Transition Period Pillows

"I love the smell of unemployment in the morning."

Mother to son; 'Now that you've moved up from alcohol to cannabis I don't want any excuse of a hangover; GET UP.'

The fate of the emigrant

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

"Your mother and I want to make your 21st birthday a moving experience. We'll help you pack."

Great doing business with you. I look forward to next year.

'Yes, death signifies a cosmic change of address. Alas, your husband's mail will not be forwarded.'

'Chicken soup for dummies who don't sweat the small stuff.'

A poem: With daylight's shift, winter draws near...

"Hon, I'm taking your advice and starting a new chapter."

"It's a coming-of-middle-age story."

'Think we should be packing up soon, Hon?'

"The problem with online schooling is I can't get help from Mom and Dad!"

Doubt or Certainy

"He just married me on the rebound."

"The kids - Prince Englebert and Princess Felicia - would like us to move into the olde monarchs' home."

"That's O.K., Dad. I think I'll do with the ambient waterfall sounds tonight."

'So push has come to shove...'

Women

PastFuture.

'You said to come back once I got my act together.'

Old year sits by 'Out' box, and new year sits by 'In' box in office.

"Yesterday we're caterpillars, today this. Can't wait to see what's next."

"To tell you the truth, I never thought downward mobility would be so, well, downward."

They were right. Life did get better after middle school.

"Just be happy you're getting in, worry about your hair later."

"Hello, I'm the bluebird of quiet resignation."

'Do I have to enter a plea?'

"Sorry, I'm looking for a more permanent relationship."

I hate the spring ritual of not being able to wear a bulky sweater to cover the weight I've gained during the winter.

'He used to be my tiger, now he's nothing more than a skunk, a boar and a lying toad.'

'Some of these young school leavers aren't remotely prepared for the realities of the modern work environment.'

'Rock of Ages'

Ken wandered home wondering what the lunar new year would bring. . . like every other man and his dog.

"Mommy will be staying with us for awhile."