The Reluctant Partier Prints

"Me: I never get invited to anything Also me: Sorry, I'm so tired, think I'll stay in."

Chritmas Party - "What in our own time?"

'I failed history again. I guess those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.'

"The originator of the office birthday party."

"Remember, our do-nothing congress never raised your taxes!"

'Your neighbor wanted me to break up a wild party, but actually, I find this a congenial affair,'

"You're going to the Partner's Social whether you like it or not!"

'There's nothing on the telly!'

"It's O.K., I've got his car keys."

"Go join your coach and the rest of your team. I'll be watching from the bar."

"See? I told you it would be more fun settling our differences over a few drinks."

"That's no statue...that's our government solving our problems."

"Well, they certainly have brightened things up around here!"

He's shy. I always have to drag him to these things, kicking and screaming.

'I'm home from a mind-numbing day at the office, ready to watch some mind-numbing TV.'

'My husband will be a little late getting to the office, but he's on his way.'

"We've run out of weather-based excuses for this month - we're going to have to find some moral grounds on which to boycott this party.'"

This week, House Manager Blowviatt has been asked to avoid the appearance of playing to the cameras.

"I hope this isn't another holiday event we won't be able to forget."

"This particular species is believed to have travelled in troupes."

"I haven't read it yet, but I've downloaded it from the Internet."

"I'm sure you two will discover that you're both plagued by the same nonexistent problems."

'You're putting politics ahead of the people!'

"John's never been a fan of the static caravan."

"I didn't hear Bill Clinton say it was time for me to change."

"Once again the Democrats are totally refusing to reach across the aisle."

"It's SO last epoch."

'Let's see...we've taken you off smoking, drinking and rich food. What else do you enjoy?'

'What do you mean 'what time are we leaving?' - we've only just got here...'

"At least try to act as if you are pleased to be here."

"Okay - let's get things done!!"

Democratic Discord

A brand new day finds Fred, as usual, happily sitting on the sidelines of his own life.

Spin the Bottle on Student Drinking