richelle-goodrich

Nothing can squelch your fire except turning your back on the thing that fuels it.

Weakness drives us to set goals, to try harder, to put forth more effort, to dream and wish and hope, to reach out further and down deeper, to pray earnestly, to cry mightily, to understand and empathize with valid sincerity. In truth, weakness is a catalyst for greater strength.

My favorite words in the world are these: in conjunction.They question curiosities in simple form and function. is a query of broadest scope. is wonder that fuels all hope.Together they lasso the mind like rope, and spur the wildest deductions!

Life can seem like a gloomy wait in the thick of black shadows.And still there are those who smile at the darkness, anticipating the beauty of an eventual sunrise.

On Hallows Eve, we witches meetto broil and bubble tasty treatslike goblin thumbs with venom dip,crisp bat wings, and fried fingertips.We bake the loudest cackle crunch,and brew the thickest quagmire punch.Delicious are the rotting flieswhen sprinkled over spider pies.And, my oh my, the ogre brainsall scrambled up with wolf remains!But what I love the most, it__ true,are festered boils mixed in stew.They cook up oh so tenderly.It goes quite well with mugwort tea.So, don__ be shy; the cauldron__ hot.Jump in! We witches eat a lot!

As I quietly stare off into space, eyes glazed over and brow thoughtfully taut, know that I am going about my business. _I am a storyteller. _Daydreaming is the best part of my job.

One thing about a skunk__nce you recognize the markings, you know things are gonna stink.

The pleasures of being a novelist are many. _But the greatest by far is the manner in which I live through my characters; experiencing every detail of their story as it unfolds gradually and personally within my own creative psyche. _I'm like a cat with untold lives, because each new book is my rebirth.

Love tickles parts of you that, prior to its influence, you didn't even know could feel.

One of the most effective things you will ever do in life, whether you care to or not, is set an example.

People love super heroes. _It's true we're _impressed by their bravery and fortitude, their supernatural gifts and physical brawn. _But the fact is, villains possess these same qualities. _So why our admiration for the hero and not the nemesis? _Because of virtue. _ A super hero gives everything to defend what's good and right without seeking praise or reward. _Think about it. _All the great heroes give without taking, help without grumbling, sacrifice without asking recompense. _A super hero's real strength, what we absolutely fall in love with, is his finer virtue.

Son, I hope your opinion of your mother hasn__ lessened, knowing what you now know._ Gavin glanced up; incredulity skewed his eyebrows. His expression appeared both stunned and appalled. __ever, Father! I love her! It makes no difference to me where she came from._ The man nodded, a show of relief in his features. His large hand, soft in touch, went to brush a string of hair away from his wife__ peaceful profile. __our mother loves you too, son, more than anything in the world. She worries about you, day and night._ That sentiment stirred something profoundly pleasant inside the boy. He grinned at the internal warmth it created.

A new star, the Christ child, God's gift to mankind; these are what Christmas is made of.

It was God who gave a man's rib to a woman. But it is man who must learn to give away his heart and never take it back.

When you open your mouth, listeners are offended. _When you close your mouth, the expectant are offended. _If a person seeks misdoing from you they will find it regardless of whether or not you deliver._

Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.

Life is a love story, with every character yearning for permanent refuge in someone's heart.

Be not wishing and pining but thankfully content. _For it is a short bridge between wanting and regret."- from "Dimpellumpzki