By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Donald Trump, he of hotel, TV and money-making fame, may have unwittingly gifted the world with his best idea ever—and provided a solution for Scotland’s efforts to remain at the forefront of advances in green energy.Last week, The Donald barreled into Scotland to demand that the government halt plans to build a wind farm within view of his [...]
This post was originally scheduled to run last Friday but didn't, due to a Blogger glitch. Re-running it today. Hope to see you on Monday night at the Sandbar!Get ready for the introduction of Skinnygirl Cocktails at the Sandbar's Girls Night Out.Skinnygirl Cocktails at the SandbarBy: Mary Fran BontempoI love a local Girls' Night Out, even if I'm simply having a glass of wine at a neighbor's home. But when I can escape to Key West via [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Well ladies, it seems we've arrived. Despite years of mortification at the squirts and drips that accompany a hearty laugh or an unexpected sneeze, it's finally chic to pee your pants.We've all been there. A gal is out in public, having taken great pains to tape and spackle everything in place. We're looking good and feeling fine. We're [...]
If you're Catholic, you'll laugh out loud at Sister and her take on the faith. If you aren't, you'll still laugh, but thank God that you're a "public!" (The Catholic word for kids who went to public school.) Either way, prepare to giggle. Enjoy!--Mary Fran
Check out our latest video below, with Head Over Heels as we talk about spring fashion and adding color to your wardrobe! Then, scroll down for a slide show of some of the beautiful fashions and accessories at Head Over Heels!(As always a big "Thank You!" to Chrysa Smith--camera woman extraordinaire!)
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear the audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Mark Cornelison, Lexington Herald-Leader / MCT / 4/2/12 I have always had a crush on Ashley Judd.Yeah, yeah. I've been married for 30 years now, three kids and all that heterosexual stuff. But we're talking Ashley Judd here. Can you blame me?The woman is gorgeous, a kick-ass actress (literally--have you seen her new show, Missing?), Harvard educated and [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoI’m a museum junkie.Few things inspire me as much as a trip to a museum to view humankind’s creativity at its best and most beautiful. From the buildings that house the exhibits to the displays themselves, I’m enthralled and uplifted by what people can create.But due to various circumstances—time, money, location, etc.,—it’s not always easy to indulge in higher artistic pursuits.Which is where the Google Art Project comes in.My best friend, [...]
