“If parents are the fixed stars in the child’s universe, the vaguely understood, distant but constant celestial spheres, siblings are the dazzling, sometimes scorching comets whizzing nearby.” – Alison Gopnik, psychologist “My mom…more disorientated, more often…my dad…very feeble…” “Tom …
“That though the radiance which once shines so bright be forever taken from my sight thou nothing can restore the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower I will grieve not but find strength in what …
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” – Sharon Salzberg, writer “… our most important perception in life is the one we carry about our own self.” When asked to introduce …
“Well, I didn’t grow up with that word ‘retirement’ as part of my consciousness. I didn’t grow up with professionals that retired. I thought retiring was when you are tired and go to bed.” – Ruby Dee, actress “I …
“A dog is a vehicle, you know; a dog is a window to Mother Nature… – Cesar Millan, dog behaviourist “It’s been almost six months, I should be over it!” Pater was clearly distraught. His eyes were flooded, …
“To be human is to make conscious choices for your own well being!” – King Ayles, writer “…it gives the most people, the most choices…!” We often forget we are first an animal…a genetically wired species intent on …
“Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live.” – Robert Kennedy, politician “She said her biggest challenge was anger management…?” Olivia was an educator, forty two years of age and …
“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca, statesman “Why do I stay…why do I stay in our marriage?” Naomi was a strikingly attractive woman for her 55 years. …
“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” – George Santayana, philosopher “Maud was a grandmother to three children whose names…” Maud was turning 67 years old. She and Malachi had been together over forty years. She was …
“When you pay attention to boredom it gets unbelievably interesting.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn, educator “Life at her father’s was what she called, ‘boring!’” Jade was 10 years old. Jade had big, chocolate brown eyes, a small pug nose and …