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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I’m So Vein
My veins are winning the race for most exasperating body part. They passed up my turkey gobbler and my cowlick and are closing in fast on my uterus, which has... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 HUMOR -
My Weird and Wonderful Christmas Ornaments
It’s Christmas tree decorating season and I’m happy to welcome our ornaments back to our living room. They are a motley, rag-tag community of misfits (although... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 HUMOR -
When the Cat’s Away the Mouse Eats Like a Bachelor
Being on a diet and having a husband who’s out of town don’t mix. It’s a particularly deadly combo for the person who’s on a legitimate plan to eat right,... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2014 HUMOR -
What Do You Mean You Don’t Eat That?
I love to cook for people and have been hosting meals at my house since I first got married and invited an Italian to my two-room apartment for manicotti and... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2014 HUMOR -
LASIK Update: I Can Still See Clearly Now
It’s been a couple of years since I had my vision corrected the way a good American should, with non-essential surgery that isn’t covered by insurance and... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 HUMOR -
Charles Manson is All Grown Up and Getting Married
For my single guy friends out there who are hoping to find the woman of your dreams, someone who will look past all your faults, all the Tom Clancy novels,y ou... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 HUMOR -
Coloring Like a Boss
We need to color more like the Japanese. I just found out that adult coloring is a thing now. I haven’t been this excited since I learned we can still be in... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 HUMOR -
Dexter’s Latest Victim
My obsessive-combustive personality disorder reared its ugly head this past week. I discovered, began to like, began to love, fell hard for, sold my soul for,... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 HUMOR -
It’s Now Arburn to Me
I’ve really gone and done it now. I got a sunburn without leaving the house. You would think, at my age, I’d know all there is to know about skin protection,... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 HUMOR -
Fun With Kids in the Grocery Store
When I was a stay-at-home mom, I had to do the grocery shopping with my kids.I’m not telling you this now so that you’ll feel retroactively sorry for me. But... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 HUMOR -
SMH? Sometimes IDK What People Are Talking About
I work hard at not being a fogey. It’s easy at my age to fall into that trap. You know what I’m talking about: Constantly yammering about the good old days, whe... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 HUMOR -
High Heels Are a Shoe-In
Lovely About two weeks ago I had a big fancy gala to go to. Upon realizing that I was required to wear a floor-length gown, I called my daughter and asked if... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 HUMOR -
Get Ready for the Announcement: Colored Pencils May Be Involved
I would not want to be young with my whole like ahead of me right now. This is one day and age where I’m happy to be married, past childbearing years and one... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2014 HUMOR -
The Episode Where She Gets a Split End
I spent some time binge-watching some TV shows recently. I’m back now. No need to send in a rescue team. I’m fine. I will shower and change my clothes shortly. Read more
Posted on 02 September 2014 HUMOR -
The Walrus Was Wrong. Paul is Alive and Well
I got to see The Cute Beatle in person and I feel like I had an out-of-body experience. I was lucky enough to be one of the people who managed to get into... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2014 HUMOR -
Surviving Empty Nest: My Clean-Upmanship
From my old blog Surviving Empty Nest, reprinted here, several years later. ~ ~ ~ I spent the first four days home after taking my kids to college cleaning out... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 HUMOR -
Surviving Empty Nest: Who Are These People in This Photo of Us?
When my youngest daughter first left for college, my husband and I looked at each other and said, “What just happened here?” Empty Nest was unfamiliar... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 HUMOR -
Surviving Empty Nest: Dorm Shopping for Girls is Not for the Faint of Heart
Another from my Surviving Empty Nest series of blog posts, reprinted here. ~ ~ ~ I thought I knew everything about buying dorm room necessities. I knew squat.... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 HUMOR -
Surviving Empty Nest: In the Night Kitchen
From my old blog Surviving Empty Nest, reprinted here for your reading enjoyment. ~ ~ ~ This morning I solved another case of What Did the Kids Do While I and... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 HUMOR -
Surviving Empty Nest: Welcome to My Life and Yours
When my youngest daughter first left for college, my husband and I looked at each other and said, “What just happened here?” Empty Nest was unfamiliar... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 HUMOR