Share the Road–or Not
So it's Monday, and I've got stuff to do. Time to get outta my way! --Mary Fran
How “Not” to Spend Independence Day
Okay, this is a bit of a rerun, but it still (and always will) applies. If you are on an electronic device this July 4th, read this column, then TURN IT OFF and have some non-electronic Fourth of July fun! --Mary Fran It’s all about freedom, isn’t it? The 4th of July, Independence Day, is our nation’s birthday. The day when we celebrate the blessings of living in a country where we can [...]
Do It “Like a Girl!”
I'm at the beach this week, NRFGP friends, but wanted to share this awesome video with you. It's about time doing something "like a girl" was a good--no, scratch that--GREAT thing. If the young women/girls in your life are doing things "like a girl," give them a high-five and tell them to keep on keepin' on. You GO girls! --Mary Fran
Happy Monday–Now Go Away!
I try to be nice; I really do. But please don't come to my door selling anything--unless it's chocolate or wine, of course! Happy Monday! --Mary Fran
Michael Jackson–5 Years Gone
Okay, I know he was creepy. I know he was weird. But his music was amazing. I was always a Jackson 5 girl. Yeah, I also went through a serious Donny Osmond phase, but no one could compare to that sound. The sound that was Michael Jackson's voice--distinguishable as a child and more so as an adult. Five years after his death, Michael Jackson's music lives on. Enjoy this early version of a [...]
Quiz Day–What Type of Woman Are You?
Time for another mid-week quiz, ladies! Find out what type of woman you are below and then enjoy the accompanying music video. Hey, it's Wednesday. What else do you have to do? Enjoy! --Mary Fran
World Cup Fever–Or Not
By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. I know I'm supposed to care. I just really, really don't. It's World Cup time again, the sporting event which takes place every four years, causing the world to lose its collective mind as millions of fans queue up behind their respective countries, wild-eyed and raving, for a month's worth of, heaven help me, [...]