Tag Archives: Stupidity

WTF Wednesday: Is Imitation The Sincerest Form Of Flattery?

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

There’s a fine line between imitation, inspiration, impression and plagiarism, right? Nah, I’m kidding, there really isn’t. Plagiarism is straight up stealing someone else’s work and claiming it as your own. If, for example, I am preparing to do my … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: So We Agree It’s A Bad Idea For These People To Own A Gun?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Believe it or not, it took a case escalating all the way to the Supreme Court to confirm that people convicted of domestic abuse can be prevented from owning a gun. Sure, those convicted of felony domestic violence lose their … Continue reading →

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Brexit: Buyer’s Remorse

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Remember when you were a teenager, and thought the world would be perfect if you had your own place, made your own rules? You would skip school, hang out with your friends, stay up late, sleep until noon. No one … Continue reading →

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WWJGD: What Would Jane Goodall Do?

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I know, everyone has an opinion on the child-falling-into-gorilla-pen drama, but of course mine is the most important, and hopefully, the most entertaining. First of all, gorillas on display in a pen at a zoo. Not good. Not good for … Continue reading →

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Kids, Don’t Try This At Home: The Nastygram

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

You guys know how much I miss my career, right? Or have I been remiss in whining? I miss my career a lot. I loved working. I had a couple of short-lived, crappy jobs over the years, but for the most … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Why Is Everyone Worried About What’s Under Someone Else’s Dress?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

This transgender bathroom situation is a wholly manufactured problem. There is an implicit social contract when we use the restroom; we assume we’re all there for the same purpose, and no need to ask for birth certificates. It never crossed … Continue reading →

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What The World Needs Now: Another Adorable Cat Story

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I feel like I’ve been overdoing the cat blogs lately, but then again with four cats I’m overdoing the whole cat thing, so I guess it follows suit.  We’ve not had a TV in our room for a couple of … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Why Doesn’t Caremark Care?

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Sometimes fact really is stranger than fiction. I mean, stuff that you couldn’t dream up if you tried. Stuff that results in a lengthy blog post that absolutely demands a number of ALL CAPS and italics instances, as well as a record … Continue reading →

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WTF: Maybe Next Time I’ll Check The Label

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Don’t say I didn’t warn you. When I resumed blogging in January I cautioned that I might post incessantly about my health woes. And I do not plan to disappoint! So recently I explained how I am titrating on a … Continue reading →

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A Killer Love Story

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I heard a story on the news last night that seemed sort of horrible at first. But as proof that you can’t just leap to conclusions, it ended up being a feel good story after all. OK, the bad news … Continue reading →

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