By: Mary Fran Bontempo I opened the bathroom door into our bedroom to find my husband sitting on the side of the bed. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Oh, just being a dad,” he replied. “What do you mean ‘just being a dad’?” “I’m waiting my turn.” “Waiting your turn for what? What are you talking about?” “I’m waiting my turn to use a bathroom. All of them were occupied.” “Okay, but [...]

By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.     [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"] From muscleandstrength.com. Click image for workout info. Or don't, which is what I plan to do. Two hours a day. According to a recent New York Times article, this [...]

By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. I don't know if I can do it. This week, for the first time in my life ever, I will be traveling alone. For those accustomed to business trips, as well as others with scattered family and friends, this likely sounds crazy. After all, I'm past the half-century mark age-wise, but the farthest I've ever been [...]