Saralee Woods

“You must pay for everything in this world one way and another. There is nothing free except the Grace of God. You cannot earn that or deserve it.”
― Charles Portis, True Grit

“Heck, even siblings experienced their parents differently.”
― Laura Lippman, Murder Takes a Vacation

“Through the years, Aunt Lil and Uncle Louie have installed every manner of ornamentation and architectural interest on their half-acre lot. There’s a koi pond, a three-tier marble fountain, and a walkway of gold-streaked pavers that swirls up to the front door like a yellow brick road. The backyard has a replica of the Parthenon built out of Carrara marble where they host the Knights of Columbus Weenie Roast every July Fourth. “My home is an advertisement for my business,” Uncle Louie says. “Italian craftsmanship and American elegance?” he asks, before he answers, “I’m your man.”
― Adriana Trigiani, The View From Lake Como

“Spend your money on experiences. All the so-called happiness experts agree that experiences bring us more enduring happiness than almost anything we”
― Laura Lippman, Murder Takes a Vacation