"Guardian, I wish to express my gratitude. Not only for the food, which has been… unexpectedly appetizing."

"I have enjoyed these regular visits. They invite recollection, without sorrow. As much as I have lost, today I find myself in the company of those who will extend to me their kindness and their trust, and that is a great gift."

"We are not the same people we were even a few years ago. To risk connection is to be changed. And we have changed too much already to fear what the future may bring. I only count myself fortunate that, when I walk forward to meet it, I will not do so alone."

"…And please, tell Germaine that he is not fooling anyone. He wouldn't leave now that he's just begun showing off his culinary skills."