I remember her words to me when I left school: Your mind will be your comfort. It is, sometimes. And sometimes it isn't.

I ... am left with the lingering feeling that the places we go in our minds to find comfort have little to do with where our bodies go.

All things seek for comfort and no one wants discomfort. A sound mind does not just improve speed; it increases efficiency and joy, and bond the body and the soul perfectly as well!

Comfort, though can be a real reason for mediocrity and conformity, improves speed and enhances mind power greatly!

I think fondly of the rabbit holes I disappeared down when I researched papers for history and English because I couldn't find quite what I was looking for, or because I had to go through so much material to find examples for my thesis.

The most surprising thing, honestly, is that so few Americans know about the orphan trains. I was also surprised at the resilience and fortitude of the riders I met, their pragmatism and grace. I don't know whether this is a Midwestern trait or simply a human one.