Tag Archives: shopping

Got My Orange (Shoe) Crush

Posted on May 2, 2023 by rossmurray1

I underwent two significant epiphanies during the pandemic. One: you can roast virtually any vegetable. Here I’d been living a limited life of roasting potatoes and potatoes alone when all this time I could have been roasting asparagus, Brussels sprouts, … Continue reading →

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Absolute Worst Christmas Tea & Bazaar

Posted on December 6, 2018 by rossmurray1

Come one, come all, come those paying in hoarded pennies to the Annual Christmas Tea & Bazaar this Saturday at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Ennui. We’ve recently lowered the ceiling of our fluorescent-lit basement hall to allow … Continue reading →

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In a blazer of glory

Posted on October 18, 2018 by rossmurray1

The last sports jacket I bought I had to ask the lady to put it aside for me while I ran home from her yard sale to find the 5 bucks. It’s wool and cashmere with a rich taupe colour, … Continue reading →

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Bad Black Friday Ideas

Posted on November 23, 2017 by rossmurray1

Shooters for Shoppers: 40% off on selected items; 40% alcohol in gulp-size portions “We’ve eliminated janitorial services and passed the savings on to YOU!” Extra 10% off for all men sexier than Blake Shelton (limited to the first 10,000 customers) … Continue reading →

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Touching strangers at Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2016 by rossmurray1

Does the world stink? I mean, literally, does everyone smell bad? Are we especially pungent at Christmas? Is it the eggnog? I ask because people sure do like their soaps. They really get excited about their soaps. You could even … Continue reading →

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