Of Books & Quotes...

I have read some fabulous books this year. Not too many, but hey, its quality, not quantity, right? :-) I highly recommend (they made me laugh and cry, which is my criteria) :
1. My Sister's Keeper
2. Bel Canto
3. Monique and the Mango Rains
I am about to begin reading (thanks Lydia!!!) The Lovely Bones, and The Color of Water. As far as religious books, I have started The Revelation of Baha'u'llah, Volume 1: Baghdad 1853-1863. Fascinating history well illuminated by Adib Taherzadeh.
If you have any recommendations for great books, let us know!

And now, for a very sweet quote:
Things to Ponder
Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun.
Birthdays are good for you: the more you have the longer you live.
How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on.
I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them.
If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy?
Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.
If Wal-Mart is lowering prices everyday, how come nothing in the store is free yet?
You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.
We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors…but the all have to learn to live in the same box.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
Happiness comes through doors you didn’t even know you left open.