A town so suffocating and small, you tripped over people you hated every day. People who knew things about you. It's the kind of place that leaves a mark.

Sleep is like a cat: It only comes to you if you ignore it.

The question I've asked more often during our marriage, if not out loud, if not to the person who could answer. I supposed these questions storm cloud over every marriage: What are you thinking how are you feeling? Who are you? What have we done to each other? What will we do?

A town so suffocating and small, you tripped over people you hated every day. People who knew things about you. It's the kind of place that leaves a mark.

Republicans go to Sam’s Club, Democrats go to Costco.

Sometimes I think I won't ever feel safe until I can count my last days on one hand.

I've always been partial to the image of liquor as lubrication, a layer of protection from all the sharp thoughts in your head.