Transition Phase Pillows

The fate of the emigrant

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

"No more diapers. Simply lift the lid and go here."

"I just..."

'You do realize you're no longer a pro athlete and there is no preseason to work out the kinks, don't you?'

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

Life and Death

'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.'

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

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

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

Doubt or Certainy

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

"Have a nice day harvesting data, honey."

'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."

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

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

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

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

"For financial reasons we're selling this brick and mortar home and becoming an online family."

'You're at that awkward age where the others have figured out that you're a drone and you don't do anything.'

'We really can't afford golden parachutes any more, but here's a plastic crash helmet.'

The First Family

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

"Listen, Mom, I'm not your little girl anymore."

National Rail 'Timetable for Departure'.