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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Getting Real With the Vacation Spa
Once again I allowed my unrealistic expectations to get the best of me. On a cruise with three other women, I thought going to the on-ship spa and salon would... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 HUMOR -
Jen and the Sleeper Sofa
“Are you going to write about Jen and the Sleeper Sofa?” my husband asked me the other day. He doesn’t often weigh in on my blog subject matter, but there may... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2016 HUMOR -
Stop Saying You’ll Move Out of the U.S. If Trump Wins
For one thing, you won’t. Moving is hard. If you haven’t moved a lot, you’re going to have to trust me when I say moving is harder than dealing with a... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2016 POLITICS -
Think You Know All There Is to Know About Food on a Cruise?
The rumors are true. All of them. The stories, the maritime legends. All spot-on. The food on a cruise ship is a hot mess of awesomeness. I recently went on my... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2016 HUMOR -
I’m Already Dehydrated
I’m not going to sit here and list the things about post-menopause that suck, but let me zone in: Somewhere between #14 Rogue Hairs and #18 Epic Hangovers is th... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2016 HUMOR -
Not 60 Yet But Who’s Counting?
A friend and I were chatting recently when she leaned forward and gave me a look that I recognized to mean I have something to tell you and it’s not pretty. “I... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2016 HUMOR -
Gluten-Free Madness
A couple of geniuses took an annoying thing about 2016 and tried to put a positive spin on it. Biologist Gene Kritsky and entomologist Jenna Jadin are in... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2016 HUMOR -
Marital Motivation
My husband and I are both trying to lose some weight and the entire operation is shedding a bad light on our marriage. Specifically on our complete inability... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2016 HUMOR -
The Word I’m Looking For
My husband and I were sitting in the living room, he talking to Tarek and Christina on Flip or Flop about his issues with that glass tile backsplash and I on... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2016 HUMOR -
Why I’m Not Freaking Out Over Our Next President
I feel I need to explain why I am suddenly the least political person of the 14 sexvigintillion people on social media, less political than even the dogs on... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2016 HUMOR -
Home Reno-a-No-No
We made a minor change in our home layout recently. Wait, that’s a lie. We made what started out to be a minor change in our home layout recently. That’s not... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2016 HUMOR -
Achtung, Cockroaches!
I’m just going to come out and say this. I had cockroaches in my kitchen for a brief period of time. If you’ve been to my house for dinner within the past... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2016 HUMOR -
My Top-Secret Eggplant Project
Don’t tell my kids that I’m changing the way I make eggplant parmesan. I’ve taken great precautions and if they find out, things could get ugly. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2016 HUMOR -
What I Learned From Jury Duty
You’re probably expecting me to say that I learned about the American justice system, that guilt and innocence are not always absolutes, and that the... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 HUMOR -
Got Through Another Valentine’s Day Without Having to Decorate Anything
I got through another Valentine’s Day and barely even knew it was February, let alone the fourteenth. If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day is about as meaningful... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2016 HUMOR -
Tales from the ER
I wasn’t going to write about my trip to the ER until I could bring myself to write a whole book about it. A heartwarming story about kindness toward others les... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2016 HUMOR -
Incontinence, Impress Me
I don’t know why I even see an OBGYN anymore. The birth control conversation is over, fertility is moot, and even yeast infections are a young woman’s game.... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2016 HUMOR -
Satin Sheets: The Assholes of Bedding
There’s a reason satin sheets are not on any list of annual anniversary gifts, lists that include everything on earth. Seriously, the lists include the... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 HUMOR -
Music to Move By: 9 Songs You’ll Want on Your Playlist When Moving
Music makes the mood. But can it make the move? For me, even the first few notes of a familiar song can change my mood and my entire outlook. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 HUMOR -
Putting the Fun Back in Funeral
I’ve decided to put my funeral plans down on paper because I don’t trust my husband to plan my final party. If it’s anything like the other things we’ve put... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2016 HUMOR