Barbara Bashore

“You think that it’s the big memories you should be chasing—and it is in a way. Birthdays and vacations and special occasions. But the small memories are the fabric of your life, the ones so inconsequential that you don’t even remember them. You just remember how you felt when you were making them.”
― Abby Jimenez, Say You'll Remember Me

“I don’t know if I should clap, act horrified, or go wash my eyes out with bleach when I get home.”
― Meghan Quinn, A Not So Meet Cute

“No. Bought it with my allowance. We just got back from the bookstore. It’s a gift.” I blink at the blue-eyed boy. And then back down at the book in my lap. People have given me gifts my entire life. Expensive gifts. Over-the-top gifts. But this… “This is my favorite gift I’ve ever received,” I tell him, my voice thick. His chin drops and he smiles shyly into his lap.”
― Elsie Silver, Wild Eyes

“don’t deserve this.” Her lips wobble as she stares down at the check again. “Rosalie.” I say, and she takes a deep breath. Our eyes lock, and I give her a moment to get her bearings. Then I tell her the simple truth. “You are worth every penny.”
― Elsie Silver, Wild Love