And the matches gave such a brilliant light that it was brighter than at noon-day: never formerly had the grandmother read more

And the matches gave such a brilliant light that it was brighter than at noon-day: never formerly had the grandmother been so beautiful and so tall. She took the little maiden, on her arm, and both flew in brightness and in joy so high, so very high, and then above was neither cold, nor hunger, nor anxiety--they were with God.

[There is an odd grammar in that sentence, which seems wrong, but is actually precise.] Close siblings were less common, read more

[There is an odd grammar in that sentence, which seems wrong, but is actually precise.] Close siblings were less common, ... It seemed.

The helicopter didn't transmit any kind of distress call that we know of.

The helicopter didn't transmit any kind of distress call that we know of.

I told them, in that situation you can't think about making or missing. You've just got to attack the rim.

I told them, in that situation you can't think about making or missing. You've just got to attack the rim.

It would seem to favor the community colleges, to the detriment of students who would prefer to attend a university. read more

It would seem to favor the community colleges, to the detriment of students who would prefer to attend a university. Some kids are better served at community colleges, and some kids are better served at universities. That decision should be based on academic reasons, not economic reasons.

It was pretty neat. At the state tournament, they also got the sportsmanship award, which was the first time ever. read more

It was pretty neat. At the state tournament, they also got the sportsmanship award, which was the first time ever. They were fun to watch play. When they received that award, they were all dressed up in red and white.

And the veil, spun from the cobweb fashion of the times, to hid the feeling heart.

And the veil, spun from the cobweb fashion of the times, to hid the feeling heart.

I'm happy to be here. My mother's prayers were answered.

I'm happy to be here. My mother's prayers were answered.

I... was not too happy to suddenly take on this public role thrust upon me. They just assumed I was read more

I... was not too happy to suddenly take on this public role thrust upon me. They just assumed I was the Joan of Arc of the women's movement. And I wasn't at all. It put a lot of unnecessary pressure on me.