“I don't know what sort of occasion I was waiting for...because everyday was a special occasion with your father.”
“Don't save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion.”
“Waiting for a special occasion to kill me? Christmas is coming.”
“Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.”
“I had been eagerly waiting just such a disaster. Storms, wolves, snakebite, floods-these are the occasions to find out how your father sees you, how strong and necessary he thinks you are.”
“....and on occasion I like to write in pencil, because I need to know that I can erase the words, even if I never do.”