“Treating people well, not in the hopes that they’ll change, because sometimes people never change, keeps our hearts and minds free from the ugliness.” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“They're kids, all they really want is attention and kindness, you know? That's what every kid wants." "And” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“I’m good,” I lie. I’ve learned that lying when my well-being is concerned is easier than trying to navigate the truth. Nobody wants to… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“Here’s the thing about life, boy. We meet a lot of people along this journey. Some of them are sonsabitches and some are special.… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“She knows I love the dude. She’s trying to butter me up—both sides, front and back, top to bottom. It’s working.” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“A hug is a display of love that begins on the physical end of the spectrum but bleeds into the emotional end of the spectrum if you let it, if you give into it. It’s the most innocent, pure form of physical human connection there is. It only takes two willing people, who don’t even have to know each other,… — Kim Holden Copy Share
“You’ve always been my voice of reason.” “Reason is my middle name.” “I thought it was smartass, Bright Side Smartass Sedgwick.” “Compliment accepted.” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“I point to the kitchen. “You remember my friend, Shelly?” He looks back over his shoulder. “What’s up, Shelly? Good to see you again.” Her face is bright red. I’ve never seen her embarrassed like this. She raises her hand and sheepishly waves. “Hey Gus. Good to see you again, too.” He’s fully turned in his seat to face her now. “I… — Kim Holden Copy Share
“SOMETIMES, WHEN SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS HAPPENING, I TRY MY DAMNEDEST TO CONCENTRATE ON THE MOST INCONSEQUENTIAL, UNRELATED DETAIL READILY AVAILABLE TO ME. A DETAIL… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
