Dianelaneyfitzpatrick
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.
MY BLOGS
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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 )
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Ambassador to All That Is Awesome
I was an American ambassador for about 90 minutes last week. I was interviewed by some students in Moscow, Russia, studying English, from my own living room... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2013 HUMOR -
Hello, Kitties
Last week was a big week for introductions for me. I met the two newest members of my family: Cats newly adopted by my son and his girlfriend and by my daughter. Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 HUMOR -
Ikea, You Kea, We All Kea Together, and Then We Assemble
My daughter and I finally went to the Ikea store in Sunrise, Florida. I lived in Florida for five years and didn’t get to that store until after I moved. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 HUMOR -
Your Opinion is at the Corner of Shut and Up
Last week there was a thing going around about a woman in North Dakota who was so upset about what she sees as a childhood obesity epidemic, that she decided... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Almost Famous
My husband got misidentified as a famous person again. We don’t know who he was mistaken for, but the cab driver - catching only snippets of our conversation an... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 HUMOR -
Curious as a Home Buyer
I’m not a nosy person, but I do get some pleasure from finding out about the people who owned my house before me. Because the sellers are so mysterious and... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 HUMOR -
My Spidey Sense Tells Me It's Time for Halloween Crafts
There was a time in my parenting history when I was my happiest when thinking of Halloween ideas. When my kids were little, Halloween was just emerging as the... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 HUMOR -
My Razor, My Hero
Is it just me or is it getting harder to buy razors? There are so many brands, styles, and specialization, I’m sure I have mistakenly used a razor designed for... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 HUMOR -
Looking for Mr. Right in All the Wrong Phases
I am entering the Phase of Desperation in this house. You know this phase. It is preceded by the Phase of Hopeful Determination and followed by the Phase of... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 HUMOR -
May I Say a Few Words?
I had to drop out of Toastmasters, not because the people weren’t nice and not because it wasn’t fun. I had to take a leave of absence because I couldn’t get ou... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2013 HUMOR -
Downsize Diva I Am Not
I was talking to my friend Brigid shortly before my most recent move and we were discussing how hard it is to downsize. I was under the impression that I’d be... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 HUMOR -
Shopping With the Upper Crust
I don't know where this store is, but I can tell I can't afford anything in it. I may have to stop saying “grocery store” and start saying “market. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2013 HUMOR -
Love Me Some Library
This week was a big library week for me. As big as you can get without having a local library card. (I know, I know, I’m getting one. It’s on the to-do list.... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2013 HUMOR -
Is That Smell What I Think It Is? Nope, Not Even Close
Spoiler: Let’s get this out right now. This column deals with a sensitive issue that often divides the country, an alternative lifestyle issue that people from... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 HUMOR -
If There Was a Key to Happiness I'd Probably Forget It
Cigarettes. Glasses. Money. That was my mom’s recitation before she left the house. Those were the things she couldn’t be without when she went into Loblaw’s... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 HUMOR -
If It Takes a Choir, Then By All Means Get a Choir
Have you seen the promos for this new reality show It Takes a Choir? I don’t get too excited about TV shows, but I’m pretty jazzed about this one. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2013 HUMOR -
An Exercise in Insanity
I thought I’d come up for breath to give you all a few updates on my Insanity workout regime, which I started a couple weeks ago. It’s definitely a harder... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2013 HUMOR -
Even Barbie Moves
Lift with your core, blondie! Have you heard the news? Barbie is moving! I know I’m always saying that everyone moves eventually, but when I heard the this news... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 HUMOR -
4 Little Known Fun Facts About Getting Old
I don’t mean to scare anyone, but there are some things I’ve found about being over 40 that were not previously made known to me. And because I’m unabashedly... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 HUMOR -
A Doggone Move
I have to give a tip of my hat to my dog, Abby, who has survived a coast-to-coast move and is seemingly adjusted to her new life. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION