![]() ![]() Wikipediaīombeck also had a very serious side too. Bombeck also published 15 books, most of which became bestsellers. If you didn’t know of her, let me know your thoughts? She continues to be a role model by reminding me that laughter is the best medicine, when life serves you lemons.Įrma Louise Bombeck was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper column that described suburban home life from the mid-1960s until the late 1990s. It makes me wonder how she would have spun her words to combat the craziness of this world. Erma, along with the throngs of current humorists, certainly have plenty of material. In these times of so much conflict and so many distractions, humor lifts our spirits. Besides that, though, she was a hero for women and human rights and served on the Presidential Advisory Committee for Women. If you needed a pick me up, Erma’s irreverent words gave you a good laugh. Erma was a household name back in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. ![]() ![]() Today, I’m going into the past to pay tribute to a woman who gave us many reasons to smile (and to honor a friend who continues to nurture Erma’s humor and heart). ![]()
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