Seasonal Story Lover Gifts

Toy skier jumps from snow globe to miniature winter scene.

"Like they say. . . the shadow knows!"

News and Magazines. Celebrity gossip. Sports scandals. Political bickering. We're out of the "information age" and well into the "too much information age"!

"Once upon a time, there was a princess who wasn't about to take anyone's sh*t."

"Stop the drama. Take that wig off and wait 'till spring like everyone else."

Kid to mom: 'Tell me again about the time you helped fortress a city, subdue hostile fire and got home and baked us all raspberry strudels.'

"I prefer to talk to Mrs. Claus. She doesn't care if I'm naughty or nice."

“Hey Everyone! It’s the first day of Fall! Okay, you go first!”

"I just never 'think I can' anymore."

"I'm trying to forget a pussycat."

"That dream catcher may be working a little too well."

Toys were me: lessons learned never growing up

Fyodor Dostoevsky

"Now here's a tale that'll make you hair stand on end"

How to cope in Los Angeles vs. New York

Queen says: 'Mirror, mirror, on the wall ... 'It's all so subjective' is not an acceptable answer.'

'And all the executive board members got lovely big payouts and lived happily ever after!'

'Summer's over and it's time to fall in!'

Fairy tale

"'Best wishes'? That's it? That's all you got?!"

Rapunzel's short-lived career in the restaurant business.

The hare and the tortoise - the rematch.

'Tarzan's younger brother, Ed, was raised by sloths.'

'Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your hair extensions.'

"The Ugly Duckling didn't know why he was so attracted to swan culture."

'So the prince and princess lowered their expectations became savvy consumers, then they lived reasonably contented forever after.'

'I never saw a tracer bullet that I didn't admire for color, clarity and swiftness.'

"I can only give you country walks in springtime and a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall. It's in the prenuptial agreement. Check it out."

'Pirate's Cove is about a half mile down the beach.'

'I thought you were going for a walk in the woods. Your porridge has been cooling on the table for hours! '

"You can't be serious about all these travel expenses in December!"

"Now, can you explain that with a parable?"

The princess and the key

'The only means of access was via the previous tenant's hair. But not to worry, there's a ladder 'round the back.'

Rudy, I loved your memoir. It was fascinating. The way you overcame huge odds to invent the computer. How you went on to protect us from government surveillance. You know none of it's true. The way you swore yourself to humility. People so want to believe a good story.