By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Sometimes I think this privacy thing is overrated. The recent disclosures by computer nerd and privacy protector (and possibly, traitor), Edward Snowden over the scope of the U.S. National Security Administration’s snooping into our private communications has created a firestorm of protest. Seems everyone is horrified to learn that the NSA has been snuffling [...]
This is hilarious! And pretty much represents every Dad out there. Happy Father's Day to all your favorite Dads! --Mary Fran
By: Mary Fran Bontempo [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Paddle boarding in Sarasota with Laura. (I'm the one NOT in the bikini.) I'm a Disney princess. At least, I'd like to be. So as far as Florida vacations go, Disney World has always been my Mecca. Until now. Enter Lido Key Beach and [...]
by Chrysa Smith 'Old enough to know better. Young enough to try again.' Linda was taking the plunge again. At 75+ years of age, my 80+ year old father-in-law had proposed after a lengthy (and I mean very lengthy) courtship. Now mind you, such an event can raise all sorts of questions. Isn't once enough? Why now, after so long? Why now, at this age? But as the wedding day approached, I can [...]
Summer camp's coming soon. Funny video with Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon as campers. Enjoy! --Mary Fran
Sometimes entertainment is about a few minutes of fun. Check out this clever, funny video from Jon Marco as he chases his dream girl through the best 80's movies! Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, Raiders of the Lost Ark--how many can you name? Be sure to watch through the outtakes at the end. Enjoy! --Mary Fran
by Chrysa Smith I don't usually think about accidents. Well, except when flying (but that's a neurosis for another day). While on the ground however, on most days, I'm in a place that I absolutely hate: the shopping center parking lot. There's lots to hate about parking lots and I think I might just have some of the solutions to the numerous problems that exist there. I think most people have experienced this [...]
