Marla Fisher

Newport Beach, Santa Ana

Staff Writer and Columnist at Orange County Register

Theme Park Reporter, Disneyland at Los Angeles Daily News

Frumpy Middle-aged Mom is Marla Jo Fisher of the Orange County Register, whose comic tales of motherhood are published in newspapers and online around the U.S.

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Articles

Frumpy Mom: My daughter wants to be a mortician

1 week ago | ocregister.com | Marla Fisher

My beautiful daughter always wanted to become a hairdresser, which I thought was great, because she’s smart, sociable, artistic and likes working for herself. But then her OCD kicked in, and she decided she could no longer stand the disgusting thought of putting her hands into other people’s hair. So she decided to become a funeral director, and be around dead people all day. That’s not weird, is it?
Frumpy Mom: My daughter wants to be a mortician

1 week ago | sbsun.com | Marla Fisher

Frumpy Mom: My daughter wants to be a mortician But is it really a good idea?
You can visit any national park for free on June 19

2 weeks ago | santacruzsentinel.com | Marla Fisher

You can visit any national park for free on June 19 In celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the National Park Service is offering free admission to all its parks and monuments.
You can visit any national park for free on June 19

2 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Marla Fisher

Like visiting our fabulous national parks? In celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the National Park Service is offering free admission to all its parks and monuments on Thursday, June 19. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates the 1865 abolition of slavery in the United States.
Frumpy Mom: I will travel for cheap food

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Marla Fisher

I know that many people right now would rather eat ground glass than travel outside of our wonderful, extremely safe United States of America. But I’m addicted, so I’ll take their places visiting our friendly neighboring countries with their favorable exchange rates. I’ll be eating their $35 lobster dinners at upscale restaurants, drinking their $5 margaritas and buying their $7 real maple syrup. It’s my patriotic duty.
Explore the hidden charms of Redlands’ Kimberly Crest House and Gardens

2 weeks ago | redlandsdailyfacts.com | Marla Fisher

If the thought of a Gilded Age mansion sitting atop a hill and surrounded by gardens appeals to you, then consider visiting Kimberly Crest House and Gardens, which does just that in Redlands. Much like Pasadena and some other Southern California communities, Redlands appealed to wealthy snowbirds who wanted to escape the bitterly cold winters in the east.
Check out the new art gallery on the historic Queen Mary

3 weeks ago | presstelegram.com | Marla Fisher

The new art gallery on the Promenade Deck is filled with artworks that were spread around the ship and sometimes missed or ignored by visitors, until they were recently collected into a small gallery that shows them to their best advantage. Originally Published: June 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM PDT
Check out the new art gallery on the historic Queen Mary

3 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Marla Fisher

People who’ve visited the historic Queen Mary ship and hotel in Long Beach know that it’s filled with designs from the Art Deco period, ranging from carvings in rare woods to banisters cast in the shapes of marine animals. Now, there’s a new attraction, and though it’s small, it’s well worth seeing.
Frumpy Mom: A letter to my grandchildren

3 weeks ago | dailynews.com | Marla Fisher

(Photo courtesy of Marla Jo Fisher/SCNG) Grandchildren of Frumpy Middle-aged Mom dressed up for a wedding in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Marla Jo Fisher/SCNG) UPDATED: June 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM PDTSome notes from your Nana. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here.
Frumpy Mom: A letter to my grandchildren

3 weeks ago | sbsun.com | Marla Fisher

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