That evening, rowing on the quiet river as sunset turned to dusk, I saw an occasional smoky smudge on the towpath, always slightly ahead of me, like a dark star guiding me home.

In this room we understand why this war might be fought...it's about our common belief that no one has the right to tell two creatures that they cannot love each other--no matter what their species.

The plain truth is that the period I study is the 16th century, and they were absolutely obsessed with witches and spiritual beings.

As fast as I can tell there are only two emotions that keep the world spinning year after year...One is fear. The other is desire.

The king just sits there, moving one square at a time. The queen can move so freely. I suppose I’d rather lose the game than forfeit her freedom.

You do angry. I just saw it. And you left at least one hole in my carpet to prove it.

I know,I can smell it, too.