About Tracy Beckerman

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.

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A Conversation With the Plumber's Assistant Apr 14, 2026

Me: "Hi. This is Tracy Beckerman. I need to schedule a follow-up appointment with the plumber." Plumber's Assistant: "Hey, my sister's name is Tracy. That's so funny! Do you spell it with an 'e' or no 'e'?" Me: "Um, no 'e'." PA: "My sister doesn't sp... Read More

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Walk This Way Apr 07, 2026

My husband and I had been circling the narrow cobblestone streets of a small village in Spain for 15 minutes looking for parking, with no success. Every spot was either "no parking" or "no standing" or some other restriction we couldn't make out beca... Read More

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Are You Calling My Bag Fat? Mar 31, 2026

I'm not a great packer. I start out with the best intentions and before I know it, I have packed for every possible occasion, including being stranded on an iceberg and meeting the king of England. Since neither of these two things has ever happened,... Read More

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I Know an Old Coffee That Lived in a Shoe Mar 24, 2026

Most couples have cute little endearing pet names for each other. Sweetie. Honey. Schmoopy-Boopy-Snuggie-Woogems. My husband also has an endearing name for me. He calls me "Two Sips." This comes from my tendency to make myself a cup of coffee, take t... Read More