My father was a patriarch inside a matriarchy, but never knew it.

The irrational may be attractive in the abstract, but not in cab drives, dinner guests, or elderly relatives.

Street sign: Ho Hum Road & Easy Street In retirement, I look for days off from my days off.

After an argument, silence may mean acceptance or the continuation of resistance by other means.

Couples who come to understand one another often part.

Either offer me something I really like, or stop trying to tempt me.

Unhappiness is too common to call for special measures.