No, Really, We Just Don’t Care

A Middle-Aged Woman Laughs at Life--and TiresBy: Mary Fran BontempoLast week, I found myself in one of my most un-favorite places—the tire store. At least, that’s what I call it. It’s one of those car places which men frequent for fun and I enter only because my car has refused, for one reason or another, to take me where I want to go.On this particular day, I perched myself on the edge of [...]

2018-10-30T09:57:06-04:00May 25th, 2010|1 Comment

Saving the Day

Who says men aren't smart? This determined fellow rescued these adorable ducklings and reunited Mama and her babies. A round of applause--for the man!A video for you to enjoy.  Have a wonderful weekend!

2010-05-22T13:29:00-04:00May 22nd, 2010|1 Comment

Go, Go Gadget

by Chrysa Smith My computer has replaced endless volumes of encyclopedias, stacks of legal pads, the phone and even the radio. All my hesitation to spend time on it has been laid to rest. I surrender. I'm an addict.Admitting it is the first step. The second is sharing some of the kicks I get from it.So, here are some of my favorite addictive sites:Pandora Radio. http://www.pandora.com/ Log on, create an account and listen [...]

2018-10-30T09:57:09-04:00May 19th, 2010|3 Comments

Preparing to Party

A Middle-Aged Woman Gets Ready to Party!By:  Mary Fran BontempoIt all starts at the curbside.There’s the dandelion forest overwhelming the front lawn, abutting the currently vacant former flower bed, now bare and brown (and looking eerily like a large burial plot) but for a few spare weeds. The front porch offers parched and weathered rockers along with a beat-up old bench, all practically screaming for the relief offered by a thirst quenching coat [...]

2018-10-30T09:57:10-04:00May 18th, 2010|0 Comments

Grunts & Groans on Political Commercials

by Chrysa SmithIf you didn't get your fill of ridiculous political ads and commercials before the last national election, you've got your choice now, as the PA gubernatorial and senatorial races gallop on.Let's see:There's Tony Williams--chubby guy with a nice-enough face, who plays 'hot potato' with a cardboard box. Let's see: oh yah, he thinks outside of the box, because he talks about education and tax issues.There's the anti-Joe-Sestak commercials---approved by the lifetime [...]

2018-10-30T09:57:12-04:00May 15th, 2010|2 Comments
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