I grew up with dragons being on TV and sparkly vampires…let’s not get started on that one.


“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”
― The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain: A Book of Quotations
― The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain: A Book of Quotations

“So often, a visit to a bookshop has cheered me, and reminded me that there are good things in the world.”
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“I'm always happy," Sasha said. "Sometimes I just forget.”
― A Visit from the Goon Squad
― A Visit from the Goon Squad

“My library is an archive of longings.”
― As Consciousness is Harnessed to Flesh: Journals and Notebooks, 1964-1980
― As Consciousness is Harnessed to Flesh: Journals and Notebooks, 1964-1980
“Rather, embracing the journey, operating with respect, and being intentional about authentic connections are necessary.”
― Diversity God's Way
― Diversity God's Way

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