An Oscar Shipwreck with Captains Far too YoungBy: Mary Fran Bontempo(Warning--Today's column is a bit of a rant, just so you know!)To hear an audio podcast of this column, click the play arrow below.Am I happy that they were, in the words of some, a “disaster?” Well, no. That would be mean.But am I secretly relieved that they weren’t a rousing success? Kind of.Anne Hathaway and James Franco took over Oscar’s hosting duties [...]
Ever been to the Philly Flower Show? What's your favorite thing to buy? I mean, besides pussy willows. Click on the red 'leave a comment' below and tell us!
Daddy gets a rejection letter and decides to show his baby just what he thinks of it.Baby's reaction? Hysterical laughter!We should all take rejection so well--enjoy!-Mary Fran
by Chrysa SmithJust go with it is my peace mantra when my life seems to be getting all meshuga. But just going with it, when Adam Sandler is involved, is a whole other kind of meshuga--one that makes you laugh your tushie off.I do love Adam Sandler; probably because I can easily get a case of the sillies, induced by slapstick humor, innuendo and alright---making fun of someone's obviously unusual flaws (like the [...]
by Chrysa SmithDo Americans have enough time off? I believe the average is 10-12 paid days annually, plus accumulated vacation time (if your employer hasn't had to cut benefits) We do seem to work an inordinately long number of hours compared to our European friends. No hard coffee breaks, casual cafe conversations, best friend bistro time---all to stop and smell the roses. I remember back to the week I spent working in Switzerland, [...]
by Chrysa Smith Remember back to your twenties? Right out of college with a credit card and check book in hand, you were finally an adult. And as you engaged in various retail, business or social transactions, you were suddenly shocked when, one day, a clerk, nurse, bus driver or waitress didn't call you Mary, Sue or Peggy but Miss. Hmm. Were they talking to me? I guess it's proper etiquette for the [...]
Who was your favorite winner last night at the Oscars? (I liked the old guy who said he was 'a late bloomer.') Tell us your fave by clicking on the red 'post a comment' below.
