JD Salinger

Rest in Peace, JD Salinger.

It is incredible how much you influenced my life.

I can safely say that you are the reason I became an English major, and your books will always hold a special place in my heart.

I am forever in gratitude to you for helping me discover my love of literature.

Thank you. You will not be forgotten.

"Certain things they should stay the way they are. You ought to be able to stick them in one of those big glass cases and just leave them alone. I know that's impossible, but it's too bad anyway."

My favorite quote ever, and it's from The Catcher in the Rye.

RIP Lucy

I was just informed by the family I babysit for that their adorable chocolate lab, Lucy, had to be put to sleep recently. She had an aggressive form of doggie cancer :( One of my dogs had to be put to sleep for the same reason. Lucy was the sweetest dog, and she was very smart and loving. I am so sad that she is gone. She even let us dress her up in princess costumes. She will be very missed.

Such a cutie.