I have church on Sunday.” “Of course you do.” “You’re welcome to come along.” “Thanks, but I’m allergic to incense.” “That’s a shame.” “It’s the bane of my existence.” - Beth and Jake

That was one of the saddest things about people--their most important thoughts and feelings often went unspoken and barely understood.

Be grateful for small mercies.

Still the hottest angel I know," he murmured. "It's beyond me how you're still on staff.

You've written three lines" "Three carefully considered lines,"Xavier objected. "Quality over quantity, remember

Sit, Phantom!" Ivy cooed. "On your bottom!" "Oh, for goodness' sake!" Gabriel put down his book and pointed a longer finger at Phantom. "Sit," he commanded in a deep voice. Phantom looked sheepish and sank straight to the floor. Ivy scowled in frustration. "I've been trying to get him to do that all day! What is it with dogs and male authority?

Without complexity, there's no intensity.