By: Mary Fran BontempoThere’s something about an “animals in jeopardy movie” that gets me every time. I suppose it’s the innocence of animals that put their fate in the hands of occasionally hapless humans, with results that put both humans and animals at risk, that tugs at my heart strings.In any case, theaters are accommodating my tender heart with two new releases featuring animals as major players in the cast—with somewhat uneven effect.We [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear the audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Sooo...I'm sitting here watching Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve (obviously a few days before you're reading this) and thinking about what I want for the New Year. Of course there's the list of Miss America wishes--world peace, an end to war and hunger, etc., etc., but since as I'm writing this, it's the last day of 2011, [...]
Check out Youtube's videos of the year mix below and click on the link below the video for a Mummer's Parade post!Be sure to check out our post on last year's Mummer's Parade y clicking the link below and join the fun down Broad Street for 2012!https://www.notreadyforgrannypanties.com/2010/12/strutting-your-stuff-with-mummers-to.html
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear the audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.I’m just going to come right out with it: In a lot of ways, 2011 sucked.Nationally and globally, the scene was pretty much the same everywhere—a giant vortex of crap that inhaled everything in its path.Sure, there were some positive developments, several dictators vanquished and some kindness among strangers a la the Kmart layaway angels who paid off [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoChristmas may be upon us, but if you haven't had the time to indulge in all the holiday wonders available because you've been up to your elbows in cookie dough, don't despair. Below we've highlighted several wonderful offerings in Philadelphia and the surrounding area that run through December 31st. If you go after Christmas, you'll avoid the crowds and really have time to take in the magic. Enjoy!Our first spectacle has [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. I put it off for as long as I can.As a rule, the holidays enchant me. I take full advantage of the opportunity to indulge my spirit of excess and delight in the decorations, the music, even, for the most part, the gift buying. Yet one fixture of the holiday season never fails to fill me with dread [...]
In a nod to the current Muppet-mania, enjoy this version of Carol of the Bells by the Muppets. Not like any version you've heard before, I'm sure! Enjoy!--Mary Fran
