Estelle Laack

“There are two types of men, Karolina. The ones who can admire the greatness of the little flower. Or the ones who try to control it.”
― M. R. Noble, Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes

“By bedtime Nanny was at my side as usual, arriving with a large sweet potato, its tummy open with a spoon sticking out of the middle, tiny wisps of steam curling upwards and condensing on the handle. There is something about a sweet potato that cheers you up when you are low and it celebrates with you when you are happy. Sweet potatoes baked in their jackets have a very large comfort factor built into them.”
― Bryce Courtenay, The Power of One

“We take our own goals so seriously that we forget to have fun along the way, and we forget to cut ourselves some slack.”
― Richard Carlson, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and it's all small stuff

“Unconsciously, Harry sought the sensation of his trusty companion tucked against back. The semi-automatic was like another appendage.”
― Marilyn Dalla Valle, Westwind Secrets