Big Deal for Small Towns

by Chrysa SmithThe first time I arrived in Hardin, Montana, I made a comical faux pas which still makes my husband's family chuckle. "Where is the deli?", I asked. You see, Hardin, about 45 miles from Billings, Montana, is a town of about 3,000. There's a theater, grocery store, a few churches and maybe a few more bars. It brings to mind those old western towns, where the sheriff draws his gun at [...]

2018-10-30T09:52:04-04:00March 14th, 2012|1 Comment

Preparing for Battle at the Philadelphia Flower Show

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Laura walked into the kitchen to find me rummaging through the freezer.“Hey, Mom. Whatcha doin’?” my daughter asked."Just grabbing a few ice packs for your dad. He hurt himself today,” I answered. “He’s in the family room,” I said, leading the way.“Hi Dad. Are you okay? What happened? Did you start spring training with the soccer team? You [...]

2018-10-30T09:52:04-04:00March 13th, 2012|1 Comment

Ellen on "The Bachelor"–A Video for You!

I am loathe to admit this, but I watch The Bachelor. (My daughters got me into it, I swear!)This season, one woman in particular (Courtney, you know who you are) is a nightmare, and of course, the dopey guy is falling for her. Check out Ellen Degeneres' funny video as she inserts herself into the mix when the women get to confront this season's snake in the grass!            

2012-03-11T09:00:00-04:00March 11th, 2012|0 Comments

NBC’s "Awake"– A TV Review

By: Mary Fran BontempoHow could you even begin to choose?In NBC’s new series, Awake, detective Michael Britten finds himself caught between two worlds after a car crash claims the life of his wife. Or his son. He’s not really certain, and neither is the viewer.Britten is trapped between two alternate realities, one in which his wife has died, while his son lives on, and another in which his son survives. Each time he [...]

2018-10-30T09:52:06-04:00March 9th, 2012|0 Comments

Piero’s: A Recommendation for You

by Chrysa SmithThink Andrea Bocelli, Celine Deon and Piero's. Because this Huntingdon Valley, PA ristorante delivers on both food and atmosphere.Step inside, take a deep breath and say aaaahhh! You've arrived at a restaurant appropriate for dinner-- linen tablecloths, a clearly Tuscan decor, dimmed lighting and music to dine by. As you sit there you realize that this is how a restaurant experience should be. No hustle, no bustle, no noise. But certainly [...]

2018-10-30T09:52:07-04:00March 8th, 2012|0 Comments
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