Imelda

“Don’t do that? This is your sage advice?”
“Yeah.” He burped and blew it out the side of his mouth. “Sorry, the burritos we had for lunch are kinda comin’ back on me.”
― Mary Calmes, Honored Vow

“I think you're wrong. I think, in real life, magic happens every day," he said...”
― Mary Calmes, A Matter of Time, Vol. 2

“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.”
― Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man

“I love you,” I sighed, unable to keep the smile from my face, leaning back and looking at him through heavy-lidded eyes. “I really do.”
“I know,” he grunted, very pleased with himself. “You can’t live without me. I’m like cheese.”
It took a second to process his comment. “I’m sorry, cheese?”
“Sure. Air’s overrated. Try living without cheese.”
The man was insane, which, it turned out, was just perfect for me.”
― Mary Calmes