Now You See Me; Now You Don'tBy: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this column, click the play arrow below.Today I heard the four most beautiful words in the English language.Tossed casually in my direction by a complete stranger, they nonetheless instantly soothed my spirit, affirming that there is, indeed, hope for the human race.“Be right with you,” the pharmacist said.I hadn’t been standing at the counter for more than a [...]
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This guilty dog leaves no doubt as to who got in to the kitty's treats. He even tries to smile his way out of trouble! Just hilarious. Enjoy!-Mary Fran
Life. Keith RichardsReviewed by Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanThe things we do for our children. Like listen to 20 CDs of Keith Richards memoir (http://www.amazon.com/Life-Audiobook-Unabridged-Audio-CD/dp/B004CMB1UA/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300905423&sr=1-2) so I could talk with my son like a pro. It didn't work, of course, but that was my intention when I ordered the audio book.This is how it happened.Before I was a writer, I was a reader. In fact I think I started writing when I realized nobody had yet [...]
by Chrysa Smith Alright, what image does fish fry dredge up for you?Lenten suppers? Redneck roadside shacks? Deep southern delicacies? Up to your elbows in flour and oil? A saturated cholesterol reading? Let's face it. In this day and age, anything that has 'fried' in the title sounds a bit taboo, even though the once sacrificial 'fish' is not.In the meat and potatoes age, giving up a 20 ounce steak one day a [...]
by Chrysa SmithWhen my husband and I talk about this constantly changing technology that lets you conduct every business and social transaction from the digital device in your pocket, I feel a sense of sadness for my son and his generation. Why? Because we're raising a generation of hermits--with no reason to leave the house, fewer interesting stores to explore and little 'face' time.It struck me again this morning when I came across [...]
