Jill Elaine Hughes
Jill Elaine Hughes is a Chicago-area writer of journalism, commentary, humor, plays, and fiction. Her writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, New Art Examiner, Cat Fancy, Missouri Review, Barfly Newspaper, and other publications.
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- 11/29/2006
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Master of Arts, University of ChicagoMotto
Tell the truth, be direct, and take personal responsibility for yourself. No excuses.Affiliations
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Why Are There so Many Household Products that Are Sold Only Between Thanksgiving and New Year's?A humorous essay about useless holiday gifts.
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Can a Woman Be Smart, Geeky, and Hot All at the Same Time? Yes!I Was A Hot Teenage Girl-Geek.
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Exercise Tips for Cubicle DwellersHere are some tips for doing simple, accessible exercise at the office. -
Trust Fund Babies Stole My BoyfriendOnce upon a time, I moved in with my new boyfriend and his two spoiled, trust-fund-baby roommates. It ended badly. The experience helped me realize just how much money, snobbery, and "status" can destroy relationships. -
Obesity in America: The Awful TruthBlistering commentary on why we need to stop coddling the obese, or else.