Happy New Year!
How to test if you have a hangoverLook at the picture and answer the question: Is the ocean falling?If your answer is Yes, take it easy today. Don't drive.If your answer is No, have a drink, and relax. You deserve a day off.
Strutting Your Stuff With the Mummers to Welcome 2011!
By: Mary Fran BontempoOnly in Philadelphia could a tough guy put on a tutu, cover his face with make-up and march down the street dancing and waving a tiny umbrella and not only not be a source of ridicule, but actually inspire respect.Every January 1st, tough guys (and, since 1983, when they were first officially allowed to march, women) all over the city take part in the walk up Broad Street in the [...]
Comfort & Joy: Pass It On!
by Chrysa Smith It's cold. It's gray. It's winter. And nothing helps us stay warm and keep the cheer better than a good man, a good friend, a good dog and some hearty, old-fashioned comfort food. And we're bringing it on (well, not the friend, man or dog---but glorious food).During the next few weeks of post-holiday/pre-spring blogging, we're covering some of the favorite staples of our winter pantries. And we're encouraging you to [...]
The Stuff that Fairy Tales are Made Of?
.by Chrysa Smith Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a handsome prince and his beautiful, young princess. Their wedding was complete with horse-drawn carriages, the world's longest wedding gown train and worldwide telecasts in multiple languages. Souvenir chackas could be found in every cheesy gift shop, stories on every literary masterpiece at grocery checkout counters.No, I'm not talking about Shrek---that would be easy and happy. I'm speaking about the [...]
I Resolve to Continue Being Perfect
A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at New Year's ResloutionsBy: Mary Fran BontempoIt’s time for the New Year’s Resolutions column.I do one every year. Sometimes it’s somber, sometimes funny. Given the state of the world, this one should probably be somber. But there’s plenty of that to go around without me adding to the muck. Still, it’s hard to be funny in this climate, so I figured I’d ask my daughters, always full of [...]
Laughing at Middle Age–A Cartoon by Pat Achilles
It's the most wonderful time of the year--until the bills come! Share this chuckle with your friends by sending them the link https://www.notreadyforgrannypanties.com/.
Gingerbread Houses Peddler’s Village
Yummy and absolutely adorable.Peddler's Village, Bucks County, PA