I was never good at hide and seek because I'd always make enough noise so my friends would be sure to find me. I don't have anyone to play those games with any more, but now and then I make enough noise just in case someone is still looking and hasn't found me yet.

We lay there and looked up at the night sky and she told me about stars called blue squares and red swirls and I told her I'd never heard of them. Of course not, she said, the really important stuff they never tell you. You have to imagine it on your own.

I hope someday you see this is all life wants: for you to be your own kind of beautiful & not the kind that makes you forget who you are.

I am only strong enough for a life of partial virtue.

I've read a lot of books, so I know bunches of stuff that sounds like it could be true.

Wrapped around my son with only the knowledge of the words of the world & a quiet remembrance of watching before this all began.

Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life.