Investigation into Allegations Against One of AC's Most Popular Writers

Nancy Canfield - Are Her Writings Based on Fact or Fiction?

Sharon Pfohl
Recent allegations that Nancy Canfield may not be completely truthful when she writes about her constant need to urinate ("Jeez, I wonder if anyone cares that I'm going to pee right now" ...Facebook Twitter or Both?) and the demands her sister puts upon her (My Sister the Toadstool) had this writer very upset. I have laughed right along with Shanika Minor and Jennifer Wagner about her bathroom updates, thinking how nice it is to know that I am not the only one experiencing life over age 30. Fine...over fifty...whatever! What's in a number? I have also greatly respected her for patiently putting up with the many unreasonable demands her sister constantly bestows upon her (Granting a Thanksgiving Wish).

I have become aware of allegations, brought to light by way of comments on some of her articles by her so-called friends (i.e. Pattie Byrd and Donald Pennington) who have been hinting that Nancy may not always stay with the facts. Unsure of whether these allegations are true or if they are simply statements made by those jealous of her ability to rake in the big bucks on AC, I decided to start an investigation.

Going off subject for a moment (I am over 50 and easily distracted...deal with it), Trojan Vibrating Mini Product Review?!? Jennifer, WHAT were you thinking?!? I can just hear Nancy now! She's turning beet red and her fingers are typing away about the X-rated AC again!

Back to the subject at hand - Nancy Canfield and her uncanny ability to mislead the public as they roll around on the floor laughing. I asked a few discreet questions in my search for the truth, leading a few writers to think I was off my rocker. (I am not, I assure you...I sit in it while I type.) I may not have been entirely truthful in my quest for the truth but I did give Nancy a chance to defend herself by asking about her need to write about peeing so often. She just mumbled something about not being a Viagra poster child and that at least her sister loves what she writes. Talk about being off your rocker! Pattie Byrd, who according to Nancy is a good friend of hers, said that while she enjoys reading Nancy's stuff, she does have a warped sense of humor. I am CERTAINLY not saying Pattie is wrong about that but I'm not sure I would call someone who could say that about me a good friend. Oh, um, well, I guess I could...my dear friend Pam and I say the same thing about each other.

I tried to contact Nancy's sister but could not determine if she even exists other than in the dark recesses of Nancy's mind. I put up a flyer in my local laundromat and even threw a bottle into the Gulf of Mexico but as of yet she has remained elusive. Naturally, I also stepped outside and tried to call her as loud as I could but there was no answer. In my search, I put out an all-points bulletin (whatever that is) to other AC writers but none would admit to knowing the sister or ever seeing such a person. In conclusion, I have to go with my gut instinct that Nancy is a good writer with a terrific sense of humor (boy, am I hoping so as I write this) whether based in fact or fiction! Happy New Year and Happy Writing, Nancy! Keep us laughing!

Published by Sharon Pfohl

I am a mother and grandmother who loves God, playing with my grandchildren, and being in touch with my wonderful extended family. I love to laugh, to feel, to write, to go where the wind sends me. I am a C...  View profile

...I did give Nancy a chance to defend herself by asking about her need to write about peeing so often. She just mumbled something about not being a Viagra poster child and that at least her sister loves what she writes.

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  • Linda Louise Johnson2/8/2010

    Why this funny article about funny Nancy's funny writing is as funny as the fun it's writing about! Great one, Sharon.

  • Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben2/8/2010

    I long for a bed at Shady Pines or some other nice little rest home. And those kids better not put me in the non-alcohalic section.

  • R.C. Johnson1/8/2010

    Nancy is indeed one of a kind -- and fun to follow on AC. Good job, Sharon!

  • Patricia Sicilia1/3/2010

    I love Nancy's humor. Her politics, not so much, but she is a Mainer!

  • Sharon Pfohl1/3/2010

    I think you may have nailed it, Bridget!

  • Shirley M.1/2/2010

    Fact or fiction, a good writer is a good writer. Thanks for sharing this spiffy piece of writing about a hilarious writer!

  • Sharon Pfohl1/2/2010

    hmmm...maybe the wine has something to do with it. Funny, Frank and Angela. Stop threatening me with Shady Pines or I'll cut you out of my will! When I make one. When I have something to leave.

  • Pattie Byrd1/1/2010

    I think Nancy does seem to have a problem that peeing thing, but I think she throws it into her articles a lot because it gets her more page hits. I'm not too sure about the sister angle either. You know, she talks a lot about wine, too.

  • Angela Curry1/1/2010

    I hope they have a spot for the whole lot of you at Shady Pines. And good plumbing.

  • Frank1/1/2010

    Ok ..........So her cheese has slipped of the cracker a little.. I hope they let her have visitors..:>))

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