Public Gatherings Gifts

Seating arrangements.

Privacy Forum

A crowd of happy pet owners.

'I can't force jocose if I'm not feeling it.'

The prying mantis,

"I think I'm having pre-traumatic stress disorder."

Illustration from an Unpublished Novel

"Is there any way I can un-drink this wine?"

The devil you know and his plus one

Every time you make a blend, somewhere, a wine maker dies.

"I see you're back from church. What was cherry-picked for you today?"

"It's kind of sweet when they're all settled in like this."

Miniature Cattle Fanciers

"Pssst! I had some CGI done."

Revival Meeting - Simultaneous translation of all talking in tongues.

"You two seem oddly suited."

'Sure, I'm a working mother - is there any other kind?'

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

I've been looking forward to this the whole year: It can get lonely out there...

"This chicken wasn't cooked - it committed suttee!"

"Phil's an expert networker. One drink and he's on schmooze-control."

Glyndebourne

You'll be the centre of attention for a job well done!

Convention for People Who Like to Attend Conventions.

"That sister of yours sure has some nerve asking for those leftovers - we earned them."

Playing cards.

Midwest Winter Items.

"You're doing fine - don't watch your feet."

'I don't think we're devoted to the Lord. I think we're devoted to dessert.'

"Once you get over the three hundred and sixty eight texts it took to plan this, it really is nice to get together."

"I rushed here from surgery. I didn't have time to get into costume."

'I'm calling this a plate and I already have service for six. Six more and I can invent the dinner party.'

Shall I be mother?

BIBLE STORIES, 'This is full of battle and other BOY stuff - not a single romantic comedy!'

"How much longer, roughly, will you be introducing me as a 'disgruntled Republican'?"