I woke up the other morning worried and sad.
I thought about Despereaux–that mouse who is afraid and small but still manages to do the impossible.
How does he do it?
Love, of course.
Love, and stories.
The mouse is captivated by the words “once upon a time.”
They promise him something.
They promise me something, too—that things can change, that anything can happen, that anything can be.
I’m putting those magical words here in honor of the mouse, and in honor of stories and love.
Once upon a time . . .

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