Author Archives: Sonya Schryer Norris

The only person I regret not quoting for the bathroom is astrophysicist super-star Neil DeGrasse Tyson. The night I saw him on the Daily Show and he told John Stewart the earth was rotating backwards in the opening credits I knew for sure he was my kind of man. But alas, you have to stopContinueContinue reading “Neil DeGrasse Tyson”

Not only is this a great quote, it provides such an intangibly beautiful glimpse into the power of books. When my mom and dad were practically newlyweds they moved to North Carolina for a job opportunity. My mom and grandma went into a little gift shop looking for home goods for the new apartment. TheContinueContinue reading “Oscar Wilde (2)”

When I first read this in Harry Potter it took my breath away. I’ve judged myself on my abilities. I’ve realized that bad choices lead to consequences that you can’t control. But I had never thought to evaluate myself based on my GOOD choices. What a lovely way to look at my world.

I know, Ayn Rand, what am I thinking, right? I love her and I hate her. But I don’t feel ambivalent about this quote.