I wanted to continue the course, continue on what "we" had, and wanted life to be the same. However, the Titanic had hit the iceberg, the "done" couldn’t be changed now.

The respect one gets in the forces by virtue of the ‘rank’ is not absolute. 'True respect’ is the one that is earned by virtue of actions, experience, knowledge and demeanor.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE: To my daughter, if you ever date anyone like the men I write, I will kick your *ss up between your ears and you will walk sideways for a month, but I’ll still love you.

I have limited experience, but I know this: moments of connection with another human being are patently rare. But rarer still are those who can recognize such a connection when they see one.

no wonder you left."Yeah, " i say, rolling my eyes. " It was just because of the food.

O bed! O bed! Delicious bed! That heaven on earth to the weary head!

Pundits talk about 'populist rage' as a way to trivialize the anger and fear coursing through the middle class.

I came out of the womb born to sing and dance. I have to follow my heart.

A bevy of fair women.

Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds

Life is too short, and the time we waste in yawning never can be regained.

Destiny is thrifty. To weave her tapestry, she uses even the tiniest snips of thread.