Marla Jo Fisher
Whittier Daily News
Santa Ana, CA, United States
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Past articles by Marla:
Frumpy Mom: Seeing the wonderous sights, and stairs, of Egypt
Our columnist describes the wonders of her recent journey to Egypt. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Why coffee is my favorite drug
Thank you, coffee, for making it possible for me to clear my brain fog every day of my life, writes our columnist. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Be warned, this week we’re talking about women’s underwear
Remember pantyhose, slips and those inexplicable L’Eggs? → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Traveling to Egypt to explore its wonders and buy stuff
This time, I will be able to spend more than 20 minutes in a museum without enduring a litany of complaints from miniature humans whose feet hurt and who are starving to death. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Scenes from the weekend booze cruise
If you miss drunken stumbling, have I got a cruise for you! → Read More
Frumpy Mom: A fork, a fork! My kingdom for a fork! Or a towel.
It’s entirely possible that most of my missing bath towels are at the bottom of that closet, but I have no desire to mount an archealogical dig to go through it. → Read More
Travel: Beautiful Cambodia is exotic and friendly
Ancient temples such as Angkor Wat are only the beginning of amazing sites and experiences in this friendly, historical country. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Remember when your phone was avocado colored and had a cord?
I like having a smartphone. It’s nice to get a call in line at Target and know that I don’t have to answer because it’s just my nosy neighbor wanting to tell me that my son is out… → Read More
Frumpy Mom: So, I finally got COVID-19. Please send pizza.
I’ve lost all interest in healthy eating and all I want is frozen pizza. Is that a symptom? → Read More
Backyard chicken coops continue to be popular. The eggs are good, too.
These critters are more likely to be family pets with cute names and comfy coops who just happen to also provide food. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: I didn’t know I was coming home to Alaska
People in Cambodia are particularly kind and friendly. It seems to be part of their culture. Too bad we can’t transplant them all to work in Vegas. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Looking back at the year in my rearview mirror
I’m not slowing down at all. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Some New Year’s Resolutions that I can actually keep – Press Telegram
When someone cuts me off on the freeway, I will keep my cool and not flip them off and shout out of my window. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: It’s time for Christmas gifts and you know what that means
Even though they are now adults, my kids still count their gifts to make sure they receive exactly the same number. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: ‘Tis the season for your imaginary friend – San Bernardino Sun
Here’s my best advice for how to survive your relatives over the holidays. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: Yeah, the good old days weren’t all that good. – Daily News
Like when we took road trips every summer with no air conditioning in our Ford Falcon station wagon, and my parents smoking in the front seat like a pair of oil refineries. → Read More
20 free things to do with your annoying relatives over the holidays
If you have visiting relatives, you can entertain them without spending a dime at these Southern California attractions. → Read More
Frumpy Mom: I need houseguests to make me clean up
My friend and I made a pact that we would separately clean up our own paperwork, which seemed like a good idea until she said “by Friday.” → Read More
Frumpy Mom: The Sunday after Thanksgiving is official light-hanging day
That’s OK, because today is your day in many homes across America. That’s right. Today is when you will balance precariously on a rickety ladder and put up your Christmas lights. → Read More
Here’s what Southern California theme parks are doing for the holidays
Check out seasonal events at the Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and other local parks. → Read More