Recession Renegade Gifts

'Philip was cute this morning. He said money's tight and I should only buy what I need.'

Please allow us to take you through the path of economic recovery.

'Let's not go by the book.'

"We were able to retire 6 years early by canceling cable & eliminating anything fun."

Queen of Upcycling!

"OK, ready to go again?"

'You're developing a reputation as something of a cowboy, Henderson.'

"The next dance will be ladies' choice."

BLACK HOLES, the space path of least resistance.

Today, a special retro segment of The Fad Herald. It's the Fad Herald. Off the hook! Hey jive turkeys, here's what's not cool: Fossil fuels, dependence on Mideast oil, long gas lines. Here's what's groovy: Solar power, alternative fuels, energy independence. Can you dig? The world is changing, baby! Instead of solar panels, I'm buying a sweet 8-track player. Next week, a look ahead to 2040. What's out: Waiting in long lines to fill up the spacecraft with gas.

Ready for a run!

"I thought you'd take up something like gardening in your retirement, not parkour."

Music Freak.

If You Can't Beat Them

'All these new regulations will totally alter the way we screw the consumer.'

"Since he retired, he hasn't quite figured out what to do with himself!"

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this seminar is about how to make profits in times of crisis..."

"So the only way to save the economy is to spend what we haven't got - plus ca change - moin ca change!"

"But you told me you were on gardening leave, so why can't you come and help me in the garden?"

Marriage therapist's office is filled with erotic art.

Devil-may-care loans.

'I have an even better idea, Steve -- let's get married without living together!'

Solar Storm Expected!

Mary Quant.

First fisherman says, 'What happens if the DNR finds us?' Other replies, 'Let's just hope they're into catch and release.'

"Your businessman's lunch, sir - But you need to sign this compliance self-audit checklist first.

"They do require a jacket and tie but they're not real dogmatic about it."

Leonardo Meets the I.R.S.

Cluster Catastrophe

"You know how to whistle, don't you? Just pick up the phone and call the S.E.C."

"...He's been going to work in a wheelie bin. He says its quicker, cleaner and less cramped"

It says 'item is returnable if repackaged exactly as sent.'"

The Mysterious World of Ligand Substitution.

'Just what kind of girl do you think I am?'

"I'd say, psychotic-obsessive -- but I happen to know he's a top-level economist."