One of the earliest religious disappointments in a young girl's life devolves upon her unanswered prayer for a horse.

A party is a slightly artificial event where one learns the rudiments of human behavior at its most admirable: speaking when spoken to, looking somebody in the eye, shaking hands and being friendly under duress.

I think this is what hooks one to gardening: it is the closest one can come to being present at creation.

An enlightened person raises the level of the consciousness of the entire community.

We should all have one person who knows how to bless us despite the evidence, Grandmother was that person to me.

To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere, without moving anything but your heart.

Mistakes are the usual bridge between inexperience and wisdom.