Michael Buble–I Just Haven’t Met You Yet–a Video for You!
I never get tired of this song--or of Michael Buble, for that matter. A catchy, fun number and a great way to start the week. Enjoy!--Mary Fran
Atlantic City–DayTripping or Vacationing, There’s Something for Everyone
Today in Entertainment:First Up, Day Tripping on the Atlantic City Shore LineNext, Scroll Down to Read About Our Beautiful World in the Discovery Channel's Frozen PlanetAnd Finally, Keep Scrolling for a Review of the New ABC series Missing, Starring Ashley JuddBy: Mary Fran BontempoSometimes, all it takes is gelato. Of course, an afternoon strolling along the boardwalk next to the magnificent Atlantic Ocean without a jacket in the middle of March doesn’t hurt either.Combine [...]
Frozen Planet on Discovery–A Review
By: Mary Fran BontempoIt’s the perfect way to experience snow and ice.Despite an incredibly mild winter, I’m still more than ready to say goodbye to the season of freezing temperatures and paralyzing storms, unless, that is, I’m watching the wind whipping and the flakes fall on the Discovery Channel’s new series, Frozen Planet, airing at 8 PM on Sundays.From the makers of Planet Earth and Life, Frozen Planet explores the Earth’s polar regions [...]
Missing–Ashley Judd Stars on ABC
By: Mary Fran BontempoBecca Winstone’s son is missing. If you’re a mother, the mere thought of a missing child can reduce you to a useless puddle of goo. And if that child happens to be in another country when he disappears, well, most of us would have to be sedated.But Becca Winstone isn’t most of us. She is an ex-CIA agent, and while she’s terrified for her boy, she’s also really ticked off.ABC’s [...]
Living It Up on Cinderella Time
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. We used to be on “Miller Time.”Way back in the ‘70’s, when my husband and I were young and still dating, our weekend routine consisted of hanging out with our friends, going “clubbing” and basking in our (admittedly marginal) coolness. It was, as the ads suggested, the perfect moment for kicking back and indulging, and although I wasn’t [...]
Alouette!–A Video for You!
It's not often that a commercial is truly fun and engaging, but the new Target television ads fit the bill. See the entire "Alouette" ad below and get ready for spring!--Mary Fran
The Bitch is Back–TV Reviews
By: Mary Fran BontempoIt looks like the bitch is back.From the time we’re but babes, toddling around in ribbons and curls, we gals are admonished to “be nice.” Be nice, be good, be kind. And most of us grow up doing just that, with occasional lapses which make us feel terrible, inspiring us to be nicer the next time.No one wants to be labeled a bitch, a name that is usually bestowed by [...]