Dianelaneyfitzpatrick

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A former newspaper reporter and editor, Diane Laney Fitzpatrick is a freelance writer with three children - two in college studying music and journalism, and one living and teaching in Moscow.

She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University, worked as a newspaper reporter and editor before becoming a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer. She's done a multitude of volunteer projects at schools, her church, and for the homeless, minorities, women's issues, and political causes.

Diane and her family have lived in six states in the past 20 years, making her intimately familiar with moving and relocating families. She currently lives in and writes from Jupiter, Florida.

"Just Humor Me," Diane's blog, is on Blogspot and on her personal website. She also blogs about Empty Nest and is a contributing columnist at Commentarista.

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MY BLOGS

Just Humor Me http://just-humor-me.blogspot.com/
Growing up in the ‘60s, being a teenager in the ‘70s, raising kids, moving all over the country, and trying to stay afloat living in South Florida, Just Humor Me is a modern day housewife’s journey through the day-to-day funny moments.

LATEST ARTICLES ( 307 )

This Real Woman Doesn't Grill

We grilled a bunch of food for dinner last night and I let Paul, one of our guests, take over the grilling. I am embarrassed to say that I didn’t know how to... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2011 HUMOR
NIMBY Politics, Literally

The politics of my yard are getting more intense. I hadn’t been out there to do a lick of yard work in a long time, so yesterday I tried to do a little... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2011 HUMOR
College Matrix a La Mom

My daughter just finished up a search for a college. She hasn’t chosen yet, but I don’t even care what the outcome is. The search is over. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2011 HUMOR
Warning: Dying May Cause Death

You’ve probably seen these funny warning labels before. I’m posting them anyway because a) they continue to be stupid funny even the second and third time you... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2011 HUMOR
Live, From the City That Never Slee-zzzzzzz

I felt a little bit bad for New York on Friday. When I arrived for the weekend, I was all set for a Sex in the City moment and instead got more of an NYPD... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2011 HUMOR
Excuse Me, But Your Perfume is Starting to Smell

I was walking around Sephora a couple nights ago, part of the shopping marathon that has started with a bang, now that my mother-in-law is here and we’ve all... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2011 HUMOR
Dry Hair $olutions

Early in his career, Justin Timberlake couldn't afford the good shampoo. I came freakishly close to spending $39 on a bottle of shampoo yesterday. Read more
Posted on 28 February 2011 HUMOR