Suffering teaches joy.

It is not where we are that matters nor what we have, it is what we do with where we are and what we have.

If we are exhorted to play simple melodies with beauty rather than difficult ones with error, the same should be applied to writing; simple words greater effect.

I go silent so I can write. When my tongue is wagging my fingers are silent.

Never mistrust, unless given a reason.

We get so caught up in the life we are leading and forget that we are capable of living.Caring for Eleanor by Sonia Rumzi

Complacency delivered us into the hands of evil greedy men like Cheney.

Work on your character, let life fall into place.

You cannot forgive just once, forgiveness is a daily practice.

Never underestimate the power of good but never ignore evil lurking in the hearts of men.Rose of Life

Nothing is more egregious than greedy politicians.

Anyone who teaches me deserves my respect, honoring and attention.

Humans are probably the only creatures who know that they will die. They know for certain and yet they keep going. A resilient spirit and a need to survive does not make for cowardice.Salma to Merrick in Simple Conversation

God Hates divorce.""He hates cruelty even more."Caring For Eleanor

Where Norman Rockwell is the Artist for the man on the street, O'Henry is his author.

When I get tired of new clunky writing, I resort to old fashioned story tellers, like Wilkie Collins.

I cook to inspire my husband to pay attention to me.

When I write, I am gossiping. Writing to whisper the story, whether good or bad to my listener.