“The fact is that Santa and Satan are alter egos, brothers; they have the same origin.”

“There are two ways of meeting difficulties: you alter the difficulties, or you alter yourself to meet them.”

“Gossip isn't scandal and its not merely malicious. It's chatter about the human race by lovers of the same”

“Unlike the hard, iron skeleton of war, the Izzy Doll is soft and cuddly. Not forced upon, it is given freely and accepted easily. It cannot be bought or sold therefore has no monetary power. It is created in the spirit of love and given in the same. A gesture of kindness, it brings hope to those who have lost hope. It is created by and distributed by volunteers, all who are in the mood for peace. In a world full of woes and wrongs, it is cheerful and right. And it is a gift of peace.from In the Mood for Peace: the Story of the Izzy Doll”

“Aye, we all know your fondness for apples, brother.”

“During this week, Ragan has experience a bit of insecurity with me, the result of my being quieter than usual, which he interprets as being a withdrawal from him. “No,” I countered, “it is a withdrawal into myself.” I do not think the same need exists in him. Quiet can be the two of us reading silently. But he prefers that I be nearby. I need regular time without anybody else around in order to feel restored.”

“Writing is a deeply spiritual act that can have a profound effect upon the practitioner.”