80 Year Old Paddy Dances and Wows Simon Cowell–A Video for You!
Now this little lady is not, nor ever will be, ready for Granny Panties. Watch as 80 year old Paddy stuns the judges, the audience, everyone--you go, girl!!! --Mary Fran
Don’t Drink the Elderberry Wine!
By: Chrysa Smith How do you make two spinsters from the 40's relevant in 2014? You remake them, which is just what the producers did in the latest version of Arsenic and Old Lace. Truth be told, I wasn't too excited about going to see the old show. Well, maybe if Cary Grant was still around. But I've been there, seen that. However, it was one of the shows in the theater subscription [...]
Conan Becomes a Mary Kay Consultant–A Video for You!
If Conan O'Brien ever leaves the late night game, he may just have a future as a Mary Kay beauty consultant. Enjoy your giggle for the day. (Oh, and apologies to all of my Mary Kay friends who do a fabulous job!) --Mary Fran
Open Culture–Free Learning and Entertainment
By: Mary Fran Bontempo Free. That's not a word used frequently regarding education, entertainment, or, well, much of anything these days. But on the website, Open Culture, it's all free. Yep, all of it, from online classes and lectures, to movies, books, educational worksheets, web resources listed by subject matter, and on and on. I stumbled across Open Culture recently, but the site was founded in 2006. Lead editor, Dan Colman, is the [...]
What Color Are You? A Hump-Day Quiz for You!
Yep, it's hump-day again. Have a little fun and take the quiz below to find out what color best suits your personality. Then, go and buy yourself a whole wardrobe featuring "your" color! It's a win no matter how you look at it. Have fun! --Mary Fran
Honey Maid Responds to the Haters–A Video for You!
On March 10, 2014, Honey Maid (makers of those yummy graham crackers) launched their "This is Wholesome" ad campaign, depicting and celebrating the diversity of American family life. The ad showed families headed by gay couples as well as ethnically diverse families. As expected, the ads were not well-received by a number of people who called them "disgusting," among other things. This is Honey Maid's response, and may I say, I'll never buy [...]
Kevin Bacon’s Footloose Entrance with Jimmy Fallon
This simply must be shared. Kevin Bacon just gets hotter and hotter. (Yeah, I know it's a stunt double at times, but who cares?) And if you need a little entertainment this weekend, pull out your DVD of Footloose--please tell me you have one--it never gets old! --Mary Fran