She feels a little sad. Is she sad? Helen considers an alternative: She is dehydrated.

It is perhaps beside the point to remark that bowling alleys and supermarkets have nursery facilities, while schools and colleges and scientific laboratories and government offices do not.

I'm so glad I didn't die on the various occasions I have earnestly wished I might, for I would have missed a lot of lovely weather.

You get tired of always wondering anew why life has to take the place of youth.

Who wants flowers when you're dead? Nobody.