Mayday Quotes

“Panic leads to disaster

– Reed Dalton”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“The first ninety seconds after an accident are crucial. It’s all about ninety seconds. Don’t panic.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“One more piece of advice: Never eat at any place ending in the words corral or barn. The food at those establishments is all beige.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“Some questions can’t be answered.”

“Why?”

“The question why will plague you for your entire life.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“I know, but it reminds me that I have no control over life. Life doesn’t care if you’re a soldier or a seventh grader or an aquatic reptile. Things happen.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“Panic leads to disaster – Reed Dalton”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“The thing you have to remember with old cars is that they don't just start up cold as soon as you turn the key. You have to pump the gas twice and then hold down the pedal.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“I was grateful I'd been in a plane crash. I got to see my grandfather every single day for months. If that plane hadn't plummeted, we would have stalled at spaghetti Tuesdays.

And that's the truth.
...

And I didn't ask God why I was in the random plane crash that caused Grandpa to come and live with us.

I just bit my lip and said, Thank you.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“... Always said a young boy needed to fill himself with knowledge and passion. Empty vessels get filled with the wrong things.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“Did you happen to see that guy who delivered and installed your mother's new dishwasher? His truck was spotless. Never do business with a man who has a dirty truck. The way a man keeps his ride tells you a lot about how he keeps his books."

Pelt.
...

"I also wanted to tell you that there's a correct way to edge the grass. Straight, deep cuts an inch from the sidewalk.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“Grandpa found a sturdy branch and used it as a walking stick.

"Always protect your feet. If your feet are fine, you are fine."

The first knowledge pelt of the day.

I found a branch of my own. It was handy to have a stick to feel out the path ahead.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“Hope that coffee doesn't stunt your growth."

I took a couple of bitter sips. It tasted like brown salt.

"It'll put some vim and vigor in your bones Wayne."

"I can't believe you love this stuff."

"Less of a love. More of a habit. Remember to separate the two in your mind if you can. Many an unwise person has fallen in love with his habits.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“Soldier, you ready to head out?"

"Yes, sir."

"Flashlight? Pocket knife? Compass?"

"Check."

"Clean white shirt? Success loves preparation. You never know when a clean shirt will be needed.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“Less of a love. More of a habit. Remember to separate the two in your mind if you can. Many an unwise person has fallen in love with his habits.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday

“It was amazing to see the actual moment when Denny the boy became Denny the man. I admit that I had a case of Jew envy. It’s possible I always will.”
― Karen Harrington, Mayday