“Deputy Sheriff Cowboy Dashee, his good friend who had tagged along on this venture, complained endlessly about the waiting their jobs required. Chee didn’t mind. He had one of those minds in which curiosity is constantly renewed. Wherever he waited, Chee’s eyes wandered. They always found something that interested him.”
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Tony Hillerman, born on May 27, 1925, was an American author renowned for his detective novels. His works, often set in the states of New Mexico and Arizona, integrated cultural elements of the Navajo and Pueblo peoples. Hillerman's detective novels are celebrated for their unique cultural background and intricate plots. more
“Spiritual maturity is when waiting no longer feels like punishment—it feels like preparation.”
“There were moments when waiting at home, in safety and comfort, seemed an unendurable thing.”