I think the earlier stages of Alzheimer's are the hardest. Particularly because the person knows that they are losing awareness. They're aware that they're losing awareness, and you see them struggling.

I think we can work through a lot of political and international problems, but what really frightens me is what's happening environmentally.

Some people, when they die, leave so much life behind that we wonder how they did it.

Just think: people decided one day that a day should be set aside for motherhood and fatherhood. What a great concept that is.

I have a feeling of reverence about my father being in his 80s - a feeling that I want to whisper, take soft steps, not intrude too much. He's like a stately old cathedral to me now.

I knew people were independently publishing, and I buy books on Amazon. I began seriously considering it when Amanda Hocking was in the news about her self-publishing success.

It takes strength to make your way through grief, to grab hold of life and let it pull you forward.