Quotes from Dominique Browning

This is terrific. What a gorgeous kitchen. You've decorated it so beautifully. Now you're going to have to clear all the counters. Vases. Books. Knickknacks. Get rid of all that stuff. I mean, it is just beautiful. Beautiful. I love what you've done with this house. Make sure you put it all away." ~Real estate agent (p.76)

I have come to dislike anything that demands constant attention, whether it is dogs, dishwashers, or finally men. I like things that are independent, and that need you only because they want you, not because they'll have a breakdown without you.

Stroller was eccentric, no doubt, but I'm one of those people for whom eccentric were made. I'm an appreciator of the offbeat

rediscover a few key facts about friendships: They take time. They require attention. They need nurturing. Not the friends, necessarily, but the friendships. The quality and durability of any friendship reflects all that is put into it by both parties. Honest conversation. Availability. Sensitivity. Care. Compassion. Remember

How hard it can be to keep an eye on what's important, not be distracted by confusing patterns. Better to get out of the shadows . .

The key to life is resilience....We will always be knocked down. It's the getting up that counts.