Then I Thought, Boy, Isn't

I Prayed To Trees. This Was Easier Than Praying Directly To God. There Was Nearly Always A Tree Nearby.

Then I Thought, Boy, Isn't That Just Typical? You Wait And Wait And Wait For Something, And Then When It Happens, You Feel Sad.

I Cannot Just Write A Frivolous Book, A La-di-da Book. Everything Isn't La-di-da. There Is Something That's Going To Pull You Up Short. I Want To Reassure Young Readers. I Want To Comfort Them, To Not Fear The Unexpected.

Relationships With Parents, Grandparents, Friends, And Siblings Were Important To Me When I Was Young And Have Remained So Throughout My Life. Our Relationships With Other People Both Shape And Reflect Who We Are. These Relationships Are Infinitely Fascinating To Explore!

It Can't Be Dead. It Was Alive Just A Minute Ago.