Erma Bombeck once said she was too old for a paper route, too young for Social Security and too tired for an affair, so she decided to write a weekly column. Just like Erma back in the 60s, I find myself in an in-between season of life. I’ve traded mommy and me music classes for school drop-offs; I’m not sure how to describe my hair color anymore, and the notion of an affair sounds exhausting. I may as well write a column.

Bombeck and beloved columnist Celestine Sibley were both syndicated in hundreds of newspapers. They shared their perspectives on life, from little nothings to big somethings, and created communities of readers who found warmth and humor in their sentiments. My writing is greatly inspired by Bombeck and Sibley, as well as Nora Ephron, and columns like Dear Abby and Ask Ann Landers. I always aim for my writing to feel comforting and familiar. If this appeals to you, I implore you to read, subscribe, and share. Wherever my stories find you, I hope they make you smile.

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Have you ever needed advice from an unbiased friend? Of course you have. We all have. That’s the purpose of Dear Keri - friendly advice on anything from the serious to the superficial. I’m an expert on absolutely nothing, but I love to listen, and love to help. We all have problems. Let’s solve them together!