A good memory, I’m sure,” Zen returned. “But a memory nonetheless.

Adrenaline is my drug of choice.

I had also planned to stop at Herbert's Orchard and pick a basket of apples."He could do apples. There was a small family store on-site that featured homemade fudge, pies, jams, jellies, and maple syrup, plus Maine-made crafts and gifts."Do you have a favorite apple?" he asked."Two favorites, actually. The Honeycrisp for sweetness and crunch, and the Ginger Gold, sliced with sharp cheddar cheese on salads. How about you?""Macintosh, all-around good. The best for pies, in my mom's opinion.

Before the first snow, I collect fading flowers and petals, leaves, and bark, and make my own potpourri. Once everything is dried, I arrange it in a large glass bowl. I go on to add a few drops of tea tree and cinnamon essential oils. The rich autumn scent carries me through the ice, snow, and below-zero temperatures.

Macarons?" she guessed. His wife was pregnant and had a constant craving for the French cookies.He nodded. "There are so many flavors. Yesterday Holly requested strawberry cheesecake, today lavender coconut. No telling about tomorrow.

What are you reading now?""Alyssa Palombo's The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel: A Story of Sleepy Hollow. It's quite good. Ichabod Crane arrives in the spooky little village as the new schoolmaster. Katrina is drawn to him. A secret love affair. Ichabod's disappearance..." She trailed off."And...?" he asked."Not a chance." The end. "How about you? What's on your bedside stand?"He had the crazy urge to suggest she see for herself.

Rat-a-tat-tat.""Quack."

I like when you look at me like you can’t figure me out. You’re considering getting to know me, but you’re not sure I’m worth your time.

Outer beauty attracts, but inner beauty captivates.

A good friend will come and bail you out of jail, but a best friend will be sitting next to you saying, 'Damn, that was fun'!