Crazy, Stupid, Love

Reviewed by Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanThe battle of the sexes is over and we won, Ryan Gosling's character, Jacob, tells Cal (Steve Carell from The Office) at the beginning of the serious comedy (and that is an oxymoron, I know) Crazy, Stupid, Love. Jacob, a cad in his thirties, is quite successful at picking up women at bars and likes it that way.Forty something years old Cal, on the other hand, is a mess after [...]

2018-10-30T09:54:50-04:00August 12th, 2011|2 Comments

Table with a View

by Chrysa Smith Would you look at that? Who wouldn't want to eat there. It's got it all. A sensational view, great location, combination of formal dining and casual outdoor setting. And you could be there for the price of a ticket to Tanzania. Yes--not a quick dinner out. It is the Ngorogoro Crater Lodge, situated on the African Plains--volcanic land. The closest I've been is watching The Lion King or Madagascar on [...]

2018-10-30T09:54:51-04:00August 11th, 2011|0 Comments

Oh, Mother-in-Law!

by Chrysa Smith Before I am accused of being a horrible daughter-in-law, let me say this: it's not my sign! I swear! I was on vacation when I walked into a lovely home furnishings store. Among the elegant beds and armoires were some very funny signs---this one, among them. It struck me not only because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good mother-in-law joke? But also because my friends and I---all mothers [...]

2018-10-30T09:54:53-04:00August 10th, 2011|3 Comments

Planning For "Whatever"

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.My life has officially reached the “Whatever” stage.Up until now, I’d say I was in the “Run around like a maniac, trying to execute plans that never come to fruition” stage.I’m done with that delusion.In truth, I like a good plan. A plan makes me feel like I have some control. The idea behind a good plan is [...]

2018-10-30T09:54:54-04:00August 9th, 2011|2 Comments

This poem by former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins is a funny tribute to summers, camp, mothers and sons...and lanyards. The video starts a little slow, but it's worth the time. Enjoy!--Mary Fran

2011-08-07T09:00:00-04:00August 7th, 2011|3 Comments
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