Jane Wilder-OConnor

“when we speak, we change the world.”
― Judith Hanson Lasater, What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication

“When I hear     , I feel     , because I need     ; would you be willing to     ?”
― Judith Hanson Lasater, What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication

“It is the man who drinks the first bottle of sake”
― Samantha Sotto Yambao, Water Moon

“Don’t,” Myrtle said sharply. “Thinking is not your strong suit, Pansy. Nor Viola’s. Neither of you have any experience of the world on which to base any opinion at all. If you will keep your thoughts to yourself, they will not be exposed as foolishness.”
― Susan Wittig Albert, The Tale of Hill Top Farm