Once I was seated, I couldn't help people-watching. I'll admit it, I'm an addict from way back.

Listen up,” I said urgently. “It’s time to round up your gear. I’m gonna check in with Patrick, and then we’re getting the flock out of here.” Ha-ha.

The best way to get kids reading more is to give them books that they'll gobble up - and that will make them ask for another.

It's our job - as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles - to find books our kids are going to like.

People always remember the worst day of their lifes. It becomes a part of them forever.

I'm a freaking princess when it comes to other people's feelings. Yo dogbreath, get your paws of the everglades. -Max

The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is tha life actually goes on.