No matter what circumstances, it's hard to be a parent and maintain a sense of self and identity in the world.
The reason I never give up hope is because everything is so basically hopeless.
Books help us understand who we are and how we are to behave. They show us what community and friendship mean; they show us how to live and die.
When faced with a crisis, do three things: breathe, pray and be kind.
Joy is the best makeup.
These days cry out, as never before, for us to pay attention, so we can move through them and get our joy and pride back.