Book Discussion Participant T-Shirts

"I think we should ask ourselves: when did our Book Group begin to lose its way?"

"That's five votes for In The Midst of Winter....three votes for The Hollow Ground....and, again, one vote for Moby-Dick."

'Don't bite. They're trolling again.'

"It's a great story, funny and entertaining - and better still it's not won a single prize for literature."

"Yes, could you discuss the inspiration for the protagonist? Specifically, the motivations which propel the direction of his narrative?" "I would prefer not to." "Bartleby, the author."

"You'll learn a lot at our book club...like how to read between the wines."

Frontispiece to 'The Pickwick Papers'

"I just completely disagree with what you just said about America lacking focus."

At Mary Higgins Clark's book club.

"Isn't it time to forget the cat and start belling the violence?"

"We do not discuss religion or politics in this office. I feel compelled to add to the list 'American Idol'."

"Would you like me to get one our experts to tell you what you think of it."

'And a very merry Christmas to you...'

Carl thought Jesus was the answer...

"My novel? I've put it on hold. I'm writing my response in case I get asked to do on eof those 'How I write' columns..."

The Doomed Character

"Randy, if you were stranded on an island, what's the one book you'd want to have along with you?" "Easy: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. It's got the perfect heft to knock coconuts out of trees." "Well, I'd like to have How to Get Off an Island, by Archie Macguyver." "That title's actually a metaphor for overcoming shyness." "We really should have our own book review show."

'I don't know about you, Tex, but I thought that the relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy was darn tootin'.'

'Care in the Online Community.'

World Economic Forum in Davos 2020

Tender Identity Crisis

'Was 'don't ask, don't tell' overturned because it's impossible to keep a secret on social networking sites?'

Most Millennial want a third major party to challenge the Republicans and Democrats. The last time a third party rose up and toppled a big-two party was when the Republicans supplanted the Whigs. What do you think that generation was called? Google says they were the "Progressives," but that doesn't sound old-timey enough to be right. I'm not sure what they should be named, but I'm pretty sure it should include the word "falutin." You should have your own political show.

"Before we eat, who would like to bow their head and proclaim they no longer believe in saying Grace?"

School Signs of the Times.

"Let's hear another suggestion besides 'Moby Dick.'"

College graduate selling vacuum cleaners door to door.

'Ok, so that came out wrong... But I'm definitely not a racist...I mean, I have tons of black friends.'

Unemployable white male heterosexual - please help.

I agree with you Sadie. It's a total waste. What is? Facebook. It just sucks up your time, with the chatting and the updates and the Scrabble playing. Scrabble? People play on Facebook, or their iPhones, or casual game sites. Total waste. I love Scrabble! Hook baited. Internal conflict!

"I don't like that smug look of 'registered independent' on your face."

I'm attending a 3 week, 6-part seminar with 15 speakers to learnhow to think for myself.

"I really enjoyed the Bible."

Recyling Bin.

How California Republicans Can Still Win Campaigns