… I studied the painting that hangs over the small fireplace. Immerse myself in art, I told myself. Immerse myself in the conversation of those strollers, people who seem to move about more comfortably in their early-evening twilight than I do, people of maybe sixty years ago.

~ Diane B. Saxton

Diane B. Saxton Art Artistic Distractions Immersion Painting Perspective

Think how wonderful it might be to no longer matter, Mrs. Peregrine. Think how wonderful it might be to no longer worry, struggle… or fail.

~ Diane B. Saxton

Diane B. Saxton Anonymity Disappear Failure Identity Missing Perspective On Life Worries

She enjoys a fight for survival.

~ Diane B. Saxton

Diane B. Saxton Female Empowerment Fight Fighter Fighting Spirit Independence Perspective Survival

At the time, however, I didn't realize the extent of my granddaughter's sensitivity - or her loneliness. I thought only of myself. Of my own sensitivity and my own loneliness.

~ Diane B. Saxton

Diane B. Saxton Granddaughter Grandmother Lonely Perspective Selfishness Sensitivity