Ellen

“The reminder that we will all find our ultimate rest beneath the soil, nourishing the life that grows above us.”
― Nikki Erlick, The Measure

“But now, no matter how long my string is, every day just feels so sacred. And I don’t want to waste any time feeling sad or distracted. I just want to be grateful. To live as much life as possible.”
― Nikki Erlick, The Measure

“The woman shrugged. “I hear of these Americans, they say the strings have made them think again about their lives. How do you say, their . . .” “Priorities?” Maura offered. “Sì, sì. Their priorities. But, in Italy, I think we already knew. We already put the art first, the food first, the passion first,” she explained, a sweep of her arm encompassing the entire shop. “And we already put the family first. We did not need the strings to tell us what is most important.”
― Nikki Erlick, The Measure

“She felt rather than saw Bruce frowning.”
― Lisa Unger, Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six