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 | Jul 13, 2017 | Comedy, Consumer, Human Interest, Life
Everywhere you look (online, tv, stores) there are companies promoting diet products, vitamins, and meal plans for losing weight. Millions of dollars are spent on advertising.There are support groups and personal coaches to guide you on your weight loss journey. I...
by debidrecksler | Aug 9, 2016 | Comedy, Family, Human Interest, Life, Politics
When one of my four children first ran for political office, I was informed that the “other party” would probably dig into my past searching for some juicy tidbit to discredit my family. Most of my “past” was way before social media so they...
by debidrecksler | Jan 3, 2016 | Comedy, Human Interest, Life
Fifty years ago, I never would have imagined that we would be connecting with people all over the world via the internet. Back then, you wrote and mailed letters or made very expensive long distance calls. Life certainly has changed…Is it 100% for the better? I...
by debidrecksler | Dec 30, 2015 | Comedy, Human Interest, Life
2016 will be a milestone year for me. I am turning 65 on January 29th and have designated myself as “The New Face of Medicare”. This is not because of how I look (though the freckles definitely help to peel a few years off), or even how I feel (I have been...
by debidrecksler | Jan 3, 2011 | Comedy, Human Interest
“My husband is a man of few words. He even recycles his love notes!” Debi Drecksler After almost thirty four years of marriage, communication with my spouse remains an interesting challenge. My adorable husband is content to smile at me continuously and...