“They were nice people, generally, but their litany of problems, real or imagined, never waned. Nor did their sense of urgency around getting these problems resolved, their allergy to even a moment’s discomfort quite severe.”
― Olga Dies Dreaming
― Olga Dies Dreaming
“And for two hours the wine was poured, the cheese cut, and the two men talked. Of what? Who knows? Of love, of war, of the past. And they listened with hearts instead of ears, and in the candle-lit kitchen three floors up in an old palazzo, death was put on hold.”
― Still Life
― Still Life
“I always question artists who are successful in whatever they do—I think what that means is that they’re repeating themselves and not taking enough risks.”
― Walk Through Walls: A Memoir
― Walk Through Walls: A Memoir
“Tree said, Thanks for everything. It’s been nice knowing you. You too, said Cress. Will you be OK? I’m a tree. I’ve done this a thousand times before. Done what? Goodbyes. Really? Think about it. Leaves”
― Still Life
― Still Life
“No single act of generosity remains in isolation. The ripples are many.”
― Still Life
― Still Life
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