Alzheimer's ... it is a barren disease, as empty and lifeless as a desert. It is a thief of hearts and souls and memories.

I found that as I flipped the days on the calendar, the worries I had about our relationship had began to diminish.

You gotta know when to be lazy. Done correctly, it's an art form that benefits everyone.

What? You don't think he's cute?" "I didn't really notice." "How can you not notice when a guy is cute?" Melody stared at her in disbelief.

The memories of the day played in his mind, but this time, his thoughts were of his daughter and the way she'd clung to Katie, her little face buried in Katie's neck. The last time he'd seen that, he reflected, was when Carly had been alive.

He was from a different class, too poor, and they would never approve if their daughter became serious with someone like him.

How about we talk about your love life instead?" "Why? Are you in the mood to be depressed?