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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 2d

Danielle Sarver Coombs is currently presenting, talking about the fitness video Positive Moves (amazing). Even better, she just mentioned her new puppy J. B. Fetcher!

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 3d

It’s 5 am pst (where I am) and I’m up and ready to present at the “Lansbury at 100” conference in the UK (over zoom). Thank goodness, given the theme, I didn’t have to do much to get ready wardrobe-wise—trench coat and done! Jessica Fletcher forever!

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 3d

It’s 5 am pst (where I am) and I’m up and ready to present at the “Lansbury at 100” conference in the UK (over zoom). Thank goodness, given the theme, I didn’t have to do much to get ready wardrobe-wise—trench coat and done! Jessica Fletcher forever!

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 4d

I had a lot of fun with this one! Fairy tales for parents!

Frazzled Humor @frazzledhumor.bsky.social · 5d

Sleeping Beauty
Once upon a time, there was a very tired mom named Sleeping Beauty. She had recently replaced sleep with anxiety, restless leg syndrome...

By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social

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Fairy Tales for Parents

Sleeping Beauty

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! And happy birthday month to you!!!!

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 5d

Ooo, oo, October 1–good one! Thanks!

Highlights From a Mom Talent Show

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 6d

Additional book topic criterion: who would send me happy birthday wishes if I wrote a book about them (because Weird Al has done that every year on my birthday since I wrote Weird Al: Seriously)? (Amazing, I know!!!!)

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 6d

I have an October birthday (today) and have written two books about people with October birthdays—both people who are iconic, musical, kind, and admirable in every way—Weird Al and Angela Lansbury. If I stick with the pattern, what’s my next book topic?

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 6d

I have an October birthday (today) and have written two books about people with October birthdays—both people who are iconic, musical, kind, and admirable in every way—Weird Al and Angela Lansbury. If I stick with the pattern, what’s my next book topic?

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 8d

New book’s out this month! Happy October!

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 9d

Parents need all the applause, especially these days if they’re responsibly trying to help their kids through the chaos that is the world today. CLAP PLEASE!

Frazzled Humor @frazzledhumor.bsky.social · 9d

Welcome, one and all, to the only talent show and place in general where moms take center stage. Tonight, they will perform things that they do every day. But this time, people will notice and clap.

By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social

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Finally, some acknowledgement!

"Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise (Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" - Official Video)

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 18d

For some reason, I feel like posting this for some basic education about the Amish:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOfZ...

YouTube video by alyankovicVEVO

www.youtube.com

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 24d

So many versions of the color black!

Frazzled Humor @frazzledhumor.bsky.social · 24d

Sporty Chic:
By wearing gym shorts, a dark-colored shirt, and a black hoodie, you can go from waking up to PE to class to lounging in bed without ever changing your clothes.

By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social

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How to Get the Junior High Look With Six Very Different Outfit Options

Parents, take note!

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 26d

battle doomscrolling by posting five small pleasures in life:

1. A sweet, old dog sleeping peacefully

2. Toast with butter

3. Rain out the window

4. A good laugh

5. Rustling leaves

Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 26d

battle doomscrolling by posting five small pleasures in life:

1. Purring cats

2. Almond stuffed olives

3. A stack of books checked out from the public library

4. Freshly brewed coffee or tea

5. A bouquet of flowers for the porch

last vixen on the left @liberalvixen.bsky.social · 26d

battle doomscrolling by posting five small pleasures in life:

1. Extra sharp cheddar cheese

2. Watching Greg Maddux pitch

3. Having some time to knit

4. December in California

5. Snoring kitties

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 26d

Let’s pretend I got the publisher website into the magnifying glass: www.bloomsbury.com/us/nowhere-t...

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 29d

Oo, oo, I want to try. You have the banjo and accordion here—lots of jokes about both. Maybe a book about the viola? But, seriously, great book choices *wink*

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m taking a stand:

A mule is too many things.

It can’t be a drink, a shoe, and an animal.

Too much.

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Sep 8

School picture time! Always the worst photo of my kids.

The Belladonna Comedy @belladonnacomedy.bsky.social · Sep 8

“Time to get the absolute worst photo of your kid!” By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social

Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/an-honest-sc...

Miranda Rights for Parents Who Are Friends With Other Parents

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Sep 2

For the record, I love love love kids theater. This is kind of inspired by the friends I have who may feel like they have to attend all the shows featuring my kids. There’s no obligation. In exchange, however, you cannot expect me to attend your kids’ sports stuff or know what a pop warner is.

Frazzled Humor @frazzledhumor.bsky.social · Sep 2

You have the right to remain silent, especially if your friend invites you to her kid’s theatrical production of Cats.

By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social

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Friends don’t let friends go to children’s theater!

a woman in a white coat is holding a glowing object in her hand .

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Sep 1

When in doubt, ask yourself, WWJW—what would Jessica wear? #jessicafletcher #murdershewrote #angelalansbury #fashiongoals

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Aug 25

Now that my Angela Lansbury book is almost out (a little over a month), just in time for the spookiest month (Murder, She Wrote month), I have a big decision to make:

Do I need to buy a trench coat?

ALT: a woman in a white coat is holding a glowing object in her hand .

media.tenor.com

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Aug 19

Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur were friends and then some—two Broadway legends who sang “Bosom Buddies” together in Mame and then remained close as they both in separate ways upended norms around women and aging in television.

My friends and I mostly just drink coffee together.

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Aug 15

Here are the top things I’ve learned so far from The Summer I Turned Pretty:
1. Don’t date someone with a brother—too much drama!
2. If you’re gonna eat a peach, have lots of napkins ready.

Reposted by Lily Hirsch

Frazzled Humor @frazzledhumor.bsky.social · Aug 15

Growing up is hard. Everything changes all the time, including the world around you, your body, and M&M’s, which now come in peanut butter and jelly flavor.

By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social

medium.com/frazzled/why...

Why I, a Mom, Must Tell My Kids Bad Jokes

They can always count on me to not make them laugh!

Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Aug 13

Fun game—Eight Inch Nails!