Social Encounters Gifts

'We just stopped by to say hello.'

I'm not good with names but never forget a face. Of course, that's not very useful right now.

Illustration from an Unpublished Novel

The prying mantis,

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

The devil you know and his plus one

"That's Brian Eggleston, de facto leader of the playground intelligentsia."

Glance Exchange

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

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

"Global warming is a great icebreaker."

Chritmas Party - "What in our own time?"

'I told him if he didn't get here quick he'd miss out on all the beer and food.'

Children's Party

"I've been out of the dating scene a long time. Is kissing still a thing?"

Miniature Cattle Fanciers

"Pssst! I had some CGI done."

Network Extending from Buttonhole

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

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

"Great coffee, Carole."

'Democracy? -- do you REALLY want the bars closed every election day?'

'You're good with people. Just tell him to go fuck himself.'

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

"Whine and cheezed party."

Convention for People Who Like to Attend Conventions.

Glyndebourne

"Call me!"

When I said, "Let the good times roll," I didn't mean to let go of the keg.

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

"We're going to build in Rhinebeck, once Steven finds the right brick."

"Ma'am, why don't you go ahead of me?" "Um... no thanks. Let's let this gentleman go ahead of us." "Oh, no... you ladies go right ahead!"

"Of all the wet cement, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks in mine."

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

Playing cards.