“Becoming a grandmother is wonderful. One moment you’re just a mother. The next you are all-wise and prehistoric.”

“If I’m remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that’s plenty.”

“So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.”

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

“If you’re quiet, you’re not living. You’ve got to be noisy and colorful and lively.”

“Home isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you find light when all grows dark.”