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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia,  all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.


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Events
Westport's JoyRide Cycling Raising Money, Awareness Of Breast Cancer Westport's JoyRide Cycling Raising Money, Awareness Of Breast Cancer
Westport's JoyRide Cycling Raising Money, Awareness Of Breast Cancer WESTPORT, Conn. -- The JoyRide Cycling Studios in Darien and Westport are dedicating Saturday, Oct. 17, to Breast Cancer Awareness.For the entire month, JoyRide has been raising awareness of breast cancer by encouraging customers to Pedal for Pink. Every customer who wears pink to any Saturday class (cycling or other), is entered to win two free classes that can be given to a friend, or added to the winner’s account. For each pink-clad rider on Oct 17, JoyRide will also donate a dollar to the Lynne Cohen Foundation, which raises money to support education, research and preventative care. Th…

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Bergen County PAC Presents Art-Making Throwdown Bergen County PAC Presents Art-Making Throwdown
Bergen County PAC Presents Art-Making Throwdown BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation program, ArtsBergen Connect the Dots, will feature artists as gladiators Monday at the Bergen Performing Arts Center."Creative Conflicts: Live Art Battle" stars local visual artists painting and drawing in a multi-round live art-producing competition. The artists have two 45-minute rounds in which to complete their pieces in front of an audience. Audience members will not need to provide a thumbs up or thumbs down, as the center will provide tickets. Tickets then go into a raffle, making the voters eligible to win …

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News
Putnam Residents Walk To End Breast Cancer Putnam Residents Walk To End Breast Cancer
Putnam Residents Walk To End Breast Cancer PUTNAM, N.Y. -- For the fourth year in a row, "Team Saving Our Sisters" will walk 39.3 miles over one weekend in the Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer.Team members are: Barbara Paesano, Barbara Bigler, Emily MacKenzie and Lea Swanson. Paesono is 1 17-year survivor of breast cancer. Swanson's mother is a 25-year survivor, and MacKenzie's mother was diagnosed in 2013. Each team member is required to raise $1,800 for a team total of $7,200. To support the team, go to their website or mail a check to: Barbara Paesano 11 Rockledge Drive Brewster NY 10509.

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Neighbors
Concordia Alumni Raise More Than $1,000 To Support Team Adriana Concordia Alumni Raise More Than $1,000 To Support Team Adriana
Concordia Alumni Raise More Than $1,000 To Support Team Adriana BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Concordia alumni baseball and softball teams had their annual games as fundraisers for The Memorial Sloan Kettering Pediatric Leukemia Research fund in Adriana's Avile's name. Adriana Aviles, the four-year daughter of alumnus Mike Avile, was diagnosed with leukemia in May, and is undergoing treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. Her father plays baseball for the Cleveland Indians. The teams collected donations and sold T-shirts for $20 and wristbands for $2. They raised $1,045. To purchase a T-shirt or a wristband, please contact Kathy Laoutaris.

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News
Norwalk Offers Library Books At Train Stations Norwalk Offers Library Books At Train Stations
Norwalk Offers Library Books At Train Stations NORWALK, Conn. -- A train ride without something to read can be a burden. Commuters at the South and East Norwalk railroad stations no longer have to worry when they forget their own reading materials.The Norwalk Public Library has worked with the Norwalk Parking Authority to provide library books in the lobby of the westbound side of the South Norwalk station and in the station house of the East Norwalk Station. The library restocks the shelves every Monday and Friday. Commuters do not need a library card to take a book. People can help the library and the parking authority encourage lite…

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Schools
Byram Hills High School Inducts New Members To Music Honors Group Byram Hills High School Inducts New Members To Music Honors Group
Byram Hills High School Inducts New Members To Music Honors Group ARMONK, N.Y. -- Byram Hills High School inducted new members to its chapter of the Tri-M Music Honors Society.The Tri-M Music Honors Society recognizes students for musical and academic achievement according to the National Association for Music Education.

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Politics
White Plains Voters Question Candidates White Plains Voters Question Candidates
White Plains Voters Question Candidates WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Candidates for the upcoming Common Council and County Board of Legislator elections recently participated at the Woman's Club of White Plains for a question and answer session on Oct. 7, according to The Examiner News.The candidates for the Common Council are incumbent Democrats Nadine Hunt-Robinson, Dennis Krolian, Milagros Lecuona and a Republican challenger Nadine Hunt-Robinson. They are competing for three seats on the council, according to The Examiner News. The Democratic candidate for County Legislative District 5, Ben Boykin, is unopposed, reported The Examine…

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Schools
Hawthorne, Thornwood Marks National Fire Prevention Week Hawthorne, Thornwood Marks National Fire Prevention Week
Hawthorne, Thornwood Marks National Fire Prevention Week MT. PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Firefighters from the Hawthorne and Thornwood fire departments helped kindergarten, first- and second-grade students recognize National Fire Prevention Week last week.The firefighters showed students what they looked and sounded like in full gear, explained safety tips such as stop, drop, and roll, checking a door before opening it, and reminding parents to check smoke detectors. Firefighters also allowed students to look at the tools and to walk through the trucks. They left the students with coloring books, fire-hats, and a mission to check the smoke detectors.

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Events
Join Mount Kisco Lions At Annual Gourmet Brunch Join Mount Kisco Lions At Annual Gourmet Brunch
Join Mount Kisco Lions At Annual Gourmet Brunch MOUNT KISCO -- For a gourmet brunch featuring fare from local restaurants, markets, and caterers, the American Legion is the place to be on Sunday.The Mount Kisco Lions Club brunch starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults. There is no charge for children age 12 and younger. For the list of culinary sponsors, see the Lions' poster.

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Schools
Bronxville HS Students Cap Off Spirit Week Bronxville HS Students Cap Off Spirit Week
Bronxville HS Students Cap Off Spirit Week BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The students at Bronxville High School celebrated Spirit Week with games, non-athletic contests, and a pep rally.The co-presidents of the Athletic Council, seniors Matthew Bettino and Taylor Sears, explained that homecoming is for all students, not just athletes. Events included bungee-cord beanbag runs, inflatable--sword jousting, pie-eating contests, and a dance-off. The winners earned Mr. and Ms Bronco crowns, making the homecoming royalty a rite of spirit rather popularity. At the pep rally, students wore the traditional team colors and football jerseys as well as t…

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