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WTF Wednesday: WTF Happened To Your Blog?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I like to flatter myself by thinking upwards of a dozen people wait breathlessly for pearls of wisdom to fall from my keyboard. So I try to blog regularly. But guys, it’s summer. I had a beach week last week … Continue reading →

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How To Lose A Rental Car Without Even Trying

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

A number of years ago I was honeymooning in Hawaii with my International Gay Husband (IGH). We had a beautiful vacation in Honolulu, especially because he had to work during the day while I did whatever the hell I wanted. Then … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Of A July 4th Past Post

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I am currently either too lazy, too bereft of ideas, or both (hint: it’s both) to come up with an original post today, and since it’s rerun season, I’ve decided an old post is worth revisiting. You’re welcome. In A … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Call It A Bucket List

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

You should check out my fellow blogger over at Retirementally Challenged, who recently blogged a sort of bucket/life inventory list along with her answers. I don’t like the whole bucket list thing because I don’t like the bucket. I mean, … Continue reading →

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WTF Wednesday: Did You Miss National Candied Orange Peel Day?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Perhaps it’s because of social media, hashtag trends, etc. but it suddenly seems like every day is a national or international something or other day. Some are cute or funny; naturally I’m a fan of National Cat Day, and aaargh … Continue reading →

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A Magical Kingdom Of Chocolate And The Devastating Loss Of Fightin’ Farrell

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Were you breathing easy, thinking I was done with stories from our February cruise? Oh no, think again! Our cruise offered us one day in Port Canaveral, Florida. We have both already been to Kennedy Space Center, twice, and everywhere … Continue reading →

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People Suck

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I’m having a hard time being funny today. And I’m having a hard time understanding why I’m having a hard time. Because any other day I ignore the countless hordes of people suffering and dying from war and terrorism and … Continue reading →

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The State Of My Mind

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

Sometimes I have trouble falling asleep. I read recently that a good technique to keep your mind from wandering and to fall back asleep is to mentally alphabetize all of the states. I’ve tried this method a number of times, … Continue reading →

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Cruise Stories: Part 2 Of Possibly A Lot More

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

I’m not sure how many blog posts I’m going to milk out of the cruise, but there is much to be told. Cruising reminded me a lot of summer camp. There are Activities Staff all over the place and a … Continue reading →

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Passengers Set Sail That Day For A Five Minute Ride

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Jill Foer Hirsch

We had big plans for the day. A beach day at Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas, CocoCay. We were told that the ship had to anchor offshore and tenders (small boats) would be taking us to the island. … Continue reading →

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