The church still meets people at the transition points. Marriages break down. Children commit suicide and leave helpless parents. Death and suffering are everywhere.
Reality TV, although I'm a part of it, I think reality TV is a terrible thing.
I'm usually at home and in bed by 10 o'clock. I do not want to be out at anybody's New Year's Eve party.
The most luxurious item is a beautiful bed and beautiful, simple sheets.
Luxury is. . . to be able to take control of one's life, health, and the pursuit of happiness in a way that is joyful.
Some days are good; some days are not so good. Some days are really exciting. Some days are just tedious. You just have to get up out of bed.
I love people - it is not the fashion, it is the people in fashion I love.
My basic rule is if the relative risk isn't at least 3 or 4, forget it.
They needed to grieve alone was what Tibby's dad said. Lena wondered if really there was any choice in that. Everyone grieved alone.
Getting the first draft finished is like pushing a peanut with your nose across a very dirty floor.
I'll keep making records until I don't have more ideas for records.