Singing the Birthday Gift Blues

A Middle-Aged Woman on the Hunt for the Perfect (or Any) GiftBy: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear the audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.It’s that time of year again. My husband’s birthday arrives this week and as usual, I’m scrambling.You’d think that after over 30 years together, I’d know it was coming. Yet, every year, June 6th sneaks up on me, like a surprise attack, kind of like D-day, which [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:04-04:00June 7th, 2011|4 Comments

Needing a Vacation–From my Vacation

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio of this post, click the play arrow below.Ah, the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. It’s all about the beach, the surf, the sand and finally, a vacation—from winter, work and the busyness of life.At least, that’s what it’s supposed to be about. Before I get started, the requisite disclaimer: I have a vacation house at the beach. I am blessed. I am grateful. I am [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:05-04:00May 31st, 2011|4 Comments

Laughing @ Middle Age, a Memorial Day Cartoon by Pat Achilles

Here's a salute to all our men and women in uniform, and a fond embrace to all those who have sacrificed their lives for our country, our citizens and our freedom. My dad was a veteran of World War II and I keep his service photo pinned above my drawing table. Thank you sincerely to all who have served our nation! If you would like to tell us about a member of your [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:05-04:00May 30th, 2011|2 Comments

Judgement Day: Can I Have Another Chance, Please?

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.As I write this, there are two days left until judgment day.Apparently, it’s been a long time coming, but according to one Harold Camping, who insists he knows these things, the date has been on the books for a while now. At least he really, really thinks May 21, 2011 is the date. He originally thought Armageddon was [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:07-04:00May 24th, 2011|3 Comments
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