A tree is alive, and thus it is always more than you can see. Roots to leaves, yes-those you can, in part, see. But it is more-it is the lichens and moss and ferns that grow on its bark, the life too small to see that lives among its roots, a community we know of, but do not think on. It is every fly and bee and beetle that uses it for shelter or food, every bird that nests in its branches. Every one an individual, and yet every one part of the tree, and the tree part of every one.

I can become very emotional about math, although I'm not that good at it.

No, but a cello is the perfect string bass for an accordion. Works with it beautifully.

Normal' is a dryer setting.

I revear all the gods but those that delight in cruelty. If Ra's light is kindly in your eyes than may his light shine on us all.

It is not wrong to be different. Sometimes it is hard, but it is not wrong.

I actually feel that the different kinds of stories come out of different parts of my brain.