Someone will always tell you what you want to hear.

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

in the family I grew up in, being called boring was like being called an ax murderer.

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

In Los Angeles, by the time you're 35, you're older than most of the buildings.

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.

if you are a stepparent, rush right out and get yourself a dog. Because it's very nice to have someone in the house that loves you.