By Jerry Zezima Of all the memorable things that happened during our granddaughters’ first sleepover in two years — getting vanilla frosting all over the kitchen table after making cupcakes, almost freezing to death in an inflatable pool that promptly deflated, and eating charred popcorn while watching “Encanto” for the 87th time — the one […]

By Jerry Zezima The main difference between me and my car — aside from the alarming fact that my fluids need to be changed twice a night — is that I don’t come with an extended warranty. But I am expecting to get a phone call about the coverage on my brand-new vehicle any minute […]

Who can cut right to the chase of real life situations? Who can define the boundary necessary, knows no fear, creates choices, and refuses to accept the status quo, all in her own unique and refreshing way? Bertha can and never messes up her pedicure in the process.

Don’t Ask And I Won’t Have To Lie takes a humorous look at some of the subjects women lie about, why they do it, and the role aging plays in the process. This is third book by Beverly Mahone, and, once again, the author commands the reader’s attention with her sassy sense of humor and […]

Title: Boomers, Zoomers, and Other Oomers: A Boomer-biased Irreverent Perspective on Aging  Author: Marcel Strigberger ISBN-10#:0995950121 Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes Canadian author Marcel Strigberger says he is a humorist trapped inside the body of a former litigation lawyer. You might think that is a unique resume starter, and you’d be correct. I’m […]

A humorous collection of stories and essays that center around the everyday events of family life–and occasionally the author’s mother.

A selection of wry witticisms, reflections, and observations explore the lighter side of menopause for women of a certain age, in a volume complemented by vintage photographs. By the author of Bedtime Stories for Cats.

When you read what Judy Gruen has to say, you think of the “F” word all the time… That’s right–Funny! Judy doesn’t use swear words in her humor–because she doesn’t need to (she thinks curse words are an unnecessary crutch). That doesn’t stop this award-winning author from being one of the most hilarious people you’ll […]

Left behind in the grip of a mammogram while the technician yells “Fire!” and leaves the room… laughed at by vacationers as she pushes her gray-muzzled wiener dogs in their strollers on the beach… passed by kindergartners as she pedals her comfortable bike around the neighborhood… walking through the King Tut exhibit with bloody feet […]

“From reusing Saran Wrap to the ‘care and feeding of dishwashers, ‘ Erica Stux, a delightfully funny, housewifely humorist, keeps us thoroughly entertained. One cannot read one chapter without being eager for the next. Don’t start reading her unless it’s okay to be late for an appointment. Entirely her own woman— original to a fault— […]