Burning Embers and Other Stories of Marriage, Work, and Family Quotes

“Maybe it's a good idea," said Kathy.

"Why is that?"

"Well - you have a British sensibility."

"What does that mean?"

"I just mean people over there might like it." She gestured in the direction of England.”
― Charlie Close, Burning Embers and Other Stories of Marriage, Work, and Family

“I looked up and she said, "You have to believe I did everything a reasonable person would do. Maybe I didn't reach my hands into toilet water, but I did everything else I could.”
― Charlie Close, Burning Embers and Other Stories of Marriage, Work, and Family

“Best of all, she waits outside the dressing room while I'm changing. Girlfriends don't do this but wives do, and if there is any better reason to get married than to have someone to hold your hand in a clothing store, I don't know what it is.”
― Charlie Close, Burning Embers and Other Stories of Marriage, Work, and Family