Murf the Surf

“Beauty is more than makeup, more than styled hair, more than lipstick or pretty earrings. True beauty is a connection between two people that reaches beyond mere looks.”
― Peter Cawdron, Anomaly

“Cathy says, “I’ve always hated that phrase—the opposite sex. I mean, how exactly do we oppose each other? How exactly are we opposites? I think we’re complementary.”
― Peter Cawdron, Anomaly

“Kya sat frozen, her arms slightly raised, so as not to interfere with his maneuvering. Finally, he settled as though he had nested here every night of his life. He looked at her. Gently she touched his head, then scratched his neck. A loud purr erupted like a current. She closed her eyes at such easy acceptance. A deep pause in a lifetime of longing.”
― Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing

“Brian had a lifelong fear of confrontation. An unease that gripped his whole body in dread at the slightest conflict. His chest would tense in anxiety, his heart would flutter, and his hands would shake like an infant newly born into a cold world. He hated the power this fear had over him. It took away his ability to say no or disagree, and he hated most of all that those around him used this fear against him to get what they wanted.”
― Matthew T. Hill, The Man Scouts