Jill Orr

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Virgin Territory

  I’ve lived in Columbia for a long time. Long enough to remember when “way…

Rejection

As this is the Arts Issue of COMO Living, I thought I’d explore an issue…

As You Wish

Parenting advice courtesy of “The Princess Bride” Because I am both lazy and an opportunistic…

ZOUology

Between the open-air enclosures, the wide variety of animals and the cacophony of smells, tailgating…

The Trail In Detail

Illustrations by Tifani Carter Columbia is home to some seriously awesome trails. Whether you’re craving…

Creating a Momster

I’m committing one of the cardinal sins of writing by basing this entire essay on…

Conventional Wisdom for the Chamber Showcase

How to win the Columbia Business Showcase

Jill Orr: The Mommy Wars?

By Jill Orr When Columbia Home told me this issue was going to be about…

A Sketch of Office Politics

Every office has its politics. Here are eight “candidates” you’re bound to see in every office.

Love Is All We Need

My mother recently lost her father. He was 90, frail in mind and body and…

Jill Orr: Keep Calm and Cheer On

Let’s face it: Most of us are not raising professional athletes. Most of us are…

Everything Is Bad for You

Caution: Reading this may be hazardous to your health. I have recently come to the…