Suggested Dowries for Brides (and Grooms) in the Covid 19 World
Dowries go back a long way. And it’s true that in much of the world they are no longer in fashion. But if things continue much longer in the pandemic world we have recently come to know, maybe prospective brides and grooms will want to bring back the tradition of dowries.
The following is a recommended list for a modern day dowry that should prove most attractive to potential spouses. Please note these are minimum requirements. In the matter of dowries, as with hoarding, more is more.
200 rolls of best quality, double-ply, quilted (for comfort)toilet paper
One gross (144 units) of hand sanitizer (Purell or a suitable substitute)
14 gallons of bleach (lemon scented)
36 rolls of white, extra strength, “choose a sheet” paper towels
84 assorted cans of beans (black, pinto, and cannellini)
1 dozen bottles of Beano to be used in conjunction with the beans.
24 boxes of pasta (6 penne, 6 medium shells, 6 cappellini, 3 rotini (including 1 box of tricolored), and 3 orchiette (to impress company, should we ever be allowed to hold…
