Quotes from Jan Moran

People sometimes made mistakes when they felt overburdened. Maybe they drank too much, slept with the wrong person, yelled at loved ones.

helped them find dignity in meaningful work

Chuck Berry warbled "Run Rudolph Run

In Greek mythology, the goddess Iris sped messages to the gods on the rainbow's arc. Her flower bears no perfume, but steam distillation of the root, or rhizome, yields orris, a precious essence that smells of candle wax, but its impression in perfume is powdery, silvery green, violet-like- a prize of the perfumer's palette. How I wish I could summon the goddess to carry my message to those I love. -DB

Now you're generalizing," Ivy said. "So you're thinking of going back to the devil you know?

Furthermore, when someone dies, why do they become a saint and suddenly blameless? Because no one wants to hear what he was really like," she said, answering her own question.

She was mature enough to know the difference between endorphin-fueled young love and the type that developed like fine wine over time.

algorithms.

I will welcome this day with optimism and excitement. I will approach this day with the intelligence, wisdom, and talent that I know I possess, even when doubt creeps into my mind. I will seize this day with all the energy I have within me, and I will radiate enthusiasm to light the path of those who follow me.

I've come to whisk you away to a land far, far—well, not that far away. I've reserved a table for two on the terrace in La Jolla. And then, who knows?" He clasped her hands.

Not many of us realize that we truly only live one day at a time. So live today.

Family pulls together, mija, even though we sometimes disagree.

Even though he wasn't always considerate of her, would another man be any different?

May you be fearless in exploring uncharted waters. Here's to sailing through life with a smile on your face and joy in your heart—even when the seas are rough. Remember, there are always blue skies ahead.

All marriages are compromises, even down to the daily choice for dinner. No man is perfect, and no woman is perfect. How well they compromise—and accept and agree to those compromises—determines their level of happiness. As does the equitable share of power. If the balance is off, then the partner with more power must be more considerate. Otherwise, that partner may take advantage of the position.

The warm strength of Brother Rip's hand on hers was like nothing she had ever felt—as if he had a divine touch.

Shelly pulled out another crate. "People back then were the original recyclers, weren't they? Wooden crates, reusable glass soda bottles. That was kind of cool. Why did we ever stop? Now we have plastic bottles littering the ocean.

Maybe instead of worrying about Shelly's marriage, she should examine her own.

She loved everything vintage—clothes, furniture, music.

Jack's dad had started smoking during the war, so he'd grown up around the habit.

Bennett was grateful for every day he was given on this earth because he knew how fleeting that time could be.

Sometimes, when your world blows up, you discover sparkly bits among the debris.

drank, the more his behavior changed, even when he was sober. I confided his increasingly hateful behavior to my priest and my doctor, but they made me feel like I had somehow failed in my duty. They told me to try harder.

Then you have to figure out how to reach her. Find out if you're truly compatible. You can love someone, but not have the same values or be able to live with them." She paused, then added, "For many reasons.