About

Sharing her views on everything from marriage to morals to mistresses, Jersey Girl Lisa Tognola highlights the humorous side of suburban life: the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Think Erma Bombeck meets the ladies of Wisteria Lane.  She now adds published author to her list of credentials as a contributor to humor anthology, My Funny Valentine: America’s Most Hilarious Writers Take On Love, Romance, and Other Complications.  Lisa’s column at The Alternative Press is called “Main Street Musings,“ but her own blog has the classier title, Main Street Musings Blog. Equal parts lark and snark, her musings prove the funniest things happen in the suburbs, beyond dinner at Applebee’s. Her work can also be seen at online magazine More.com. Lisa is also a contributor to Funny Times newspaper. Follow her on twitter @lisatognola.


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56 Responses to “About”

  1. Sylver Blaque August 12, 2011 at 10:22 pm #

    Love this bio! Cracked me up : – )

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    • Main Street Musings August 13, 2011 at 1:01 pm #

      Love to make you smile Sylver, especially after reading your great post about smiling :)

      Reply
  2. philosophermouseofthehedge January 6, 2012 at 3:33 pm #

    Congrats on being Fresh Pressed. Well deserved. Write on.

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  3. Huffygirl January 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm #

    Hey Lisa, thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and subscribe. I look forward to seeing your comments, which I’m sure, at least part of the time, will be witty, based on what I’ve seen of your blog so far.
    Huffygirl

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  4. Tina March 1, 2012 at 3:16 pm #

    Hi Lisa
    Thank you for visiting my baby blog. I cried when we left NJ. Loved it. Lived in Collingswood. Sigh.

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    • Main Street Musings Blog March 1, 2012 at 6:17 pm #

      Hi Tina. I cried when we moved to NJ. :) But now I’ve learned to appreciate the change of seasons (and tolerate the long winters). Hope you’re happy where you’ve landed!

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  5. creativeliz June 27, 2012 at 6:14 pm #

    Hi Lisa, thank you for stopping by and liking my blog! I love what I’ve read so far of your writings (the bikini piece was brilliant) and look forward to seeing more!
    All the best, Liz

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  6. Mike Sirota July 5, 2012 at 10:32 am #

    From an old Bronx Guy to a Jersey Girl: glad you liked my post, Lisa. You’re welcome back to “Swords, Specters, & Stuff” anytime.

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  7. coastalcrone July 7, 2012 at 5:06 pm #

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking a post! I will explore yours!

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  8. clownonfire July 31, 2012 at 5:44 pm #

    Lisa,
    There’s a humorous side to a suburban life?
    Le Clown

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    • Main Street Musings Blog July 31, 2012 at 5:55 pm #

      Bring it on, Clown. I’ll see your clown nose and raise you a gift card to Applebee’s.

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      • clownonfire July 31, 2012 at 5:57 pm #

        Lisa,
        Applebee’s? Who’s that, the mayor of Suburbialand?
        Le Clown

      • Main Street Musings Blog July 31, 2012 at 6:03 pm #

        I am the mayor of Suburbialand and I just increased my clown tariff, so pony up, Le Clown.

      • clownonfire July 31, 2012 at 6:05 pm #

        Lisa,
        You speak American… Could you please speak Metric to this Canadian man?
        Le Clown

      • Main Street Musings Blog July 31, 2012 at 6:08 pm #

        Rock band, or measurement?

      • clownonfire July 31, 2012 at 6:11 pm #

        Lisa,
        Ok, you win. Any threat which involves Nickelback is enough to make Le Clown back away. Speaking of great Canadians, what’s up with Roller Giraffe? I say we petition to get her back on the blogosphere…
        Le Clown

      • Main Street Musings Blog July 31, 2012 at 6:16 pm #

        Really? I’ve only ever won in tennis. I enjoyed the banter. We’ll have to do it again sometime. Didn’t know about Roller Giraffe. I’ll see what I can do. I am mayor, after all . . .

      • clownonfire July 31, 2012 at 6:18 pm #

        Lisa,
        I agree. Now I will unlock my 2 1/2 yr old daughter from the wardrobe, change her bowl of water, and pretend I’m her father for fifteen minutes, while we watch TV. Perhaps Pulp Fiction.
        Le Clown

      • Main Street Musings Blog July 31, 2012 at 6:40 pm #

        Dark, Le Clown. Very dark.

  9. downhousesoftware July 31, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Loved reading through your work. I started in on the Pizza delivery reminiscing about my own past friday nights with Dominos and a VHS. I was really on memory lane with Fantasy island – I’m an all-around fan of Montalban… Then I suddenly realized that I had stumbled into the wrong fantasy (was that ever a problem on the island? I can’t remember). Good work, but it was distracting hearing some other guy’s name. I just couldn’t get into it.

    I look forward to reading more. Best – Jack

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    • Main Street Musings Blog August 1, 2012 at 8:55 am #

      Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying my blog. Sorry about the distraction. Next time I’ll write it Madlibs style so you can insert your own name. ;)

      Reply
  10. dilipnaidu August 8, 2012 at 12:06 am #

    Just awesome being here. Regards.
    Dilip

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  11. boomiebol August 14, 2012 at 3:07 pm #

    Thanks so much or stopping by my blog

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  12. Tina August 23, 2012 at 3:50 pm #

    Hi Lisa,
    I’ve nominated you for the Illuminating Blogger Award. Just go to my blog to pick it up!

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  13. leblogdemarie August 26, 2012 at 9:45 pm #

    Thanks so much for stopping by and liking a recent post! Looking forward to taking a closer look around your site!

    Reply
  14. Arizona girl August 28, 2012 at 5:19 am #

    Thanks for the likes over on chanceofsun! I love the funny stuff you’ve got going here!

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  15. soumyav September 12, 2012 at 1:22 am #

    Thanks for visiting my blog ..its great to have a visit to yours too!

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  16. Jennifer's Journal September 19, 2012 at 7:34 am #

    Thank you for the like on my blog. Have a great day, Lisa!

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  17. SnapInTime October 5, 2012 at 1:19 am #

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I enjoyed reading here as well and will be back. :)

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  18. Debbie October 16, 2012 at 10:46 am #

    Hi, Lisa, and Thanks for stopping by to Like my blog post. I love meeting new friends online and am eager to browse through your writings. I see there’s a lot of interesting, funny stuff here — everybody needs more humor in their days!!

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  19. Ralph October 16, 2012 at 5:34 pm #

    Hi Lisa. I see you are going to be fun. Do you mind if I have a look around. :D Ralph x

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    • Main Street Musings Blog October 17, 2012 at 8:57 am #

      Take a look anywhere you’d like! (except under the hood). ;)

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      • Ralph October 17, 2012 at 12:30 pm #

        Why not under the hood?? What’s there?? What secrets are you hiding from me?? This could be a start of rumours, gossip, even a conspiracy theory escalating into UFOs, political intrigue or sex scandals ;) Ralph x

      • Main Street Musings Blog October 17, 2012 at 6:02 pm #

        I live in a small town. I go to great lengths to try and avoid scandal!

      • Ralph October 17, 2012 at 7:56 pm #

        Say no more ;)

  20. Stephanie B. (@B4Steph) October 17, 2012 at 8:07 pm #

    Funny, creative stuff. I enjoyed it. My first time here. I’ll be back.

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  21. carolynpageabc December 4, 2012 at 6:48 am #

    A star for you, Lisa…!
    http://abcofspiritalk.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/lifes-little-pleasures/

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  22. earthriderjudyberman January 1, 2013 at 11:21 am #

    In my 2012 annual report from WordPress, you were noted as one of my top five commenters. Thank you for your support, Lisa, and Happy New Year!

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  23. Jennifer February 5, 2013 at 2:43 pm #

    Thanks for visiting my blog, I love what I’ve seen and will now be investegating more. :-)

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  24. Professor Taboo February 6, 2013 at 7:08 pm #

    Many thanks Lisa for your visit to my web blog! I’m enjoying yours and will continue to visit your great work! :)

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  25. Alice February 13, 2013 at 10:56 am #

    Ha! You are Main Street, and I am Backstreets and Alleys–love it! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  26. Kevin Gillespie April 29, 2013 at 11:20 am #

    Hi Lisa.

    My name is Kevin Gillespie, I do, MUCH prefer, however, to be called Kev. I live in Wales. :) .

    Thank You for visiting my Blog, MUCH Appreciated. :) .

    I am now returning the compliment & am ‘Following’ your Blog. :) .

    Also, having read your Bio, I am looking forward to future Posts. :) .

    Best Wishes
    Kev

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    • Main Street Musings Blog April 29, 2013 at 5:04 pm #

      How lovely! Thanks Kevin, I look forward to keeping in touch with my first blog-friend from Wales!

      Reply
  27. matt May 21, 2013 at 4:21 pm #

    Hi, there. Thanks for stopping by and taking time to like my post. I appreciate it.

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  28. Nirmal Bajwa May 30, 2013 at 11:30 pm #

    Thanks a lot for the visit and like.

    Reply
  29. meticulousmick May 31, 2013 at 3:31 am #

    Thanks for dropping by on my blog and liking the post “The Door of history”. Really appreciated as the blog is only just starting.

    Reply

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  1. Food for Thought | Planet Mom - October 3, 2011

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