Can the Navy Seals Train my Dog?
In reading the news, I came upon the hundredth or so article about the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden. One of the most interesting reports in the trove of information focused on the dog […]
Author: Donna Cavanagh
Donna Cavanagh is founder of HumorOutcasts.com (HO) and the partner publishing company, HumorOutcasts Press which now includes the labels Shorehouse Books and Corner Office Books (HOPress-Shorehousebooks.com). As "den mother" to the more than 100 aspiring and accomplished writers, producers, comics and authors, Cavanagh's goal is to allow creativity to flow. She is a former journalist who made an unscheduled stop into humor more than 20 years ago. Her syndicated columns helped her gain a national audience when her work landed in the pages of First Magazine and USA Today. She teaches the how-to lessons of humor and publishing at conferences and workshops throughout the country including The Philadelphia Writers' Conference and Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop. The author of four humor books, Cavanagh hopes her latest book, How to Write and Share Humor: Techniques to Tickle Funny Bones and Win Fans, will encourage writers not only to embrace their humor talents but show them off as well.
Crime Stopper with a Butter Knife–Maybe Not
I hate watching TV with my husband at night. He likes to turn on Criminal Minds before we go to bed. He falls asleep in the middle of the show, and I am left awake […]
Honor Thy Dryer
A few months ago, I experienced a trauma that I wouldn’t wish on any other person: my clothes dryer blew up. It didn’t literally explode, but there was a bit of smoke, an aroma of […]
When Can I Get Medical Marijuana?
Last week, I had breakfast with one of my best friends. I had not seen or heard from her in about a month, so I was a bit concerned about her. She has health issues, […]
Mob Wives: Not Ladies One Invites to Tea
This week I tuned into a reality show called Mob Wives. Presented by VH1, this entertainment gem focuses on women of Staten Island, New York who are married to gangsters. I was confused right from […]
In Search of a New Personality
Many people tell me that they know exactly the type of person I am. They say there is no hidden mystery or dark side to my personality that has yet to be discovered. This sort […]
The Magic Shopping Machine
With my daughter living at home again, we have re-connected on one of our favorite activities: shopping. I have to admit that during her college years, I didn’t go to the mall nearly as much […]
Should I Star in a Workout Video?
I work out a great deal. I go to the gym four to five times a week. I used to swim all the time, but I felt as if I needed to change up my […]
The Missing Neighbor
I have a neighbor. She is inconsiderate and downright hostile not only to me but to everyone in the neighborhood. No one has done anything to her. We just think she is one of those […]
The Speeding Ticket Gender Gap
A study by the auto insurance industry reveals that women stand a better chance of getting out of a traffic ticket than men. Gee, what a surprise. I don’t mean to be facetious, but the […]