"Mrs. Stein," a poem by Bill Dodds. A Stephen Carpenter illustration.
Mrs. Stein asks,
"Interested
in a school visit?"

 

 

"Thank you! Thank you very much!"

--Bob hoped to find fame with his impersonation of Elvis
impersonating Evel Knieval.

 

This won't work unless the line is taut!
--Instant messaging, circa 1965.

Who's a happy puppy?

--Management Tip #7:
Keep staff wondering
if that's a smile or a snarl.

--As do all with proper breeding,
Muffy kept a tight rein on displays of emotions.