: About Me

Diane was adopted by a wonderful family at one month old and grew up in the suburbs outside Chicago, Illinois. Within a few years, she developed a vivid imagination that inspired her to eventually start writing. She loves to add a dash of humor to her writing and enjoys other writers who do the same.
She is married to Dennis who has served the United States Air Force for 23 years. They have two adult children, Mandy and Troy.

My passion is ...

reading and writing

I know too much about ...

how to maintain long distance relationships with family and friends

My parents always told me ...

it's not how much you make, it's how much you save!

My childhood ambition ...

playing basketball as much as possible!

My favorite memory ...

exploring the woods with my labradors

Why I write ...

is the only way I can turn my mind off!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

anything funny!

My first job ...

McDonalds

My best moment ...

too many great memories to choose just one!

My inspiration ...

my Husband, Children and Parent's

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Funerals

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My brother was a funny guy. He was a cross between John Goodman and Larry the Cable Guy. He could get away with telling certain jokes that no one else could. His humor and laughter is one of the top 5 things I miss about him. My brother died 4 and years ago. He had a massive heart attack at the young age of 38. Of course at the time, my family and I found no humor in the situation. We were devastated, almost beyond repair. The laughter stopped. We couldn't find anyone as funny as my brother. Okay, so maybe we were a little partial Anyway, as I sit here anticipating the 5th anniversary of h...

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