“She stepped on the trashcan’s foot pedal and tossed her dress and shoes in the garbage. The warrior in her shouted as if she’d done something amazing…until she remembered how much the shoes had cost.She’d thought of setting them on fire in the bathtub, but it seemed a bit over the top, and even she wasn’t that dramatic. The trashcan would do. She’d move forward smarter, stronger, and happy to have cut the dead weight from her life. Small Town Hero, Kim Koby”

“Remember, good things come to those who wait.”

“With the long hours of daylight in the Alaska summers, the gardens served up a cornucopia of amazing and extra-large produce.”

“Neatness and cleanliness is not a function of how rich or poor you are but that of mentality and principle.”

“A virtuos woman is not moved by big names and flamboyance, but only men of profound wisdom and integrity move her.”

“Leave fears aside, clean tears away! Tell God “here I am, use me!” and he’ll give you the assignments that will make your life a fulfilled one. Now dress up to work!”

“No dirt can touch me, like an ocean, everything that comes to me becomes clean.”

“Alec looked at her and shook his head. “How do you manage never to get mud on your clothes?”Isabelle shrugged philosophically. “I’m pure at heart. It repels the dirt.”