Preparing for the worst is an activity I have taken up since I turned thirty-five, and the worst actually began to happen.

Someone will always tell you what you want to hear.

writing is how I understand everything that happens. Writing is the only way I know to move on.

For me, having it all - if one wants to define it at all - is the magical time when what you want and what you have match up.

I'm planning to give up worrying. I want to, but I'm worried I won't be able to.

One quarter of what you buy will turn out to be mistakes.

Your basic extended family today includes your ex-husband or -wife, your ex's new mate, your new mate, possibly your new mate's ex and any new mate that your new mate's ex has acquired.