"My dear little friend! I wish I were in a quiet island with only you, and trouble, and danger, and hideous recollections removed from me
-Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre (Mr. Rochester to Jane)

“Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
-Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

I believe this is David's favorite book and film. In the park, the 72 year old has told me about "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, a thousand times, particularly symbolism of the characters names. Never have I interrupted or tried to stop him--even if I am delayed for something else. I listen until his own voice finally wears him out. So when I think of innocence I always think of David who you have let talk...

"If I'd ever looked in those eyes before
We'd be together tonight, I'm sure
Where were you
-Lobo, Where Were You When I Was Falling In Love

"I let go of my ego’s desire for control and my need to bring about specific outcomes. I believe there are solutions and remedies beyond what my mind can conceive
-Daily Word

Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.—Psalm 86:11

"One look from you I drift away
I pray that you are here to stay
Anything you want, you got it
-Roy Orbison, You Got It

"Hey, waitress, pour me another cup of coffee,
Pop it down, jack me up, shoot me out, flyin' down the highway,
Lookin' for the mornin'
-Eddie Rabbitt, Drivin' My Life Away

"Strollin' in the park . . .
That's the time I feel like making dreams come true
-Roberta Flack, Feel Like Makin' Love