My gratitude for good writing is unbounded; I’m grateful for it the way I’m grateful for the ocean.

Nothing heals us like letting people know our scariest parts: When people listen to you cry and lament, and look at you with love, it's like they are holding the baby of you.

For some of us, good books and beautiful writing are our ultimate solace, even more comforting than exquisite food.

But it was the singing that pulled me in and split me wide open.

It feels like I'm babysitting in the Twilight Zone. I keep waiting for the parents to show up because we are out of chips and diet cokes.

There is ecstasy in paying attention.

All parents are an embarrassment to their kids. Often grandparents are the relief. Kids don't have to resist you.