"My new boyfriend is free range!"
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"It only goes forwards and backwards. So, you won't need a GPS."
"We should get out to the country more often."
"I can always tell when the kids go back to school. Everyone is so happy and relaxed."
'Since money can't buy happiness, we have decided to go paperless.'
Welcome to Kindergarten. It's a list of school supplies -- I need pencils, a ruler, crayons and a laptop!
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Diogenes and tourists
"This year, I'm starting school with a positive attitude! You have my word...I'm waiting till the second week of school to call it the worst year of my life."
"'My Summer Vacation', read by the author. All rights reserved."
'Reinventing myself.'
You kids are lucky. The first day back to school is full of promise! West Fester. I say it's just full!
School Supplies and Small Loans.
'Couldn't you just leave that here until we're sure the new system works?'
"He says 'fire no rocket science' - whatever that means."
Family.
Mom on the First Day of School.
'Now that we've moved to this nudist colony, I suppose we should send everyone a change of undress notice!'
"All aboard!"
Office of Outdoor Education
"I can't believe school starts next week."
'I don't know about you, but I keep mixing up 'current events' and 'sex education' these days...'
The first day of school is always filled with crazy emotions. Joy and trauma. Triumph and failure. Frustration and disappointment. And that's just dealing with my cruddy new locker.
'We scaled way, way back. In fact, this might be a good opportunity to get in on the ground level - again.'
'School vacation is over...come along quietly.'
Of course it's sustainable! It's not like we're going to run out of sticks!
"He killed in rehab."
"Mom, if this is putting a strain on our finances, I could take a year off."
"It's a setback, but we'll bounce back."
'I know school doesn't start for another week, but any chance I could just drop them off now?'
Why is Mum so happy. Doesn't she realize the holidays are over and it's back to school today!
"We decided to restore our home to its original state."
"I don't mind going back to school, as long as they let us off on weekends for good behavior."
Parents preparing for the new school year.
"So how was your first week of school?"
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