“You shouldn't hate anything. Sister Baldwin says hate kills your heart as fast as a wink" -Nettie” — Tess Hilmo Copy Share Image
“Be careful when you listen to people called they, Olivene, her daddy said. They often tell lies.” — Tess Hilmo Lies Copy Share Image
“No. You, your sisters, and your daddy are the best things I have. That, Ollie, was just a plate.” — Tess Hilmo Daddy Copy Share Image
“But some people are broken. They don't know anything other than hatred… It's a sad thing and we should have compassion for… — Tess Hilmo Compassion Copy Share Image
“Martha always kept count and always figured the score in Ollie's favor. Poor Martha, thought Ollie, forever counting and never satisfied.” — Tess Hilmo Copy Share Image
“The thought occurred to her that God made her daddy's shoulders broad and strong so he could hold up the burdens of… — Tess Hilmo Daddy Copy Share Image
“Ollie though how her daddy once said sometimes people do things out of ignorance more than meanness. That's what Ollie took this… — Tess Hilmo Ignorance Copy Share Image
“But some people are broken. They don't know anything other than hatred... It's like their heart gets going in the wrong direction… — Tess Hilmo Life Copy Share Image
“And put your shirt back on, why don't you?" she said over her shoulder. "Remember, I'm a lady." "If'n you call twelve… — Tess Hilmo Comedian Copy Share Image
“Ailis: Mother and Father wouldn't want us to be sad forever. Quinn: How long is enough? Ailis: Maybe it's when you can't… — Tess Hilmo Grief Copy Share Image
“But do you know what the most important verb in the English language is? It is the verb to be. I am,… — Tess Hilmo English language Copy Share Image
“The next morning it is still snowing, which makes me feel gloomy. People describe snow as soft and light and airy. Delicate… — Tess Hilmo Flower Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we have to meet people where they are, Ollie. Honor their desires, regardless of out own.” — Tess Hilmo Desires Copy Share Image
“We are a hodgepodge of people, but we love you very much. Isn't that what makes a family after all?" -Ida” — Tess Hilmo Family Copy Share Image
