Whenever the world throws rose petals at you, which thrill and seduce the ego, beware.

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor; the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life.

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.

In a library, you can find small miracles and truth, and you might find something that will make you laugh so hard that you will get shushed, in the friendliest way. I have found sanctuary in libraries my whole life, and there is sanctuary there now, from the war, from the storms of our families and our own minds. Libraries are like mountains or meadows or creeks: sacred space. So this afternoon, I'll walk to the library.

I would seriously rather be in a long line at the DMV than eat with people I don't know.

No matter what circumstances, it's hard to be a parent and maintain a sense of self and identity in the world.

One thing I know for sure about raising children is that every single day a kid needs discipline.... But also every single day a kid needs a break.