Erma Bombeck was an American author and humorist who wrote about the ordinary life of a mid-20th century housewife. Her works include the books 'At Wit's End' and 'The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank'. She was also known for her syndicated newspaper column, 'At Wit's End', which ran from 1965 to 1996. Erma's full name was Erma Louise Bombeck and her nickname was Ermas. Her son, ARLO, was a writer and producer for television shows such as 'The Simpsons' and 'Futurama'.