I felt a rush of trust--felt that life might be not just tolerable but beautiful, if I could only remember to find the bare Present.

To every Armageddonist, every earth lover must keep saying with all the sincerity and affection we can muster, “May God make this world as beautiful to you as it has been to me.

Life is short. It's God's fault. Sorry.

Be mindful of your self-talk. It's a conversation with the universe.

My wife and I replaced our nest with one on wheels. The RV became our new home. It's remarkable how homey it became and how quickly. It's obviously very condensed, and we do travel light, but when you think about what you really need, we have the basics - a bed, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a table to sit at to eat and write.

I had never done any theater in high school, which actually worked to my benefit. I didn't develop any bad habits.

A fly rod extends a fly fisher's being as surely as do imagination, empathy or prayer.