We live in a culture where were bombarded with so much noise and so much insecurity.

Try to accomplish things you have always dreamt of while you can. I know it sounds cliché, but the biggest lesson I have learned is that life is precious; enjoy it while it lasts.

My husband and I try to spend some time every night that I'm home talking without distractions.

I used to be so twig skinny that I couldn't eat enough, because I was just naturally skinny. Until I went to China.

I think we need to take a look at the technology, but not depend on it for things that require humanity.

He imagines Owens' body dotted with saltwater reservoirs just below the skin. An entire wetland, populated with tiny fish and birds, thriving in his agitation. A species of dwarf crocodile lazing beside an artery.

I don't know that I'm going to entirely do cloth diapers. I'd like to be ambitious about it, but in all honesty, I can't say that I will.