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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

by James McBride (Goodreads Author)

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The Frozen River

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“It's important in life to conclude things properly. Only then can you let go. Otherwise you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse.”
― Yann Martel, Life of Pi

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“Poor empty pants
With nobody inside them.”
― Dr. Seuss

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“Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. And experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer.”
― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

tags: experience

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“Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.' 'You have been my friend,' replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

tags: friendship

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“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.”
― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

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A group in Oxford, MS that reads works dealing with mindfulness, spirituality, meditation, and yoga.

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Keep up with new releases, readings and travels with RD Armstrong as he tries to make it as a micro-press in 21st century America. Lummox Press has be ...more

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