Someone has to explain why droppings are coming from the performance bouquet.

centenarian strokes his long bush of a beard with his thumb

slash that comes from rice

“The Microphone and the Small Dog at the Prison”  Pekingese was lost. Not physically, as it is impossible to get lost in prison, where your every movement is controlled. But, lost in purpose. How could life be meaningful when her dreams of fame and fortune had crumbled as her fraud was exposed? Now she was stuck in prison, fearful the other dogs would eat her alive. One day, the warden made an announcement. Local university students would be running a new program, giving prisoners a chance to learn podcasting. Instantly, Pekingese knew this was her destiny. Prison or no, the microphone would drive her forward. Moral: Even prisons provide freedom. (Fables)

A boss dispatches his team with a purse on the road to select a venue for the trade show.

Dispatch the Purse, Says Boss: The White House’s Resettlement Administrator is giving authorization to dispatch money to the Hoovervilles in California. (1930's On the Road)

wrap buds in bubble wrap if hail is in the forecast

"The excitement will build as you lift up the bouquet…" (Wedding Planner)

a needle you use when fishing

as a component: “言字旁”

your persona needs a Confucian lesson in obeisance

alternative breakdown: 井+一 well + floor

"We would now be delighted to treat all of you potential temple donors to a meal. Please queue up." (Buddhist Temple)

Carsick from driving in his chariot, the prince is dazzled by the sun and gets dizzy, veering off the path. (Royal Family)

The sun reflecting off the chariots made the other army dizzy.

"Flowers decorate a stamped wedding invitation like being invited to a holiday party." (Wedding Planner)

Don’t they know that keeping a cow in jail inside your house will get reported to the city officials.

you can hold something when it fits in your hand

water dripping on fake antiques will ruin them

confirm payment with a thumbs up

picture a pile of goods that an average family eats in a year