The Naked Castaway–A “Cheeky” Starring Role

  By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Well, now I’ve seen everything. And I mean that literally. Last Sunday, my husband and I were treated to the repeated sight of a pair of naked, male butt cheeks staring at us from our family room’s television screen. The bum in question paraded about, occasionally jumping or squatting for almost an hour. No, we [...]

2018-10-30T09:48:04-04:00April 17th, 2013|0 Comments

Philadelphia Book Festival

By: Mary Fran Bontempo Movies, television, theater, dance, museums, and of course, the internet. Our entertainment options are limitless, lucky us. But sometimes, what fits the bill is as simple as a good book. For its annual celebration for the bookworms among us, the Free Library of Philadelphia hosts the Philadelphia Book Festival beginning this Sunday, April 14th through the 20th. Previously stationed only at the library's main branch on the Parkway, this [...]

2018-10-30T09:48:07-04:00April 14th, 2013|0 Comments

Ring Those Bells, Baby!

by Chrysa Smith We try SO hard to be positive here. After all, it's our philosophy. Keep plugging. Don't give up.....yada, yada, yada. But there are those days that despite the best efforts, the upbeat mantras, the smoke and mirrors, we still can't get it together enough to feel great about ourselves. And in those cases, as a writer, I break out the words. Of course, there are quote books ad nauseum (and [...]

2018-10-30T09:48:07-04:00April 11th, 2013|1 Comment

Saying a Woman Looks Attractive? Shame on You!

  By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.   Ladies, the next time a man pays you a compliment on your looks, prepare to be insulted. Because, after all, if a guy says you're attractive, he's also implying that you have no other redeemable qualities, you're a dope and you're good for nothing but serving as eye candy. At least, that's what some [...]

2018-10-30T09:48:08-04:00April 9th, 2013|0 Comments
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