Quotes by Karen Anderson

“...one family's most beloved recipes can become a delicious cornerstone as humanity builds a more pluralistic world where the best pieces of every culture can be enjoyed.””

“That you trust yourself to have and hold your boundaries, not from a defensive, reactive place, but from a solid, grounded place.””

“Perhaps you were made to feel unworthy, as though nothing you did was ever good enough, though you tried”

“I don’t give a shit what your name is. I want to know what to call you. If you don’t pick a name, I’m going to start calling you Karen and be done with it.” She sounded like a Karen.””

“The bonds of love never die.””

“Your only other option is to marry one of us.” He paused. “Me.” Travis suddenly felt the need to clear his throat. “This alternative would repair your reputation, give you a place to live, and provide the protection of four able-bodied men. Unless you have something else to suggest . . . ?” “Actually, there is something else.” Her quiet statement startled him. “There is?” He glanced over at Crockett. His brother shrugged. Meredith slowly lowered herself into the straight-back chair, the fight draining from her. “I could leave Anderson County. I could go farther west to where the railroad is opening new towns, or head to a larger city where no one knows me.” Her chin jutted upward. “I could find work. Make a clean start.” Leave Anderson County? Travis frowned. He hadn’t considered that option. Didn’t really want to, either. It was reckless. Dangerous. And for some odd reason . . . disappointing. Besides, he’d already settled his mind on this marrying business. No sense muddying the waters. “You’re a good man, Travis. An honorable man.” Meredith plucked at her sleeve. “You drew the short straw, and you’re willing to stand before a preacher because you feel responsible for me. But you’re not. I made the decision to come here, and I’ll deal with the consequences. You deserve to have a wife of your own choosing, not one forced on you through circumstances outside your control.” “It’s not like that, Meredith. It’s . . .” Travis sighed and rubbed his jaw. Why did she say nothing about what she deserved? He didn’t know much about the workings of the female mind, but he knew one thing”

“Remember your beloved pets with love and happy memories. Make their life more important than their death.””

“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem. ~ A.A. Milne, “Winnie the Pooh””

“beautiful koi named Big Sneeze told me, “The wisdom we all seek lies within our own hearts. Inner beauty knows no limits, inner peace no boundaries. The lines between human and animal sometimes blur as the soul progresses and realizes its full potential.””