“She knows what it's like to leave to run to be away from home and full of worry and I bet she's as surprised as I am that a terrible happening can make strangers feel like kin” DogsWildfiresNovels In VerseStories In Rhyme Book:Missing Mike Source: Missing Mike
“Her home was a car? It's obvious she doesn't want to talk about it but I need to know ---need to know it's possible to feel at home even if my house burns down” DogsWildfiresNovels In VerseStories In Rhyme Book:Missing Mike Source: Missing Mike
“Maybe it's possible to be home even without a house but without your family? "That doesn't make sense," I say. "Safe is home," Jewel says. "Wanted is home. I have all that here. And this?" She gestures at the room. "Let's just say it isn't a car.” DogsWildfiresNovels In VerseStories In Rhyme Book:Missing Mike Source: Missing Mike
“A single "woof" ---Mike was waiting watching. He jumped the busted fence when he saw me coming rushed over so he could greet me properly. I dropped to one knee soaked up Mike's welcome and everything about my bad day ran off me like rainwater rushing along the edge of the road to the drain. Having someone who loves you enough to wait in the dreary weather someone who's happy to see you no matter what mood you're in... there's nothing better than that.” DogsWildfiresNovels In VerseStories In Rhyme Book:Missing Mike Source: Missing Mike
“For just a moment Ms. Gillan reminds me of an autumn leaf just as alone as I am.” Family RelationshipsNovels In VerseStories In RhymeDeaf Children Book:Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess Source: Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess
“If you love books? If you love books read a great many books. If you love to sing, sing loudly and often. Whatever you do do it with all your heart.” Family RelationshipsNovels In VerseStories In RhymeDeaf Children Book:Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess Source: Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess
“I'm so thankful, but you know, dear one the gods' messages can be sent even without cookies ---messages of courage, hope, laughter, support. They must be sent---through cookies or stories quiet deeds or mountaintop proclamations. Hearts are waiting, worying, hurting ---in need of a message you can send.” Family RelationshipsNovels In VerseStories In RhymeDeaf Children Book:Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess Source: Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess