“All life is a rhythm,” she said as I sat up. “All death is rhythm suspended, a syncopation before life… — Samuel R. Delany

“You're living in the real world now,” Spider said sadly. “It’s come from something. It’s going to something. Myths always lie in the most difficult places to ignore.”

Breathing is a fascinating thing to watch in a woman.

Whoever heard of La-ing or Lo-ing somebody you’re herding goats with, or laughing with, or making love with.