“ Having a purpose is the little secret of the nonpretties. Something to do always beats something to look at. Adriana Trigiani
“ People have often told me that one of their strongest childhood memories is the scent of their grandmother's house. I never knew my grandmothers, but I could always count of the Bookmobile. Adriana Trigiani
“ This is where men and women are different, we can put aside petty competition for relationships - they can't. It interferes. Adriana Trigiani
“ When I observe Gram, I see how fragile the notion of tradition can be. If I take my eyes off the way she kneads her Easter bread, or if I fail to study the way she sews a seam in suede, or if I lose t… Adriana Trigiani
“ I used to believe my art had to be about the things that brought me joy and gave me hope. But I learned that art can be found in all of life, even in pain. --Valentine, while in Italy (pg 267) Adriana Trigiani
“ If you look around to find meaning in everything that happens, you will end up disappointed. Sometimes there aren’t reasons behind the terrible things that go on. I ask myself, If I knew all the answe… Adriana Trigiani
“ A handwritten letter carries a lot of risk. It's a one-sided conversation that reveals the truth of the writer. Furthermore, the writer is not there to see the reaction of the person he writes to, so… Adriana Trigiani
“ That's when you know for sure somebody loves you. They figure out what you need and they give it to you -- without you asking. Adriana Trigiani
“ I love you , Valentine’ is actually a popular phrase used in greeting cards.”If you were sending me one, what would it say?” he asks.I love you, too, Roman.”And there it is, words that I dread to say… Adriana Trigiani
