I've learned one important lesson in my life, and I'm going to share it with you. Don't worry about bad things that haven't happened yet. It will save you a lot of anxiety.

I have been a joy to live with all spring: Upbeat, warm and tender, uncomplicated, and loving. I am no trouble at all. You could press me into dough and make sugar cookies out of me, I've been so sweet.

Book clubs are the best thing that has happened to the world of publishing.

Our faces will become works of art that our grandchildren will treasure.

Two different things. Work is survival, and love sustains you. You have work anytime. But love? Not always.

The most precious research to me came from the paperwork filed on behalf of my grandparents and great-grandfather. The ship's manifest showed that they could read and write. I am still emotional when I look at those boxes checked yes.

I love rhinestones, faux jewelry.