"Tree It is foolish to let a young redwood grow next to a house. Even in this one lifetime, you will have to choose. That great calm being, this clutter of soup pots and books-- Already the first branch-tips brush at the window. Softly, calmly, immensity taps at your life."

-- Jane Hirshfield

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“I am involved in a lot of nonprofits. And when I reached the ripe old age of 60, I wanted to provide leadership to some I had been involved in.”
“I don't think I've had a more miserable life than a lot of people. I think I've had a pretty lucky life.”

Source : "Chris Isaak is a 'Lucky' new man". Interview with Shanon Cook, www.cnn.com. March 4, 2009.
“Of this diversion the Scots are so fond, that, when the weather will permit, you may see a multitude of all ranks, from the senator of justice to the lowest tradesman, mingled together, in their shirts, and following the balls with utmost eagerness.”
“I'm, I guess you could say, the Chinese-speaking, banjo-picking girl.”

Source : "What Do China And The Banjo Have In Common?". "TED Radio Hour" with Alison Stewart, www.npr.org. May 25, 2012.
“The worst law is better than bureaucratic tyranny.”
“I liked herâ€¦I really liked her. I wanted to protect her. I approached her in a gentle, playful manner, because she's so precious and I wanted to hold her in my arms because she's so carefree. She was my treasure.”
“It's what the Pixies always said about music - they were writing songs and just trying not to be boring. That was their main motivation and it worked for them. I remember reading that and thinking that was the way to do it.”
“The Confucian concept and Chinese ideograms for 'woman' and for 'slave' are the same.”

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