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I’d Walk a Mile for a Camel

When Sufi saw the old advertisement for cigarettes that said “I’d walk a mile for a Camel,” she wondered how she could find that guy–she’d let him do one of her miles . . .

By |July 16th, 2017|Categories: Exotic Animals, India, Urban scenes|Tags: , |Comments Off on I’d Walk a Mile for a Camel

Reject

Chrissy, with her beautiful hair, had been quite disappointed when L’Oreal turned her down as a model/spokesperson . . .

By |August 8th, 2016|Categories: Exotic Animals, Glamor|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Reject

Who’d’ve Thought?

Beverly had thought to give modeling a try. Her expectations were modest, though; she was just another “Hot House Flower”.  Then she interviewed  for Minute Maid and got hired as the “Poster Child” for their new lemon orange drink–Who’d’ve thought?

By |March 4th, 2015|Categories: Flowers, Glamor|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Who’d’ve Thought?

Not Needed

TV ads kept saying that as you age, you must use moisturizers to prevent drying and wrinkling. Lily was pretty sure that wasn’t going to be her problem . . .

By |October 29th, 2014|Categories: Flowers, Glamor|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Not Needed

Truth in Advertising

The “For Sale by Owner” advertisement on the Internet had referred to the building as “Quaint”, “Lots of country charm,” “One of a kind” and the statement, “Need for some minor repairs forces seller to accept a lower price.”  The ad also said “pictures on request.”  It soon became clear why pictures weren’t included in the original Craig’s List ad. . . . .  David, Sf.G.

By |February 15th, 2013|Categories: Landscapes, Montana|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Truth in Advertising