Cure for the Ailing Libido

by Chrysa SmithMy mother is 87. She's a gal from the old school---refined, conservative, self-disciplined. She's in relatively good health and informed; usually up on the latest Hollywood gossip, tv shows and world news. So, while we were out shopping the other day, she casually mentioned to me, 'Did you hear the story about Viagra for women? Yah, it's some cream that's supposed to get women in the mood.' After a few chuckles, [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:48-04:00October 6th, 2010|2 Comments

Lightening the Load Through Enlightenment

A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at En"Lightening" UpBy:  Mary Fran BontempoThis human journey can be one tough road to navigate.Not only do we have to deal with the messiness of daily life, but more and more, we’re being urged to get in touch with our spiritual selves—to become “enlightened” about the true meaning of our existence. And according to the current crop of metaphysical gurus, the path to enlightenment involves surrender—giving up control [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:48-04:00October 5th, 2010|0 Comments

Fashion Forward or Caveman Chic?

A Middle Aged Woman Laughs (and Grimaces!) at Fall FashionsBy: Mary Fran BontempoI drove to the mall with my friend, Chris, last week in search of some cute fall clothes, armed only with my purse and debit card. Silly me. I should have brought my spear and hunting gear.In department after department, we saw what looked like the remnants of wooly mammoths and mountain goats draping mannequins throughout the store. Vests, sweaters and [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:48-04:00September 28th, 2010|2 Comments

Things My Daughter Taught Me

A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at Life's Learning CurvesBy:  Mary Fran BontempoThe joy of motherhood brings with it many gifts—an incredible love, an oddly fulfilling sense of self-sacrifice, fierce determination to protect one’s child—just to name a few.I’ve learned all of these things from my children, and felt enriched for the lessons my offspring have taught me.But a few weeks ago, my daughter instructed me in lessons previously unknown to me even after [...]

2018-10-30T09:56:49-04:00September 21st, 2010|2 Comments
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