By: Mary Fran Bontempo Think of it as the DaVinci Code with clocks.Zero Hour, the new Anthony Edwards drama that premiered this week on ABC, is part DaVinci Code, part National Treasure, part Indiana Jones and part Rosemary's Baby.I'm just not sure all the parts will add up to a whole, instead of a mish-mash of bits and pieces.At the program's beginning, we're in Nazi Germany, in a room with clock makers and priests. [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Hearts. Flowers. Candy. Jewelry. Ah, the stuff of love and Valentine's Day. As is the retail world's M.O., right after Santa high-tailed it back to the North Pole, the red hearts, cupids and arrows of Valentine's Day popped up in stores like a rampant case of chicken pox in a classroom of unimmunized first graders. I suppose [...]
Check out this awesome video from "Kid President," Robby Novak. You've been Pep Talked! And if you're in the mood for even more (slightly strange) inspiration, check out Rainn Wilson's (Dwight from The Office) site, Soul Pancake, where Robby posted his video. Enjoy and pass it on! --Mary Fran
By: Mary Fran Bontempo Okay, so it's freezing outside and you're probably not going anywhere. But sooner or later, you're going to get a little squirrely and you'll need to get out of the house. And hey, I like shopping as much as the next girl, but after a while, the mall just doesn't cut it.So what's a bored, fun-seeking gal supposed to do? And once she figures out what she wants to [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Apparently, I'm not the only one with light bulb issues. During Sunday's Super Bowl, the lights went out in the New Orleans Superdome. Out. During the Super Bowl. Tell me that's not going to freak you out, especially if you've spent a fortune on tickets and going to the game is your dream and you're [...]
Check out the latest image from Charles Fazzino for this year's Super Bowl. This incredible 3-D artwork is fun and constantly surprising, capturing the essence of place and subject matter through intricate detail. Be sure to check out Fazzino's site to see more and for info about purchasing his awesome artwork!
Watch these Scottie puppies form a living pinwheel as they enthusiastically lap up their milk! Just adorable--enjoy! --Mary Fran
