The smell of cooking food is often a calming one.

A good thing to do when one is sitting, eating, and resting is to have a conversation.

Can't we sleep ten minutes more? I was having a lovely dream about sneezing without covering my mouth, and giving everybody germs.

Hal is on his way." The nurse announced reentering the room.

Reader: Dear Mr. Snicket, What is the best way to keep a secret? Lemony Snicket : Tell it to everyone you know, but pretend you are kidding.

There are some who go through life with a shadow hanging over them, particularly if they live in a building which has long wide awnings.

But I must admit I miss you terribly. The world is too quiet without you nearby.