“Eustasia Johannsen was ready. Anyone could see that. Everything about her ancient self gave evidence to it: Her skin, wrinkled and transparent... But mainly, it was her eyes. They were drawn into her face as if her memories occupied more… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share Image
“Telling a story ain’t hard,” Lettie had said. “All you need is a beginning, middle, and end.” But that was the problem. I was… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
Fly fishing is not about catching the fish. It is about enjoying the water, the breeze, the fish swimming all around. If you catch… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
Who would dream that one can love without being crushed under the weight of it? — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
“And in the background of Early's story was her voice. Her soul. Her sadness and longing. Because when it's raining, it's always Billie Holiday.… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
“Which would you rather be, Jackie? Angry mad or crazy mad? I think I'd rather be crazy mad, because you can be crazy and… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
If there is such a thing as a universal--and I wasn't ready to throw all of mine out the window--it's that there is power… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
“And if someone pays you such a kindness as to make up a tale so you'll enjoy a gingersnap, you go along with that… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
Finding your way doesn't mean you always know where you're going. It's knowing how to find your way back home that's important. — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
“They certainly know their stuff, and any remaining mistakes or intentional variations from the factual are my own doing. In fact, why don't we… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
“Fly-fishing is the sport of the thinkers and the dreamers,” Gunnar said. “It is the contemplative man’s recreation.” — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
“Louis Armstrong on Mondays, Frank Sinatra on Wednesdays, Glenn Miller on Fridays, and Mozart on Sundays. Unless it was raining. If it's raining, it's… — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
Memories were like sunshine. They warmed you up and left a pleasant glow, but you couldn't hold them. — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
When there is suffering, we look for a reason. That reason is easiest found within oneself. — Clare Vanderpool Copy Share
