Monthly Archives: April 2011

It’s Judgment Day — What to Wear?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by annban

It says so right there on the billboards.  These are Southern California freeway-priced billboards, so somebody’s paid some serious dough to get the message out: JUDGMENT DAY May 21, 2011…  The Bible Guarantees It! Now, there’s a slight chance these … Continue reading →

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It’s Passover Tonight (or Why I’m Not a Poet)

Posted on April 29, 2011 by annban

It’s Passover tonight And now we have rats Could they eat the gefilte fish, please? It’s Passover tonight I’ve just sliced my finger Instead of the last piece of bread It’s Passover tonight I’m packing a suitcase Tomorrow I visit … Continue reading →

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Let’s Rent Liechtenstein! Or Not

Posted on April 25, 2011 by annban

Pack a little sweater, and something nice for evening. We’ll invite 900 equally cool and adventurous people and, for just $233.33 apiece* head for the gorgeous Alpine country of Liechtenstein, nestled between Switzerland and Austria. It’s that teensy, tricky little … Continue reading →

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Congratulations for Living!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by annban

Most all of us have experienced it at one time or another. You’re out enjoying a nice birthday dinner and suddenly six waiters in sombreros, carrying a slice of cake ablaze with candles, gather round your table, clapping and singing … Continue reading →

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Now Not Appearing on Aisle Three

Posted on April 9, 2011 by annban

They’re messing with us at the grocery store again. According to the New York Times, marketers have discovered that messy stores make people buy more stuff. Store managers had already mastered the trick of moving stuff around so that just … Continue reading →

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She’s Ready for “The Moment,” Too…

Posted on April 1, 2011 by annban

Can’t wait till the FDA approves “female Viagra.” Not for me! No, no, I just want to see the ads. I’ve never been with a man who used Viagra or Cialis (have I?), but according to the incessant commercials, those … Continue reading →

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