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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Last Day of School, I Salute You
My daughter’s last day of school was this past week. Woop-de-freaking-do and I mean that in all sincerity. I’m not being sarcastic. I could not be happier. I... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2011 FAMILY, HUMOR, PARENTING -
Uh-Buh-Bye
I have one more day of high school until I’m done forever. That is to say, my child has one more day of high school, but I’m more excited about this than all... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2011 HUMOR -
This Just In: Brooks Brothers' Mom Sends Them to Their Room to Change Clothes
Just when I thought I had run out of things to make fun of, my husband got a Brooks Brothers catalog. He buys shirts and suits sometimes from Brooks Brothers. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2011 HUMOR -
Twitter, Go to the Head of the Class
I’m glad to see that Twitter got some love this week. It wasn’t looking good, when it was announced that the royal wedding would not be live-Tweeted and that... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2011 HUMOR -
Under the Influence of the Babysitter
It’s not easy raising worldly kids in white-bread Ohio. I stumbled upon a solution years ago, when I was raising my first child: Get babysitters who are very... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2011 HUMOR -
Here's Something That Sucks
My husband and I are trying to lose a couple of pounds and get into shape. It shouldn’t be that hard. We are smart, relatively drug-free people. We support... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2011 HUMOR -
Mad About Middle Names
I’m making an effort to remove myself from people who are negative, mean-spirited, and not at all fun. I try to spend a lot of time around funny people,... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2011 HUMOR -
The Charlie Sheen Economic Indicator
I’m beginning to doubt that our country is in such horrible financial shape. I know the national debt and the imbalance of our budget is so outrageous that we’r... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2011 HUMOR -
Welcome Back, Cooking Mojo!
Ladies and gentlemen! Put your hands together and give a nice, warm welcome back to your friend and mine, Cooking Mojo! You left me about four years ago, withou... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2011 HUMOR -
What's in a Chinese Name?
My son, who is a teacher in China, has the cutest stories. His students range from adorable little first-graders who still have their baby fat and who I’d like... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2011 HUMOR -
Oh Fail, Toe Nail
Good thing I look up gross and ugly photos online before I start writing my blog. Before I sat down here this morning, I was feeling like my feet were really... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2011 HUMOR -
Beer, Baseball and Band Moms
I was all ready to write about Barbie and her new occupations, or my self-destructing toenails, or the EV I drove last weekend, but my friend Tara came to... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2011 BASEBALL, HUMOR, SPORTS -
Laundry Detergent, Where Art Thou?
It’s happened to me again: A product that I love and use and buy regularly is off the market. About every other week I buy Arm Hammer laundry detergent. It’s... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2011 HUMOR -
'Great-Grandma is on Skype' and Other Signs That the Rapture is Near
When my oldest son first started making noise about moving to a foreign country and traipsing around Asia to teach English, learn Mandarin Chinese, and eat... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2011 HUMOR, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH -
I Was A Homely Newlywed
I’m working on a late anniversary present for my husband (not late as in, our anniversary was in December, but late as in, our 25th anniversary was 2 1/2 years... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2011 HUMOR -
Cameron Diaz, Me and Our Skin Disorder
Remember The Heartbreak of Psoriasis? I have that. I have a little patch of skin on my left elbow that is psoriasis-y. But I’m happy to report that I’m not... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2011 HUMOR -
Watch That Florida Person!
For a people-watcher like me, living in Florida is a dream come true. This is the World Series of people watching. Only in Florida will you see an 80-year-old... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2011 HUMOR -
Babies Bring Out the Superpowers in Me
I think I might be getting too old to have a baby. Not that I didn’t know that before, but I’ve been holding onto fantasies that I would have a freakish... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2011 HUMOR -
Do You Have a Photocopier? I Don't Know, Do You?
Have you non-Ohions seen this? It’s an entertaining deposition from that comedy factory the Ohio State Supreme Court. Two Ohio friends of mine, John and Cindy,... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2011 HUMOR -
Maul Shopping
For a lame shopper like me, our trip to the sixth largest mall in America this week was overwhelming to say the least. I went with a carload of friends and... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2011 HUMOR