@JenCannPro

Writer | Foodie @vanityfair @nytimes @tandcmag @businessinsider @aarpethel @NextAvenue @Newsweek @TODAY @EatThisNotThat

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Summer snacking inspiration via my latest for @aarpethel. ethel.aarp.org/lifestyle/rec…

5 Fabulous and Versatile Dips Perfect for Summer

From salmon to whipped feta and strawberries, these easy dips bring light summer flavor to your table or picnic with simple prep.

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"Most of the jewels were recovered in May 1962, after George led an LA Police detective to my great-grandmother Martha’s house." @JenCannPro @VanityFair vanityfair.com/culture/story…

The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale

Sixty-five years ago, my grandfather masterminded a robbery at a historic Los Angeles estate. Decades later, Carla Kirkeby—who lived in that house and discovered the theft of her parents’ jewels as a...

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As you might imagine, my great grandmother- a twice widowed mother of 6 girls, was less than pleased when a detective & her son-in-law arrived at her home. This event splintered my mother’s family. The ripple effects of this event were great.
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"Most of the jewels were recovered in May 1962, after George led an LA Police detective to my great-grandmother Martha’s house." @JenCannPro @VanityFair vanityfair.com/culture/story…

The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale

Sixty-five years ago, my grandfather masterminded a robbery at a historic Los Angeles estate. Decades later, Carla Kirkeby—who lived in that house and discovered the theft of her parents’ jewels as a...

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From @VanityFair: The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale by @JenCannPro The granddaughter of the robbery mastermind meets the woman who, as a teenager, discovered the theft of her parents' jewels. #Longreads #Longform vanityfair.com/culture/story… 🎧 audio-resources.cnevids.com/…

The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale

Sixty-five years ago, my grandfather masterminded a robbery at a historic Los Angeles estate. Decades later, Carla Kirkeby—who lived in that house and discovered the theft of her parents’ jewels as a...

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Thank you Jack!
Jack El-Hai@Jack_ElHaiApr 9
"Dark and stormy." Today's #history article pick from Damn History, a free newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to writer @JenCannPro & @VanityFair! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.… vanityfair.com/culture/story…

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A free monthly newsletter for readers and writers of popular history.

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My latest for @VanityFair - a dream come true!
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The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale vanityfair.com/culture/story…

The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale

Sixty-five years ago, my grandfather masterminded a robbery at a historic Los Angeles estate. Decades later, Carla Kirkeby—who lived in that house and discovered the theft of her parents’ jewels as a...

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There's a reason this piece is still in the top 5 Most Popular articles @BusinessInsider - GenX, have you started decluttering? businessinsider.com/superage…

I'm 81 and decluttering my house, so that my kids don't have to deal with the mess when I die. It's...

Now that I'm 81, it's time to declutter my house. I'm giving away my book collection and China sets, so my kids don't have to deal with it later.

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Cowboy Jamboree Press@CowboyJamboreeJan 20
I dunno...sounds like BURN by Stephanie Austin is pretty fuckin good. Get yours February 3rd 🚬🔥
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As a kid, I was fascinated by other people's moms. In my latest for @aarpethel I write about why I've gravitated toward friendships with older women throughout my life. aarpethel.com/relationships/…

The Kind of Woman I Absolutely Love to Have as a Friend

They are role models who know how to mother.

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My latest for @BusinessInsider explores the juggling act of motherhood- and grand-motherhood, that happens when you have kids 20 years apart. Thank you for reading! businessinsider.com/im-a-gra…

I'm 57, have kids in college, and I'm also a grandma. People sometimes don't believe me.

I had my son when I was a teenager and my daughters when I was in my 30s. It's hard to be the best grandma from a distance.

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It was the privilege of a lifetime to write and find the perfect home for this story.
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My Grandfather the Jewel Thief

Before Lachlan Murdoch paid $150 million for Chartwell, his sprawling Bel-Air estate, it was the scene of a famed jewel heist. Decades later our writer unravels the mystery—and uncovers a dark family...

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My latest for @BusinessInsider. The alert from @AuburnU hit hard Wednesday evening after the horrific events of the morning in Minneapolis. I'd been thinking about that mom running, shoes in hand, down the street toward Annunciation school. businessinsider.com/auburn-u…

My daughter's university alerted me of a possible shooting. There's no parenting book that teaches...

I got a text from Auburn University alerting me of police presence at the school. It turned out to be a hoax, and my daughter was safe.

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My first and sadly last piece for @next_avenue thanks to federal funding cuts to @pbs. So glad this essay found a home here because Martha loved public television and radio. I can only imagine the letters she’d be writing today. Thanks for reading! nextavenue.org/the-contents-…
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Looking for creators! - PAID COLLABORATION - Free product - Text review only - Anyone as long as US based RT & DM ME RIGHT NOW!
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11 years goes by quick! I wonder if @MikeFOX29 still has this sweater. Part Scandinavian, I loved it! instagram.com/p/DHqwAZAOLdZ/…

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Shout out to Porsha working @SouthwestAir #3449 @iflymia - THANK YOU for going above and beyond in helping my daughter and her friends traveling home from spring break. #LUV ❤️💛💙
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Shout out to @SouthwestAir Melvina Brooks working bag drop ticketing area at MIA this afternoon. This mom says THANK YOU for helping my daughter & friends w rerouting, refunds & more after delayed flight issues. #LUV ❤️💛💙
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My latest for @BusinessInsider was a fun one! businessinsider.com/being-ol…

Being an older mom of teens keeps me young. I speak their language and make an effort to learn...

I love being an older mom of teens. I know not to use punctuation when I'm texting them, and their friends think I'm stylish.

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Steve Keeley@KeeleyFox2911 Feb 2025
21 people WANTED by @PhillyPolice for post Super Bowl destruction of several traffic lights & poles between Philadelphia City Hall & Macy’s.. Climbing, pushing down, stomping, smashing & then seen carrying the poles away. One guy even videoed himself as he’s taking part.
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Maureen Langloss@MaureenLangloss3 Feb 2025
If you're wondering whether you should promote your book or your latest publication now with all the chaos, the answer is yes. We need your words. We need to flood the channels with art and literature. So go for it, friends.
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