Not Ready for Granny Panties – Page 116 – Women at Play in the Middle Ages

Google Art Project–Masterpieces at Your Fingertips

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, [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:51:44-04:00April 13th, 2012|5 Comments

Jane, Fred & Other Fashion Friends

by Chrysa SmithHow many shoes is too many? Silly question, of course. We can never have enough of fun fashions to wear--especially if we're lucky enough to score the top fashion looks without spending top dollar.So, where to turn for the new fashions? Of course, a local favorite, Head Over Heels, captures our fashion video headlines this spring, as we show you how to put some outfits together. But if you're an online [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:51:45-04:00April 12th, 2012|1 Comment

Following the ‘Yellow’ Brick Road

by Chrysa SmithThere she is. The woman who made us all cringe. Samantha Brick, the British columnist for the Daily Mail, said it. Her beauty is a burden.She set off a firestorm. Is she really beautiful enough to have the right to say that? Is she really beautiful at all? And did she just verbalize what other women have been living with for years--the attention, the offers, the wolf whistles, the array of [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:51:45-04:00April 11th, 2012|1 Comment

The Augusta Boys’ Club–No Girls Allowed!

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.They really should put up a new sign—one that says what they actually mean.The venerable Augusta National Golf Club puts on a good front. The holy grail of the golf world and home of the Masters Tournament is pristine, sophisticated and elegant. The sign out front of the club announcing that you are entering Augusta territory is understated, [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:51:46-04:00April 10th, 2012|2 Comments

Laughing @ Middle Age, a Lawn Mowing Cartoon by Pat Achilles

Send this chuckle to a friend by giving them the link: notreadyforgrannypanties.com.

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:51:46-04:00April 9th, 2012|0 Comments

Easter Look-Alikes–A NRFGP Video for You!

Enjoy these adorable Easter look-alikes. Have a Happy Easter!--Mary Fran

Mary Fran Bontempo2012-04-08T09:11:00-04:00April 8th, 2012|0 Comments

Fashion Show & Luncheon–Medical Staff Auxiliary of Doylestown Hospital

The Doylestown Hospital Fashion Show was a great success! Check out NRFGP this Thursday for a recap on the fashion and fun! It's time to shed those sweaters and coats and think spring fashion!photo from xhibitp.comJoin NRFGP bloggers Chrysa Smith and Mary Fran Bontempo (we'll be at table 31--come say Hello!) as the Medical Staff Auxiliary of Doylestown Hospital presents itsAnnual Fashion Show and Luncheon(click link for Doylestown Hospital page)Friday, April 20, 2012Spring Mill Manor in [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:51:47-04:00April 7th, 2012|0 Comments