We must put effort and energy into anything we wish to change.

The circus arrives without warning.

You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows that they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.

I keep waiting for things to get back down to whelming, but they stay at overwhelming.

Secrets have power, and that power diminishes when they are shared, so they are best kept and kept well. Sharing secrets, real secrets, important ones, with even one other person, will change them.

“Nothing's impossible,” Poppet responds. She smiles at him and jumps, her red hair trailing out behind her as she falls.

I think I get some of my love of adult books that can be fun from Douglas Adams.