Joleen Lunzer Archives - SmartFem Magazine

#FollowME- How Instagram is Taking Over My Everday Life

Joleen Lunzer — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:00:03 +0000

I spend too many of my days watching the lives of others unfold online while allowing my real life to sit stagnant. I hold my phone so close to my face that it slips through my hand and plummets onto my nose too many times than I want to remember. I just leave the nose […]

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A Letter to Lucy

Joleen Lunzer — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:35:59 +0000

Dear Lucy, On Saturday June 28th 2014 the most wonderful thing happened, you were born. With your arrival, life just got infinitely better. Your possibilities are endless as is my love for you. And although you are only a few days old, as your aunt, I already have so much to tell you. Therefore, […]

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There’s NOT An App For That

Joleen Lunzer — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:09:39 +0000

Despite the copious amount of phone apps that exist for your downloading pleasure, I often find it difficult to find ones that suit me. I never liked birds so whether they are “Flappy” or “Angry,” I’m not interested. Pandora is a great music app for when I’m at home on my Wi-Fi, but once I’m […]

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Must Love Cat

Joleen Lunzer — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:00:09 +0000

I’ve always had an affection for cats. Throughout my life, I’ve been very open with my fondness; however, it wasn’t until my late 20’s when people started referring to me as a “Cat Lady.” Which is of course that old stereotype that defines any woman over the age of 25 who admits to owning, loving […]

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Don’t Stop Believing… And Breathing

Joleen Lunzer — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:30:21 +0000

I developed an obsessive compulsive ritual at a very young age. I started checking to see if my family was breathing while they slept. In the middle of the night was when I felt we were at our most vulnerable. I’d creep into my parent’s bedroom and stare over them until I heard a sigh, […]

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Mommy and ME?

Joleen Lunzer — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:00:02 +0000

From what I have witnessed, being a mom changes everything. Once a child enters your life, your world completely changes.

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Over-shares Just Mean I Care

Joleen Lunzer — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:00:22 +0000

Your bio should be professional and paint you in the best light possible, but as I was working on writing it, I realized that this may be a better article for my column than a comedy bio.

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Strong Neck

Joleen Lunzer — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:45:57 +0000

Joleen Lunzer recalls times when her father, who originally wanted a boy, and his supportive, yet unconventional, parenting helped her through life as a young girl.

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Pale Gurl – Knock Knock. Go Away!

Joleen Lunzer — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:00:19 +0000

Comedian Joleen Lunzer shares how her childhood shaped her current anxiety and fears of the unknown and attempts to deal with that anxiety.

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Pale Gurl – Advice Your Parents Never Gave You Because They Were Drunk

Joleen Lunzer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:15:00 +0000

Parents are supposed to prepare their children for the future. They are responsible for instilling values, teaching them right from wrong and sharing knowledge that will help their children to maneuver through life’s many obstacles. I thought my parents did a good job advising me on the ways of the world until I reached my […]

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