By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Freedom.That glorious word that, as Americans, we’re privileged to revel in every day, but never more so than on the 4th of July.Of course, the democratic freedoms—of religion, speech, privacy and the ability to come and go as we please—are irreplaceable, and we honor and respect those who fight for them.But this 4th of July, I’ll be celebrating [...]
Now this is the way to shop at IKEA! Enjoy!--Mary Fran
By: Mary Fran BontempoAh, the guilty pleasures of summer. Summer is the season made for relaxing. Of course there are the endless contented hours of lounging at the beach, the pool or just the backyard, cold drink in hand with nothing but mindless staring on the agenda.Until a heat wave hits.When the temperature soars into the 90’s, sometimes the only thing to do is hide in an air conditioned room and turn on [...]
It doesn't get better than this! This adorable two year old shows us all that we should dance like no one's watching! Enjoy!--Mary Fran
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, totally worn out and screaming 'WOOO HOOOOO what a ride!'Inside every older person is a younger person -- wondering what the hell happened.~ Cora Harvey Armstrong ~Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But [...]
This week, we're back at T.J. Maxx for our latest finds--fabulous brightly colored handbags just in time for summer! These Big Buddha "Ariel" style bags retail for $95.00. (Click here to see a link.) T.J. Maxx price--$39.99! They're bright, roomy, and have a shoulder strap as well as double handled grips. A fun bag sure to make you smile. Thanks, T.J. Maxx!
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.I don’t remember exactly what I was doing, but the conversation went something like this:My husband, Dave: “Are you enjoying yourself?”Me: “I don’t know; is this bugging you?”Dave: “Pretty much.”Me: “Then I’m enjoying myself.”June 20, 2012 marks 31 years of wedded bliss for my hubby and me. Of course, after 31 years, “wedded bliss” is a relative term, [...]
