Simpler Times Gifts

"No wonder our Wi-Fi is having problems. We have over 180 devices in our home. I miss the simple days of a computer and a few TVs."

"It only goes forwards and backwards. So, you won't need a GPS."

Bill and Lester have a 'Hay Day'.

“Who’s a good boy that doesn’t feel obliged to prove it by holding too many interesting literary and social opinions?”

"Nature speaks to me of God’s presence, yet God is a total stranger to the restless world of men." "Why the #!@* is there no signal?!"

'I love this supermarket; they have the easiest to understand wine department.'

''I'm totally committed to simplifying my life. No more shitake jalapeno pesto.'

Men Working Things Out

When mediation failed, they tried meditation.

'I'm being punished. Nothing even remotely electronic for two weeks.'

'We'll talk later, Ed, but for now we have a quick and dirty solution to your objections.'

'Life if so much simpler since we called Family Ref.'

"I need an apartment just big enough for a laptop, a coffee cup, and me."

Life is simpler in the sticks.

"I'm basically a simple dog. Just give me a place to lay my head and lift my leg."

The Rudges' peaceful home

'What kind of...'

"Maybe your purpose in life is to have a well-organized sock drawer."

"I'm going across the street for a sandwich and coffee. Can I get you something?"

The Finding Yourself Hour.

Great. What do I get the man who already HAS nothing? It's a birthday party.

"If you don't want the light to keep shining in your eyes, stop asking me how much longer I'm going to read."

'Dad, have you ever thought about retiring and going in for volunteer work?'

'We'll never make it: you're gourmet coffee and craft beer, I'm instant and light.'

Life is just four letters...

'And best of all - no hidden clauses!'

"We are not buying a refrigerator with a learning curve."

"I was in corporate sales for years but then I realized, I'm a gatherer not a hunter."

Man and woman with laundry

'You don't need to worry Jean, he's a very simple cook.'

"Sure, I had a retirement plan. Stop going to work"

"If a bowl of ice cream isn't the answer, you're asking the wrong question."

"We missed out on the quality of life index again."

"It's great to finally be away from the city!"

I've got no cell phone, no computer, no grumbling wife, no stupid boss. Feel free to envy me.