Being inclusive sometimes means being kind toward people whose views are repugnant. But you should only do so if it is physically and emotionally safe for you.

Unsolicited advice is always self-serving.

People don't change when they don't acknowledge their actions.

Climb aboard life's elevator, hit the "up" button, and see where it takes you.

Sometimes the way through someone's tough outer shell is to do something obvious, thoughtful and sweet.

This is a tough situation. But it is what it is, and time has an amazing way of knitting together solutions as long as everybody stays calm and resolves to be as gentle and patient as possible.

Bullies never want to acknowledge their own actions. They want to move through life without reflection or apology.

Ask 10 people about their family relationships and at least five of them will report an estrangement.

When you are criticizing someone, you should speak only to your own experience - not others'.

Bullies often act out by marshaling aggression to cover up for insecurity.

When the choice is between a demanding relationship and a vintage pickup truck, I'll choose the truck every time.

I embraced her and she did not object at all. She let herself be kissed and kissed back, but coolly, without conviction, absently, as if she were smoking a cigarette.

You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you.

O thou of little faith why didst thou doubt?

Leader, bandits at 2 o'clock! Roger; it's only 1:30 now-what'll I do 'til then?

Limits are very important.

Hey, don't stick that tongue out, unless you're gonna use it.

Glenda Adams has written a wicked and witty novel.

It's humbling to think that all animals, including human beings, are parasites of the plant world.

You could have the bases loaded, and you bring up the best pinch-hitter in the world to pinch hit, he hits into a double play, and then all of a sudden: 'How could you do that?'

As a musician I'm kind of nomadic, Waldo-like. I show up in different places, and I'm witness to unbelievable things.