“No one told her Trader Joe's sold Advent calendars for cats. She found out on her own, rolling her card down the pet food aisle. She saw the bingo-like jumble of numbers on the box and stopped, her face betraying first confusion and concern and then honest astonishment. The picture on the front was a Christmas tree of cats. Behind each cardboard door waited salmon and dried seaweed treats in holiday shapes. It made absolutely no sense, and she knew she had to buy one for Oscar.”
Stewart O'Nan is an American novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into everyday life. His works often focus on the daily lives of ordinary people, depicting the complexity of human nature and the diversity of life through delicate pen strokes. more
“A woman of vision knows where she has been, and has a better understanding of where she is going.”
“A woman of vision does not allow what she sees to stop her from envisioning a better future.”
“A woman of vision knows where she has been, and she understands where she needs to be.”
“I've loved you for ages, Dani. I've just been waiting for you to catch up.”