high-rise

They say they’re building high-rises so high in some cities that the elevators show movies.

air pollution

Our air pollution is as common as my artificial respiration.

holding nature

Know when “call of nature” and “holding pattern” come together? When you’re an airline passenger and all the restrooms are occupied.

eye gleam

We guys might reach an age when the only time we have a gleam in our eye is when we miss our mouth with the toothbrush.

doorstep trouble

I don’t want to exaggerate. But if I left my troubles on the doorstep, you wouldn’t be able to see my house,

din-din acupuncture

I suffer from din-din acupuncture. No matter who, how many, or where we meet for dinner, I get stuck with the bill.

really broke

You know you’re really broke when your creditors have been carrying you longer than your mother when she was pregnant with you.

circus reminder

Current bottom-line figures for some major 20th century retailers remind me of a circus. If you were flying high on a trapeze you wouldn’t want their net.

parton tactic

As soon as a bunch of politicians occupy the White House they start using the Dolly Parton tactic of trying to put the best front on everything.

turnpike

I’ve lived long enough for my turnpike arteries to become alleys.