I've learned that memories can have a physical, almost living presence.

Too many people seem to believe that silence was a void that needed to be filled, even if nothing important was said.

The greater the love, the greater the tragedy when it's over.

Single motherhood is a reality for a lot of women in my age group and the time difficulties in their lives are universal.

There was no pretention here, no hidden meanings in the phrases they spoke, no elaborate plans designed to impress the other. Though it had always been easy to spend time with Mike, she suddenly realized that in the whirlwind of the past couple of weeks, she'd almost forgot how much she enjoyed it.

Even when we were standing in church and I was getting ready to take my vow I can remember wishing that you were standing there instead of him.

I love you too, Will Blakelee," she whispered, leaning in to kiss him again.