by Chrysa SmithThe poodles had a date with a groomer, so I killed some time at the local mall.Since the snows are coming within 24 hours, I thought I'd save some gas, do some indoor walking and check out the spring fashion scene until it was time to pick them up.I am most happy to report that the news is good; well, at least for me. I saw fun pinks and peaches and [...]
A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at the Golden GlobesBy: Mary Fran BontempoOh Annette. What were you thinking?There she was, the lovely and talented Annette Bening, standing on stage Sunday night, holding on to her well-deserved Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Comedy for the film The Kids are All Right, looking from the neck up as though she’d just rolled out of bed.With her hair poking up wildly all over her [...]
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Winter's RestThis one is for Chrysa who always asks where I took the picture.I hope she knows this time.
by Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanThe King of the title in the movie the King's Speech is played by Colin Firth, so when my friend Peggy called to ask if I wanted to go watch the said movie with her, I said yes. Yes, indeed. No questions asked. As you may remember if you have been following my picks, I love Colin Firth ever since I saw him as Darcy in the BBC miniseries version of [...]
by Chrysa Smith Chinese food as comfort food? I guess I had never thought too much about Chinese food falling into this category, but after lunch today at Chin's in Doylestown, next to my favorite vet and odd spice shop (Cross Keys Shopping Center), it got me very warmed up, comfortable and satisfied.After a snowy, cold morning and a bagel for breakfast, something hot that didn't contain packaged bread for lunch, seemed like [...]
A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at (and Escapes from) a Crowded HouseBy: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio podcast of today's column, click the play arrow below.I was at the front door, keys in hand, about to turn the knob, when I heard my husband’s panicked voice.“Wait! Where are you going?”“I’m just going to the grocery store. Why? What’s the problem?” I asked.“Don’t leave without me! Let me grab my coat. I’m coming [...]
