“Richard had sold Gillian's piano. He'd offered to ship it out to California, but neither Jess nor Emily played. Emily had quit… — Allegra Goodman Baking Copy Share Image
I think poetry bridges text and image. Poetry is visual in its imagery - but it requires close attention to words themselves.… — Allegra Goodman Attention Copy Share Image
“She had never seen the Tree House at night. Vast and dark, lit with candles for the occasion, the rooms looked magical,… — Allegra Goodman Ivy Copy Share Image
“He was attractive and he knew it, but he pretended he had no idea. Therefore he was both vain and disingenuous. Tall,… — Allegra Goodman Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“Their mother had white hands, long tapered fingers, and when she kneaded dough, her wedding ring clinked against the bowl. She was… — Allegra Goodman Chopin Copy Share Image
“Though experience should be our guide . . . and we see mistakes are common at the age of twenty-three, it must… — Allegra Goodman Failure Copy Share Image
“Sentimentally, he thought of Jess. Irrationally, he despaired of having her. But this was not a question of pursuit. Raj would laugh… — Allegra Goodman Bread and butter Copy Share Image
“You think there's something materialistic about collecting books, but really collectors are the last romantics. We're the only ones who still love… — Allegra Goodman Book-collector Copy Share Image
“She knew she was overextended, but she couldn't help herself. Student, tree lover, citizen of the Earth, she was busier than ever… — Allegra Goodman Activist Copy Share Image
“I have a dark sense of humor,' Fanny explained. 'What's that supposed to mean?' asked Honor. 'It means I'm funny once you… — Allegra Goodman Humor Copy Share Image
