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Michele Wojciechowski

Contributor Michele Wojciechowski

Michele "Wojo" Wojciechowski is an award-winning writer who lives in Baltimore, Md. She's the author of the humor book Next Time I Move, They'll Carry Me Out in a Box. Reach her at www.WojosWorld.com.

A man holding a plate full of nachos in the stadium of a baseball game. Next Avenue, are hotdogs healthy

How to Eat Healthy at the Ballpark

A writer who loves to eat nachos and hotdogs at the ballpark interviews a registered dietician and finds out that it's still possible to enjoy her favorites
July 1, 2022
A group of friends playing cards during game night. Next Avenue, extroverts social isolation

Tales from an Extrovert — What I've Lost and Missed During COVID-19

You’ve probably read many stories about how introverts have been faring during the pandemic, but what about extroverts?
April 20, 2022
The four members of the rock band Duran Duran wearing black suits and smiling. Next Avenue

Duran Duran — Future, Past and Everything in Between

As the popular '80s band readies to embark on a U.S. tour, Next Avenue talks with drummer Roger Taylor about their latest album and more
March 29, 2022
A 1950s styled kitchen with a woman holding a teacup. Next Avenue, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Marin Hinkle

'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s' Marin Hinkle on How Rose Has Bloomed

Marin Hinkle, who plays Mrs. Maisel’s mother Rose Weissman, talks with us about how her character has evolved over the seasons
March 10, 2022
Amy Grant smiling outside standing in a pergola. Next Avenue

Amy Grant on Getting Her Voice Back and Her Favorite Christmas Traditions

The Multi-Grammy award-winner talks about her blockbuster album’s 30th anniversary, finding her voice after a bout with COVID-19 and her Christmas residency with husband Vince Gill
December 17, 2021
A woman laying in bed looking uncomfortable on her phone. Next Avenue, symptoms of perimenopause, what is perimenopause

Perimenopause: Why We Don’t Talk About It and Why We Should

Our mothers didn’t talk about it. Their mothers didn’t either. So, we haven’t talked about it. Here’s why women need to open up about this shared experience.
October 25, 2021
Looking down the center of a spiral staircase. Next Avenue, vertigo signs symptoms, Meniere's disease

Vertigo: More Than Just a Hitchcock Movie

While vertigo can be upsetting, it’s often not serious. Professionals weigh in on what to do to keep things nice and still.
October 22, 2021
Amy Baer sitting on a white couch wearing black. Next Avenue, film company, Landline Pictures, 50, fifty

A New Film Company Connects Reel Life to Real Life

Amy Baer, president of Landline Pictures, talks about making films for 50-plus moviegoers
September 14, 2021
A group of older adult friends walking on beach. Steven Petrow, Next Avenue

Steven Petrow's Advice On Stupid Things Not to Do When You Get Older

The author’s new book gives ideas on how to age better than the generations before us
August 30, 2021
Michael Sean Comerford standing on the side of the road with a backpack. Next Avenue, route 66, carnival

A Journalist, Carny and Route 66 Cyclist Tells About Life on the Road

Author Michael Sean Comerford has explored America as a carnival worker, then as a cyclist on Route 66, all to fulfill his travel dreams
August 12, 2021
Workers laughing at a funny jokee on the job. Next Avenue, office humor, inappropriate jokes

What's Funny at Work These Days?

A guide to what's OK to joke about, what's not and how to respond to humor that crosses the line
July 28, 2021
Father and daughter playing chess at home, beginners, lifelong learning, Next Avenue

Beginning Again...and Again...and Again

In his new book, 'Beginners,' Tom Vanderbilt shows that you’re never too old to learn something new
March 18, 2021
Man holding wedding ring, metal detector, Next Avenue

Why The Loss of a Wedding Ring Can Be a Heartbreaker

Many people lose their wedding rings. Luckily, there are people to help you find or even recreate them.
February 9, 2021
Paula Poundstone

Humor in the Time of COVID-19

Experts, like Paula Poundstone, say jokes are okay when times are rough
October 23, 2020
Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt on Preserving Her Culture

In an exclusive interview, she talks about helping Mexican youth discover their roots
October 14, 2020
Scams

Holiday Season Scams: How Not to Get Taken

From travel 'deals' to puppies to gift cards, watch your wallet!
December 12, 2019
Weight Training

How to Start Weight Training, the Right Way

Experts' tips on first steps to take and then how to build up
May 28, 2019
Andy Borowitz

Andy Borowitz: From 'Fresh Prince' to Political Satire

The New Yorker writer and stand-up comic thrives on making people laugh
April 10, 2018
Computer Infections

Protecting Yourself in the Season of Computer Infections

Holiday-gift shopping online can make you a phishing or malware victim
December 14, 2017
Paul Reiser

Behind the Scenes of 'There's ... Johnny!'

Paul Reiser talks about his series based on 'The Tonight Show,' circa 1972
December 4, 2017
Little Shop of Horrors

Happy Halloween: Revisiting 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Frank Oz's film, with its original ending, returns to the big screen
October 27, 2017
Fannie Flagg

What Keeps Fannie Flagg Writing

The actress and 'Fried Green Tomatoes' author discusses her colorful career
October 9, 2017
Cancer

9 Bouts of Cancer Haven't Stopped This Woman

Survivor Anna Renault on what to do when diagnosed with a serious illness
September 29, 2017
Air Conditioning

How Did We Survive the Summer Without AC?

Taking a look back at a time before most folks had in-home air conditioning
August 23, 2017
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