Kirsikka

“No matter how many bombs we built, treaties we broke, or natural resources we squandered, the earth remembered—and always honored its commitments.”
― Ann McMan, Dead Letters from Paradise

“Ingredients 1.25 oz Old Overholt Rye 1 oz Campari 1 oz sweet vermouth orange peel Steps (1) Combine Old Overholt Rye, Campari, and sweet vermouth with ice in a cocktail beaker and stir until well-chilled. (2) Strain into a martini glass (3) Garnish with orange peel. (4) Drink and repeat.”
― Ann McMan, Dead Letters from Paradise

“But I was learning something about loss . . . and regret. About the death of hope, and the probability that both Beatrice and I would live out our days alone—tending our patches of bitter herbs in gardens that would forever be divided by fate, geography, and the capricious whims of history.”
― Ann McMan, Dead Letters from Paradise

“It’s about time you and I split a dessert in public, instead of down here in this damn basement.” I told her I couldn’t think of anything I’d rather do. “Don’t get too excited, Esther Jane,” she told me. “Bad pie is still bad pie, no matter where you get to sit down and eat it.” I told her to hush, and just for once—to try and enjoy the moment.”
― Ann McMan, Dead Letters from Paradise