Rebekah

“Homily had another way of sidestepping humanity’s penchant for complaining: enjoying herself. People could simply choose not to hate things.”
― John Wiswell, Someone You Can Build a Nest In

“I often tried to at least read a book, but lying down caused me to doze off with the paperback still in my hands. Then I wouldn’t be able to sleep that night or wake up in the morning, creating a vicious cycle.”
― Michiko Aoyama, The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park

“It was easier to comfort than argue. Arguing was the hardest version of talking. You could have reasonable points and try to show as much empathy as possible, and lose miserably.”
― John Wiswell, Someone You Can Build a Nest In

“Wow. This neighborhood definitely attracts its share of weirdos. The thought made me smile, but then Sabu took aim at me. “Takako, quit smirking there by yourself. It’s unpleasant.”
― Satoshi Yagisawa, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop