She gave him such a look... Man oh man, if looks could kill. That one might have totalled a city block.

Humor is not a trick, not jokes. Humor is a presence in the world - like grace - and shines on everybody.

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.

Powdermilk biscuits: Heavens, theyre tasty and expeditious! Theyre made from whole wheat, to give shy persons the strength to get up and do what needs to be done

Not everyone has a Life's Work. Some people simply have a Life.

I think if the church put in half the time on covetousness that it does on lust, this would be a better world for all of us.

I don't have a great eye for detail. I leave blanks in all of my stories. I leave out all detail, which leaves the reader to fill in something better.