There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy. Or more exasperated. Or more . . . secure.

The building was on fire, and it wasn’t my fault.

I wish I worried about my uncle's opinions, and had problems to work out with my mom. Hell, I'd settle for knowing what her voice sounded like." I put a hand on her shoulder. "Trite but true—you don't know what you have until it's gone. People change. The world changes. And sooner or later you lose people you care about. If you don't mind some advice from someone who doesn't know much about families, I can tell you this: Don't take yours for granted. It might feel like all of them will always be there. But they won't.

You don't take your cat with you to go bird shopping. Not because the cat isn't polite, but because he's a cat.

I’ve had a tense couple of days. And I’ve got to tell you, burning someone’s face off sounds like a great way to relax.

Hope is a force of nature. Don't let anyone tell you different.