Tag 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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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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Not quite an “it bag”

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

We’ve all heard about the “it bag” — the gaudy, blingy, overpriced-but-I’ve-got-to-have-it bag of the moment. Your attitude toward the “it bag” may depend on your value system, budget, and/or personal political philosophy. To you, “it bags” may be odious … Continue reading →

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