Tag Archives: Duane Reade

I’m feeling rather clever today

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Naomi

I wouldn’t brag on me, though, unless it can be of use to you. So… This is about the Yuck Factor. The term was originated, I believe, in ad agency copywriters’ rooms, because dealing with the Yuck Factor is a … Continue reading →

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My last shot

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Naomi

Contemplating how to commemorate what for me is the penultimate end of the pandemic — I’m all shot — I hadn’t come up with much. So here’s what happened at the Duane Reade where I was getting my second shot … Continue reading →

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A shot in the arm, bodily elimination and a mask upgrade

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Naomi

So much to report. Not really,  yet I’ll give it a go because…why not? I got my first shot yesterday afternoon at a Duane Reade in the theater district. I was greeted by a jolly large teddy bear type of … Continue reading →

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