The Birth of Christ is the eucatastrophe of Man's history. The Resurrection is the eucatastrophe of the story of the Incarnation. This story begins and ends in joy. . . . There is no tale ever told that men would rather find was true. . . . This story is supreme; and it is true. Art has been verified. God is the Lord, of angels, and of men - and of elves. Legend and History have met and fused."
- J. R. R. Tolkien, On Fairy Stories, 78
"Being a mom means never buying the right amount of produce. Either everyone suddenly loves grapes, and a week's worth are eaten in one afternoon, or fruit flies are congregating around my rotting bananas."
"Adoption is the highest privilege of the gospel. The traitor is forgiven, brought in for supper, and given the family name."
"You know you've reached middle age when you're cautioned to slow down by your doctor instead of by the police."
Ten Ways to Love
"Scientists have discovered that hearing opposing viewpoints causes no real harm."
"The man who says his wife can't take a joke, forgets that she took him."
"Choose your battles wisely because if you fight them all you'll be too tired to win the really important ones."