Jillian Conochan
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Jillian Conochan is a professional amateur; writing and editing just happen to be two current pursuits. Opinion range: strong to DNGAF.

From the mind of Jillian

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On Softball, Superstition, and {Simone Biles}

A medium-long personal essay in which a washed-up athlete compares herself to Simone Biles. Because we all could benefit from a few crystals in our pocket

Jillian Conochan
October 6, 2023
Sports
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{The Mall}: More than a Job, a Destination, or a Senior Skip Day

The mall. The only place to hang out with your friends, get your first job, get your ears pierced, and overcharge on Beanie Babies.

Jillian Conochan
August 31, 2023
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{An Incomplete and Growing List} of Songs I Would Drop If I Were a DJ

DJs of the world — now is as good a time as any to drop new music. Here are a few custom requests from Jillian. Results may vary.

Jillian Conochan
August 11, 2023
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Yelp Review: {Disappointed} in Maureen’s “Let It Snow” House {LOL}

First-time Yelper Jane just got back from a ski trip to Killington. The slopes were great but what about Maureen’s house and communication skills? LOL

Jillian Conochan
August 3, 2023
Prompts, Travel
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Girls Keep Secrets

An early life lesson following a secret unkept informed the first-person narrator’s rules about girls and gossip into her teen years and beyond.

Jillian Conochan
June 20, 2023
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Image from Pride Washington DC
Image from Pride Washington DC

{An Incomplete And Honest Look} at What I’ve Learned about LGBTQIA+

Pride Month is more than parades and rainbow merch. It’s a time to reflect and make sure you’re supporting your LGBTQIA+ friends with your words and deeds.

Jillian Conochan
June 13, 2023
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Go Neg Yourself! The Top 20 Ways to Reject a Compliment

“You look so cute today!” Girl, it’s hard to accept a compliment. Here are 20 effective ways to reject, ignore, and negate them before it gets awkward.

Jillian Conochan
April 25, 2023
Pop Culture
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{Creation in} {Destruction:} An Interview with Someone Who Smashes Cosmetics for a Living

An interview with a professional Still Life Stylist, whose actual job is to smash, bash, and crash products into the art you see in magazines.

Jillian Conochan
April 12, 2023
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{Divide and Conquer} Volume I: Jillian Organizes the States

Is Florida in the South? Jillian weighs in on a battle that’s more contentious than you think. Are the United States more divided than ever? Just might be.

Jillian Conochan
March 28, 2023
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