In her stories - and yours - Leslie Placzek excavates both the humor and heartfelt pathos of life experienced as a "Part-time Superhero, Full-time Mom" - an experience all of us, as moms, dads, aunts, uncles, and neighbors - can recognize in ourselves.
We all play so many parts, wear so many hats, experience so many unforgettable life moments - and Leslie's adventures as Zazoo Plazz celebrate those memories, with humorous and touching notes of nostalgia and pop culture, and the multiple roles we all play - that will spark your own recognition of the superhero within you (your unique strengths).
All who juggle caring for others and fulfilling their soul's mission - particularly women - will recognize themselves in the quirky quest of Leslie's late-blooming post-Boomer Zazoo - to share her wisdom in the world, become her own superhero, tame her big '80s hair, and find an outfit appropriate for running a household, a business, and a half-marathon.
The old adage "laughter is the best medicine" is increasingly backed up by recent medical studies.
"We come through tough times together with humor - it is essential to our resilience as humans," she says.
Humor also strengthens the immune system - particularly when shared with others. And, we multitasking superheroes may be happy to hear that, according to the Mayo Clinic, a good laugh increases oxygen intake to the heart, lungs, and muscles, eases tension, relieves pain, and lowers blood pressure.
Leslie invites you to enjoy The Audacious Adventures of Zazoo Plazz - to explore this site, join her growing global online community and online events, and share your own stories - so we can celebrate the superhero in you.
Leslie/Zazoo in December, 1967
About Me:
Part-time Perfect.
Full-time Funny!
Leslie Bilodeau Placzek has lived most of her life in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut area, recording snippets for books in her head, her heart, and lots of top-secret notebooks. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times Money and Business section and the Journal Inquirer (Manchester, CT), among other publications.
