Oh darling, don't be bitter. It's the first instinct of the weak.

Say what you will, but you’re never prepared for the surprise attack.

Whenever something great happens, you’re always kind of poised for the universe to correct itself.

Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that's what makes you strong.

Her life was perfect. But as was often the case, the rest of us were still adjusting.

What do you do when you finally hear everything you've always thought said aloud?

Morris was not the type to offer a hug or even hold your hand. But there was something in his quiet indignation at the universe then--and Luke, now--that was just the kind of comfort I needed. "I'm such a mess," I said. "We're almost off the island and I didn't even ask you where you were going." He shrugged. "No place. Wherever you are.