By: Mary Fran Bontempo This past week, my high school boyfriend came back into my life. No, it's not romantic in any way--we're both happily married. In fact, not only isn't it romantic, I kind of threatened his life. A few days ago, I received a Facebook friend request from John. And no, I won't give you his last name, although anyone who sees the attached pictures and knows us will easily recognize [...]
Published on Jan 24, 2016 The video below was created by teacher, Scot Pankey and his students at A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School. What this amazing teacher asked of his students is below in his own words. Just incredible! Be sure to check out the video on You Tube and congratulations to this inspiring teacher and his equally inspiring students! "I asked my kids at A. Maceo Smith New Tech High [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo Last Sunday saw the Golden Globes, the Oscars' drunken cousin, again assaulting the airwaves with its annual public Hollywood A.A. meeting airing on NBC. As an awards season junkie, yes, I watched, and as always, I have some thoughts and opinions, which will never be taken into account by anyone but me, to share. The Globes always make me feel better about myself, especially because it's the one awards [...]
My New Year's resolution. Which I'll not likely manage to fulfill. Oh well. --Mary Fran
I wrote this post a few years ago, when my best friend moved back to her home state of Minnesota (something I will never understand, especially as winter approaches). And I've since lost my dog, whom I miss daily (I know a dog isn't a "whom," but she was to me). Anyway, all of the sentiments still hold true. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays! By: Mary Fran Bontempo This year, it’s tissues. Every year, [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo 'Tis the season--of stuff, stuff, and more stuff. Seems like everywhere you look, the abundance of stuff the holiday season brings threatens to wash over everything in its path like a glittering, shiny, new tsunami. Everything is stuffed, from your mailbox, with its plethora of catalogs, to your inbox, with its endless announcements of online deals and sales, to department stores, where you can barely get down an aisle [...]
One of my absolutely favorite songs is Uptown Funk, with Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson. It's impossible not to dance to. Turns out, that's true for some classic performers as well! Check out this video matching dance moves from classic films to the modern hit. Such fun! Happy Monday! --Mary Fran
