Category Archives: Humor

Ask not for whom the jingle bells toll

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Every year at about this time, I become dimly aware that some holidays are approaching. And like death or taxes, they are coming whether I’m ready or not.  The Holiday Express is rumbling toward me while I sit tied to … Continue reading →

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And all I got was this lousy T-shirt

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

October was a strange month here at Frump Central. Since I know you’re all wondering, here’s what I’ve been doing: Trying not to become homicidal in response to political ads on TV; Working to get back into prime running shape … Continue reading →

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Will run for beer (a break from fashion-centric blogging)

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

I don’t usually call myself a runner. I consider myself more of a “runner,” and the real runners out there get the distinction. Real runners enter races hoping to set personal records; “runners” enter races hoping to finish upright, ahead … Continue reading →

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Special TV offer! Act now!

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

I’ve been spending lots of time at the gym lately, and not because I’m suddenly dedicated to fitness, believe me. No. Unlike my house, the gym is air-conditioned.  So even though exercise is far from my first-choice activity, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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The mascara games: Fear and loathing at the drugstore

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Not too long ago, as I was half-squatting, half-sprawling on the floor of my local drugstore, unsuccessfully searching the lowest possible shelf for a replacement mascara, a question popped into my head. Do all beauty products get discontinued within a … Continue reading →

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All aboard the gratitude express!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

This is the time of year when many of us pause to reflect, with gratitude, on all the good things in our lives.  But what about all the bad things that are finally gone from our lives?  Can’t we be grateful … Continue reading →

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Dressing in the dark (and other joys of fall)

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

We are entering the time, my friends, when leaving the house with one black shoe and one navy blue shoe is a very real danger.  While I’ve never done this myself, I’ve seen it happen.  Lack of natural light in … Continue reading →

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Style goes to the dogs

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

There have been some recent changes here at Frump Central. After years of enjoying the freewheeling lifestyle of people without children or pets, Monsieur Frump and I have been granted temporary custody of a dog. Meet Charlie: Absurdly cute, isn’t … Continue reading →

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Inventions we’d like to see

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

There’s been a lot of talk in the beauty industry lately about multi-tasking products. You’ve probably seen ads for some of them:  eye creams that disguise and treat, self-tanners that also moisturize and exfoliate, toothpastes that clean and whiten. But … Continue reading →

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Ice cream, cocktails, and bras: Oh, my!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

You will be relieved to hear that I am not among the “one in eight” women who is wearing the wrong bra size. I learned this yesterday.  I learned it while standing in a temporary dressing room, enjoying a festive, … Continue reading →

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