The railroads once were a dominant power in American life, for good and for ill. There's something inevitably nostalgic about a train book today. Trains attract us, but part of that attraction is cultural memory. Brian Floca americanattractattraction share on social
I have no desire to write fiction. I did what I did, and it's done. There's more to life than writing and publishing fiction. There is another way entirely, amazed as I am to discover it at this late date. Philip Roth amazedatedesire share on social
I was alone for five years. Having a love is a gigantic bonus in life, but I wasn't unhappy when I was single, either. Bo Derek bonusgiganticlife Change image and share on social
Communities and neighborhoods are affected. Idling trains, traffic backups, grade crossing accidents and other safety issues all affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Bill Lipinski accidentaffectbackup Change image and share on social
My wife and family, to say the least, are the center of my life; they are my grounding. I don't want to sound schmaltzy, but they are my inspiration and you name it. Bill de Blasio centerfamilyground Change image and share on social
'American Idol' has taken over my whole life. Paula Abdul americanidollife Change image and share on social
I love to read about what my love life is really like. Jennifer Aniston lifeloveread Change image and share on social
Excuse me if I'm clinging on to life, but my parents wove me from tight thread. Jeanne Calment clingexcuselife Change image and share on social
Death doesn't frighten me; now I can think peacefully of ending a long life. Jeanne Calment deathendfrighten Change image and share on social
Each one of us decides to incarnate upon this planet at a particular point in time and space. We have chosen to come here to learn a particular lesson that will advance us upon our spiritual, evolutionary pathway. Louise L. Hay advancechoosedecide share on social
