Relationships with parents, grandparents, friends, and siblings were important to me when I was young and have remained so throughout my life. Our relationships with other people both shape and reflect who we are. These relationships are infinitely fascinating to explore!

when i reached the bottom, i finally understood what Guthrie meant when he shouted, "LIBERO!" It was a celebration of being alive

The sea, the sea, the sea. It rolled and rolled and called to me. Come in, it said, come in.

I wish that every baby everywhere could land in a family that wanted that baby as much as we want ours.

Why do people not listen when you say no? Why do they think you are too stupid or too young to understand? Why do they think you are too shy to reply? Why do they keep badgering you until you will say yes?

how can you love a little cat so much in such a short short time?

You know, maybe that's all anybody wants, is to be useful. And have somebody else notice it.