On Cleaning, Paring Down and the Bare Essentials

The Bare EssentialsBy: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this column, click the play arrow below.“All I want is two pairs of underwear and a pair of sneakers.”With that odd proclamation, my husband weighed in, somewhat obliquely, I might add, as to whether or not we should purchase a small table and two new chairs for the back porch, something I was lobbying for to replace the broken down set currently [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:21-04:00March 22nd, 2011|2 Comments

A moving example of loyalty in the middle of Japan's devastation exhibited by a dog. Shows we can always learn something from our four-legged friends.-Mary Fran

2011-03-20T09:00:00-04:00March 20th, 2011|0 Comments

Bones

by Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanIf there were a show on TV where I would like to live, it would be Bones (Fox Network, 2005-to present Thursdays at 9 PM/8PM central).And it is not only, as you may be thinking, because David Boreanaz (formerly Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is one of the main leads. Rather, it's because it portrays strong female characters.The world depicted in Bones is a world where women are allowed to [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:21-04:00March 18th, 2011|2 Comments

St. Patrick’s Day Eats

by Chrysa SmithI'm not sure about Irish food. There are some good ales, meat pies and potatoes. But classic Italian or French, it ain't.Nevertheless, on March 17th, when we're inches from spring, what better time to celebrate the wearing of the green than with some food and drink? Personally, I've already indulged in some Irish Soda Bread. I've always liked the sweet/savory taste of the raisins and caraway seeds. It's pretty good for [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:21-04:00March 17th, 2011|0 Comments

Just Another Grouchy Old Couple

by Chrysa SmithMy husband and I were lying in bed this morning. He turned on the news (first mistake), and here went our commentary:Reporter: The Madison Wisconsin Senators are still hiding out in Illinois....Mark (Husband): They should all be fired.Chrysa: Well, they were hired to represent the people; in good times and bad. What kind of example is that? To leave town when the going gets rough?Reporter: Brigham Young University cut a key [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:21-04:00March 16th, 2011|5 Comments
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