QOTD: "If you want to under/over/inner-stand any (wo)man you must first ask her(him) about their mother(s) ... (fairy-god-moms included), and then listen care(fully).  Stories about food show a strong connection.  Wistful silences demonstrate unfinished business.  The more a daughter(son) knows the details of her(his) mothers' life - without flinching or whining - the stronger the daughter(son). ... Their stories were like offerings of hope (plus happenstances/happiness/honesty) and strength poured out before the Queen of Heaven, only these gifts were not for any god or goddess - but for me."

~ The Red Tent; Anita Diamant, 1997