Tolerance Enthusiast Gifts

Color is not a crime

Open Minded

"Your food didn't melt, young man... this is the soup course."

Kiosk in large lobby with sign above it labeled 'Empathy'.

'Are you finished eating yet, sweetie?...Guess that answers THAT question!'

"Waiter! Two of your finest menus!"

A tortoise running along the side of the road, panting.

Illustration from an Unpublished Novel

'Dang! I never now if the sommelier is messing with me.'

'Why don't you try seeing it from your point of view?'

Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

"That table is yours once that party decides to move to the suburbs."

Prejudice/Empathy

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

"As a rookie, I'm finding one of the hardest things to get used to is older people calling me 'sir.'"

"Nice talking to you too, even if you are a recorded message."

"Hmmm ... perhaps a pinot noir less spilly?"

"Now that I've swung back to depression, I'm truly sorry for what I did when I was manic."

Only One Item or Fewer.

"Remember, the road to recovery begins with baby steps."

"I feel your pain level."

"It's up to you to keep the dream alive..."

'Before we begin, please turn off all cell phones.'

"They've got me doing cosmetics research."

'Timmy, stop being naughty: Don't sit up straight!'

"I learned one thing today. Attitude trumps aptitude!"

Tangled Earphones Support Group.

'He was hosting a business dinner for 300. Those were his last words.'

"I know. I miss him, too."

'Adam seems depressed - He needs camaraderie or something.'

Spoiler alert: most of my presentation is actually a series of trigger warnings.

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

"Pray only for peace, love, strength and forgiveness. Never, ever spam the Lord."

'I'm sorry sir, but I'm afraid that's inappropriate.'

"I'm not asking for a raise. All I'm asking for is a little warmth and human understanding."