by debidrecksler | Aug 10, 2019 | Comedy, Human Interest, Joan Rivers, Life
It has taken me almost 5 years to write this story about my conversation with Joan Rivers. Every time I started to write the story, I felt overwhelmingly sad. Joan Rivers died unexpectedly on September 4th, 2014 from complications during surgery. I was heartbroken,...
by debidrecksler | Jun 24, 2019 | Human Interest, Life
The other day, a woman called me a ” Dumb Bitch”. She didn’t say it to my face…She posted it online in response to something I wrote. I find it pathetic how easy is has become to hide behind a keyboard and type despicable things to strangers....
by debidrecksler | Mar 29, 2019 | Consumer, Human Interest, Life, skincare
I wrote away to a few skincare companies whose sponsored ads appeared on Facebook. Each of these companies claimed they were the best on the market. I gave them my background, including my age, and offered to review their products in exchange for samples. I shared...
by debidrecksler | Sep 6, 2018 | Human Interest
In 2008, after writing for a local newspaper and various other publications, I was encouraged to start writing a blog. Back then when someone would ask me, “What publication are you writing for now?” I would get a quizzical look when I said, ” I am a...
by debidrecksler | Jul 18, 2018 | Consumer, Economy, Human Interest
Every day, my Facebook page is filled with sponsored ads from skincare and makeup companies. They often include videos and testimonials from women who swear by these products. I read the comments which sometimes include comments from frustrated buyers who write that...
