Getting out of the hospital is a lot like resigning from a book club. You're not out of it until the computer says you're out of it.
Erma BombeckI've always felt there are two things a woman should never do after the age of thirty-five: stand in natural light and have a baby.
Erma BombeckAdults are always telling young people, 'These are the best years of your life.' Are they? I don't know. Sometimes when adults say this to children I look into their faces. They look like someone on the top seat of the Ferris wheel who has had too much cotton candy and barbecue. They'd like to get off and be sick but everyone keeps telling them what a good time they're having.
Erma BombeckSome emotions don't make a lot of noise. It's hard to hear pride. Caring is real faint - like a heartbeat. And pure love - why, some days it's so quiet, you don't even know it's there.
Erma Bombeck