The heart of myself has always been something just wanting so bad. I have had an empty center, black as a basement, but also knowing about light and waiting. Young as I am, I know now that everything is about to come. Jimmy will be the place for me to learn the real happiness. He will be my Joy School. My joy. Mine.

The seasons tell us, everything in organic life tells us, that there is no holding on; still, we try to do just that. Sometimes, though, we learn the kind of wisdom that celebrates the open hand.

Never be afraid of doing the thing you know in your heart is right, even if others don't agree.

You are born into your family and your family is born into you. No returns. No exchanges.

Sometimes you know before you know.

Don't let your habits become handcuffs

It is such a terrifying thing to see a man cry.