![]() She wrote a humorous column for the school paper, then later in senior high and before long began work as a copygirl for the Dayton Herald. At an early age, she enjoyed reading and took up the pen herself at junior high school. Erma’s VoiceĮrma Fiste was born in 1927 in Ohio to working-class parents. Her take on ‘ When God created mothers‘, a Mother’s Day poem, is really worth reading. It gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.’ And many more. Taking children into a house with white carpet is one of them.’ ‘Housework, if you do it right, will kill you.’ ‘If you can’t make it better, laugh at it.’ ‘Never have more children than you have car windows.’ ‘Worry is like a rocking chair. ‘Guilt, the gift that keeps giving.’ ‘All of us have moments that test our courage. ![]() The titles of her 15 books instantly showcase her humor, just to name a few The Grass is Always Greener over the Septic Tank (1976), If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? A Marriage Made in Heaven…or Too Tired for an Affair. As a voice for ordinary women, Erma became an everyday heroine for the sisterhood. ![]() Early in life, Erma liked to write, and she kept on writing, up to 4,000 newspaper columns, chronicling the lives and loves of suburban housewives. No nasty jibes, but humor full of compassion and empathy. And with Erma Bombeck, funny and insightful good writing. ![]() What is more enjoyable than good writing? Funny, good writing, as laughter has a special place in our lives. ![]()
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