I stand in the mist and cry, thinking of myself standing in the mist and crying, and wondering if I will ever be able to use this experience in a book.

I don't think that sex necessarily produces intimacy.

I think I've become more cynical about sex. Meaning, I don't think sex in and of itself leads to an epiphany.

Each one an antidote to the one that went before. Each one a reaction, an about-face, a rebound.

At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55.

Faith is the Knowledge of the Heart, Logick the Knowledge of the Mind.

We are so scared of being judged that we look for every excuse to procrastinate.