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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Facebook for 50 and More Over: The Sequel
Last January, I posted 10 tips for those 50 and over who are on Facebook. Facebook for 50 and Over, hit home for many of my friends. But it’s a testament to... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2011 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIAL MEDIA -
My '80s Wedding
When I was growing up and my mom would talk about when she was younger, anything she said that seemed odd to us or unlike the current day and its ways, she woul... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION -
Beer Me a New Hairdo, Please
You know it’s time for a new hairdo when you start to think that one of the hairstyles above might be an OK thing to try. (I’m thinking “Date-Bait” might be jus... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2011 HUMOR -
I'm Meh on Disney
I don’t want to say I hate Disney, because there are some lame websites and blogs out there that claim to be all about hating Disney World/Land and environs.... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2011 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's Time to Shut Up About Toilet Paper
It’s time to get real about how much we don’t want to talk about what’s going on in the bathroom. There’s a reason we have doors on our stalls in this country. Read more
Posted on 22 October 2011 HUMOR -
One Unhappy Calendar Girl
I’m a cheerleader for all things Apple. In fact, I’m co-captain of the cheer squad for Team Mac. (We wear black mock-turtlenecks, little round glasses and no... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 HUMOR -
Mono-a-Mono Vision, I Heart You
I’m a 37-year contact lens wearer. I first wore contacts when they were like Barbie-car headlights that you pushed into your eyes and if you left them on there ... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2011 HUMOR -
Going Once, Going Twice, Going Too Many Times
I’m sitting here waiting to hear what silent auction items I may have won and how much I owe for a bunch of stuff I can’t even remember bidding on. I went... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2011 HUMOR -
The Linked In Crowd
Occasionally I drag myself away from social networking sites and enter the dark, paneled walls of Linked In, the not-so-social networking site that paved the wa... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2011 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just What Lazy Americans Need
Remember when I was in elementary school and we kept hearing about the Japanese and how they were kicking our asses on the world stage because they went to... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 HUMOR -
Help! I Need Help With the Help Wanted Ads
Every once in a blue moon I look for a job. Sometimes it’s because I’m shopping or running errands and I’ll be waited on by someone who seems to love her job,... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2011 HUMOR -
My Room in the Attic Was Just Peachy
Every time I paint, which isn’t often I’ll admit, I think about the time my college roommate Doria and I painted our attic room peach. Except it wasn’t peach. I... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2011 HUMOR -
My Lunch at Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
Let's clear this up right now: I did not have to have CPR after eating at Lo-Lo's. I think a couple of friends had to go lie down and breathe into a paper bag,... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2011 HUMOR -
What If My My My My My Boogie Shoes Are White and It's After Labor Day?
I love the new Tide commercial with the sassy black girl and her timely in-your-face attitude about wearing white pants after Labor Day. “I’ll rock white jeans... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2011 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION -
Where There's a Will
My husband and I just updated our wills, so now we can die happy in A Plane Crash and know that everyone we love will be well taken care of. Read more
Posted on 08 September 2011 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Clean-Upmanship
I spent the first four days home after taking my kids to college cleaning out their rooms, not exactly what was promised in the “Now It’s Time for You!”... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2011 HUMOR -
What I Learn From Salon Media
It’s a good thing I have gray hair and scaly feet. Otherwise how would I know that Royal Bride Kate and Lisa Marie Presley both had shocking, tearful, public... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2011 HUMOR -
Dear Everyone, Please Stop Taking the Goofy Picture
No one looks good in them. Even the prettiest girl, who is careful not to get too loose with the facial features, who works pretty hard at coming up with... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2011 HUMOR -
Weird Shit in the Store
I have a bone to pick with stores. They discontinue some good stuff, but they use up valuable shelf space with some really weird products. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2011 HUMOR -
Let's Stir Up the Boycott Pot
I am so, so, so, so, extremely so sorry to do this, but I have to get back to this Men Boycotting American Women thing. I know, I know, I should just drop... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2011 HUMOR, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION