Picture of the Week–Never too Old for Soccer
Make it a great day, gals!--Mary Fran
"The Intouchables"–A Movie Review
By: Mary Fran BontempoOh, no, not subtitles!I’ll confess, it was my first thought when a friend and I took in the award winning film, The Intouchables, last week at Doylestown, PA’s charming County Theater. But in a testament to the film’s heart, I barely even noticed that I was reading the dialogue running at the bottom of the screen.A French language film, The Intouchables gifts movie-goers with the story of a blossoming friendship [...]
A Pain in the Royal Butt
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Well, Harry, I guess what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas after all.Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past week (something I’m sure Prince Harry wishes he could do), you’ve seen them.“Them” in this case refers to two things: the pictures of a naked Prince Harry cavorting in Las Vegas and the butt cheeks [...]
Lion Cubs Hug their Traner–A Video for You!
There's nothing like the pure love of animals for "their" humans. Enjoy this amazing video of a trainer's last day on the job with his lion cubs. (And do not try this at home!)--Mary Fran
Ironing Out the Wrinkles of Growing Up
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.“Hey, Mom, can you teach me how to iron my shirts?”As soon as my son posed the question, a chorus of angels and heavenly hosts burst into song, praising God and giving glory.Or maybe that was just me.As any mother knows, sons do not iron. We do not even want them to iron, as the likely result will [...]
Julia Child "Sings" in a 100th Birthday Video!
In celebration of Julia Child's 100th birthday, PBS turns the queen of cooking into a rock star with this auto-tune video. Enjoy!--Mary Fran
The Little Mermaid Has Plastic Surgery–Picture of the Week
Okay, can someone please sue these people? The Little Mermaid is my favorite Disney character and some plastic surgery center in Venezuela (no, I won't give them publicity by naming them) has altered Ariel's innocent, beautiful face and transformed her into an evil-looking version of her former self. (And yes, that's what a bad surgery job will do to you.)Come on, Disney legal-types, do something! This is a crime against nature and Disney-lovers everywhere!--Mary Fran