Books are important. They help you sleep at night.

The English language lacks the words 'to mourn an absence.' For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend we have all manner of words and phrases, some helpful, some not. Still, we are conditioned to say something, even if it is only 'I am sorry for your loss.' But for an absence, for someone who was never there at all, we are wordless to capture that particular emptiness. For those who deeply want children and are denied them, those missing babies hover like silent, ephemeral shadows over their lives. Who can describe the feel of a tiny hand that is never held?

The National Federation of Republican Women has a long history of helping bring women into the political process while promoting the Republican cause.

When you reach out to others in need, when you reach out to the world, you really do have a satisfying life by helping others.

A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can't leave it alone.

Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.

Reading will give you lasting pleasure.