Humor
A Vacation to Serena & Lily Land
Do you dream of a vacation where you leave the to-do list behind? Me too. But it’s not always possible. So when I need a mini-escape, I just flip open a Serena & Lily catalog. Breezy California-style, here I come. It’s more than crisp photos of furniture, bedding, and accessories—it’s a quick trip to Fantasy…
Read MoreLaw and Odor: Special Refrigerator Unit
Last Wednesday I took a Humor Writing class from Wendi Aarons. Over the weekend I worked on this piece. Today, I’m happy to say Erma Bombeck Writer’s Blog published it. Note that the editor softened the two spicy words at the end with asterisks. Gotta say, it’s a ‘lil bit exciting to log my first…
Read MoreI Miss You, Cashier Lady
Here’s an essay of mine published by the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop in July. It never made it to my blog due to technical difficulties. Don’t get me started on technical difficulties, they are the bane of my existence. But now it’s October and there is a happy ending. My blog is no longer rejecting…
Read MoreNot So Perfect, Martha Stewart
My daughter and I had high hopes as we tackled Martha Stewart’s “Perfect Pie Crust” recipe. The result? Well, I think we can agree—not so perfect, Martha. I’m delighted to be published again by the Erma Bombeck Team! Check out my latest essay at: http://humorwriters.org/2020/01/10/not-perfect-martha-stewart/
Read MoreThe Art of Heavy Packing
Are you a light packer? Well, I’m not. And I don’t care. I pack heavy. Sure, I endure the occasional “Oh, that’s a heavy one!” from the helpful check-in guy or gal at the airport. But it’s worth it. I’m here to tell you, packing heavy has benefits. Check out my latest piece published on…
Read MoreJust To-Do It!
Oh, clutter, clutter, clutter. It’s a bully that intimidates us every day. Too much stuff. We know this. That’s why Marie Kondo, author of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up is a best-selling, millionaire guru. But there’s another kind of clutter that weighs us down, and it’s not in our homes. It’s in our…
Read MoreFantasy Feasts
I’m delighted that my piece, Fantasy Feasts, is featured on the Erma Bombeck blog. Link to article. Check it out. And let me know if your entertaining undertakings go off without a hitch!
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