“We're both older, we're both sensible, and I have no designs on leaving you for a younger woman.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Older Copy Share Image
“Why would her mother need a break? And how selfish of her, to take off and not tell anyone,” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Mother Copy Share Image
“You’ve been the little housewife too long to remember what living is really like.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Life Copy Share Image
“Etta gave Will a small, knowing smile. "Will, sometimes you have to love people for who they are, not who you want… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Adventure Copy Share Image
“For Pete’s sake, Denise, she has orange hair and wears silver platform shoes.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Fashion Copy Share Image
“Marriage, a second time around, scared the living bejeezus out of her,” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Life Copy Share Image
“Overtime at work or committee meetings didn’t compare to seeing the smile on his daughter’s face.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Children Copy Share Image
“Halverson turned around as Ben approached him. "Well, Ben Jenson, imagine seeing you here. Just had a nice little talk with your… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“The excitement of a new adventure and the allure of spending time with a man who actually wanted her company were invigorating.… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Adventure Copy Share Image
“Why didn’t you let Bear out when you came home?” he asked as he put his briefcase on the back counter. Kaia… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Came Home Copy Share Image
“Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system and are very common to AIDS patients," Dr. Hanson explained. "What can be done?" Katherine… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Cancer Copy Share Image
“The absolute worst part is watching your friends die," Carl spoke up from the sofa where he sat beside Allison. He glanced… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Friendship Copy Share Image
“We were all infected in different ways, so that would show the public that AIDS does not discriminate. That's important, because many… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Different ways Copy Share Image
“They both have AIDS?" "Oh, yes. Actually, he was the one who gave it to her. He wasn't exactly faithful in their… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Children Copy Share Image
“Maybe, if she finished this painting, her father would see that her mother's life hadn't gone unfinished, that her art would live… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Art Copy Share Image
“Are you afraid of dying?" "I was at first, maybe I still am a little bit. But it's not death that scares… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Afraid Copy Share Image
“the stench that greeted her inside instantly took her mind from the locked door. It was an overpowering odor, like a mixture… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Broken soul Copy Share Image
“You're still alive. Be thankful for that. You can still walk and talk and think. Yes, you feel like shit most of… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Alive Copy Share Image
“William pondered over his argument with Annie. How did a simple statement turn into a full-scale fight? He didn't understand why it… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Argument Annie Copy Share Image
“I'm so lucky I've lived this long. I've known some wonderful people and enjoyed every moment. I've been sick for a long… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Every moment Copy Share Image
“He'd contracted HIV from his former lover, whom he cared for until his death last year. Carl considered his story so typical… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Aids Copy Share Image
“Darla shook her head, a small smirk on her lips. “You’re such a mom,” she told Katherine. Katherine stared at her, puzzled.… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Aids Copy Share Image
“Now, he realized that he’d missed out on spending time with them. He should have taken vacation time to be home with… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Spending time Copy Share Image
“I was in a car accident in years ago, before they were careful with blood, and had to have a blood transfusion.… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Blood transfusion Copy Share Image
“Allison broke the silence with her wispy voice. "Do you know what the best part of having AIDS is?" Every eye in… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“She resolved conflicts by either agreeing or quietly going about her business and doing things her way. Conflict was too hard to… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Anger Copy Share Image
“You’re a good person, and after I’m done with you, you’ll be the hottest mom on the planet. Your husband won’t be… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Good person Copy Share Image
