Maybe old Pete-the-Post was right - you never really know anybody, not even those you loved. People have shadows, secrets. - Tim Winton

Honestly, sometimes you'd rather be a dog. A mutt doesn't torture itself with thinking.

I only believe in one thing, Les," Sam solemnly uttered. "Hairy Hand of God, otherwise known as Lady Luck. Our Lady, if she's shinin that lamp on ya, she'll give you what you want.

Oriel looked at the potatoes in her hand and thought of the things she'd like to tell the spud growers of Australia about taking a little time, a little pride and a little care.