“Make poverty, sickness, and death central issues in the contract," he says, "it's no wonder the divorce rate is fifty percent.” — Melissa Jensen Death Copy Share Image
“Well," he asked, "whaddya expect?" It was so obviously a rhetorical question that of course I answered it. My truth impulse seemed… — Melissa Jensen Impulse control Copy Share Image
“My sister taught me the best trick. When the salesclerk isn't looking, you make Sharpie marks on the front of all the… — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“We walked to the edge of the creaky deck. He stood with his chest pressed against my back, arms tight around me.… — Melissa Jensen Long time Copy Share Image
“There is absolutely nothing wrong with me." "Yeah?" "Yeah." He leaned back and crossed his arms over his chest. For a second,… — Melissa Jensen Time Copy Share Image
“I couldn't think of any possible universe where wrapping myself around his knees to keep him in place would be construed as… — Melissa Jensen Brady bunch Copy Share Image
“Subject: Hey. Just thought I would check and make sure you weren't felled by a rogue turkey bacteria. Subject: A, I really… — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“They came in to look. I watched them. Most people go through museums like they do Macy's: eyes sweeping the display, stopping… — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“ Truth (according to Edward Willing): People who rely on first sight are either lazy or deluded.” — Melissa Jensen First sight Copy Share Image
“I figured Maxine probably had bathroom trips preplanned and efficiently choreographed.” — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“Guys generally need us to come with subtitles, cue cards, and liability waivers.” — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“You're having a large disappointment," she drawled, "with a side of rare pissed-offedness." I thought about lying outright. But as it was… — Melissa Jensen Disappointment Copy Share Image
“He shoved up his sleeves, displaying several thin leather bracelets and the red-and-black tip of a dragon tail just above his right… — Melissa Jensen End time Copy Share Image
“The last fire in the drawer was 1890. It was the year Edward painted Across the Delaware (acquired in 1961 by Jacqueline… — Melissa Jensen White house Copy Share Image
“Frankie had used one (reverently) to wipe his eyes.This specimen was old and soft,monogrammed with a J in the corner. "Makes it… — Melissa Jensen Family dinner Copy Share Image
“Frankie looks like he might break your heart a little. Daniel looks like he might rip it from your chest, still beating,… — Melissa Jensen Break your heart Copy Share Image
“If they sing 'Endless Love' or 'No Air,' I'm disowning them both.” — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“ Something I don't want anyone to know, Alex? I am a dissillusioned former hopeless romantic with larcenous tendencies.But I did kill… — Melissa Jensen Hopeless romantic Copy Share Image
“Nice gate,Ella." I looked back at Daniel. He waved torward my lap. "Oh." I draw on my eans when I don't have… — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“I was wondering where the real party was." I jumped, sending my pencil in a sharp line across the page. Alex was… — Melissa Jensen Big words Copy Share Image
“It was the first time I'd been in her office without her there, intimidating me into immobility.” — Melissa Jensen First time Copy Share Image
“Dealing with my French teacher is one thing; she wears pants with little whales on them. But I was convinced Dr. Rothaus… — Melissa Jensen Feeling sorry Copy Share Image
“You are an enigma wrapped in a mystery," he teased me once. "And you're failing French.” — Melissa Jensen Enigma Wrapped In A Mystery Copy Share Image
“There aren't many classrooms in the school basement. Most of the space is for storage and utilities. As far as student use… — Melissa Jensen School Copy Share Image
“I knew no one was going to chase me for cutting school,especially not in a museum ("Hey,you! What do you think you're… — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
