It is a well-known fact that every being in the universe is biologically compelled to talk smack. If three beings exist on a planet, it is inevitable that two of them will gossip about the third.
“Good writing is remembering detail. Most people want to forget. Don't forget things that were painful or embarrassing or silly. Turn them into a story that tells the truth.”
―
―
“Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen”
―
―
“Kindness is a magical spell—performed by enlightened beings—meant to enchant hearts and lift weary souls that they might fly.”
― Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
― Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“Relatives share the same bloodline, but FAMILY shares your successes, pains, ambitions, celebrations, failures, values, love and so much more. I realize that many friends have become Family and some relatives just are not. (Analogy: Blood scatters everywhere, when Family runs together...When I thought I needed "Blood" to survive, I realized that what I really needed was "Family"!)”
―
―
“Stones and sticks are thrown only at fruit-bearing trees.”
―
―
The 52 Book Club: 2026 Challenge
— 27756 members
— last activity 2 minutes ago
This group is for those participating in The 52 Book Club's annual challenges! With 52 unique prompts released each year, the goal is to diversify our ...more
Clean Reads
— 7051 members
— last activity May 19, 2026 05:39PM
This is a group for people who love to read a good book, but don't want to have to put it down one chapter in because of things that, if it were a mov ...more
Deanna Smith’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Deanna Smith’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Deanna Smith
Lists liked by Deanna Smith





























