Flutterbyscribe

“Don't dwell on what isn't here. Dwell on what is. A perfumed breeze, hot tea, rich biscuits, a warm blanket, a purring kitten. And me. That last is the hardest. Focus on being in the moment with myself, comfortable in my own company.”
― Kelley Armstrong, A Stitch in Time

“Enigma!" I call, adding a "Here, kitty, kitty, kitty!" because obviously it's the universal language for feline summoning. And maybe it is -- no sooner do I croon that magic phrase than I hear an answering meow.”
― Kelley Armstrong, A Stitch in Time

“Joe Old Coyote was tough, " Adam told Jesse, putting an arm around my shoulders. "He hunted vampires, and he took on Mercy's mom. Of the two, I know what I'm more scared of."
That made me laugh. "My mom isn't that bad."
Adam gave me a look.
"I bit my lip, then gave up and laughed again. "Okay, okay. She is. Worse. I'd rather face vampires any day than my mother."
"I found her charming," said Zee.
Laughter, I thought with satisfaction, is a terrific way to start an adventure.”
― Patricia Briggs, Fire Touched

“Grief was like gravel in her slipper, and she felt it more when she was standing still.”
― Hannah F. Whitten, For the Wolf