Dalene W.

“A leaf is a silent proverb. Did you ever consider that? When it buds on the tree, people rejoice. Throughout its prime, they love it for the shade it provides. But only when it reaches the end of its time on the tree does its brilliance come through. Sometimes yellow, sometimes orange, sometimes deep red. Dazzling in its artistry, like a drop of sunset you can see at all hours of the day.” Clara smiled. “A leaf has the most extraordinary death. There is so much beauty to it.”
― Sara Brunsvold, The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip

“My mama used to say if you frown on the outside long enough, eventually you'll grow a frown on the inside, too.”
― Lisa Wingate, Talk of the Town

“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.”
― Mason Cooley

“sugar, if you ain't on speaking terms with The Lord, what right you got to ask Him to help you out?”
― Bette Lee Crosby