7 Aug
Martha Stewart has a VERY entertaining and informative “The Official Martha Stewart YouTube Channel” Check it out!
Martha on the pole, you asked for it.
Who needs the Olympics?
With Fred Armisen of SNL and Portlandia.
Comedienne Susie Essman.
With her friend Nora Ephron.
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3 Aug
Watching THE Olympics?
Here’s the answer to the burning question: “Why Do Olympians Wear that Colorful Tape?” It’s not for decoration! Article by Lauren Hansen on mentalfloss.com
Martha Stewart has a very entertaining and informative YouTube Channel, check it out!
With the wonderful Nora Ephron.
Comedienne Susie Essman.
Wow, the zumba, too?
You love him on Food Network… Alton Brown is NOW food columnist on Mental Floss.com
Follow me on Twitter @HaBarb
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6 Jul
Go to health!
Funny, entertaining, informative! Kansas City Parent Magazine humor writer and pediatric R.N. Stacey Hatton at Nurse Mommy Laughs. Much more fun than a hypodermic in the arse! link
Dreamless in Detroit? Narcoleptic in New York? Sleepless in Seattle? Take two romantic comedies, call me in the a.m.
Where the stars often lose their twinkle and die. Lucille Ball, Danny Thomas, Martha Raye, Danny Kaye, Andy Kaufman, Frank Sinatra.
I bet you love Lucy, too. The Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy – August 1-5, 2012 in Jamestown, NY LUCY FEST
Zzzzzz. I had a sleepover with a wad of multicolored wires and hot electrodes at the UCLA Sleep Disorders Lab. Stay tuned.
Credit: sleep-debt.com
29 Jun
One of my favorite Nora Ephron movies… and one you may NOT have seen! This Is My Life
This is the first film directed by Nora Ephron. Based on Meg Wolitzer’s novel, it’s a sweet family comedy about a single mom from Queens who becomes a successful standup comic, but struggles to balance motherhood and career.
The screenplay is by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron.
With Julie Kavener, Dan Akroyd, Carrie Fisher, Samantha Mathis and Gaby Hoffmann.
This Is My Life is a real gem. Film director Lena Dunham (“Girls” on HBO and “Tiny Furniture”) agrees! Read “Seeing Nora Everywhere” at The New Yorker
The bouyant musical score is by Carly Simon. On Amazon.
One of the FUNNIEST humorists and columnists out there is JERRY ZEZIMA! He writes for The Stamford Advocate, Huffington Post Comedy, and his blog.
His VERY funny book is
Have you checked out The New Yorker cartoons of the week? HERE
For edgy humor & irreverant comedy, here’s cartoonist and author Sean Hoy at Hoylarious Studios:
16 Nov
Looking for a fun read? Of course you are!
A humor book makes a meaningful, high value, yet affordable gift. Experience the joy that comes from sharing laughter.
These 10 titles are available as quality paperbacks and ebooks on Amazon.
The authors are all funny, sharp women. Check them out…
The CHICK-tionary From A-Line to Z-Snap, the Words Every Woman Should Know by Anna Lefler
Hilarious. Includes 450+ words no woman can live without! Destined to be a comedy classic.
Got Milf? The Modern Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous, Looking Great, and Rocking a Minivan by Sarah Maizes
Funny and affirmative. “Celebrates where the modern woman has taken motherhood.” A mom can so be hot!
How Not to Act Old 185 Ways to Pass for Phat, Sick, Hot, Dope, Awesome, or at Least Not Totally Lame by Pamela Redmond Satran
Brilliant, laugh-out-loud funny, and highly informative. A must read!
I REMEMBER NOTHING And Other Reflections by Nora Ephron
A delightful, insightful look at the past, present, and future by the charming and witty Renaissance woman Nora Ephron.
I FEEL BAD ABOUT MY NECK And Other Thoughts On Being A Woman by Nora Ephron
Hysterical. The chapter “Parenting In Three Stages” is gold.
I STILL HAVE IT… I Just Can’t Remember Where I Put It
Confessions of a Fiftysomething by Rita Rudner
“Near-sighted insights” about aging from the very likable, extremely amusing comedian, actress, screenwriter, and author.
Rebel Without A Minivan Observations on Life in the ‘burbs
by Tracy Beckerman
Highly entertaining collection of essays by the author of the popular syndicated humor column, LOST IN SUBURBIA® and grand prize winner of The Balancing Act’s “America’s Top Blogger.”
Sitting On Cold Porcelain by Rose A. Valenta
Amusing, perceptive collection of satirical essays about current events and politics by top syndicated columnist and humorist.
Confessions of A Semi-Natural Woman Mostly True Tales of a Woman under the Influence of Laughter by Leigh Anne Jasheway
Funny stuff from award-winning humor writer, motivational speaker, and stand-up comedienne. She has an M.P.H. – “master of public health/mistress of public humor!”
The Women’s Daily Irony Supplement by Judy Gruen
Classic collection of comedic essays on family and foibles that succeeds beautifully at being both sophisticated and relatable.
ENJOY! What are your favorite humor books?
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