Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, totally worn out and screaming 'WOOO HOOOOO what a ride!'Inside every older person is a younger person -- wondering what the hell happened.~ Cora Harvey Armstrong ~Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But [...]
by Chrysa SmithI was born in 1960. And at that time, rock 'n roll had already made its way onto the music scene. So, while I heard Buddy Holly's name mentioned, and I did know a few of his songs, I didn't know his fascinating story. At least until the other day, when I took in the play: The Buddy Holly Story.How much of the story is historically accurate, I don't know. But [...]
by Chrysa SmithI don't know about you, but except for the year-round desire for a good burger or steak, I change up my summer menus.Lots of them involve salad bases; especially since I had an especially good and tasty crop of lettuce this year. But salads everyday? Nah. So, I've gone looking for another base and re-discovered pasta.Most folks eat theirs hot, or in a cold macaroni salad that consists of a tub [...]
This week, we're back at T.J. Maxx for our latest finds--fabulous brightly colored handbags just in time for summer! These Big Buddha "Ariel" style bags retail for $95.00. (Click here to see a link.) T.J. Maxx price--$39.99! They're bright, roomy, and have a shoulder strap as well as double handled grips. A fun bag sure to make you smile. Thanks, T.J. Maxx!
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.I don’t remember exactly what I was doing, but the conversation went something like this:My husband, Dave: “Are you enjoying yourself?”Me: “I don’t know; is this bugging you?”Dave: “Pretty much.”Me: “Then I’m enjoying myself.”June 20, 2012 marks 31 years of wedded bliss for my hubby and me. Of course, after 31 years, “wedded bliss” is a relative term, [...]
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In Honor of Father's Day, It's the "Evolution of Dad Dancing" with Jimmy Fallon! Happy Father's Day!--Mary Fran
