Rather, embracing the journey, operating with respect, and being intentional about authentic connections are necessary.


“I'm always happy," Sasha said. "Sometimes I just forget.”
― A Visit from the Goon Squad
― A Visit from the Goon Squad

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― The Fellowship of the Ring
― The Fellowship of the Ring

“Drones were such a guy thing, she thought. It was downright chromosomal.”
― The Flight Attendant
― The Flight Attendant

“If the real world were a book, it would never find a publisher. Overlong, detailed to the point of distraction-and ultimately, without a major resolution.”
― Something Rotten
― Something Rotten

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