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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 5h

Happy 100th to Angela Lansbury
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

Contributor: We still have a lot to learn from Angela Lansbury

On the occasion of what would have been her 100th birthday, let's pause to appreciate her remarkable life and work.

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 2d

I’ll be at a local high school this week, W-F, helping with some of the kids’ college essays. I helped last year and it was so inspiring—these kids have so much potential and possibility. I just hope certain adults get out of their way.

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 4d

Another chance to wear my trench coat!!!
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The History of Mystery

Join us in the library for a murder mystery scavenger hunt! Guest author Lily Hirsch will speak about her new book Nowhere to Go but Up: What Angela Lansbury Can Teach Us about...

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 5d

Here I am talking Lansbury on the 1980s Now podcast! How was I at the Lansbury UK conference yesterday and on a podcast today? Am I a time- and space-traveling witch? Secret: I did both from home. But also, yes.
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What Angela Lansbury Can Teach Us

Quickly and easily listen to 1980s Now for free!

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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

Frazzled Humor @frazzledhumor.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 10d

Ooo, oo, October 1–good one! Thanks!

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 11d

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 · 11d

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 · 12d

New book’s out this month! Happy October!

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 14d

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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Highlights From a Mom Talent Show

Finally, some acknowledgement!

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 22d

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

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

YouTube video by alyankovicVEVO

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · 28d

So many versions of the color black!

Frazzled Humor @frazzledhumor.bsky.social · 29d

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

medium.com/frazzled/how...

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

Parents, take note!

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Sep 16

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 · Sep 16

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 · Sep 16

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

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Lily Hirsch @lilyehirsch.bsky.social · Sep 15

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 · Sep 13

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.

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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...

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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

medium.com/frazzled/mir...

Miranda Rights for Parents Who Are Friends With Other Parents

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

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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?

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

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

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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.