“Before the world was made, when it was only darkness and mist and waters, God was well aware of Lake Wobegon, my family, our house, and He had me all sketched out down to what size my feet would be (big), which bike I would ride (Schwinn), and the five ears of corn I'd eat for supper that night.”
This book is a compilation of short stories that celebrate the charm and quirks of life in Lake Wobegon, a fictional town in Minnesota. The stories offer a warm and humorous look at the people and events that shape the community, reflecting the author's deep affection for small-town America. more
English biography, 120-180 words more
“I remember when I switched from Christmas to sex as the secret of happiness.”
“Marriage, friends, is a lifelong feast; love is no light lunch.”
“... life itself is brief, and that is what charges the day with such ridiculous beauty.”
“Second violins can play a concerto perfectly if they're in their own home and nobody's there.”
“Being rich and thin isn't everything.”
“I do like to start on time; I like to set the bar high for people.”