Small-town lives
- About this book
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Seldovia, Alaska
– Hatty was a baker.
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Pā’ia, Hawaii
– Kevin let his hair grow long.
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Fortuna, California
– Taddewald and his wife sold things he made of wood.
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Depoe Bay, Oregon
– John Beaver lived in a camper.
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Ephrata, Washington
– Nothing ever happened to Dave Rifford.
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Wallace, Idaho
– Jim was a part-time freelance antique dealer.
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Lewistown, Montana
– Roberta owned the Backroads Café on Main Street.
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Carpio, North Dakota
– Brandon got both a tractor and a sled for Christmas.
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Thief River Falls, Minnesota
– Buddy’s wife and kids had nothing to complain about.
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Richland Center, Wisconsin
– Sally works at the Tiajuana Crossing.
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Hastings, Michigan
– Pastor Bryan was nearing retirement.
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Lowville, New York
– Cheri Cutham runs the annual geranium sale.
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Middlebury, Vermont
– James’s students had to show an awareness of history.
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Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
– Librarian Moore noted that vacationers also borrow books.
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Lincoln, Maine
– Jay Cornish was a summer guide.
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Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
– The Grenings are selling their place.
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Wickford, Rhode Island
– Jill was tied to her gift shop.
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Plainfield, Connecticut
– Kip and Jeff went for free donuts and coffee.
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Goshen, New York
– Nick doesn’t cut hair on the internet.
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New Egypt, New Jersey
– The psychology practice was a cover.
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Sunbury, Pennsylvania
– Bill Rensell felt like a relic.
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Seaford, Delaware
– Jerome owned a rowboat.
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Pocomoke City, Maryland
– Henry owned a consignment shop.
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Fayetteville, West Virginia
– Denny and Jane kept a big garden.
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Tappahannock, Virginia
– Bob photographed graveyards and old houses.
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Whiteville, North Carolina
– Archie had steady work.
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Bishopville, South Carolina
– Bruno looked for America’s most wanted.
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Alma, Georgia
– Beth picked blueberries in season.
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Perry, Florida
– Seth and Paul caught trout after Christmas.
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Elba, Alabama
– Ann met her friends for lunch every month.
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Pass Christian, Mississippi
– Alice Baker’s girl lost her denim jacket.
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Ferriday, Louisiana
– Ann wanted to be a pharmacist.
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Sterling City, Texas
– Bob’s building used to be a butcher shop.
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Bayard, New Mexico
– Michael liked the heat.
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Ash Fork, Arizona
– “We can do a lot with rocks.”
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Ely, Nevada
– Calvin worked hard and played hard.
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Beaver, Utah
– Dobb Boggs knew they needed him.
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Cody, Wyoming
– Dick knew the Wild West thing was all a fake.
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Philip, South Dakota
– Stuart worked for the Midwest Cooperative.
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Le Mars, Iowa
– Jake was disgusted with the whole town.
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Vandalia, Illinois
– The junior high looked like a prison to Betty.
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Linton, Indiana
– Ralph didn’t tell people he was Native American.
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Logan, Ohio
– Kevin made moonshine.
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Russellville, Kentucky
– Lee played the part of Cole Younger.
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Huntingdon, Tennessee
– Sam Brown remained a poor man.
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Wynne, Arkansas
– In this town, Hank said, you make do.
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Broken Bow, Oklahoma
– Geoff was a card player.
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Alamosa, Colorado
– Miguel sold tickets for the tourist train.
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Wayne, Nebraska
– George owned the old Savidge warehouse.
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Chillicothe, Missouri
– Germaine wanted to be creative.
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Scott City, Kansas
– James was happy in Scott City.