What a Shame–And It’s About Time

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 [...]

2018-10-30T09:53:06-04:00January 17th, 2012|2 Comments

Losing Control with the Golden Globes

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 [...]

2018-10-30T09:53:13-04:00January 13th, 2012|0 Comments

Restaurant Inhospitality

by Chrysa SmithWe've all had those unfortunate memories of bad meals, bad behavior, bad times at restaurants. Some were the result of the kitchen, some the wait staff, some our fellow diners and maybe even ourselves. Some were bad enough to make us stay clear of the place altogether.Well after some recent poor service and mediocre food, I got to thinking: As far as restaurants go, I've had some incredible experiences and some [...]

2018-10-30T09:53:15-04:00January 12th, 2012|3 Comments

A Groovy, Hairy Afternoon

by Chrysa SmithGroovin on a Saturday afternoon---Oops, wait that's another vintage group! But that's exactly what I was doing this past Saturday at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.Part of the Broadway Across America series, this psychedelic 'trip' back to the 60's kept me singing and bopping for two hours, as it brought back all of those good and funky memories.Take for example, my 45rpm collection. Remember? I would go to the store [...]

2018-10-30T09:53:18-04:00January 11th, 2012|2 Comments
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