By: Chrysa Smith If you're looking for a good time at the movies this weekend, and are lucky enough to live near an arts house---or a big enough theater that shows 'arts' movies, check out 'Chef.' It's a light, fun, visually and audibly entertaining film that touches most of my favorite topics: food, love, life, friendship. Jon Favreau stars, acts in and directs this comedy that follows the life of a renowned chef. [...]
Darryle Pollack is inspirational, funny, and one really cool lady. Check out the TED talk delivered by this amazing woman living in life's "middle ground" and making beauty from all of life's broken pieces. Thank you, Darryle! --Mary Fran
By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. I'm the last one who should criticize. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm all about food. I wake up thinking about food and I go to bed thinking about food. I plan my days around meals, deciding what I'm going to eat, or feed the masses, should there be masses that day to [...]
So it's Monday, and I've got stuff to do. Time to get outta my way! --Mary Fran
Okay, this is a bit of a rerun, but it still (and always will) applies. If you are on an electronic device this July 4th, read this column, then TURN IT OFF and have some non-electronic Fourth of July fun! --Mary Fran It’s all about freedom, isn’t it? The 4th of July, Independence Day, is our nation’s birthday. The day when we celebrate the blessings of living in a country where we can [...]
By: Chrysa Smith One of my exercise goals is that once the thirst, the sweating, the burning is done, that full functioning of my body will return. I'm still waiting. Two days ago, after some encouragement, and the desire to rise to a new challenge, I joined a friend for a spinning class. Well, it wasn't just any spinning class. It was a SoulCycle class----the pinnacle of spinning. If you haven't experienced it [...]
I'm at the beach this week, NRFGP friends, but wanted to share this awesome video with you. It's about time doing something "like a girl" was a good--no, scratch that--GREAT thing. If the young women/girls in your life are doing things "like a girl," give them a high-five and tell them to keep on keepin' on. You GO girls! --Mary Fran
