If the BIG earthquake comes, all the bead stores might be swallowed into the ground and never seen again. Buying beads is not immoral, illegal or fattening. It calms the nerves, gratifies the soul and makes us feel good. We have to buy beads before our husband retires and goes with us on all our shopping expeditions. A bead purchase a day helps us work rest and play.
Beads are a proven aphrodisiac.
While shopping for beads you don't have to worry if they'll fit, or how big they will make your hips look. Beads don't argue, or get crabby. Beads get better with age, like women and wine. You need never go near Loehmann's dressing room to buy beads. You never know when Manhattan Island might be up for sale again.