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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Messing Up Communion
A friend was telling me that he went to his nephew’s wedding recently and labeled himself and his pew-mates as heathens because they “bungled communion.” I can... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2014 HUMOR -
Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette
For the record, I was never a smoker. My lungs should be as pink and soft as the inside of a baby kitten’s mouth, minus the sandpaper tongue and hairballs. Read more
Posted on 05 August 2014 HUMOR -
Friends, Romans and Ohioans
We’ve gathered here together. . . Ack. Wrong speech. I can honestly say that’s one of the few things I didn’t fear while speaking to a large crowd in Ohio last... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2014 HUMOR -
Get Your House Show-Ready in 5 Steps
5 Steps to Get Your House Show Ready When your house is on the real estate market, it’s almost impossible to live a normal life and showcase your house. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 HUMOR -
In the Air Again
After a ton of air travel – a couple of years where I was intimately familiar with the contributing writers for Delta’s Sky magazine Oh good! Another piece by... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 HUMOR -
Lebron, Dear, We Need to Talk
You don’t know me so let me introduce myself. I’m a middle-aged white lady who doesn’t know much about sports, but I’m a typical American sports fan in that... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2014 HUMOR -
Who Should I Notify of a Change of Address?
You would think that in this digital era where your address is assuming to have an “@“ in it instead of a Zip code, that change-of-address notifications would b... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 HUMOR -
Am I the Only One Who Hates Funny Flight Attendants?
Don’t get me wrong. There are few places that couldn’t use a little more humor. I’m all for funny people, even the obnoxious ones. Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 HUMOR -
Dear 13-Year-Old Me, Girlfriend Please
I’ve reconnected with so many of my childhood hometown friends, that I’m being constantly reminded of two things: I look the same as I did when I was in... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2014 HUMOR -
Buying My Youth on Twitter
I’m at an awkward age. Young enough to cringe at fogey talk, but too old to recognize when I’m doing it myself. It helps that I have a husband who, when he read... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2014 HUMOR -
Be My Guest: How to Have Company
When you move to an awesome city, the first big difference you’ll see is that people will come out of the woodwork to visit you. Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 HUMOR -
The Writing’s On the Wall
Here’s something that’s surprising about adult life: The style of my handwriting has no importance at all. How I write doesn’t mean a hill of beans, and no one... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 HUMOR -
You Can’t Fire Me; I Retire
Some of my peers are retiring. Which follows most of my peers having grandchildren, so it’s kind of the second shoe to drop. I guess next up is my peers moving... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 HUMOR -
Mint, You’re Benched. Baco-Bits, You’re Up
This wasn’t for a recipe. I just hate candy canes so much I had to destroy them. I am both pissed and in awe of the mint lobby. Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 HUMOR -
Let’s Have a Party! Oh Yes, Let’s Do
I’m no Martha Stewart, but I do enjoy hosting parties. In this post I won’t be addressing the early parties of my career, the St. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 HUMOR -
Let’s Have a Party! Oh Yes, Let’s Do
I’m no Martha Stewart, but I do enjoy hosting parties. In this post I won’t be addressing the early parties of my career, the St. Read more
Posted on 24 May 2014 HUMOR -
Freakishly Good Entertainment
So freaks are back in, right? They were all the rage some years ago, with someone’s great idea for a TV show. But I vaguely remember a big controversy about... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 HUMOR -
Why I Seem Weird: A Letter to My Kids on Mother’s Day
Dear kids, Happy Mother’s Day! To me! I couldn’t have gotten here without you. Thank you for all of your Mother’s Day gifts over the past 23 years, all the... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2014 HUMOR -
I’ll Be Watching You
I’ve had to make a lot of adjustments to city living. The biggest was facing the fact that bad guys might want to break into my house. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2014 HUMOR -
Daddy Sang Bass, Mama Sang Alto
I’m a singer in the sense that I sing. At home putzing around the house, in the shower, I sing whatever song is in my head and this normally consists of one or... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 HUMOR