Beth

“It was the strangest things, how happiness came out of nowhere and inflated your soul.”
― Kate DiCamillo, Raymie Nightingale

“My own children grew up with a Newfoundland dog named TOsh. It is true that Newfoundlands smell of the sea. They also smell of slobber, dog food, and whatever they have rolled in most recently.”
― Lois Lowry, Looking Back: A Book of Memories

“As soon as Beverly said the words, Raymie knew that they were true. Louisiana’s singing would win any contest. And Raymie wanted Louisiana to win. She wanted her to become Little Miss Central Florida Tire.”
― Kate DiCamillo, Raymie Nightingale

“Some of the best talks I have ever had started with someone asking "This might seem rude, but can I ask about your face/nose/scars/bumps?" Wherever those conversations ended up, they started as honest exchanges. Acknowledging someone's differences can be about saying you're not scared to talk to someone about the things that make them who they are.”
― Robert Hoge, Ugly