Beagle Freedom Project
These rescued beagles prove that sometimes all it takes for a happy day is sunshine and grass under your feet. Hope your weekend is full of sunshine and green grass and you feel as happy as these pups! --Mary Fran
Sometimes You Just Need a Vacation….
I'm away this week, but here's what I've been looking in Florida. Thanks to my darling daughter, Laura, for being the perfect host! --Mary Fran
Zoe’s Kitchen–A Restaurant Review
By: Mary Fran Bontempo "If it wasn't food 100 years ago, it isn't food today." Now that's quote-worthy. And it's the motto espoused by Zoë Cassimus, the brains behind the cooking at Zoe's Kitchen, a from-the-south restaurant franchise that's fast making its way around the U.S. But it's not American cooking you'll find at Zoe's. At least not American cooking as it often appears today--fried, processed and generally unhealthy. Zoe's offers "Mediterranean-inspired food, [...]
Packing for One
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 [...]
Happy Mother’s Day from NRFGP!
Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mothers out there! Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!
A Geniune Article from “Housekeeping Monthly,” May, 1955
Now this is real entertainment! For a bigger view, right click on the picture and select "view image" in the drop down list that appears. You've gotta read this one! Bahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
“Thank You” for Forwarding
I’m not sure who wrote this, but I received it the other day from my mom, who, oddly enough, has been the perpetrator who forwarded me virtually every one of the offending emails listed. Thanks, Mom, and by the way, the “thank you” part below is intended to be SARCASTIC! –Mary Fran [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″ [...]