About Tracy Beckerman

Tracy Beckerman

Tracy Beckerman is an award-winning author, speaker, and writer of the syndicated humor column, “Lost in Suburbia.” In her pre-mom days, she created TV and radio scripts for Lifetime Television, WCBS-TV, CBS, NBC, and more. Her honors for writing include the Writer’s Guild of America award and a New York Emmy, as well as a National Society of Newspaper Columnists award for humor writing, and the Global Humor Award Winner of the Erma Bombeck Writing Competition. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and her dog, Bowie.

Wait, Are YOU My Waiter? Nov 18, 2025

"Can I get an unsweetened iced tea?" I asked the server who brought me a glass of water. My husband was out of town, and I thought it would be nice to treat myself to dinner in a fancy restaurant I'd heard a lot about. I had put on actual shoes inste... Read More

Quoth the Raven, 'Caw' Nov 11, 2025

One of the things I do actually love about the suburbs is the quiet. Of course, the quiet mostly happens in short spurts between clamorous bouts of home construction, lawnmowers, garbage trucks and barking dogs. But when I do get it, it's glorious. S... Read More

Cross My Legs and Hope to Die Nov 04, 2025

One morning, I had a big cup of coffee, as I usually do, and then I got in the car and drove 40 minutes to a clothing store I had been curious to check out. I don't normally drive 40 minutes to go shopping, but since I am a stay-at-home mom and every... Read More

Once Upon a Sagging Mattress Oct 28, 2025

"Help!" I cried out meekly. "Where are you?" asked my husband, looking around the bedroom. "I'm in here," I responded. "In the mattress." Truth be told, I wasn't actually IN the mattress, but I was sunk down so low, it looked like I had been swallowe... Read More

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