Words are such powerful things. We can rip somebody apart with them, we can write words down that can forever hurt another person. We can use them to tell stories and lies. We can misquote them and change what other… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“Harrison wrote a two-page poem about his deep feelings of loss when his dog Filbert died, and Mrs. Minerva, the creative writing teacher, gave it a B-minus. Do you know what that does to a a person to get a… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“You need a negative charge and a positive one to get something moving. We've got the negative; we're going to find the positive if… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“I watched that plant in the office every day. Watered it; misted it. I loved thinking about it like G.T. said, but part of… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
I'll tell you something about tough times. They just about kill you, but if you decide to keep working at them, you'll find your… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“Why do you think, A.J.," they say in unison, "that you find these boys so attractive?" I didn't say that this fiery chemical explosion… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“Millstone sputtered, "I don't know where you're getting your information, G.T., but that's as bogus as a barking cat!” — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“Mother, this is a confidential business discussion. I hardly think that your driver can add anything noteworthy." I could kick you in the stomach,… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
My father always told me that in this world we are going to make a truckload of mistakes, but the best mistake we can… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“COOK’S TIP: Bake every day. If you have to leave town fast, you’ll always have something good to eat in the car.” — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
Mom put dense cheddar bread into a bag for a man who said this was his wife's favorite - he'd driven all the way… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
“you’ve got to love yourself with all your shortcomings, and you’ve got to love the world, no matter how bad it gets.” Boy,” — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
