Some of the best fiction writers got their start writing airline menus.

It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.

Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving.

Everyone is guilty at one time or another of throwing out questions that beg to be ignored, but mothers seem to have a market on the supply. "Do you want a spanking or do you want to go to bed?" Don't you want to save some of the pizza for your brother?" Wasn't there any change?

I became hysterical and frightened and begged for sedation. And that was just the first prenatal visit.

Given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it... live it...and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.

It takes an uncommon amount of guts to put your dreams on the line.