Ana-Olivia

“How disquieting to realise that reality is an illusion, at best a democratisation of perception based on participant consensus.”
― Irvin D. Yalom, Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy

“He has fangs,” Helen said. “That’s a kitty,” Maud said. “Be careful. They have sharp claws.” “What’s his name?” “He doesn’t have one,” I told her. I hadn’t gotten around to it. “I tell you what, you can name him.” Helen’s eyes got almost as big as the cat’s. “I can?” “Yes.” “I’m going to name him Olasard, after he who hunts the evildoers and rips out their souls.” The Ripper of Souls gave me a befuddled look.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“We lived an extraordinarily ordinary life.” “An ordinarily extraordinary life.”
― Fredrik Backman, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

“What can we do to help Grandpa?"
The dad's tears dry on the boy's sweatshirt.
"We can walk down the road with him. We can keep him company.”
― Fredrik Backman, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer