These are girls made of dark lace and witchcraft and a little bit of vice. - Nikita Gill

There is a knowing in her, she hears them say, that makes her untamable. She has known since she was a child that she is observant in a way that makes them uncomfortable.

There is a difference between power and powerful. When you have power, you can hurt someone with it. But powerful is when you help someone in trouble, even if you don't benefit.

Grandmothers are a gift not to be taken lightly. So many lose them, before they are old enough to know their magic. I am glad my bones were born with this knowledge. She taught me how to become a good ancestor. At least this - loving her presence, appreciating her wisdom - is something I know how to do well.