by Chrysa SmithI wish I could do my wedding all over again. Well, that is, except for the 25 lbs. I put on over the last 27 years. But, what I mean is this: instead of listening to all of the older family members, tradition and actually caring about what others thought, I would do it all my own way. And my own way would be a lot simpler, more elegant and outdoors---with [...]
by Chrysa SmithTiger Woods with a pink golf bag? Bubba Watson in a skirt? Hold the phone! Actually who you are seeing is Darla Moore and Condeleeza Rice. Because believe it or not, these are the first two women who have been granted membership at the all-boys club: Augusta National.The 80 year old club has been home to the Masters: a pinnacle of golf performance. And up until about 10 years ago, there [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoSo, have you heard about TED?No, not this summer's Mark Wahlberg/Seth McFarlane movie about a beer-swilling, skirt-chasing, live teddy bear. This TED has a far better pedigree.TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design), can be summed up like its three-initial title, by its three word tag line--Ideas Worth Spreading.At its founding in 1984, TED began as a conference bringing together innovators from the worlds of technology, entertainment and design. The organization's goal was, [...]
Chrysa SmithI like to think of myself as a realist: a romantic, but fairly realistic. And sometimes, you know, you just have to regress for mental health sake. So I'm putting it out there. Get out of adulthood for awhile, and be a kid again.Get out the hula hoop, the pink bike with the streamers or in my case, a Disney movie, and feel the exhilaration of being 30, 40, 50 years younger---at [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo“I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” Just for a few minutes, as we take a quick tour of the 60’s and the most influential band of all time—The Beatles.Beatlemania Now is a full production stage show that takes its audience on a psychedelic time traveling trip through the decade when The Beatles ruled the airwaves, and the lives of their fans. With a background screen streaming images from the tumultuous 60’s, [...]
by Chrysa SmithIf you haven't been 'down the (NJ) Shore', as the locals say, well--put it on your 'to do' list. Surprising to many non-area dwellers, the NJ Shore has some of the best beaches in the country. And I just spent the past week there soaking up some rays and trying a few new things worth sharing.Zumba. If you're an advocate (like me), you'll find one of the better classes I've ever [...]
Throughout the summer, we’ll bring you ideas for “Affordable Fun”—things you can do that won’t break the bank or, better yet, are free. Stay tuned to NRFGP to be entertained all summer long!By: Mary Fran BontempoSomething about summer makes me want to break into song.Lucky for you, I won’t, but the sentiment seems to be shared by many, given the number and variety of outdoor concerts being presented on area stages and outdoor [...]
