It doesn’t upset me to think about dying. What upsets me is the idea of John being alone after his spell passes. The idea of one of us without the other. (p.127)

Know this: even if you’re like us and still doddering around above ground, someone out there from your past is probably pretty sure that you’re dead by now. (p.125 )

After a while, just staying alive becomes a full-time job. No wonder we need a vacation.

How convinced are you that man was created in the image of God when you can't see the image of God?

The moment you can visualize being free from the things that hold you back, you have indeed begun to set yourself free

There is such solace in the mere sight of water. It clothes us delicately in its blowing salt and scent, gossamer items that medicate the poor soul

When thou art at Rome, do as they do at Rome.

Of a truth, Knowledge is power, but it is a power reined by scruple, having a conscience of what must be and what may be. . . .

Art disturbs, science reassures.

I've actually considered going with my married name, Julia Hall, but all the paperwork.

You come to God not by being strong, but by being weak; not by being right, but through your mistakes.

I've never really been one to stop and smell the roses.

You don't see a lot of difference between the Gin Blossoms and the Byrds.