The thing about family disasters is that you never have to wait long before the next one puts the previous one into perspective.

I count myself lucky, having long ago won a lottery paid to me in seven sunrises a week for life.

Every day I go forth to seek my identity, feeling greatly blessed by the things I don't find it in.

There is a strong chance that siblings who turn out well were hassled by the same parents.

I cultivate my garden, and my garden cultivates me.

Each morning I gaze at the eastern horizon, and if the sun keeps its promise, I keep mine.

One must look hard through history to find when a clear understanding of the truth moved anyone to fire the first shot.