I had a vague memory of being that ridiculous at one time. Let he who hath never worn parachute pants cast the first stone.

Go back,” he said. “Can’t. Stand aside?” “Can’t.” “So it’s like that?” I said. Fix exhaled. Then he nodded. “Yeah.” And for the first time in a decade the Winter Knight and Summer Knight went to war.

Many things are not as they seem: The worst things in life never are.

You don't go walking into the proverbial lion's den lightly. You start with a good breakfast.

Ack!" I said. Fearless master of the witty dialogue, that's me.

See? This is why I'm not religious. I couldn't possibly keep my mouth shut long enough to get along with everyone else.

Even in winter, the cold isn't always bitter, and not every day is cruel.