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.

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.

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.

Do not make your current partner pay for the crimes and misdemeanors of your previous partners.

We always desire peace yet we prepare to go to war.

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication. Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation. Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in to the power of the music of the night.

The basic assumption of the secular society is that modernity overcomes religion.

I'm always interested in what you can do with technology that people haven't thought of doing yet.

Are you saying a society wracked by plague is preferable to one wracked by indifference?

Cartooning was a good fit for me. And yet now, years later, I almost never think about it.

Pray for the strength to walk the high road, which at times may be lonely but which will lead to peace and happiness and joy supernal.

The end is the beginning of all things, Suppressed and hidden, Awaiting to be released through the rhythm Of pain and pleasure.

No other road, no other way, No day but today!

Seek happy nights to happy days.W