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Quote by Kathleen Norris

“More than ever, I've come to see conspiracy theories as the refuge of those who have lost their natural curiosity to cope with change.”

Book:Dakota: A Spiritual Geography

Work

Dakota: A Spiritual Geography

This book delves into the profound connection between the Dakota people and their natural surroundings, offering a rich tapestry of narratives and reflections on the spiritual geography of the region. more

Author

Kathleen Norris

Kathleen Norris is a renowned American poet, born on July 27, 1947. Her poetry is known for its profound religious sentiment and unique personal style, which has earned her a dedicated following. more

“Alice's mother used to host wild edible classes that would attract a lot of people, but this was a small town and once you teach those interested few everything you know, then there's no one left to teach. It becomes, after a while, a strategy for convincing others that your way of life is important.”

Small Towns Story Collections

Book:We Could've Been Happy Here

Source: We Could've Been Happy Here

“Next door was a vegetarian café and deli, and next to that was the Wooly Bear yarn shop. Its logo was a caterpillar in shades of yellow, green, and scarlet. Maggie went in. The shop was warm and bright, with one entire wall given over to cubbyholes filled with yarns of every hue in many weights and fibers. The opposite wall held small skeins and spools of thread on pegs for embroidery and quilting. There were racks of pattern books and magazines, and in the back a mini classroom was set up with a small maple table and folding chairs, now accommodating a group of eight-year-olds wielding fat knitting needles and balls of oversize wool. A girl of about sixteen wearing a Rye Manor sweatshirt was helping a little boy to cast on stitches.”

Knitting Small Towns Yarn Shop

Book:The Affliction

Source: The Affliction

“He had to accept the fate of every newcomer to a small town where there are plenty of tongues that gossip and few minds that think.”

Fate Gossip Small Towns

Book:Les Misérables

Source: Les Misérables