One thing I'm interested in is what shapes us: the people? The place where we live? It's both of those and more. That's what I keep coming back to.
Sharon CreechI prayed to trees. This was easier than praying directly to God. There was nearly always a tree nearby.
Sharon CreechMy granny Torrelli says when you are angry with someone, so angry you are thinking hateful things, so angry maybe you want to punch them, then you should think of the good things about them, and the nice things they've said, and why you liked them in the first place.
Sharon CreechThe sea, the sea, the sea. It rolled and rolled and called to me. Come in, it said, come in.
Sharon Creech