This is totally politically incorrect, but hysterically funny. And, as an Italian-American I can actually say that I think he may be referring to some members of my family, except we're of the South Philly variety. (Apologies for the short commercial at the beginning.) Enjoy!--Mary Fran
A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at (and Laments!) the Ladies' RoomBy: Mary Fran BontempoDespite what we’re taught by the history books, women have always been hunters. According to those who profess to know these things, we women have long been assigned the role of gatherers, placidly picking berries and tender leaves from plants to compliment the side of beef the guys drug home from the wild to feed the young ‘uns. We accepted [...]
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by Chrysa SmithIf you're like me, around this time of year, you brace yourself for that end-of-year, holiday weight gain. It always begins at Halloween, with those innocent-looking, miniature, snack-size chocolate bars. You know the ones you buy, thinking you'll lose 10 lbs by New Year, because they're only 50 calories each and pre-wrapped (a weight watchers secret psych tip) ----then proceed to eat six because they're just so darn tiny? Before you [...]
by Chrysa SmithI walked across the maze of yard, paint and home repair supplies that is my garage. A loud, girly scream and I was back into the house like a flash. 'There's a dead rat out there! It's right by the work bench!' I shakily told my husband. After his own inspection, I got what you'd expect from a Montana guy, 'It's not a rat, it's a possum. I bet it had [...]
A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at Her Halloween FacesBy: Mary Fran BontempoGone are the days when I trooped all of the kids to the local Halloween party store in the annual quest for costumes, dropping half a mortgage payment on outfits and accessories for my little ghouls and goblins. And while there are times when I miss the tradition, spooky, scary masks and frightening attire have hardly disappeared from our house. In fact, [...]
