She shook her head then took off again, and I found myself struggling to keep up with her in my bunny slippers. With a sigh, I realized I was getting way too much exercise. I'd just have to counteract it later with cake.

Yeah, but what happens if life hands me pickles? - Bumper sticker

I went down like a drunken cowgirl trying to line dance to Metallica.

After a long, labored sigh, I said, “She was really happy when I got there. I’m pretty sure she was suicidal when I left.” “You do have that effect on people.

It’s all fun and games until someone loses a testicle. —T-SHIRT

I'm a virgin. But this is an old shirt. --T-SHIRT

The point is, stories can be all lengths. Never underestimate the power of “less is more.