Social Gatherings Appreciator Gifts

'Aside from the fact that you're green with envy, you're not wearing any green.'

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

The prying mantis,

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

Illustration from an Unpublished Novel

'Burl says it only works with corn though if you want to try it.'

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

The devil you know and his plus one

"Pssst! I had some CGI done."

Champagne

Miniature Cattle Fanciers

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

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

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

Glyndebourne

Convention for People Who Like to Attend Conventions.

Playing cards.

"That sister of yours sure has some nerve asking for those leftovers - we earned them."

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

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

'One of my relatives is coming to Thanksgiving dinner...and one of yours.'

"God help us, it's that guy."

Shall I be mother?

"I rushed here from surgery. I didn't have time to get into costume."

Caricatures of Political Figures Exhibited at the Opera Ball

"How much longer, roughly, will you be introducing me as a 'disgruntled Republican'?"

'I'm sorry, he likes to let off wind after dinner.'

"That's where the tenured faculty members hang out."

"Oh, Lord! Not another wine-and-cheese party!"

'Everyone here likes a big band, right?'

"You were supposed to have invented fire!"

Being Pampered.

"'Host' and Cheese?"

Hi, I work at the admissions office of the local university. If you could change the world in three days, what would you do?