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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Locating Services in Your New Home
If you gathered 10 people and asked them, “What’s the hardest part of moving to a new city?” you might get one person who says packing and another who says... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2015 HUMOR -
4 Tips for Packing Early & Pacing Your Move
Packing is the most time consuming part of your move. While there are some who say packing too early can lead to frustration, if you pack smart and early, you... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2015 HUMOR -
There’s No Place for a Sardine Sandwich in 2015
My husband and I occasionally grocery shop together now. I used to think that was something only dorky newlyweds did, but that premise was a trick by my... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 HUMOR -
Interview with the Google Maps App Lady
First off, I’d like to thank you for agreeing to this interview. You are quite the elusive celebrity! Yes, well, I wouldn’t quite call myself a celebrity. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 HUMOR -
Recommended Reading
I have got to stop clicking on these links for lists of books that you have got to read by the time you die or you’re a pathetic illiterate lazypants. Really. Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 HUMOR -
How to Do San Francisco’s Chinatown
If you read the headline and are considering skipping this, reconsider. Think you’ll never visit San Francisco’s Chinatown? You’re wrong. You will. Read more
Posted on 08 April 2015 HUMOR -
Reminders in the Basement
For about the third time in my life as a parent, I’m doing a major crap reorganization. And by crap, I mean the sentimental things near and dear to my heart tha... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2015 HUMOR -
Actually, You Do Have to Put on Your Red Dress, Roxanne
I have successfully met the requirements of a second color theme gala. I feel like a trophy is in order. At the very least, a ta-da. Read more
Posted on 31 March 2015 HUMOR -
Meet Me in St. Louis, on Solid Ground
So I guess I’m jaded now. I was in St. Louis last week, my first time in that city – first time in the state of Missouri, for that matter – and I had a hard tim... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2015 HUMOR -
Was the Humor Too Biting?
I call Uncle. I surrender to the dental hygienists and if I could get my hands on a white paper clip-on bib, I’d fashion it into a flag and wave it. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2015 HUMOR -
Now That I Can Speak: Answers for My Dental Hygienist
I hesitate to write about my dental hygienist, because I’m afraid she’s going to read this blog and I’m going to have to face her in six months. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 HUMOR -
Forget #TheDress. What About #TheWall?
All of you who saw #TheDress as blue and black, could you please come over to my house and tell me what color the paint is in my bedroom? Maybe not all of you a... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 HUMOR -
Ready to Send a Kid to College? Read This First
I recently made my last tuition payment for my last kid in the last college that will ever cause me to question my decision to procreate. (I’m just kidding.. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2015 HUMOR -
Fat Crash Dummies Are Keeping It Real
I’m sure by now you’ve heard that they’re making crash dummies fat now. Those poor, expressionless, accident-prone saps used to be a healthy, sturdy, average... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 HUMOR -
The Gold Rush That May Or May Not Have Happened
Did the San Francisco Gold Rush really happen? Are you sure? Because I’m starting to wonder if I didn’t dream it. I know there are stories, but a recent... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 HUMOR -
My Mom’s Childhood: Not a Broadway Musical
My mom spent part of her childhood in an orphanage, because she grew up in an era where the worst possible thing that could happen to you was something worse... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2015 HUMOR -
Fake Babies: Maybe Consider a New Hobby
I don’t get doll collectors. I get dolls. My hair-plug Thumbelina was my second best friend until I was 8. And I get collectors. Read more
Posted on 13 January 2015 HUMOR -
Now I Will Admit to a Bunch of Stupid Stuff
I’m closing out the books on my little at-home writing business for this year and I can now honestly say that I make a living by being a doofus. Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 HUMOR -
Taking Down Christmas
It’s that time of year, when Christians begin to look around their houses and go OK, enough’s enough. What was I thinking? And who can I pay to get it the hell... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 HUMOR -
My Eyelash Problem
As I wind down 2014, I’m trying to take care of some loose medical issues so I can start the new year fresh. Or if not fresh, then with less decay. Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 HUMOR