Seeking Asylum Mugs

The Difference Between Living in a War Zone and the Western World

Compassion Without Borders

"Hi. We're refugees from an interstellar war -- Where do we go to sign up for government benefits?"

"My homeland is filled with warlords and landmines. There isn't enough food to feed my people. I must leave at once."

Flights Out of Afghanistan

Fleeing Kabul

Desert Island BBQ

"If there is no more American Idol what am I going to do to become famous?"

'It always great to get away from it all.'

Vacancy at the Ecuadoran Embassy

"I'm sorry to bother you, but by any chance do you happen to have a copy of Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal on your person?"

'Great escapism, Reverend!'

Magic and Rainbows Escape from Book.

'I find the best way to get them to grow up is to buy them a 1-way ticket to Europe, and let them work their way back.'

"You say that the best thing I could do for my health is to give up alcohol. Let's talk about the second best..."

"Do you realize this is the third time we've gotten mad at the government and moved to Canada for good?"

"That's better! - I can't bear the noise of the rain on my roof..."

"Remember, fall is just one of many reasons you shouldn't leave your mother to go live in California."

"I envy you. I'd love to have a house with a fireplace."

'I can't wait 'till I die so I can get off this stinkin' island!'

A rest by the way

'This vacation has just come to a screeching halt - My pocket's just been picked.'

"Is there no escape from escapism?"

"No. You can't move back in."

Hiding From Social Media

"It's impossible to get away from it all."

Romans in Britain - Roman's not in Britain

Protection of battered women

'At least we have a roof over our heads.'

Fallout Shelter

Astronaut Escapes Earthly Wars.

Some don't have strength to bicker about healthcare.

Angela Merkel

Ice pack for the heart.

Why do you hate blockbuster movies? Why do you hate documentaries? I don't. I love spending two hours watching the very life I'm trying to escape. Oooh, fun, bittersweet insights into the complexities of living in modern life. Document this! My camera lens isn't wide enough.