By: Mary Fran BontempoSilver Bells, Silver Bells. It's Christmas time in the city....And no city in the world does Christmas like New York.From the tree at Rockefeller Center to the elaborate window displays of the department stores to the Christmas Market at Bryant Park and on and on, the city simply glows with the wonders of the season. The best part? Aside from transportation and the cost of a nibble or two, many [...]
I can't lay claim to this as it was forwarded to me in an email from a friend. However, I do agree with the sentiments and decided to pass them on to you! Hope this gives you something new to think about.--Mary FranDuring this holiday season, the giant foreign factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods --merchandise that has been produced at the expense of [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoClick on the links below to revisit some NRFGP Christmas-themed posts from the past for ideas on wonderful ways to add joy to your holiday season!Click below for tips on visiting Christmas wonders in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.https://www.notreadyforgrannypanties.com/2010/11/black-friday-outings-to-soothe-weary.htmlNothing says Christmas like Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Click the link below for reviews on the various versions of this holiday classic.https://www.notreadyforgrannypanties.com/2010/12/video-viewing-of-holiday-classic.htmlThere's nothing like Christmas in New York. The link below [...]
Few voices are as smooth as that of James Taylor. Enjoy this clip from several years ago as Mr. Taylor sings us into the season with his soothing version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Enjoy!--Mary Fran
By: Mary Fran BontempoHe never really stood a chance.Twenty-three (“Almost twenty-four. I’m almost twenty-four.”) year old Englishman Colin Clark gets his first break in the film industry in 1956, working for none other than Sir Lawrence Olivier, as the world renowned actor squares off with the maddening, frustrating, yet ultimately incomparable Marilyn Monroe during filming of The Prince and the Showgirl. My Week With Marilyn chronicles the true story of young Colin’s experiences [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoHe never really stood a chance.Twenty-three (“Almost twenty-four. I’m almost twenty-four.”) year old Englishman Colin Clark gets his first break in the film industry in 1956, working for none other than Sir Lawrence Olivier, as the world renowned actor squares off with the maddening, frustrating, yet ultimately incomparable Marilyn Monroe during filming of The Prince and the Showgirl. My Week With Marilyn chronicles the true story of young Colin’s experiences [...]
By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Every year, I'm inspired by Christmas Carols to try my hand at song writing. Here's my latest effort, composed especially for all of you ladies celebrating the Christmas season with the gift of menopause. Enjoy!Walkin' in a Menopause Wonderland Sleigh bells ring; are you listenin'?Though it's cold, my skin is glistenin'.A frightening sight, I'm sweating tonight,Walkin' in a Menopause Wonderland.Gone [...]
