it’s time to delve into a language called Southern.  I live in Northern Virginia, where we speak English, but if you go just 90 miles south to Richmond, you are in … Continue reading →

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Everything Sounds Better In Yiddish

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

There are some Yiddish words you’ll need to know to follow this blog: Schmy = browse, meander; Schlep = lug around; Goyim = non-Jews (goyisha = behavior or habits of the goyim); Shiksa = goyisha girlfriend; Fapitzed = all dolled … Continue reading →

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Meet And Mingle

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

It’s that time of year, back to back lunches, dinners, cocktail parties, and other assorted events.  I will admit I love them all!  I don’t usually have an actual life, but this week I went to a party on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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My Quiet, Studious Side

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Kidding!  I don’t have a quiet, studious side.  I started young.  I learned the word loquacious when I got my 2nd grade report card and wasn’t sure if I was being praised or scolded.  My mom explained the word to me … Continue reading →

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The Real Deal

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

You know I just can’t resist listening in on conversations around me…so naturally while I was sitting in the salon the other night I was all ears. There were two women chatting right next to me, and I started hearing … Continue reading →

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The Geriatric Set

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

We went to see Neil Young (with Crazy Horse!) last night, and as expected it was a great show.  None other than Patti Smith opened for him.  I could tell you more about the show, but you can read the … Continue reading →

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Finders Keepers

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Does anyone remember the 1986 movie Ruthless People?  Danny DeVito played a greedy businessman whose wife (played by Bette Midler) is kidnapped by an inept couple from whom he stole a design.  The thing is, he was already plotting her murder, so … Continue reading →

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Now That’s Talent!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

For those of you who remember David Letterman from 25 years ago…he used to have a segment called “Brush with Greatness”  in which audience members shared their stories of encounters with celebs.  For example, maybe at some point you drove … Continue reading →

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Give The Guy A Chance

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

As you surely know by now, my niece Aubrey and nephews Craig and Sean live by my sage wisdom and soak up all my knowledge like sponges.  They typically don’t like to make decisions without seeking advice from their good … Continue reading →

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When Turkeys Fly

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jill Foer Hirsch

This is the time of year when people tell each other heartwarming stories about their family holidays and traditions, share warm memories from years gone by, and revel in the joy of the season.  Well, that’s what I hear anyway.  Many … Continue reading →

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