Engulfed Quotes

“He asked me about headaches, nausea, vision problems, and when I had my last period. This is apparently the single most vital piece of information concerning a woman’s body. You are asked this question repeatedly and by every person at every doctor’s visit from the time you’re twelve until you’re given your last rites. “I’m sorry,” says the priest, “but before I can absolve you of all sin and allow you to go to heaven, you must first tell me the date of your last menstrual period.”
― Kathleen Cosgrove, Engulfed

“is my opinion that profanity is merely a crutch for the unimaginative.”
― Kathleen Cosgrove, Engulfed

“When you’re in your twenties and get soaking wet, you look sexy. When you’re in your fifties and get soaking wet, you look like you should be offering someone a poison apple.”
― Kathleen Cosgrove, Engulfed