This is a story about a family and, as there is a ghost involved, you might cal it a ghost story. But every family is a ghost story. The dead sit at out tables long after they have gone.

Remember, the only difference between 'marital' and 'martial' is where you put the 'i'.

when your time came, it came, and that was that. You might say something smart on your way out, but you might just as easily say something stupid.

Tension of opposites.

Love- the infatuation kind- 'he's so handsome, she's so beautiful'- that can shrivel. As soon as something goes wrong, that kind of love can fly out the window.

If you want to be a good writer, make sure you read. I'm amazed by how many people don't bother to do that.

Sacrifice is a part of life. It's supposed to be. It's not something to regret. It's something to aspire to.