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Sophfronia Scott at Erma Bombeck Workshop
It’s still dark outside, 6:30 am, but I’m just flying with “Mojo,” inspired by the words of Sophfronia Scott. She’s the morning keynote for the #virtualerma, Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. I was not familiar with Sophfronia or her work, but I just […]
Robb Wins Nickie’s Prize For Humor Writing
Tonight is the kickoff for the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, and I’m going to be one of the 20 people who won and getting a shout-out for my story. Awards Photo As you can see, the theme was “Sister-Stories,” and my entry […]
Steve Job’s Thoughts on Intelligence
I’m sharing a link to a blog post that dives into what Steve Job’s thought it meant to be intelligent. But the short take is that you need to seek different experiences than the rest of the herd. Here’s the article. But […]
I’m in the Funny Times again!
Check out the November 2020 Funny Times. “My Over-Stuffed Museum” is a piece about all the oddball stuff in our home. I’ve been COVID bound for months, like so many, and taking a close look at all my decor that I used […]
Thinking Funny Comedy and Humor Conference 4-3-2021
April 3, 2021 – Save the Date! Check out our amazing, talented lineup of funny people by clicking here. And register by clicking here. Whether you’re writing a humor column, novel, non-fiction book, putting together a stand-up routine, scribbling a sitcom script […]
Erma Bombeck Awards Ceremony – Drop In!
Drop in today at 4 pm PDT to celebrate the winners and runners-up (that would be me) for the 2020 Erma Bombeck Humor Competition Awards Ceremony. There were four categories in all. Two for Ohio residents and two for international entries. The […]
My Little Sister’s Roller Skates
This piece was awarded the Nickie’s Prize for humor in September 2020, this is its first place to appear. It’s offered to newsletter subscribers. Sign up for the free, no-spam newsletter.
Lightfoot.Design
Don’t you love it when something is both beautiful and functional? You know, the sort of thing that Steve Jobs would make, if he were still around. If you do, then you have an appreciation for fine design. Hang with me here […]
Watching Poop in Translucent Tubes
I remember a sign in a bar that featured a tough, scowling cowboy with the caption: “There were a lot of things they didn’t tell me when I signed on for this outfit.” The same could be said of RVing, including mastering […]
Mothers are our first teachers, and they have their work cut out for them.
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