By: Mary Fran Bontempo Epic. Astounding. Awe-inspiring. Fill in the superlative of your choice.The movie version of Les Miserables, the most extraordinary play ever staged (okay, I'm a fanatic), is incredible. And I was prepared to be underwhelmed.I've seen the play at least six times, and I'd go to see it again tomorrow. So the movie had some big shoes to fill to reach the barre, let alone surpass it. Which I don't [...]
by Chrysa SmithAround this time of year, you hear people talk about their grandma's recipe, a family favorite or a time-honored tradition. And it got me to thinking about myself and my family. Exactly what are our traditions?Sure, we do a roast, bake some cookies, but there's no 'specialty' of the season. In fact, as goes my personality, I like to shake it up a bit---consciously not repeating the same dishes year-after-year. And [...]
Enjoy this Christmas video that reflects the true meaning of the season amidst all the madness of shopping. Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth to All! --Mary Fran
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Wishing all of our NRFGP readers a most blessed holiday. Enjoy this wonderful video from our own Pat Achilles and be sure to visit her website at www.achillesportfolio.com. Merry Christmas!
Dress your age! Act your age!When we were little, our mothers would warn us about hiking up our skirts, wearing low-cut tops and yes---too much makeup. Anxious to be an adult, we played nice in front of mom, then broke out the hip clothing and cheapy makeup behind her back. Oh, wishing to be older---if only we knew what would be awaiting us a few decades down the road.Now, when people tell us to [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo Today is not an ordinary Tuesday.On an ordinary Tuesday, I use this space in NRFGP to mutter about life's happenings--to vent, observe, and hopefully, make you, our readers, laugh.NRFGP has always been about fun, about finding some joy in the every day, about seeing the humor in life's occasional frustrations and recognizing, with a chuckle, how minor they really are. I often make a big deal out of nothing--piles [...]
