If in doubt, do not pain. Inflict as little pain as possible. Look for alternatives to punishments, not only alternative punishments

How well you cross a storm of life determines your testimony about it

. . . . I cannot escape my life but can only use my determination and courage to make it the best I can.

I play blues, sure, but don't call me a bluesman

At the gym; I've given up trying to get in really good shape, and re-committed myself to not getting any worse.

One of these days, you're going to fall in love with some guy, and you're not going to know what to do with yourself.

Every doorway, every intersection has a story.

First catch your Boer, then kick him.

A goldfish is reason enough for living, if someone needs a reason.

Although the big word on the left is 'compassion,' the big agenda on the left is dependency.

My relationship with my mother has always felt like the most complicated relationship of my life. I know I have a lot more writing to do on this.