By: Mary Fran BontempoI walked into the theater expecting to see the helmet-haired, stern British politician, the Iron Lady of the film's title, proclaiming her "pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get on with it" attitude and standing her ground against all oppostion.And I did, for at least part of the movie. For the other part, I saw my grandmother, in her last years, struggling to hold onto her memory, her mind and [...]
Real Mom Radio and BEN FM feature NRFGP founder, Mary Fran Bontempo Joey Fortman and Mary Fran BontempoTune into 95.7 BEN FM for Real Mom Radio with Joey Fortman on Sunday (1/29) at 7 AM for a special program with Not Ready For Granny Panties own Mary Fran Bontempo! (Don't worry; if you need your beauty sleep, we'll post a link to the broadcast after it airs!)Real Mom Media founder Joey Fortman shares her personal life [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Shame. Embarrassment. Humiliation.The hat trick of negative emotions were all experienced last week by the 14-year-old teen forced by his mother to stand in front of their home wearing a sign proclaiming, “I lie, I steal, I sell drug(s), I don’t follow the law.”At least I hope that’s what he was feeling.Indiana mother Dynesha Lax resorted to the [...]
Now this woman is definitely Not Ready For Granny Panties!Watch as she shows off her dance moves to Usher! Enjoy!--Mary Fran
By: Mary Fran Bontempo“Let’s get ready to Ruummbbllee!” Even if you’ve never witnessed a boxing match, announcer Michael Buffer’s rallying cry has become a familiar refrain, used to launch not only boxing matches but video games, music videos, even special events like weddings. As far as I know, though, it’s never been used as the introduction to the Golden Globes.But it could be.The Golden Globe awards, telecast live this Sunday, January 15th from [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.With the exception of their shame-faced sabotage of the Nazi vehicles in pursuit of the beloved Von Trapp Family, the nuns in the movie The Sound of Music were positively angelic, serenely walking around their abbey and singing, wondering what to do about their “wild-child,” Maria. I had a slightly different experience.As a six-year-old Catholic school child growing [...]
A beautiful mini-movie to start the New Year right. Enjoy!--Mary Fran
